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Margaret's Fine Imports Participates in the Squirrel Hill Sidewalk Sale and Happening 7/16/2009 Through 7/18/2009
Support a terrific neighborhood and its community with this street festival complete with kids' activities, food vendors, nonprofit tables and live music as well as great shopping. For the event Margaret's Fine Imports 5872 Forbes Ave, www.teapittsburgh.com, will be selling tea, coffee, gifts,... - July 18, 2009 - Margaret's Fine Imports
Golden Spoon Expands to the Philippines
First of 25 stores slated to open by end of Q3 2009 in the Manila area. - July 15, 2009 - Golden Spoon Franchising
Cookie Masterpieces: Cookie Gifts That Exhibit Great Taste in Gift Giving
The Elegant Cookie has unveiled The Cookie Masterpiece collection of fine art and personalized cookie gifts that offer outstanding quality at an unbeatable price. - July 12, 2009 - The Elegant Cookie, LLC
Wisconsinmade.com Selects Kurek Designs to Join Wisconsinmade.com's Artisan Group
Wisconsin artists broaden market by partnering with Internet retailer, Wisconsinmade.com. - July 10, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
Send Online Kicks Off the Start of Summer with Free Ground Shipping
Send Online wants to let consumers know that they have rolled back prices and are offering coupons on all products to encourage a fun and enjoyable summer. - July 05, 2009 - Send Online Inc.
Taste of Crete a Sponsor in the Third Annual Los Angeles Greek Film Festival June 25-28th 2009
Taste of Crete, a gourmet food company focused on the healthy diet of Crete, Greece will be one of the sponsors at the LA Greek Film Festival in Los Angeles, California which features new films from Greek filmmakers around the world. - June 26, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC
Morkes® Chocolates Introduces the Sweet Ride
Morkes® Chocolates Introduces Event to Eat Chocolate Guilt Free, Increase Community Awareness and Contribute to a Good Cause - June 26, 2009 - Morkes Chocolates
Denver Cake Decorator Opens Doors with a Twist. "I'm Just Sayin' Cake Co." Specializes in Famous Quotes Embedded on Cakes.
When a cake decorator and writer get together, things get interesting. Tamara Failla's passion is baking and decorating cakes. Cheri Foster is an author. Together they have formed a Denver Colorado company based on a new edgy concept, celebrate special occasions and personalities by decorating cakes with sayings and quotes. - June 21, 2009 - I'm Just Sayin' Cake Co.
Taste of Crete is a Sponsor in the First Gabby Awards Honoring Outstanding Greek Americans in Chicago
Taste of Crete, a gourmet food company focused on the healthy diet of Crete, Greece is a sponsor at the inaugural Gabby Awards which will reward excellence amongst Greek Americans in Chicago, Illinois, June 19th. - June 16, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC
Brownie Revolution Born in Argentina Takes Root in Seattle: TrixieBakes Spurs Uprising for All-Natural Dark Chocolate Brownies
TrixieBakes offers a variety of flavored brownies online and at a number of Seattle locations. - June 06, 2009 - TrixieBakes LLC
Private Label Opportunity for Cherry Juice Concentrate and America’s Award Winning Salsa
Private label tart cherry juice concentrate and award winning salsa recipe from Traverse Bay Farms. Salsa was voted #1 salsa in America two years in a row. - May 30, 2009 - Traverse Bay Farms
Wisconsinmade.com Joins Wisconsin Department of Tourism Efforts to Promote Wisconsin Travel
Summer is travel time in Wisconsin, and Wisconsinmade.com is joining the Wisconsin Department of Tourism to promote summer travel in Wisconsin. To help travelers plan a Wisconsin vacation, all Wisconsinmade.com travel books and recreational guides will be discounted 20%. - May 16, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
Small Town Mom Makes Big Impression
Following a successful weekend as a featured panelist and exhibitor at Chicago’s THRIVE Allergy Expo, Michele Fellows, owner of Sweet Alexis, creates beneficial relationships to further Allergy education and awareness. - May 13, 2009 - Sweet Alexis
Sweet Alexis Participating in 12th Annual Food Allergy Awareness Week
“Take Actions, Prevent Reactions,” this year’s theme, runs May 10-16, 2009, and Sweet Alexis is offering visitors to its online store 20% off any purchase in honor of this important health awareness campaign. - May 13, 2009 - Sweet Alexis
San Angel Mole Named 2009 sofi ™ Silver Finalist by the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade
San Angel Mole Cascabel Sauce has been selected as a Silver Finalist in the 2009 sofi™ Awards from the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade, Inc. The sofi Awards recognize excellence in specialty foods and beverages in 33 categories and are a coveted industry honor. - May 12, 2009 - San Angel Mole Company, LLC
Made in New England Products Take Center Stage at Seacoast Public Market
Tastes of New England debuts Seacoast’s first public market in Portsmouth. Fine food, flowers, jewelry, gifts, handbags, home items and more to be found at inaugural event on June 6. - May 08, 2009 - Tastes of New England
Bluewater Seafood Mail Order Fresh Seafood Company - Announces New Online Fresh Seafood Market with Delivery Service
Bluewater Seafood makes fresh seafood an affordable and convenient option with cheap prices and convenient delivery service. Enjoy top quality Live Maine Lobster, Fresh Seafood, Fresh Fish from Bluewater Seafood with shellfish, crab or clams also available with delivery service to any home or business location. - May 03, 2009 - Bluewater Seafood
Traverse Bay Farms Used as Secret Ingredient in Chef’s Challenge
Traverse Bay Farms Red Raspberry BBQ Sauce Used as Secret Ingredient in Chef’s Challenge. - April 29, 2009 - Traverse Bay Farms
Wisconsinmade.com Selects Film Producer, Jocelyn Riley, to Join Wisconsinmade.com Artisan Group
Madison DVD and video producer joins Wisconsinmade.com artisan group to distribute historical documentaries about Wisconsin women. - April 23, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
New Website Helps Small Small Businesses Bring Gourmet and Speciality Food Products to National Market
A new website, ArmadilloPepper.com, is helping smaller, specialty-food producers bring their products to national markets. Small, local food producers now have an efficient venue to reach nationwide markets while at the same time making their products more affordable for consumers. Go to any local... - April 23, 2009 - Mad Cow Memories, LLC
Made in New England Products Sought for First Seacoast Public Market
Tastes of New England prepares to debut Seacoast, New Hampshire’s first public market in Portsmouth, seeks manufacturers of fine gifts, food and art that is made in New England to participate. - April 22, 2009 - Tastes of New England
CoffeeCow Brews Up Fresh New Website
CoffeeCow.com launches a newly re-designed website with enhanced functionality. - April 17, 2009 - CoffeeCow
Power-Up Energy Reveals New Buzz Bite® Chocolate and Mint Chocolate Energy Chew 2ct. Convenience Packs at NAMA Spring Expo, April 16-17, 2009
Power-Up Energy is launching new packaging for Buzz Bites for the snack vending industry to allow snack vendors to sell an energy product at the most popular vending price point of $1.00. Buzz Bites Chocolate and Mint Chocolate Energy Chews are the number 1 energy chew on the market and have the same energy equivalent of a 5 hour energy shot, 25% more caffeine than the popular Red Energy Drink. - April 10, 2009 - Power-Up Energy
Ideal Partner Product for Wine and Spirits Industry
Rosinka company is pioneering a new market trend in food and beverage industry. - April 10, 2009 - Rosinka
Wisconsinmade.com Announces New Product: Madison Originals Cookbook
In an effort to promote independent, Madison-area restaurants and Wisconsin's diverse culinary culture, Wisconsinmade.com now carries Madison Originals Cookbook. Wisconsinmade.com is an e-commerce gourmet food and gift store which selects only the finest-quality products produced in Wisconsin to offer for sale on the Internet. - March 28, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
Ugly Hermit Finds a Home in St. Paul's Episcopal Church
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, located in Waldorf, Maryland, has opened its doors and kitchen to the Ugly Hermit Cookie Company, a Maryland-based start-up. - March 23, 2009 - Ugly Hermit Cookie Company
Gluten-Free Brownie Company Announces Bakery Appointment
Heavenly Foods, Inc., producers of Sweet Baby Cakes Brownies and other gluten-free, grain-free baked goods, has announced the selection of Bellows House Bakery of North Walpole, NH, as its new co-packer. Bellows House will produce the company's line of brownies for distribution to health food... - March 18, 2009 - Heavenly Foods Inc.
Dudley’s Expands Bread Line and Distribution, Continues Wellness Advancements
Company Promotes Wellness Focus with Vita Rite and Vita Grain Vitamin Bread Launch Dudley’s Bakery, Inc. today announced two new Vitamin Breads as part of their nutrition and wellness initiative. Vita Rite Vitamin Bread is vitamin-enriched white bread. Vita Grain Vitamin Bread is... - March 17, 2009 - Dudley's Bakery
FAB Snacks Announces Grand Opening of New England’s First Specialty Snack and Food Store Focusing on Food Allergies
Finding snacks and convenience foods at the local supermarket for those with food allergies, food intolerances, and other restricted diets can be difficult, if not impossible. While many families are making more homemade food, it helps to be able to find a convenient, safe snack that’s tasty,... - March 16, 2009 - FAB Snacks, Inc.
Wisconsin Start-up Business KP! Toffee Reaches Internet Market Through Wisconsinmade.com
Wisconsinmade.com selects KP! Toffee to join Wisconsinmade.com's artisan group. - March 12, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
Howard University Alumni Launch Cookie Company with Hopes to Compete in $6 Billion Market
The Ugly Hermit Cookie Company hopes to compete in the $6 billion cookie market using a generations-old family recipe. - March 11, 2009 - Ugly Hermit Cookie Company
The GlassSmith Studio Taps On-line Market Through Wisconsinmade.com
Wisconsinmade.com announces the selection of The GlassSmith Studio to join the Wisconsinmade.com artisan group. - March 07, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
New Wisconsin Artisan Gets Web Presence With Wisconsinmade.com
Wisconsinmade.com announces the selection of Embossed Edibles to join Wisconsinmade.com's growing family of artisans - March 05, 2009 - Wisconsinmade.com
Earth's Sweet Pleasures Fudge Voted in the Top 5 by Mother Earth News
In the article "Chocolate! The Best of the Best of Organic, Fair Trade Chocolates," published Feb. 26, 2009, Earth's Sweet Pleasures Rich Rainforest Dark Gourmet Fudge Bar ranked in the Top 5. - March 04, 2009 - Earth's Sweet Pleasures
World's First Tart Cherry, Glucosamine and Chondroitin Formula Obtains Patent
What do tart cherries, glucosamine and chondroitin have in common? The answer is a patent granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office in Washington DC. Andy LaPointe, inventor and managing partner of several Northern Michigan based companies including Traverse Bay Farm and Fruit... - February 28, 2009 - Traverse Bay Farms
Central Virginia Farm Announces Subscription Program for Fresh Vegetables
Frog Bottom Farm Responds to Growing Consumer Demand for Locally Grown Produce by Introducing Weekly Vegetable Subscription Program - February 26, 2009 - Frog Bottom Farm LLC
New Online Gourmet Coffee and Tea Retailer Changes Tack
Changes in Marketing Strategy to Keep with Winds of Economic Change. - February 12, 2009 - KamRo Imports & Distributing, LLC
JAVA Pink Campaign 2009
A portion of the sales from 2009 JAVA Pink gourmet gift purchases will be donated each year to breast cancer research and awareness. - February 08, 2009 - JAVA & Co. Small Batch Recipes
Pelican Bay Ltd. Names Mary O’Donnell as CEO
Pelican Bay Ltd., a Florida based producer of gourmet baking, beverage and seasoning mixes, hires Mary O'Donnell, formerly of Robert Rothschild Farm, as new CEO. - January 27, 2009 - Pelican Bay Ltd.
The Cookie Cupboard is Now the Elegant Cookie
The business name for The Cookie Cupboard has been changed to The Elegant Cookie. The name change accommodates the addition of several divisions which specialize in various product categories other than cookies. - January 23, 2009 - The Elegant Cookie, LLC
Panera Bread® to Celebrate the Most Important Meal of the Day with Free Cups of Its New Coffee and Samples of New Breakfast Items
Bakery-Cafes Support Local Communities by Raising Funds for Operation-Dough Nation® Recipients Something big is brewing at Panera Bread, and you’re invited. On Wednesday, January 28, Birmingham, Alabama area bakery-cafes are inviting customers to celebrate Panera’s new breakfast... - January 22, 2009 - Panera Bread
Demeter’s Pantry, an Importer of Greek Artisanal, Organic and Specialty Foods Partners with European Imports Ltd. at the San Francisco Fancy Food Show January 18-20th
European Imports Ltd, a leading Importer & Distributor, recently added Demeter’s Pantry’s lines to their roster of gourmet and imported products. Their products will be showcased at the San Francisco Fancy Food Show Jan 18-20th. - January 18, 2009 - Taste of Crete LLC
Tastes of New England Adds Cooking School to Growing Brand
Tastes of New England (www.tastesofnewengland.com), a retailer, distributor and promoter of New England-made products, is adding education to their rapidly growing brand. They have partnered with The Inn at Spruce Wood (www.theinnatsprucewood.com), a senior living community also based here, to... - January 17, 2009 - Tastes of New England
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Everyone’s Sweethearts from Dylan’s Candy Bar
Looking for a Valentine’s Day gift idea that goes beyond cliché’s? These new takes on classic gifts are a special way to say, “I love you.” - January 13, 2009 - Dylan's Candy Bar
Tart Cherry Powder is Now Available from Traverse Bay Farms
Traverse Bay Farms offers tart cherry powder. Tart cherry powder can be used as a food ingredient, to manufacturer tart cherry capsules and more. Traverse Bay Farms, a Michigan-based company, announced that company has launched a complete line of super fruit powders. The first superfruit powder in... - January 08, 2009 - Traverse Bay Farms
Coffee, Tea or... Honey? Experience Unique Local Flavors on New Big Island Farms Tour.
Visitors to Hawaii’s Big Island looking for an “off the beaten track” green travel experience might want to try a new three farm tour on the Hamakua Coast which visits three working farms with unique Hawaii products- honey, coffee and tea. It’s also a place where many visitors who once thought of Hawaii as a sun, sand and surf destination are now making time to experience the agricultural and culinary side of Paradise. - December 17, 2008 - Volcano Island Honey Company
Just in Time for the Holidays, Giant-Fortune-Cookies.com Launches Giant Gingerbread Fortune Cookies
Personalized Fortune Cookies Make an Unforgettable Gift for Friends, Family or Clients. - November 26, 2008 - Fancy Fortune Cookies
Christmas Hampers Carry a Wish
Christmas is always a special time of year, especially for Christmas Hamper businesses. One business owner has a very special wish for this Christmas. - November 20, 2008 - Little Pixie Gifts
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer Christmas Gifts and Gift Baskets Save Christmas
Are you already dreading the daunting task of finding the perfect Christmas gift for all of the people on your list? Relax. The Cookie Cupboard, with the help of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, will help light the way to the best Christmas ever. - November 19, 2008 - The Elegant Cookie, LLC
Blanche’s Baby Introduces Mother’s Pecan Cake
Toni Falk Turczyn announces the launch of her new company, Blanche’s Baby, offering traditional homemade specialties. The company’s first product, Mother’s Pecan Cake, is currently available online for shipment throughout the United States at the company’s website,... - November 16, 2008 - Blanche's Baby