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TequilaRack™ Provides Hub for Budding Tequila Aficionados
TequilaRack™ Launches Interactive Website That Educates and Entertains Tequila Enthusiasts. - September 26, 2008 - International Tasting Group
Back to School Means Back to Basic Nutrition for Kids
Brownwood Acre’s FruitFast Bars - a healthy addition to brown bag lunches - September 19, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Dr Smoothie Brands Announces the Launch of Their New Café Essentials Web Site and Seven New Gourmet Flavors
About Dr. Smoothie: Dr. Smoothie Brands is a full line beverage company manufacturing shelf stable liquid natural fruit smoothies & powdered cocoa, mocha, latte and chai blends. In addition Dr. Smoothie manufactures nutritional blends ranging from raw whole food nutrition bars to a full range of botanicals including medically endorsed products like The Complete Meal. For more information on Dr Smoothie products, please call 888-466-9941 or visit www.cafeessentials.com. - September 04, 2008 - Dr. Smoothie
Onion Paste Introduced by PS Golden Foods
No more tears. PS Golden Foods launches an innovative Onion Paste offering to cut down on cooking times and labour used in institutional kitchens, food processing industries, catering services, restaurants and flight kitchens. - August 29, 2008 - PS Golden Foods
Linda’s Gourmet Cookies is Participating in "Night School" an Evening Under the Stars to Benefit the Students of Gordon Parks Elementary School
Linda’s Gourmet Cookies announced they would be participating in Gordon Parks Elementary School’s third annual benefit “Night School” An Evening Under The Stars, a fundraiser to benefit the students of Gordon Parks Elementary School. - August 25, 2008 - Linda's Gourmet Cookies
Destiny Bay Vineyards Celebrated by Anthony Dias Blue
New Zealand Wine Producer Recognized by Top U.S. Wine Critic. - August 21, 2008 - Destiny Bay Wines
Chocolate Prescription Receives A+ Rating for 72% Dark Chocolate Product
Chocolate Prescription, a manufacturer and wholesaler of gourmet chocolate products made with 72% dark chocolate (cocoa) that is packaged in daily one ounce doses, received an A+ rating from Gourmet Food PR. Ryan Montague of Gourmet Food PR awarded high marks for the chocolate's balanced smoothness, quality, and overall packaging and presentation. goal of providing a daily dose of chocolate so consumers can eat dark chocolate in moderation every day without guilt - August 21, 2008 - Chocolate Prescription LLC
FruitFast® Lowers Price of Best-Selling Softgels
FruitFast makes whole fruit goodness available year round at a reduced price in convenient fruit supplement capsules. Their proprietary process includes the fruits’ skin and pulp to capture the healthy benefits of antioxidants and anthocyanins. - August 15, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Dos Lunas Annnounces That It is Now Chemical-Free
Dos Lunas Tequila has recently announced that it is one of the few tequilas which can boast of being herbicide, pesticide and chemical-free. - August 02, 2008 - Dos Lunas Spirits, LLC
New York School Wins Panini Grill in Central Prize Giveaway
Foodservice Director Norma Zeller of Somers Central School District in Somers, New York, was selected as the winner of a panini grill in a prize giveaway hosted by their equipment supplier, Central Restaurant Products. - August 01, 2008 - Central Restaurant Products
Wake Up America. BDI Marketing Announces Retail Debut of New Mocha Flavored Mini Thin Rush® A.M.™ Liquid Energy Shot.
Delicious New Flavor Addition to Phenomenally Popular Liquid Energy Shot Brand Delivers Powerful Boost of Morning Energy. - July 24, 2008 - BDI Marketing
Leader, Superior Anhausner Foods, Opens 2nd On-Line Food Show
Following the immediate success of their 2007 On-Line Show, Superior Anhausner Foods, an independent broad line food distributor in Los Angeles, CA, went “live” with their 2nd virtual show on July 7th. The On-Line Show opened Monday and will continue 24 hours a day through July 20th. - July 16, 2008 - Superior Anhausner Foods
Good News: Weather Not a Factor for FruitFast Prices and Supplies
Fruit Freezes but Company Holds Fast on Pricing. The Midwest's recent adverse weather conditions may lead to a 30% drop in the red tart cherry crop this year, but FruitFast, America's exclusive producer of whole-fruit softgel capsules has announced that prices of their tart cherry products will not be affected. - July 04, 2008 - Fruit Fast
FruitFast® Tart Cherry Juice Makes Cherries Available Anytime - Cherry Juice Concentrate Remains Consistent Top-Seller
Steady sales have made Brownwood Acres/FruitFast® America's No. 1 selling brand of Tart Cherry Juice Concentrate. The Montmorency tart cherries used for the concentrate are grown in northwest lower Michigan, the tart cherry capital of the world. - June 26, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Top Cachaça Purchases Distillery in the Heart of Brazil
Leblon Cachaça establishes State-of-the-Art Distillery in Minas Gerais. - June 13, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
Frontier Soups Adds Two Mixes for Dips and Cooking
Frontier Soups is adding two new dip and cooking spice mixes to the lineup of products that complement its mainstay dry-mix gourmet soups. - June 13, 2008 - Frontier Soups
Mini Thin Rush® Liquid Energy Shot Featured Energy Drink at Connected Celebrity Lounge Celebrating 2008 MTV Movie Awards
Revolutionary New Energy Drink Celebrates and Salutes Nominees for the Most Exciting Movie Award Show in America. - June 02, 2008 - BDI Marketing
FruitFast® Captures Wild Blueberry Robust Goodness and Flavor - 100% Fruit in Concentrate, Softgels, Liquid and Bars
Blueberries are in the health spotlight and FruitFast, originator and exclusive producer of whole fruit softgel capsules, is maximizing this remarkable fruit's healthy properties. - May 31, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Byrd Cookie Company Inaugurates Apple Pie Cookies, Part of Its "Vote with Taste" Stars and Stripes Gift Collection
Byrd Cookie Company is as American as apple pie and so is the newest flavor in its flagship line of bite-sized cookies. Chewy natural apple bits combined with cinnamon and sugar make this sweet and spicy cookie confection an instant classic. Apple Pie Cookies are available in a decorative "Stars and Stripes" 6 ounce tin, perfect for summer gifts and entertaining. - May 21, 2008 - Byrd Cookie Company
Dos Lunas Tequila Video Winners Announced
Dos Lunas Spirits, creator of the award-winning, ultra-premium Dos Lunas Tequila, today announced the winners of the “Take Your Best Shot” video contest. Filmmakers and videographers from around the world were invited to submit a 45-second video that included Dos Lunas Tequila. The... - May 21, 2008 - Dos Lunas Spirits, LLC
International Tasting Group Launches TEQUILARACK™ Micro Tequila Platform into Southern California and Las Vegas, NV
Specialty Tequila Distributor Selected to Handle Introduction of TEQUILARACK™ Micro Tequilas Platform. - May 18, 2008 - International Tasting Group
Brand New Micro-Winery Opens in New York State
Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room, a brand-new micro-winery located in the Adirondacks Region of Upstate New York in the gorgeous tourist town of Lake George, will hold its grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, May 15 at 5pm. The festivities will continue all weekend. Come in for a wine-tasting, to shop the wide array of wine-related accessories and gifts, or to pick up some gourmet cheese and chocolate. - May 09, 2008 - Adirondack Winery & Tasting Room
OlindaRidge.com, a Handcrafted Olive Oil Online Boutique, Launches Affiliate Program on the AvantLink Network
Leading California olive oil retailer, OlindaRidge.com, joins AvantLink.com to provide cutting edge products and technologies through an aggressive program for affiliate partners. Perfect for affiliates interested in promoting in food and gift categories. - May 09, 2008 - Olinda Ridge Olive Company
Wonderful Pomegranate Now in Liquid Form - a Healthful Addition to Fruit Recipes
Gaining in popularity as one of nature’s superfruits, the healthful goodness of Wonderful Pomegranates is now available in convenient teaspoon-full quantities, changing the usual 8 ounce serving of juice to one easy swallow. Each teaspoon of FruitFast® Wonderful Pomegranate Liquid Fruit... - May 09, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Olinda Ridge Olive Company Launches New Handcrafted Olive Oil Wedding Favors Program
Brides and grooms are choosing personalized extra virgin olive oil as elegant wedding favors that leave a lasting impression. - May 07, 2008 - Olinda Ridge Olive Company
FruitFast Blog Features Hors d’oeuvres to Desserts
FruitFast® Liquids make tasty, healthy addition to recipes. Restaurant chefs to homemakers are adding the 100% fruit product to an array of recipes for taste, color and nutrition. - May 03, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Brown House Bakery’s Treats to Appear on the Rachael Ray Show; Baked Goods to be Discussed During an Upcoming Episode
Brown House Bakery’s freshly baked goods will make an appearance on Rachael Ray’s daytime talk show this week. The bakery’s gourmet oatmeal raisin cookies will be featured during the “Snack of the Day” segment of the show. The episode airs on Wednesday, April 30, 2008... - May 02, 2008 - Brown House Bakery
Katherine Anne Confections to Launch Eco-Chocolate Truffles Line at Whole Foods Market®
High-End Truffles a Great Idea for Eco-Friendly Moms. - April 26, 2008 - Katherine Anne Confections
Go for Flavor with Frieda's Garlic Delight
New Garlic Delight™ is a delicious gift from the Mediterranean. - April 23, 2008 - Frieda's Specialty Produce Company
Mini Thin® Rush™ Liquid Energy Shot Signs on as Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor of Broker Boxing Miami 2008
Revolutionary New Energy Drink Partners with the Broker Boxing Federation to Raise Money for Local Charity in the Miami Area. - April 12, 2008 - BDI Marketing
The Caipirinha: Cocktail of the 2008 Recession? Cachaça Leading Growth Trends Among Spirits’ Categories
In 1982, it was the Classic Martini. In 1992 it was the Margarita. In 2001, the Cosmopolitan. What’s the cocktail of the 2008 recession? Many are pointing to the Caipirinha, the Brazilian national cocktail made with Cachaça, Brazil’s national spirit. After all, who knows how... - April 09, 2008 - Leblon Cachaca
TEQUILARACK™ Offering Hand Selected Tequila Tasting Flights to Taste and Compare
International Tasting Group (ITG), the sole U.S. importer of six 100% Agave Micro Tequila brands, debuts its patented take-home tasting kit, TEQUILARACK™ in select US markets. Each of the three Micro brands in the Tequila tasting kits is from a different Tequilera within the Tequila Appellation of Origin in Mexico. - April 07, 2008 - International Tasting Group
Liquor Group Welcomes "H" Liqueur
So Unique a Huckleberry Liqeuer. - March 28, 2008 - Liquor Group
FruitFast® Announces Customer Appreciation Sale 50% Savings on Liquid Fruit Supplements and Bars
For a limited time, customers can enjoy tremendous savings on two of the company’s popular whole fruit products: liquid fruit supplements and fruit bars. - March 22, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Ray J and Parties in Indy with Distributors of Boutique Cognac, Marquis De Gensac
Indy Crowd enjoys limited quantity of boutique cognac while partying in Indy with artist Ray J. - March 21, 2008 - RidgeRunner Imports, LLC
Free Bottle of FruitFast® Softgels Available for Limited Time
Customers find Mystery Bottle with all orders. With every order of FruitFast® products shipped, a free bottle of the company’s popular fruit supplement softgels will be included. This limited time offer is valued at over $20. - March 08, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Introduction of Gourmet Mediterranean Sea Salt Flakes in Disposable Grinders. Chef Quality Salt Reaches the Public.
Petros Traditional Products introduces their latest gourmet condiment, Mediterranean Sea Salt Flakes, the pinnacle of gourmet organic Sea Salt, in disposable Salt Grinders at an affordable price. Also available in eight different flavours. - March 03, 2008 - AA Sea Salt Flakes Ltd
Bodacious Biscotti Arrives
Bodacious Biscotti, have finally arrived with their wide array of irresistible flavors. Taking some of her favorite desserts, owner and creator Nava Viniar infused them into some of the most delectable biscotti. Bodacious Biscotti lovers can't have just one... that's why they are packaged two to... - February 26, 2008 - Sweet Endings LLC
Mini Thin Rush Brand of Energy Products to Invigorate the Night of 100 Stars Oscar Gala
Revolutionary New Products Provide Shot of Instant Energy to Past Oscar Winners & Nominees at Official Viewing Party for the 80th Annual Academy Awards - February 23, 2008 - BDI Marketing
Tart Cherry Juice vs CherryFlex® Softgel: FruitFast‚ Compares Products
Delivering the Power of Fruit Naturally…is consumer’s choice. - February 23, 2008 - Fruit Fast
Mini Thin Rush Liquid Energy Shot Signs on as Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor of Nikki Beach & Nikki Style Magazine's 3rd Annual Model Volleyball Tournament
Revolutionary New Energy Drink Partners with the Ultimate Beach Club Brand and Affluent Lifestyle Magazine to Further Reach Out to and Create Buzz Among Top Trendsetters and Consumer Influencers. - February 21, 2008 - BDI Marketing
Reunion Beer Brewed in Memory of Friend
100 Percent of Profits Donated to Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research (IMBCR) - February 15, 2008 - SBS-Imports
Mini Thin Rush Liquid Energy Shot Signs on as Exclusive Energy Drink Sponsor of Winter Music Conference 2008
Revolutionary new energy drink partners with Dance Music Industry’s most prominent annual forum to celebrate dance music as a cultural art form. - February 14, 2008 - BDI Marketing
BDI Marketing Names Steven Style Group as Exclusive Marketing Communications Agency for Mini Thin Rush
Revolutionary New Energy Supplement Brand, Providing 6 Hours of Energy without the Crash Associated with Traditional Energy Drinks, Joins Roster of Clientele at Renowned New York City Marketing Communications Firm. - February 13, 2008 - BDI Marketing
National Cherry Month Focuses on Healthy Ruby Red Fruit
Tart cherries are in the spotlight during February, National Cherry Month. To celebrate National Cherry Month, FruitFast® is offering 5% off on all products ordered online. The Montmorency Tart Cherry is featured in popular FruitFast® products year round. - February 09, 2008 - Fruit Fast
The Wine Barn - Grand Opening - www.wine-barn.com - Orlando, Florida Store Opening in Spring 2008
This is a unique type of wine store – evoking a warehouse feel – with uncomplicated décor and wall to wall cellar-rated insulation, featuring many small, Artisan wineries and an ever-changing inventory, wine storage and receiving services, including a dedicated tasting area. There are no wine racks, only case stackers and wooden boxes overflowing with great wine values and discoveries clients will want to know about. This is a place where wine enthusiasts can feel like a kid in a candy store. - February 08, 2008 - The Wine Barn
Ciao Bella Says "Konichiwa" to Japan
Ciao Bella Gelato, the most highly awarded frozen specialty dessert company, has been adored by America’s most discerning palates for 25 years. The hand-crafted, all natural flavors that garnered more than fourteen NASFT awards will now be tantalizing the taste buds of the Japanese... - February 03, 2008 - Ciao Bella Gelato
Olinda Ridge Olive Oils Wins 2 Gold Medals at the 2008 Las Vegas International Restaurant Show
Olinda Ridge™ Olive Company, provider of handcrafted extra virgin olive oils from Northern California, was awarded gold medals for both its Olinda Ridge™ Estate Organic and Olinda Ridge™ Late Harvest Gold extra virgin olive oils at the 2008 Las Vegas Restaurant Show competition,... - February 01, 2008 - Olinda Ridge Olive Company
Hilti North America Chooses Ozburn-Hessey Logistics as 3PL Partner in Re-Supply Center Network
Ozburn-Hessey Logistics (OH Logistics) has opened a new facility at its Riverside, California distribution campus with anchor tenant Hilti North America. - January 17, 2008 - Ozburn-Hessey Logistics
Valentine’s Day Gifts - b’drizzled Gourmet Chocolate Drizzled Popcorn Launches New E-Commerce Web Site for Valentine’s Day
b’drizzled, a woman-owned company focused on making and distributing the best tasting chocolate-drizzled popcorn on the market, has launched a new e-commerce web site http://bdrizzled.com just in time for Valentines’ Day. - January 14, 2008 - b'drizzled Gourmet Popcorn