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INSIGHT Named as 2012 Food Logistics Top Green Supply Chain Provider
Supply Chain Sustainability Is Cornerstone of Winning Companies [...]
UPDATE: Emperial Americas Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Imperial Beverage Group, LLC
SARASOTA, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 07/19/12 -- Emperial Americas, Inc. (OTCBB: TEXX) Management today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of an equity position in Imperial Beverage Group, LLC a Texas License Alcohol Distributor.CEO Alonzo Pierce said, "The Company has signed a MOU for the purchase of an equity position in Imperial Beverage Group, LLC. The purchase not only allows the company to participate in the profits, it also will allow the company's brands to be distributed by Imperial Beverage Group which allows our Operational cost to shrink dr [...]
Emperial Americas Signs Memorandum of Understanding With Imperial Beverage Group, Inc.
SARASOTA, FL -- (Marketwire) -- 07/19/12 -- Emperial Americas, Inc. (OTCBB: TEXX) Management today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of an equity position in Imperial Beverage Group, Inc.CEO Alonzo Pierce said, "The Company has signed a MUA for an equity position in Imperial Beverage Group, Inc., who has signed an LOI for the purchase of the assets of Imperial Beverage Group, LLC, a Texas Licensed Alcohol Distributor. The purchase not only allows the Company to participate in the profits, but it will also allow the Company's brands to be distribu [...]
Build a Budget-Friendly Grocery List
MISSION, KS -- (Marketwire) -- 07/19/12 -- (Family Features) Think healthy eating has to be expensive? Think again. Comparing cost per nutrients when searching for nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, whole grains and milk can not only save you money, but can affect your health in the long run."We're all watching our budgets these days," said Michelle Dudash, registered dietitian, mom and author of the upcoming book titled, "Clean Eating for Busy Families." But, says Dudash, "there are important health and nutrition trade-offs that we need to consider. The truth is, Amer [...]
Family Fun Around the Grill
MISSION, KS -- (Marketwire) -- 07/19/12 -- (Family Features) Preparing a meal on the grill can be fun for the whole family. Gather the kids and get them involved in the meal from start to finish for an easy way to spend more quality time together.Rebecca P. Cohen, author of "15 Minutes Outside: 365 Ways to Get Out of the House and Connect with Your Kids," is a big believer in spending time outdoors together as a family. "We make a point of getting outside every day. Spending quality time as a family is important, and centering that time around an outdoor activity like grilling [...]
Gourmet on the Go
Recipes for a Better Picnic [...]
Cultural Shift in America Fuels Pizza Patron Expansion
One-Third of the Nation's Population 19 Years Old and Younger Is Expected to Be Latino by 2015 [...]
With Prepared Foods Market at $32 Billion, Supermarkets Aren’t Just for Groceries Anymore
ROCKVILLE MD -- (Marketwire) -- 07/18/12 -- Sales of prepared foods and ready-to-eat foods at retail will reach $32.45 billion in 2012, up 7.5% from 2011, according to "," a just-released report from Packaged Facts. The prepared foods retail net extends across a wide number of retail formats, but supermarkets command majority share. Supermarkets garner 60% of prepared foods purchase visits, trailed by Wal-Mart (15%) and convenience stores (12%).The market for store-made meals and prepared foods -- which include rotisserie or fried chicken, hot pizza, hot food bars with Asian-style e [...]
Vivakor Announces Acquisition of Nutraceutical Product Line Technology and Distribution
IRVINE, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/18/12 -- Vivakor Inc. (PINKSHEETS: VIVK) announced today that the Company has acquired an equity interest in VivaCeuticals, Inc., a Nutraceutical distribution company. VivaCeuticals owns and distributes RegeneSlim, RegeneBoost, and RegeneBlend. In 2011 VivaCeuticals, through its various divisions, created approximately $3 million in sales. Vivakor has committed to continue funding VivaCeuticals as it pushes towards International expansion.CEO and Chairman Matt Nicosia added, "This investment in VivaCeuticals and their product technology, which has been ge [...]
XYIENCE Xenergy Adds Melon Mayhem and Tangerine Twister to Its Lineup of Award-Winning Energy Drink Flavors
LAS VEGAS, NV -- (Marketwire) -- 07/18/12 -- , the official energy drink of the UFC®, adds and to its lineup of award-winning energy drinks. Both beverages are a part of the line and are packaged in 16-ounce silver cans. Like the entire Xenergy collection, the new flavors are also sugar-free and zero-calorie beverages. They will begin hitting retail shelves in the United States in August, joining other Xenergy Premium flavors: Mango Guava, Cherry Lime, Cran Razz, Blu Pomegranate, and Xenergy Xtreme flavors: Frostberry Blast and Fruit Punch.Tangerine Twister is an all-natural tangerine f [...]
Dewmar International BMC, Inc. Dismissed From Texas Lawsuit Filed by Competitor
HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/18/12 -- Dewmar International BMC, Inc. (OTCBB: DEWM) (OTCQB: DEWM) is pleased to announce that it has been dismissed from the Texas civil lawsuit styled Cause No: 2009-37110; Innovative Beverage Group, Inc. vs. Unique Beverage Group, LLC, Et al.; In the 61st Judicial District Court, Harris County Texas, of all allegations asserted by Plaintiff Innovative Beverage Group, Inc. against Dewmar International BMC, Inc. However, Dewmar's counter-claim against Innovative Beverage Group Holdings, Inc. regarding a number of complaints is still active and is expected t [...]
Arctic Glacier Income Fund Announces U.S. Court Sale Recognition Order
WINNIPEG, MANITOBA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/17/12 -- Arctic Glacier Income Fund (CNSX: AG.UN) ("Arctic Glacier") announced today that the Monitor, Alvarez & Marsal Canada Inc. has obtained an order (the "U.S. Court Order") of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware pursuant to Chapter 15 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code.The U.S. Court Order recognizes and gives effect in the United States to the approval and vesting order of the Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench previously obtained by Arctic Glacier, which approved the previously announced purchase and sale of su [...]
SPoT Coffee Closes Debenture Financing
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 07/17/12 -- SPOT COFFEE (CANADA) LTD. (TSX VENTURE: SPP) ("SPoT" or the "Company") is pleased to announce the Company has closed a $280,000 debenture financing with the proceeds available to fund the Company's new cafe expansion program. The investors under the financing are participating at a price of $1.00 per unit (each a "Unit") and subscribing for an aggregate total of 280,000 Units. Each Unit consists of a $1.00 par value note (a "Note") and two common share purchase warrants (each a "Warrant"). The N [...]
Pulse Beverage Provides Update on Rapid Expansion of Its Distribution Network
DENVER, CO -- (Marketwire) -- 07/17/12 -- (OTCBB: PLSB) ("Pulse"), makers of Cabana™ 100% Natural Lemonade and Pulse® NutriPurpose™ brand beverages, today provides an update on growing its distribution territories through securing additional distributors. Pulse Beverage has added additional distribution in key territories which should drive its expected increase in case sales dramatically during Q3:Ohio - five additional distributors for state-wide distribution reaching a population of 11 million;New York - two additional distributors for upstate New York which increases our re [...]
Kona Grill Sets Second Quarter 2012 Earnings Call for Monday, July 30, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. ET
SCOTTSDALE, AZ -- (Marketwire) -- 07/16/12 -- (NASDAQ: KONA), an American grill and sushi bar, will hold a conference call on Monday, July 30, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern time to discuss its results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2012. The company will issue its financial results in a press release prior to the call.Kona Grill's President and CEO Berke Bakay and CFO Christi Hing will host the call, followed by a question and answer session.Date: Monday, July 30, 2012
Time: 5:00 p.m. Eastern time (2:00 p.m. Pacific time)
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Vending Machine Companies and Quench Beverage – Snack Co. Now Offer Total Distributorship Packages
FORT COLLINS, CO -- (Marketwire) -- 07/16/12 -- Quench Beverage & Snack Co. is pleased to announce they are now offering distributor packages for businesses that want to support a local business over large . Quench now offers re-stocking of office supplies, cleaning products, disposable eating utensils and other products vital to the successful running of a workplace as a service.Quench's local market makes it so it is sometimes difficult to compete with the vending machine prices of large vending corporations who have access to more resources. Despite this, Quench knows that the draw of [...]
Dewmar International BMC, Inc. Approved for Membership in Arkansas-Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council
HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/16/12 -- Dewmar International BMC, Inc. (OTCBB: DEWM) announces that it has met the requirements for certification as a bona fide Minority Business Enterprise as defined by the National Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (NMSDC).The Arkansas-Mississippi Minority Supplier Development Council's Board of Directors unanimously awarded MBE certification to Dewmar International BMC, Inc. on June 14, 2012. Daphne M. McBeth, AMMSDC Project Director, states, "We thoroughly reviewed Dewmar's sales history, outstanding leadership profile and mandatory owne [...]
Kona Grill Launches [FLARE] Menu
Kona Grill, a Modern American Grill and Sushi Bar, Announced the Launch of Their Newest Menu [Flare] [...]
Russell Breweries Inc. Signs Letter of Intent With FVI Capital Inc. to Brew Russell Brands in China
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/13/12 -- Russell Breweries Inc. (TSX VENTURE: RB) ("RBI") is pleased to announce that it has agreed to terms under a letter of intent for the initial non-exclusive rights to import, produce, package, use, market, sell and distribute Russell brands and branded merchandise with FVI Capital Inc. ("FVI") in China.The letter specifies the principal terms of a technology and trade mark license agreement ("Agreement") which includes an initial up-front licensing fee, to be paid by a new Company ("Licensee") be [...]
The Keg Royalties Income Fund Announces July 2012 Cash Distribution
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/12/12 -- The Keg Royalties Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: KEG.UN) today announced that its July 2012 distribution of $0.08 cents per unit has been declared and is payable to unitholders of record as at July 21, 2012. The July 2012 distribution will be paid on July 31, 2012.The Fund is a limited purpose, open-ended trust established under the laws of Ontario. The Fund indirectly owns certain trademarks and other related intellectual property used by Keg Restaurants Ltd. ("KRL") in its Keg Steakhouses & Bars. In exchange [...]
FEMSA Schedules Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2012 Financial Results
MONTERREY, MEXICO -- (Marketwire) -- 07/12/12 -- Fomento Económico Mexicano, S.A.B. de C.V. ("FEMSA") (NYSE: FMX) (BMV: FEMSAUBD) (BMV: FEMSAUB) is pleased to invite you to participate in its Second Quarter 2012 Conference Call that will be held on:Javier Astaburuaga, Chief Financial Officer of FEMSA, will host the call and discuss FEMSA's Second Quarter 2012 financial results, followed by a question and answer session. The quarterly results will be released on July 27 before the markets open.The conference call will be webcast live through streaming audio. For details pleas [...]
Coca-Cola FEMSA, S.A.B. de C.V. Announces Conference Call
MEXICO CITY -- (Marketwire) -- 07/12/12 --(NYSE: KOF) (BMV: KOFL)It will be conducted by:Coca-Cola FEMSA's Second Quarter 2012 financial results, will be [...]
Saputo Inc.: 2012 General Annual Meeting of Shareholders and Fiscal 2012 First Quarter Results
Conference call and webcast for analysts and institutional investors [...]
Add Apples to Your Diet for a Happy Belly
Tree Top Offers Recipes to Maintain Digestive Health [...]
National Consumer Research Institute Predicts a Healthier Summer
Look for Natural Sunscreen and Healthier Cocktails and Backyard BBQ to Become the New Summer Rage [...]
Dewmar International BMC, Inc. Renews Contract With Nebraska Distributor for 3rd Straight Year for Lean Slow Motion Potion(TM)
HOUSTON, TX -- (Marketwire) -- 07/11/12 -- Dewmar International BMC, Inc. (OTCBB: DEWM) (OTCQB: DEWM), the creator of Lean Slow Motion... Potion™, has extended its contract with its Omaha-based distributor Maverick Marketing, LLC. Dewmar International signed this eager but cautious distributor in early 2010 after they approached Dewmar regarding the uniqueness of Dewmar's brand at a Las Vegas tradeshow. CEO & President of Dewmar, Marco Moran, DPh, MBA stated, "Their buyers sampled 2 ounces of each flavor and they loved it. I then gave each a full can to take with them to their hotel [...]
New Leaf Brands Appoints Terry L. Kinder, CPA, to Its Board of Directors
Mr. Kinder Will Chair Audit Committee for New Leaf Brands [...]
Leaders From FDA, Kwik Trip, University of Arkansas, Sodexo and The Cheesecake Factory Join Food Safety Summit Executive Educational Advisory Committee
Call for Speakers for 2013 Event Now Online [...]
Onlineshop Absinthes.com brings absinthe closer to the consumer – through taste sampling
ABSINTHEXPLORE – A revolutionary sampling scheme for absinthe [...]
Spice Up the Grill
MISSION, KS -- (Marketwire) -- 07/10/12 -- (Family Features) If you're tired of flipping burgers, put some sizzle on the grill with your own spiced-up fajitas and soft tacos.These easy recipes start with all-natural Tyson® chicken marinated in full-bodied Bertolli® Extra Virgin Olive Oil and flavorful spices, then grilled to perfection. Add your grilled chicken to seasoned vegetables and easy, homemade salsa, then wrap it all up in La Tortilla Factory® Hand Made Style Corn Tortillas that have been warmed up on the grill for a fresh, homemade taste.It's so easy to spice up the gri [...]
