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Ohio State vs. Harvard Lacrosse Coming to Paradise Coast Sports Complex
Paradise Coast Sports Complex Stadium, now under new management by Sports Facilities Companies, will host Division I college lacrosse. They make their Southwest Florida debut on February 26, 2022, when the Ohio State Buckeyes take on the Harvard Crimson in the Southwest Florida Shootout. The... - February 16, 2022 - Paradise Coast Sports Complex
February 12th Food Tasting at Pete’s Fresh Market in Matteson and Wheaton, Illinois.
Announcing the Abdale LOCAL Super Food Tasting featuring Kaufhold’s Kurds, hand-breaded Wisconsin cheese curds, and Aurelio’s Family Pizzeria Marinara Sauce, great used as a dipping sauce, or served on your favorite pasta. Enjoy the football game with something to support local midwest businesses. At Pete’s Fresh Market, Saturday, February 12, 11 am to 3 pm in Matteson and Wheaton, Illinois. - February 04, 2022 - Abdale Corporation
An Inspiring Pandemic Start-Up Success Story from Bhutan
How a travel operator turned to e-commerce to keep its employees and support the community hurt by the lockdown and lack of tourists. - February 04, 2022 - Taste of Bhutan
The Food Lovers Marketplace Relaunches Multi-Vendor E-Commerce Store
The Food Lovers Marketplace, an Australian-owned and operated venture, has relaunched in 2022 delivering a platform that is faster and easier to use for both customer and vendors. - January 21, 2022 - The Food Lovers Marketplace
Chocolat-e Inc. Launches Its Gourmet Chocolate on the American Market and Enhances the Tasting Experience
Chocolat-e (pronounced chocolate) is a brand new chocolate company with a mission: offer a gourmet chocolate experience to their customers. “You should see their face when our chocolate hits their taste buds!” - Jeanyves Verdu, co-founder, never tires of the unexpected pleasure of his customers. “Chocolate is a truly amazing ingredient, especially the one we’re sourcing. Our chocolate is so complex and rich in savors that we’re using it naked, without inclusion nor addition.” - January 20, 2022 - Chocolat-e
10 Feast Turns One. A Milestone Birthday with Big Consumer Benefits.
10 Feast just celebrated a major milestone as a company – their first full year in business. This monumental moment for the meal delivery company is only possible because of the support and loyalty of their customers, and 10 Feast is very thankful for that. To celebrate one year in business,... - January 16, 2022 - 10 Feast
Newly Launched Hangover Coffee Introducing Portable Pour Over Brewing to the States
Cofounders Natalie Ma and Melody Jung drew inspiration from “Pour Over Pouches” in Asia to launch their coffee brand with the goal of blending quality and convenience. - January 11, 2022 - Hangover Coffee LLC
Abdale LOCAL New Year Food Tasting at Pete's Fresh Market in Willowbrook
Abdale LOCAL New Year Food Tasting featuring Kaufhold’s Kurds, hand-breaded Wisconsin cheese curds, and Aurelio’s Family Pizzeria Marinara Sauce, great used as a dipping sauce, or served on your favorite pasta. Enjoy your New Year entertainment with something to support local midwest businesses. - December 22, 2021 - Abdale Corporation
Riviana Foods Donates Over 70,000 Servings of Mahatma® Rice to Families in Need in Houston, Texas
Riviana Foods Inc. announced today it has donated over 70,000 servings of Mahatma® Jasmine Rice with Quinoa to benefit families in Houston, Texas who have been enduring financial distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Mahatma Rice Holiday Donation” initiative recognizes... - December 21, 2021 - Riviana Foods
Riviana Foods Donates Over 130,000 Servings of Carolina® Rice to Families in Need in New York City
Riviana Foods Inc. announced, today, it has donated over 130,000 servings of Carolina® Rice to benefit families in New York City who have been enduring financial distress during the COVID-19 pandemic. The “Carolina Holiday Donation” initiative recognizes communities that were... - December 21, 2021 - Riviana Foods
The Abdale LOCAL Holiday Food Tasting at Pete's Fresh Market
Abdale LOCAL Holiday Food Tasting featuring Kaufhold’s Kurds, hand-breaded Wisconsin cheese curds, and Aurelio’s Family Pizzeria Marinara Sauce, great used as a dipping sauce, or served on your favorite pasta. Enjoy your holiday entertainment with something to support local midwest businesses. - December 17, 2021 - Abdale Corporation
10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits Named 2021 Craft Distillery of the Year
Craft whiskey subscription service RackHouse Whiskey Club has announced its 2021 Craft Distillery of the Year Award winner as 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirits out of Vail, Colorado. - December 12, 2021 - 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co.
SmartRoutes Announces Release of Out for Delivery to Support Same Day Delivery Operations
SmartRoutes is pleased to announce the release of its out for delivery feature set for its customers to support move into same day delivery market. - December 12, 2021 - SmartRoutes
Joe and Son’s Olive Oils Celebrates 10 Years in South Tampa
On Monday, December 6th from 5 PM to 6 PM ET, Joe and Son’s Olive Oils is celebrating its 10th anniversary as a specialty food store in South Tampa. The celebration will include the unveiling of a new mural of Giuseppe (Joe) and Maria Favata, a ribbon-cutting event with the South Tampa... - December 03, 2021 - Joe and Son's Olive Oils
Maui Bee Tour Re-Opens in New Location
After being closed due to the global pandemic, the Maui Bee Tour re-opens. - December 02, 2021 - Maui Bee Tour
Sweet Candy Café Marks 9th Anniversary
Small business celebrates 9th store anniversary on ShopSmall Saturday. - November 22, 2021 - Sweet Candy Café
SmartRoutes Announces Release of Delivery Experience Suite for International e-Commerce Providers
SmartRoutes is pleased to announce the release of its delivery experience suite product for its customers internationally. International research indicates that delivery experience is a growing demand for online retail sales customers with over 56% of logistics respondents saying customers want full visibility on their delivery.* - November 22, 2021 - SmartRoutes
Abdale LOCAL Kicks-Off with Inland Cape Rice Fallin' for Chili Recipe
The passion at Inland Cape Rice Company is to provide your family with the highest quality, healthiest, and most delicious rice straight from their farm to your table. Support a Local Illinois Farm. "Our passion is providing Midwest residents who love healthy whole grains with a farm-direct, sustainable, nutritious rice." Abdale LOCAL supports their values. Try the Inland Cape Rice Fallin' for Chili Recipe. - November 18, 2021 - Abdale Corporation
Victor George Vodka Owner Awarded 2.4 Million Dollars to Build Fort Lauderdale's First Black Owned Distillery
One of the fastest growing Black owned vodka brands in the U.S. building distillery in Florida. - November 17, 2021 - Victor George Spirits LLC
NYC's Alt-Medicine Event Series is Back Live with “Bootleg Avocado Presents: Planting the Next Generation of Food & Beverage”
Bootleg Avocado has announced their comeback event in their series focused on the intersection of food, beverage, cannabis, and psychedelics. This time around, “Bootleg Avocado Presents: Planting the Next Gen of F&B,” will feature a panel of industry professionals pioneering wellness solutions discussing their approach to “innovation,” recent pivots, new product releases, and expected 2022 trends. The event will take place in Chelsea, NYC on December 2, 2021. - November 17, 2021 - Bootleg Avocado LLC
Abdale LOCAL Kicks Off Holiday Entertaining Local Style
Shop local for all your holiday entertaining. Abdale LOCAL is showcasing a lineup of local products in the midwest featuring Aurelio’s Marinara Sauce, the Original Kaufhold’s Kurds, Solomon’s Barbecue and Condiments, Inland Cape Rice, Detroit Friendly Potato Chips, and DiMario Snack Sticks. - November 17, 2021 - Abdale Corporation
Bareburger Kitchen + Bar Launches New Menu & Cocktails in Chelsea, NYC
There’s something for everyone at Bareburger, and soon there’s going to be even more at the clean comfort food restaurant’s Chelsea location. Meat-lovers, devoted vegans, and omnivores alike all have reason to rejoice, as the brand announced today a new menu, new vibes & good... - November 16, 2021 - Bareburger
Hard Seltzer Box Co. 2021 Advent Calendar Launches Now
Hard Seltzer Box Co. launched its first ever Hard Seltzer Advent Calendar, featuring 24 craft hard seltzer brands from 24 craft brewers across the USA. The Hard Seltzer Box Co. 2021 Advent Calendar is a seltzer variety pack, a countdown calendar and a party sampler gift box all in one; giving... - November 08, 2021 - Hard Seltzer Box Co.
DataSciencx Helps Hoteliers Get Back on Their Feet with the Latest Tech
DataSciencx Helps Hoteliers accelerate their return with significant returns; DataSciencx Helps Hoteliers Get Back on Their Feet. - October 30, 2021 - DataSciencx.com
Free of Fear - a New Trend in Fashion Accessories
Sustainable, one-of-a-kind luxury products celebrate the heroism of US Fire Fighters and help save the environment one-hose-at-a-time. Alexander W Dreyfoos School of the Arts high school student Byron Matysek, 18, creatively upcycles decommissioned fire hoses into luxury fashion accessories. Two runs at the Chicago Fashion Show in Water Tower Place. - October 28, 2021 - Fuel Door Gloves LLC
Siam Canadian Opens Newest Office in Ecuador
Thailand headquartered global seafood and meat supplier Siam Canadian announced that they have opened their newest office in Guayaquil, Ecuador. - October 25, 2021 - Siam Canadian
High School Student Fights COVID One Glove at a Time with Fuel Door Gloves
Small pouch with disposable gloves mounts on vehicle fuel doors to protect gas station patrons. Alexander W Dreyfoos School of the Arts high school student, Byron Matysek, 18, creates this innovative solution to reduce the spread of COVID-19 at gas stations. Gas stations, convenience stores, employers and branding specialists pick up innovative, US and International Patent Pending product solution, “Fuel Door Gloves.” - October 20, 2021 - Fuel Door Gloves LLC
Maine Lobstering Union Granted Emergency Motion in Part to Protect Lobster Fishermen, Communities
The Maine Lobstering Union (MLU) has won emergency relief to stop the impending closure of productive lobster waters off the coast of Maine. Injunctive relief was granted by the U.S. District Court for the District of Maine on Saturday, Oct. 16. The closure would have impacted a large area of... - October 18, 2021 - Maine Lobstering Union
Enjoy the Taste of Abdale LOCAL Food Tasting Event
Featured for the local food tasting are Kaufhold’s Kurds, hand-breaded Wisconsin cheese curds and Aurelio’s Family Pizzeria Marinara Sauce. Both are family-owned businesses. A Taste of Abdale LOCAL is a new program promoting emerging food companies. Abdale LOCAL gives consumers an opportunity to support local, small, and diverse businesses by purchasing their products. - October 18, 2021 - Abdale Corporation
New Aquafind Seafood Sales Program
Aquafind is now offering seafood to retail customers through a newly established affiliation with several reliable seafood companies. - October 13, 2021 - Aquafind
Superior Foundation 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Superior Grocers held its Annual Foundation Golf Tournament on September 26th at the JW Marriott in Palm Desert. The Superior Foundation along with our many Vendor Partners raised over $400,000 to support Schools, Music & Arts, Health and Wellness, and Scholarships for higher... - October 02, 2021 - Superior Grocers
Maine Lobstering Union Files Federal Lawsuit for Emergency Injunctive Relief Against National Marine Fisheries Service et. al.
The Maine Lobstering Union (MLU) has filed a civil action in the United States District Court for the District of Maine, seeking emergency relief related to the impending closure by agencies of the federal government of productive lobster grounds utilized by Maine’s lobster fishermen and women. - September 29, 2021 - Maine Lobstering Union
Vacation Rental Startup, Snackt, Launches Nationwide
Snackt, a snack delivery company focused on providing snacks to guests of short term rental properties, launched earlier today. - September 17, 2021 - Snackt
Female Brew Fest to Feature Six Beers Brewed Especially for the Festival, and Three Beers Brewed by the Pink Boots Alaska Chapter
The Festival will feature brews from as far as Alaska and six beers brewed especially for the 2021 FemAle Brew Fest. - September 16, 2021 - FemAle Brew Fest
Annual Balloon Glow Taking Place at Chaumette Vineyards & Winery
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery is announcing their plans to host the 2021 Balloon Glow event Thursday, Sept 23 and Friday, Sept 24. This annual event will take place from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., weather permitting. Children and pets are welcome, and admission and parking are... - September 11, 2021 - Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
Artist Contest Launched for NFT Release for Historic Charleston Bottled in Bond Bourbon
A woman owned spirits company continues driving change in the trillion dollar alcohol industry with an NFT release and a new way for spirits to be marketed and sold while celebrating local artists everywhere. - September 10, 2021 - Local Choice Spirits
Pubinno Builds the Internet of Beer for the Future of Draft Beer
Tech start-up Pubinno creates an ecosystem called "Internet of Beer." With this ecosystem, Pubinno aims to bring all the stakeholders of the draft beer industry, from bartenders to breweries. Pubinno creates this ecosystem with its AI-powered technologies like Smart Tab, Smart Clean, and Smart Hub. - September 06, 2021 - Pubinno
PLANETARIANS to Launch WeFunder Crowd-Investing Campaign
Plant-based ingredient startup PLANETARIANS has completed scale-up trials of zero-emission and zero-waste technology at Clextral pilot facility, and developed and tested prototypes from its single-ingredient meat to launch a crowd-investing campaign at WeFunder to scale operations. To combat... - September 01, 2021 - PLANETARIANS
Arbitrator Upholds Firing of Former Lobster 207 Chief Executive Officer, Warren Pettegrow - Awards $1.02 Million
Arbitrator has ruled in its favor in connection with claims brought by Lobster 207 against its former Chief Executive Officer, Warren Pettegrow. - August 27, 2021 - Maine Lobstering Union
Dallas Millennial Market Returns to Four Corners Brewery in September
After a tumultuous year and a half for small businesses, the shopping market experience provides an opportunity to reconnect with the local community. - August 27, 2021 - Dallas Millennial Market
10th Mountain Rye Whiskey Wins Gold at 2021 Whiskies of the World
10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co. of Vail, CO, wins Gold at this year's Whiskies of the World Competition for its Rye Whiskey. - August 26, 2021 - 10th Mountain Whiskey & Spirit Co.
FemAle Brew Fest Announces List of Craft Beer Experiences for 2021 Attendees
FemAle Brew Fest will feature multiple Craft Beer Experiences including a Sensory Course by Yakima Chief Hops and an exclusive book signing and reading with “A Woman’s Place is in the Brewhouse” author Tara Nurin. - August 17, 2021 - FemAle Brew Fest
Superior Grocers Gives Back to Our Future Generation
It was the first time that students were welcomed back to in-person teaching since the start of pandemic. Students arrived with bright smiles excited to return to campus along with a special surprise. Superior Grocers partnered with the Rialto Unified School District and provided Backpacks filled... - August 14, 2021 - Superior Grocers
Relish Portugal and Portugal Living Magazine Collaborate
English language digital magazines seek to delight, educate Portugal lovers across the globe. - August 14, 2021 - Relish Portugal
Superior Grocers Announces New Chief Operating Officer - Steve Fujimoto
Superior Grocers has named Steve Fujimoto, Chief Operating Officer, effective Aug. 16. In Steve’s new role, he will report directly to Richard Wardwell, President. Steve Fujimoto was Vice President of Retail Operations for the Portland Division of Albertsons in the northwest. He led the... - August 04, 2021 - Superior Grocers
DataSciencx is Helping Restaurants Grow, Using Their Data, for Free
DataSciencx is offering cost-free solutions to restaurant chain executives and multi-unit franchisee operators, so they can analyze their once fragmented data and make informed marketing decisions to help grow their business. “We take a restaurant’s data and organize it into an easy to... - July 14, 2021 - DataSciencx.com
Two Texas Foodies Reinvent the South’s Most Iconic Foods to Great Acclaim
A duo turned queso dip real dairy/all-natural (Culinary Cowgirls) then invented the world’s first (& most delicious) banana pudding sold by-the-scoop (The Culinary Room) - July 07, 2021 - The Culinary Room
Center City Market Grand Opening
Owner Sharon Burrows announced the official grand opening of Center City Market at 165 State Street in downtown Rochester. Center City Market is a neighborhood corner store with a warm and welcoming atmosphere and unique ambiance. Sharon’s heartfelt belief is that “Corner groceries are... - July 03, 2021 - Center City Market
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery Opens Hiking Center
Chaumette Vineyards & Winery is announcing the opening of the Chaumette Hiking Center in Ste. Genevieve, which provides gourmet dining for guests along their two-mile loop trail, the Norton Trail. The Chaumette Hiking Center is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will also... - July 02, 2021 - Chaumette Vineyards and Winery
It's Time to Start Living with a Purpose; Rebel + Saint Box Cause Puts People Above Profit by Offering Mission-Driven Products That Give Back
Rebel + Saint Box Cause is a California-based .com business that has launched a subscription box campaign to support women-owned companies that offer mission-driven products that give back to charity initiatives. - June 21, 2021 - Rebel + Saint Box Cause