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Family-Owned Grupo Empresarial Tribal Wins Top Honor at World Spirits Competition
Last week, Ensamble 103, an artisanal mezcal produced by the family-owned Grupo Empresarial Tribal company, was awarded “Best Mezcal 2016” by judges at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition. "The San Francisco World Spirits Competition® is the most influential in the... - May 17, 2016 - Grupo Empresarial Tribal
Kroger Hiring in the Triangle on Saturday, May 14
Nation’s Largest Grocery Retailer Seeks to Fill 14,000 Positions Nationwide, Including 75 in the Triangle - May 13, 2016 - Kroger
Free Hummus Day Event with Tastings & Giveaways at Vine Ripe Market on May 13th
Come to Vine Ripe Market in La Mesa on Hummus Day for free hummus & fresh squeezed juice tastings and a souvenir give away! - May 07, 2016 - Vine Ripe Market
Kroger to Hold Hiring Event in the Triangle on Tuesday, May 10
Nation’s Largest Grocery Retailer Seeks to Fill 10 Management Positions - May 06, 2016 - Kroger
VetterBrew HomeBrew Supply Participates in AHA Big Brew Day May 7, 2016
VetterBrew HomeBrew Supply Participates in AHA Big Brew; Celebrations Held Worldwide on May 7 in Recognition of National Homebrew Day - May 04, 2016 - VetterBrew HomeBrew Supply
Checking In: CHD Expert Breaks Down the 2016 USA Hotel Operator Landscape
Despite the influx of Air BNB inventory, the US hotel industry is a growing multibillion-dollar industry, and as hotel operators upgrade amenities, suppliers are presented a wealth of new opportunities if they can find them. - May 04, 2016 - CHD Expert
The New, Delicious Healthy Italian Cheese Selection from Vorrei
Vorrei, the specialist online food retailer, has introduced a new Italian cheese selection to complement its growing range of carefully selected food and wine. Sourced from small family-run farms and dairies, the artisan cheeses do not contain any additives or preservatives and many are made with... - May 04, 2016 - Vorrei
1st Annual #SparklingWineDay & #SparklingWineWeek Announced
The inaugural, global celebration of all sparkling wines announced for July 1st, 2016. - May 02, 2016 - VinVillage.com
My Fruity Faces All-Natural “Edible Stickers” Appears on ABC’s Shark Tank April 29th
Is that blood in the water? The sharks are circling and they want a take a bite out of My Fruity Faces, the first ever All-Natural Edible Stickers for fresh fruits and veggies invented to encourage kids to eat more produce. Executives from My Fruity Faces will pitch their All-Natural Edible Stickers to the “Sharks” on the Emmy award-winning show, “Shark Tank” April 29, 2016 9pm|8pm central on ABC Channel 7. - April 29, 2016 - My Fruity Faces
Cedar Lake Cellars Makes Donation to Local Charity
St. Louis winery supports animal shelter with proceeds from handcrafted wine - April 28, 2016 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Quigley Fine Wines and Caffee Calabria Partner to Debut Wine Wednesdays
Quigley Fine Wines (QFW), a San Diego-based wine consultancy firm that specializes in direct-to-consumer wine sales, is debuting its new tasting room as part of a partnership with North Park’s Caffe Calabria. The tasting room, which will be located upstairs in the venue, will be open... - April 27, 2016 - Quigley Fine Wines
The Murphy Foundation to Hold Wine Dinners to Benefit Muscular Dystrophy
Murphy Distributors wants to raise the awareness of Muscular Dystrophy throughout Connecticut. - April 27, 2016 - Murphy Distributors
Three Cedar Lake Cellars' Employees Earn Certification
St. Louis winery employees become certified pre-sommeliers. - April 23, 2016 - Cedar Lake Cellars
Cocoa Crate Delivering Monthly Quality Artisan Chocolates to Your Door
Fresno company partners with award winning Chocolatier, while helping farmers. - April 21, 2016 - Cocoa Crate
Flame Grilling Products in Maine Finalizes Plans to Open a Satellite Production and Distribution Center in Georgia
Flame Grilling Products is one of the nation's largest manufacturers of grilling and smoking woods to the retail and institutional markets. Flame produces ten different varieties of grilling wood chips, chunks, oval oven planks, and traditional rectangle planks. The Georgia location will add local pecan and peach varieties to our current wild apple, black cherry, white cedar, golden alder, mountain mesquite, Downeast hickory, beechnut, red oak, sugar maple, and Atlantic olive. - April 20, 2016 - Flame Grilling Products, Inc
The Tea Connoisseur Launches with a Giveaway
The Tea Connoisseur opens their online store and launches a giveaway contest. - April 16, 2016 - The Tea Connoisseur
Murphy Distributors and Royal Wine Corporation Supply Connecticut with Largest Kosher Wine Selection Available
Royal Wine Corp. (RWC), the world's largest kosher wine producer and importer has engaged Murphy Distributors to be the exclusive distributor of its Kosher wines in CT. - April 12, 2016 - Murphy Distributors
Wine by Design Adds New Wine to SF Giants Club Series Collection
New Pinot Gris from Cline Family Cellars Joins Lineup - April 09, 2016 - Cline Cellars
Buondi® Caffè to Enter the US Market
Giava Coffee Company is announcing the opening of commercial operations in the US, to distribute Buondi® caffè for the first time. The whole premise of Giava, a coffee distributor launched recently in New York by two savvy young entrepreneurs, is that it’s possible to offer a... - April 07, 2016 - Giava Coffee Company, LLC
City Barbeque Helps Raise Funds for Traumatic Brain Injury Assistance
March is National Brain Injury Awareness month. City Barbeque is wrapping up it’s campaign to help raise funds and awareness for this important issue. Over the past three months City Barbeque has been selling special tumblers for $5 each with 100% of the sales going to the Resurrecting Lives... - April 07, 2016 - City Barbeque
Cline Family Cellars Unveils Cashmere Black Magic
Lineup now includes the trio of Cashmere Red Blend, White Blend and Black Magic. - April 03, 2016 - Cline Cellars
New Spring and Summer Menu Makes Debut at Cedar Lake Cellars
St. Louis winery features area's freshest seasonal produce. - April 03, 2016 - Cedar Lake Cellars
The Tea Trove Launches Its New Kiosk at RDB
The Tea Trove launches its New Kiosk at RDB Cinemas; now you can enjoy the movie with the best blended organic teas. - April 03, 2016 - The Tea Trove
67 Wine & Spirits Celebrating 75th Anniversary with Grand Tasting
67 Wine & Spirits 75th Anniversary Grand Tasting - 80+ Wines - March 31, 2016 - 67 Wine & Spirits
HUMAN Healthy Vending Releases Complete Guide to Vending Machine Business
Leading Nutrition Distribution Platform Releases Free Comprehensive Guide on How To Start a Vending Machine Business - March 31, 2016 - HUMAN Healthy Vending
CHD Expert Releases Their 2016 Restaurant Unit Report, Reporting Industry Counts for 678,817 Restaurants by: State/Menu Type and State/Segment/#Units
The 2016 Restaurant Unit Report details and segments the volume of restaurants in operation across the 50 United States. - March 30, 2016 - CHD Expert
Online Craft Beer Marketplace and Direct-to-Consumer Platform Launching
Beer On-Demand - Online marketplace for buyers and sellers of craft beer / alcohol Direct-to-Consumer - (DTC). #bevvshop #DTCbeer - March 28, 2016 - Bevv LLC
Flame Grilling Products in Maine Promotes Dorie Clark as General Manager and Assistant to the President
Flame Grilling Products has quickly become the largest supplier of grilling wood varieties to wholesale and retail customers in the US. - March 24, 2016 - Flame Grilling Products, Inc
Hopsy Partners with GrubMarket, Expands Delivery Area to the Whole Bay Area
Hopsy, the recently launched online marketplace for local craft beer, today announced a partnership with GrubMarket, the farm to table delivery startup. Beginning today, beer lovers located across the Bay Area can get fresh growlers of craft beer delivered to their doorstep. - March 24, 2016 - Hopsy
The World’s First Vintage Chocolate Aged for 18 Months, Launching for Easter 2016
The era of vintage dark chocolate has just begun. Boundary-pushing chocolate company To’ak launches a bar of dark chocolate that has been aged for 18 months in a 50-year-old Cognac cask. - March 23, 2016 - To'ak Chocolate
Dessert Kit Company Expands to New Location
The Sweet Box (The Sweet Box, LLC) announced today the opening of a new fulfillment center in Lake Forest, Illinois. The premium dessert baking kit company is headquartered in Chicago and ships to customers across the United States. "This new fulfillment center will accommodate organic growth... - March 18, 2016 - The Sweet Box, LLC
Everything's Coming Up Rosés at Murphy Distributors
Those who are rose aficionados know that these wines are not just for warm weather drinking. - March 18, 2016 - Murphy Distributors
Celebrate Spring’s Arrival with Free Italian Ice at Rita's Inside Joey’s Urban Calgary
Free Italian Ice and Custard’s triumphant return on March 20. - March 18, 2016 - Rita's Italian Ice Canada
Organic Dried Food: Largest Online Organic Marketplace Launches Crowdfunding on Indiegogo
Organic Dried Food, the largest online marketplace featuring healthy organic and natural foods and products, launched a Crowdfunding Event today on Indiegogo. The company is seeking backers to provide marketing funds to expand brand awareness. - March 17, 2016 - Organic Dried Food
Hopsy Launches Delivery in San Francisco
1,500 customers and 5,000 growlers later, the 2-month old beer delivery service expands operations to San Francisco. - March 17, 2016 - Hopsy
Ottawa-Based Commercial Restaurant Supply Company Chef’s Paradise Offering the Latest Cast Aluminum Pans from Gastrolux
Ottawa, ON-based commercial restaurant supply market leaders, Chef’s Paradise are now offering homeowners high quality cookware from Gastrolux. Included within the Chef’s Paradise selection are options such as the Gastrolux Biotan Casserole Pan, which is designed using squeeze-cast aluminum and titanium for optimal durability over many years. - March 17, 2016 - Chefs Paradise
Velvet Ice Cream's Ye Olde Mill Opens April 11; Mill Guests to Predict Presidential Election by Sundae Poll
Velvet Ice Cream's Ye Olde Mill tour, historic site and ice cream factory opens April 11; Mill guests to predict presidential election by Sundae Poll. - March 12, 2016 - Velvet Ice Cream
Kroger to Host March to Savings Event in the Triangle to Celebrate Men’s College Basketball Tournament
March 16-19, Four Local Stores Will Host Parking Lot Celebrations to Help Fans Get in The Spirit and Save - March 11, 2016 - Kroger
Rescue Chocolate's Vegan Easter Offerings on a Mission
Peanut butter praline adds an unexpected twist to this year’s chocolate Easter eggs from Rescue Chocolate, the vegan food company which donates all profits to animal rescue organizations. - March 10, 2016 - Rescue Chocolate
NadaMoo! Coconut Milk Ice Cream Now Available in Whole Foods Nationwide
Four New Flavors are joining the #PintSizedRevolution: Chocolate Cherry Fudge Brownie, Pistachio Nut, Salted Caramel and That Snickerdoodle Dough. NadaMoo!, Austin-based dairy-free coconut milk ice cream, officially launches in Whole Foods stores nationwide this month. The gluten-free, zero... - March 06, 2016 - NadaMoo!
Canadian Start-Up Connects Local Food Buyers and Producers Across the Nation This March with Revolutionary New Technology
ei•ei•eat connects buyers and sellers in the local food ecosystem from coast to coast so it's easy to find and verify local food wherever you go. ei•ei•eat will debut its Web app at Georgian College's Food Entrepreneurship Conference in Barrie on March 4th. The mobile application will be available in May 2016 as a free download. Any businesses involved in local food is invited to register for free at http://eieieat.com. - March 04, 2016 - ei ei eat
Lumberton Confectionery Launches Signature Red Velvet Cupcakes
Cupcakes Meet Candies - March 03, 2016 - Sweet Candy Café
CHD Expert North America and Galunion Brazil Announce Partnership to Form CHD Expert Brazil
This strategic partnership will be a valuable resource to companies who wish to increase sales in Latin America’s growing foodservice markets. - February 26, 2016 - CHD Expert
Lori Bush, Founding CEO of Rodan + Fields, Joins the Board of Directors for Vita Vis Nutrition Inc., Maker of belicious Whole Food Blends
Vita Vis Nutrition, Inc., manufacturer of belicious 100% organic whole food blends, announces the appointment of Lori H. Bush, founding CEO of Rodan + Fields, to its board of directors. Bush joins belicious CEO and founder Heidi Huntsman, and chairman, Mark Robinson, on the Board of Directors. - February 25, 2016 - Vita Vis Nutrition, Inc
Water 2 Wine, South Austin Custom Winery, Embraces Online Retail and Online Wine Club
Water 2 Wine Custom Winery (South Austin) launches new website allowing for online purchasing and delivery, online Wine Club and wine education through the blog. - February 25, 2016 - Water 2 Wine South Austin
Taste the Fire Monkey: CHD Expert Evaluates the Asian Restaurant Menu Type Across the United States
Independents strongly dominate the Asian restaurant landscape, representing 92 percent of the market. - February 24, 2016 - CHD Expert
Organic Aglianico Del Vulture DOC "Siir" by San Martino, Represented by Ivinaio.com, is Launched at the Norwegian Alcohol Monopoly, Vinmonopolet
Basilicata winery San Martino's excellent and organic Aglianico del Vulture DOC "Siir" is launched in approximately 300 shops at the Norwegian alcohol monopoly, Vinmonopolet in March 2016. This gutsy, generous and elegant 100% Aglianico del Vulture has amazing southern character but is simultaneously as rich as the northern Nebbiolo. - February 24, 2016 - iVinaio.com
The New Generation of Chocolate Heads to The Oscars
Baron Chocolatier, a Chicago-based chocolate company, will be representing their brand at several Pre-Oscars events this weekend. - February 22, 2016 - Baron Chocolatier
Spring Flavor Lineup from Tropical Smoothie Cafe® Packs in Nutrition
Light tastes and powerhouse ingredients are inspired by healthy West-Coast living. Tropical Smoothie Cafe offers guests options for those who are interested in healthy eating, staying active, and making smart food decisions. - February 22, 2016 - Tropical Smoothie Cafe
Hopsy Launches Delivery of Local Craft Beer to Incubators and Co-Working Spaces
Hopsy, the recently launched online marketplace for local craft beer, today announced the launch of an offer for incubators and co-working spaces. - February 22, 2016 - Hopsy