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Triangle Shoppers to See Lower Prices on Thousands of Items at Kroger Stores
Nation’s Largest Grocery Retailer Renews Commitment to Customers by Cutting Prices on Popular Items Including Meat, Produce and Natural Foods. - April 30, 2015 - Kroger
Bow Wow Bon Bons Debut to Combat Puppy Mills
A new truffle gift collection, called Bow Wow Bon Bons, was introduced by the Brooklyn-based Rescue Chocolate company this week. The dark chocolate bon bons are filled with salted caramel and come eight to a box. They are vegan, kosher, organic, fairly traded, and artfully handcrafted in small... - April 30, 2015 - Rescue Chocolate
Who Moved My BBQ? City Barbeque Celebrates National BBQ Month in May.
May is National BBQ Month and the craft of BBQ is growing in popularity! It used to be that you had to travel south for great barbeque, but in recent years the urban slow-smoked movement has grown in popularity bringing craft barbeque right into the backyards of major cities across the U.S. - April 29, 2015 - City Barbeque
CHD Expert Reports Positive Growth for the US Restaurant Industry in 2014
In 2014, the US restaurant industry showed a favorable 2 percent positive net market change. The industry has almost completely rebounded to numbers not seen since 2009, which was before the most recent recession. - April 25, 2015 - CHD Expert
Triangle Kroger Stores Raise More Than $8,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Association Through Annual Shamrock Program
Donations to Benefit Triangle MDA Summer Camps for Children - April 24, 2015 - Kroger
Iconic® Brands’ Sangre de Vida® Wins Big at The 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition
Three expressions—the Blanco, Reposado and Añejo—from Iconic® Brands' Sangre de Vida® were honored with Double Gold Packaging Design Awards and Silver Medals from The 2015 San Francisco World Spirits Competition that took place in late March. Made in Jalisco, Mexico,... - April 24, 2015 - Iconic Brands
Iconic® Brands’ Sangre de Vida® Reposado Receives Major Accolades at WSWA
Walking away with not only a Double Gold award from the 2015 Spirit Tasting Competition at the 72nd annual Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America (WSWA) Convention, Iconic® Brands' (www.iconicbrandsinc.com) Sangre de Vida® Reposado Tequila also took home the honor of Best of... - April 22, 2015 - Iconic Brands
Sharetea Served Over a Thousand Bubble Teas on Opening Day
Toronto People Queued Up for an Authentic Taiwanese Bubble Tea. - April 21, 2015 - Lian Fa International Dining Business Co., Ltd.
Vietnam Classic Pastry Cup 2015 at Dobla by Classic Fine Foods
Classic Fine Foods organizes The Vietnam Classic Pastry Cup every 2 years, to give an opportunity for Vietnamese Young Talent Chefs to show off their talents and expose themselves to other professionals in the country. The Winner Team will represent Vietnam in February 2016 to the Mondial Des Arts Sucres in Paris. - April 17, 2015 - Classic Fine Foods
Detroit Fruit Drop Creates Healthy Culture at Work
The west coast techy work culture and the ever expanding health/fitness space has made its way to Michigan and is easy to become a part of thanks to a new local company. - April 15, 2015 - Detroit Fruit Drop
Kroger Donated More Than 100,000 Pounds of Fresh Food to the Food Bank of Central & Eastern NC in 2014
Grocer's Contributions Provided Thousands of Meals for Hungry North Carolinians. - April 10, 2015 - Kroger
Burpy Brings SameDay Automobile Delivery Service to Austin, Houston & San Antonio, Texas
Burpy is now expanding into the automobile industry and offering the option for customers to purchase cars and personally be delivered to their homes. - April 03, 2015 - Burpy
Owl's Brew Grows in Popularity Throughout CT; Exclusively Distributed by Murphy Distributors
Murphy Distributors is proud to be chosen as exclusive distributors of Owl’s Brew (Vermont). Owl's Brew is the first ever “tea crafted for cocktails. It is one of the only products in the market that is fresh-brewed in large kettles, handcrafted in small batches, all naturally... - April 03, 2015 - Murphy Distributors
New York Wine Events to Present Its Inaugural NYC Spring Wine Festival at the Broad Street Ballroom in Downtown Manhattan, Saturday, May 9, 2015
New York Wine Events will host its inaugural NYC Spring Wine Festival: A Celebration of Wine Downtown at the Broad Street Ballroom in lower Manhattan on Saturday, May 9, 2015. Festival attendees can choose from two sessions, Afternoon: 3-6pm or Evening: 8-11pm. Learn more at NewYorkWineEvents.com... - April 02, 2015 - New York Wine Events
Hungry Uncle Foods Debuts Line of Premium Condiments and Barbeque Sauces
Hungry Uncle Foods, LLC, a purveyor of premium condiments and barbeque sauces, launched its product line this week with the debut of its Bajan Barbeque Sauce. Available on the company’s website, Bajan sauce offers a unique Caribbean flavor and aroma profile that distinguish it within the... - April 01, 2015 - Hungry Uncle LLC
Gresham Saturday Market Celebrates a Second Season with a New Start Time; Cook Fresh, Buy Local, Support Small Business in Your Community
Gresham Saturday Market will be opening for it second year on April 18th. With the huge success of their maiden year, this years proves to continue the momentum, with over 100 vendors. - April 01, 2015 - Gresham Saturday Market
The Pizza Press Hosts Grand Opening Party of Second Location
The fast-casual, build-your-own pizza restaurant is celebrating its opening in Old Towne Orange with a Great Pizza Giveaway. - March 26, 2015 - Pizza Press
67 Wine & Spirits Presents the 67 Wine-Book Club with Author Eric Asimov
67 Wine announces the next installment of it’s new 67 Wine-Book Club, to be held Friday, March 27th, from 5-7PM at their store, hosted by Eric Asimov. Mr. Asimov is the chief wine critic for the New York Times and author of "How To Love Wine: A Memoir and Manifesto." 67 Wine-Book Club is an interactive wine experience that invites customers to read a chosen book, then taste wines with the author. - March 25, 2015 - 67 Wine & Spirits
AviGlatt.com Ready to Ship Passover Foods & Meals
Passover Meals prepared by AviGlatt meet the strict standards of Kosher for Pesach, and are extremely time-saving and convenient. - March 24, 2015 - Avi Glatt
CHD Expert Evaluates the Pizza Industry in the United States: Any Way You Slice It, Pizza is Popular, and Independents are Making a Statement
From New York to Chicago and everywhere in between, pizza is everywhere in the United States. This casual food staple makes up 14% of the total US restaurant landscape, and 13% of the total US Independent restaurant landscape. - March 23, 2015 - CHD Expert
Kroger Created Nearly 90 New Jobs in North Carolina in 2014
Local Grocer Strengthens Commitment to the Triangle Area - March 15, 2015 - Kroger
Rescue Chocolate Reissues Easter Babies and Bunnies
Dogs and cats join the rabbits in the Easter spotlight as Rescue Chocolate reissues two popular gifts items whose profits are donated to animal rescue organizations. One product, the Make Mine Chocolate bunny, gets its name from a House Rabbit Society initiative to warn parents away from giving... - March 08, 2015 - Rescue Chocolate
TMH Online Releases a New Line of Beautiful Decorative Pillow Covers for Design Conscious Consumers Looking to Makeover Any Living Space
Lipstick on a Pillow designs beautiful cotton toss pillow covers for living space makeovers. The colorful checkered patterns are designed to accentuate traditional, modern and eclectic living spaces. - March 05, 2015 - TMH Online
CHD Expert Evaluates and Compares the Independent and Chain Restaurant Segments, Breaking Each Down with an Overview Around Full Service and Limited Service Restaurants
Independent restaurants have a large presence in the American restaurant landscape, making up 66 percent of the total US market. - March 05, 2015 - CHD Expert
67 Wine & Spirits Presents 67 Wine-Book Club with Author Kerin O'Keefe
67 Wine announces the first installment of it’s new 67 Wine-Book Club, to be held Friday, March 6th, from 4-7PM at their store. 67 Wine is now featuring "Barolo and Barbaresco: The King and Queen of Italian Wine" by Kerin O'Keefe. - March 04, 2015 - 67 Wine & Spirits
Blue Donkey Coffee Campaigns for Permanent Store Location at Emory University
Blue Donkey Coffee, an Atlanta-based craft coffee company, is campaigning with Emory University students to earn a permanent store location on Emory's campus. Currently, Blue Donkey Coffee is available on Tuesdays at the Emory Farmers Market, but the company has received hundreds of student requests to be available seven days a week on campus. - March 04, 2015 - Blue Donkey Coffee, Inc.
Cherryvale Farms Launches First Baking Mixes Powered by Hampton Creek's New Ingredient
Fruit- and Veggie-Focused Mixes Increase Sustainability with a Healthier Version of the Conventional Chicken Egg. - March 04, 2015 - Cherryvale Farms
Full Circle Announces Expansion Into Santa Cruz and Napa Valley
Organic Produce and Wine form the Perfect "Pear." - March 02, 2015 - Full Circle
POPtions Popcorn Announces Debut of A Taste of Spring Popcorn 3 Way Tin
POPtions Popcorn is proud to announce the debut of one of a new three way tin assortment, A Taste of Spring. “POPtions is excited to announce our newest 3 way tin, A Taste of Spring,” says Andrew Freundlich, founder of POPtions. “A Taste of Spring includes three specially... - February 26, 2015 - POPtions!
AviGlatt.com Rolls-Out Purim Specials
Purim is fast approaching, and AviGlatt is ready with fresh baked goods and other items for the Holiday. - February 26, 2015 - Avi Glatt
Leominster Bakery Receives Blue WeddingWire Rated™ Badge for High Ratings Selling Wedding Cakes
WeddingWire, the nation's leading online wedding marketplace, is thrilled to announce that Shancakes has received the WeddingWire Rated™ Blue badge for excellence in the Wedding Cake Industry. - February 21, 2015 - Shancakes
Earthworm Adds Demoulas Market Basket to Its Growing List of Retailers Earthworm Products Growing in Popularity in the New England Region
Positive Attitude, Founder, Richard Greer, is pleased to announce that Earthworm Drain Cleaner and Earthworm Septic Powder are now available for purchase in Demoulas Market Basket Stores. - February 14, 2015 - Positive Attitude
Murphy Distributors Continues to Reach for the Brass Ring
At just 23 years old, Matthew Murphy had a vision - to introduce the world’s finest wines, craft beers, and artisan spirits to those who appreciate quality. His company is now the fastest growing wine, beer and spirits distributor in the state. - February 13, 2015 - Murphy Distributors
World’s Best Cheesecake Serves Up #CheesecakeLove for Valentine’s Day
Ashland-based dessert maker rewards loyal customers with biggest discount of the year. - February 11, 2015 - World's Best Cheesecake
Naga Tea Offers Customers Valentines Day Special
Naga Tea located in Temple Terrace will offer customers a special for Valentines Day. - February 08, 2015 - Naga Tea
Central Sarasota Farmer’s Market Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Farmer’s Market Brings Locally and Regionally Sourced Produce and Goods to the Residents of Central Sarasota, Florida. - February 07, 2015 - Central Sarasota Farmer's Market
Kroger Sponsors Duke Heart Center’s Pretty Party in Red Feb. 6
For Fifth Consecutive Year, Local Grocer Supports Women’s Heart Health Initiative in Honor of National Wear Red Day for Women. - February 05, 2015 - Kroger
Special Valentines Day Offer for Raw Foodies: The Buckminster's Superior Nut Milk Bag and eBook Package
TMH Online is pleased to announce a special Valentines Day. The Buckminster's Superior Nut Milk Bag and complementary eBook loaded with a variety of easy to make recipes. - February 04, 2015 - TMH Online
San Diego’s Top Rated Food Tour Company, Bite San Diego, Adds New Pacific Beach Tour to Route Line Up
PB tour offering casual historical tour through San Diego’s original college town. - January 24, 2015 - Bite San Diego
Schratter Foods Inc. Acquired from France-Based Groupe Bongrain
Schatter Foods Inc., leading U.S. specialty cheese importer and distributor recently announced that it has been acquired from France-based Groupe Bongrain as the result of a joint deal between ECB-USA and Voss Enterprises effective January 1, 2015. - January 20, 2015 - Anco Fine Cheese
Porthole Cruise Magazine Names Tortuga Rum Cakes “Best Cruise Souvenir” in 2015 Editor-in-Chief Awards
Porthole Cruise Magazine, has awarded Tortuga Caribbean Rum Cakes the 2015 Editor-In-Chief Award for Best Cruise Souvenir. - January 15, 2015 - Tortuga Rum Ckaes
Fine Selection of Wines from Baja California Now Available in the US
A distribution contract signed for a comprehensive selection of Wines from Baja California (Mexico) - January 15, 2015 - Volubilis Imports, Inc.
Online Retailers Struggle to Keep Pace with Organic Bone Broth’s Sudden Star Status
Bone broth is selling out almost as fast as smaller online retailers can produce it. Wise Choice Market, a Canadian company that produces and sells bone broth for American consumers, has doubled bone broth sales this winter. The purported health benefits and flavor of bone broth appear to be driving this beverage’s rise in popularity among Paleo dieters and the general public. - January 13, 2015 - Wise Choice Market
Introducing the Wise Choice Market Blog
Wise Choice Market, an online grocer that caters to American clientele, announces the release of a new company blog to help provide information on whole and fermented foods, the Paleo lifestyle, and the company’s choices. The blog’s release arrives at a moment when the Paleo and Primal lifestyle is frequently the subject of discussion and the public is hungry for answers. - January 12, 2015 - Wise Choice Market
Winetherapy, Premium Italian Cosmetics Line, Now Available in U.S.
Launch of Winetherapy, wine-based premium Italian cosmetics, in the U.S. These natural, handcrafted cosmetics for face, hair, bath and body are created using locally sourced ingredients from a family vineyard in Umbria, Italy. - January 09, 2015 - Winetherapy
Island Way Sorbet is Offering a Whole New Way to Get Your Dessert
Browse the Many All Natural Fruit Sorbet Flavors Online Today - January 07, 2015 - Island Way Sorbet
The Central Sarasota Farmer's Market in Sarasota, Florida, Adds New Vendor, Aloe Organics
Young Woman's Brave Legacy Benefits Cancer Patients - December 21, 2014 - Central Sarasota Farmer's Market
Former Ad Exec Launches Dog Treat and Lifestyle Brand
Artisanal entrepreneur, seeks alternative funding from Kickstarter.com to expand her line of natural dog treats. With two weeks left in the campaign, she is seeking crowd-funding support for a brand that includes packaged goods and an online information portal. - December 18, 2014 - Licks n' Love
Lumberton Confectionery Partners with Local Hospital to Deliver Holiday Wishes to Pediatric Patients
On Saturday, December 20, 2014, Sweet Candy Café will deliver and donate holiday gifts to 15 beds in the Pediatrics Unit for patients who are in the Hospital for the Holidays at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, North Carolina. Felicia Evans Long, co-founder of Sweet Candy... - December 18, 2014 - Sweet Candy Café
Cornery - the Popcorn Gallery Announces Master Franchise Agreement for Mainland China
Singapore-based gourmet popcorn manufacturer and retailer Aramidth International Pte Ltd is making headway in its plan to turn China into the next growth driver of Cornery - the popcorn gallery. - December 18, 2014 - Aramidth International Pte Ltd