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Global Trade Base Announces Restructuring

Effective June 15, 2009 Global Trade Base announces a major Corporate restructuring to better align the needs of their domestic and international clients. - June 17, 2009 - Global Trade Base

Sai Prasad Foods Wins Prestigious International Quality Excellence Award

Sai Prasad Foods LTD. announces wining of The International Business Productivity Forums (IBPF) prestigious International Quality Excellence Award 2008 in recognition of outstanding performance in quality & services. - June 17, 2009 - Sai Prasad Foods LTD.

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

ABasketSupply.com Has Introduced “No Fees-No Minimum” “Wholesale Drop Shipping” of Gift Baskets

ABasketSupply.com, the biggest online wholesaler and wholesale distributor of gourmet foods, baskets and gift basket supplies, has now launched its revolutionary “No Fees-No Minimum” “Wholesale Drop Shipping” of Gift Baskets Program. - May 20, 2009 - ABasketSupply Inc

Virginia Hayward Launches New Range of Sweet Hampers

In response to demand from its wholesalers, Virginia Hayward has launched a brand new range of sweet hampers which it will be distributing via its own website and through its wholesale partners. The brightly coloured selection includes a 'Blast from the Past' sweet hamper, filled with retro sweets... - May 16, 2009 - Virginia Hayward Ltd

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

sqeez tube drinx at Trade Shows Around the Globe

Kick-off for the trade show participations of sqeez in 2009. - May 07, 2009 - sqeez tube drinx - CWC ADs&mORE GmbH

Upscale Grocers, Club Stores, and Food Producers Now Have New Convenience Packaging Possibilities from Sealpac USA, LLC

Sealpac USA now providing new packaging technology possibilities for US and Canadian markets. Areas of significant impact exist with multipack, club store packaging, consumer convenience, and other application areas. Fresh food, cooked foods, convenience foods, and snack foods have direct applications; with separable trays consumer can use some, store some while maintaining stored package hermetic seal allow for expanded consumer convenience. - May 01, 2009 - Sealpac USA

Brava-Italia Appearing (and Quickly Disappearing) at YouTube’s Corporate Office

In a remarkable example of early adopter brand loyalty and genuine good-heartedness, Brava-Italia and Sexy-Italia beverages have been mysteriously appearing in on-campus refrigerators at video–sharing powerhouse YouTube. These unique drinks are reportedly being consumed almost as fast as the... - April 27, 2009 - Salerno Imports, LLC

FruitFast® Launches New Website - Showcasing Company’s Superior Fruit Products

FruitFast®, an industry leader with international sales of all-fruit nutraceutical products, has unveiled a new website to reflect their focus on healthy living. Fruit juice concentrates, the original fruit softgels, USDA developed fruit bars and potent liquids are all highlighted on the updated brownwoodacres.com website. - April 24, 2009 - Fruit Fast

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

Lambloch Estate Wines Looking for Global Distribution

Australian vineyard owned by Rubicon Brands is looking for partners in various overseas markets for their brands Lambloch wines and Bards Drop wines. - April 17, 2009 - Lambloch wines

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

Aliki Foods of Old Lyme, CT Donates Over 600 Cases of Overstocked Product to DC Central Kitchen

Aliki Foods donated over 600 cases of overstocked frozen pizza sauce to DC Central Kitchen. DC Central Kitchen's Culinary Job Training program is the proud primary recipient of this donation. - March 22, 2009 - Aliki Foods

Fans of sqeez tube drinx Now Meet at the New Online Community

The new online community of sqeez tube drinx becomes the place of choice to hang out for fans of the unique beverage. - March 19, 2009 - sqeez tube drinx - CWC ADs&mORE GmbH

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

Introducing Voodoo Tiki Tequila’s Desert Rose the Only Prickly Pear Tequila in the World

The Prickly Pear Margarita. With only a few ingredients (2 1/2 oz Voodoo Tiki Desert Rose® Prickly Pear Infused Tequila; 1/2 oz Triple Sec; 1 oz Orange Juice; 2 oz Sour Mix and Dash of Grenadine for color- Combine all ingredients in a glass with ice and shake. Drink on the rocks, or strain into a martini glass for Mar-Tiki Style. Garnish with a lime wheel.), you can enjoy the smooth, refreshing taste of this one of a kind margarita in the comfort of your own living room. - February 28, 2009 - Voodoo Tiki Tequila Corp.

sqeez tube drinx Presents New Website

The launch of sqeez tube drinx now is backed up by a new sqeez website. - February 26, 2009 - sqeez tube drinx - CWC ADs&mORE GmbH

From Earthy Origins to a Decadent Delivery, Truffles Are Growing on Gourmet Foodies and Farmers Alike

On March 5th through 8th, in Asheville, NC, the exquisite mushroom will bring together artists and chefs, farmers and sommeliers, musicians and dog-trainers for the First Annual National Truffle Fest (www.NationalTruffleFest.com). - February 25, 2009 - National Truffle Fest

Aliki Foods Donates Overstocked Product to CT Food Bank

Aliki Foods of Old Lyme, CT has donated over 2600 cases of overstocked frozen pizza sauce and frozen pizza to CT Food Bank in New Haven. President of Aliki Foods, Michael Pappas, was happy to help Connecticut residents especially during unusually cold winter and tough economic times. - February 12, 2009 - Aliki Foods

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

Keep Up with the Vanderbilt’s? Try Keeping Up with the Ramble.

In anticipation of Asheville’s upcoming National Truffle Fest (www.NationalTruffleFest.com), Biltmore Farms breaks new ground by planting a truffle orchard donated by Garland Truffles in the Ramble – the company’s luxury residential community (www.RambleBiltmoreForest.com). - February 06, 2009 - National Truffle Fest

FruitFast® Celebrates National Cherry Month - Offers Special Pricing on Cherry Products

In honor of National Cherry Month, FruitFast is highlighting its leading Montmorency tart cherry products with special pricing for the month of February. - February 05, 2009 - Fruit Fast

Sqeez tube drinx Launches Trendy Beverage: Tube Drinks

In January 2009 a new trend has started ... sqeez tube drinx ... and this is only the beginning. - February 04, 2009 - sqeez tube drinx - CWC ADs&mORE GmbH

This Valentine's Day Have the Romance Last Long Into the Night with BDI Marketing's Invigorating Mini Thin Rush 6-Hour Energy Shots

Delicious and Phenomenally Popular 2 Ounce Energy Shot Delivers an Instant Blast of Valentine Vim and Vigor. - January 30, 2009 - BDI Marketing

Scales New CEO at Little Lady Foods

Little Lady Foods welcomes new CEO to move company at an even faster pace. - January 28, 2009 - Little Lady Foods

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.

Faultline Brewery Serves Silicon Valley’s Finest Companies the World's Finest Micro Brews

Faultline Brewery has been providing the finest micro brewed beers and ales in the Silicon Valley for years. Their newest addition, the Dopple Bock, is sure to tantalize taste buds and leave them thirsty for more. - January 22, 2009 - Faultline Brewery

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

BISCOTTEA® to Launch Line of Gluten-Free, Tea-Flavored Shortbread at Winter Fancy Food Show

At the Winter Fancy Food Show, BISCOTTEA® will launch a new line of independently-tested, gluten-free, tea-flavored shortbread cookies in three of their most popular flavors: Chai, Blueberry with White Tea and Earl Grey with Darjeeling. - January 10, 2009 - Teance

America’s First Annual Truffle Fest Will be a North Carolina Affair

Tickets now on sale for the March 5-8, 2009 culinary event to be held in Asheville, North Carolina at www.NationalTruffleFest.com. - January 06, 2009 - National Truffle Fest

FruitFast® Offers Year-End Discount on All-Natural Products -- Looks to New Year with Additional Products and Growth

FruitFast® makes whole fruit goodness available year-round. FruitFast is offering a 10% discount on all product orders during December. - December 11, 2008 - Fruit Fast

Around the World in 80 Sips Calls Magna Praemia Top New Zealand Bordeaux Blend

New wine guide lauds Destiny Bay for producing country’s top Bordeaux blend. - November 27, 2008 - Destiny Bay Wines

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

Dr. Smoothie Brands with Cafe Essentials Specialty Beverage Line is a Sponsor for the Ultimate Barista Challenge Frappe and Smoothie Competitions

Dr. Smoothie Brands is a full line gourmet beverage company manufacturing shelf stable, natural crushed fruit smoothie concentrates and powdered cocoa, mocha, latte and chai blends. In addition, Dr. Smoothie manufactures nutritional blends ranging from whole food nutrition bars to a full range of nutritional supplements, including medically endorsed products like The Complete Meal. For more information on the Dr. Smoothie product line, please contact them at 888-466-9941. - November 15, 2008 - Dr. Smoothie

Kap’s Pepper Company’s Award-Winning Peppered Jellies Now Available at EatGreenDFW

Kap’s Pepper Company’s line of award-winning peppered jellies are now available at EatGreenDFW.com, north Texas’ only on-line farmers market. - November 10, 2008 - Eat Green LLC

November is National Pomegranate Month

Wonderful Pomegranates in Spotlight as a Superfruit. - November 08, 2008 - Fruit Fast

YoNaturals Launches in Rochester New York Schools

Rochester New York schools including Honeoye Falls-Lima School district and Bishop Kearney High School are amongst the selected schools chosen to pioneer the YoNaturals healthy vending program. - October 31, 2008 - YoNaturals Inc.

Aunt Gussie's Introduces 12 oz. Value Pack and 5 New Flavors in the Classic Cookies and Biscotti with Sugar Line

Aunt Gussie's Cookies and Crackers is increasing the package size weight of its line of Classic Cookies and Biscotti with sugar, delivering 50% more product for the same price. The new 12 ounce value pack provides greater value for consumers by offering a better quality product priced competitively... - October 16, 2008 - Aunt Gussies Cookies and Crackers

Cash is King as Superior Promotes Fall Mini Show

Superior Anhausner Foods, an independent broad line food distributor in Los Angeles, CA, will open their 2nd Mini Food Show for 2008 on Wednesday, October 15th. - October 11, 2008 - Superior Anhausner Foods

TastePadThai.com is Pleased to Announce Their Grand Opening Celebration with Free Shipping Offer

TastePadThai.com is an online retail store devoted to providing premium quality, authentic Asian food and kitchen products at the lowest prices. - October 08, 2008 - tastepadthai.com

Getting Licious in the Workplace - Celebrating Healthy Workplace Month

October is healthy workplace month in Canada. One Canadian company saw the potential to help other companies improve the health of their employees with good nutrition. Licious Living is meeting the need of companies and individuals in Vancouver and Toronto for healthy, balanced meals with the convenience and prompt service traditionally found only in fast food restaurants. - October 02, 2008 - Licious Living

Recent Headlines Within Food Service Distribution

Recent Headlines
Within Food Service Distribution