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TACO DEL MAR(R) Pop-Up Beach Heats Up Downtown Seattle and Serves Up Fun
Beach Volleyball, Sand Castle Building and More in the Heart of Downtown Seattle [...]
MegaFood and Dr. Andrew Weil Form Strategic Partnership to Further Integrative Health and Education
DERRY, NH -- (Marketwire) -- 07/19/12 -- MegaFood and Dr. Andrew Weil have entered into a partnership to bring science-based educational programs and products to natural products retailers and their customers."MegaFood's attention to detail, passion for wellness and commitment to science and quality in bringing ingredients from whole foods to a supplement line are all reasons why I decided to partner with them," says Dr. Weil. "Many of their supplements are already in line with my recommendations so it is a good fit."Some of the projects currently in the works include the [...]
Add More Fire to the Grill
MISSION, KS -- (Marketwire) -- 07/19/12 -- (Family Features) Summer provides the perfect excuse to dust off the grill and add some sparks to a traditional backyard BBQ menu. This year, celebrate the best of the season with friends and family by serving up some classic grill-friendly dishes with a zesty twist.Here are a few dishes that will add a flavorful kick to any table spread:No BBQ party menu is complete without a summer potato salad dish. Mix up a dish with red potatoes, green beans, olive oil, lemon juice, mustard and cheeses. Spice up this American classic with a few dashes of chipotl [...]
House Beautiful’s Fifth Annual Kitchen of the Year Returns to Rockefeller Center(R)
Todd English and Miles Angelo Among Top Culinary Talent Participating in Extraordinary Showcase of Cuisine and Innovative Design at America's Ultimate Kitchen [...]
OPC Provides Operational Update
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 07/18/12 -- Organic Potash Corporation (CNSX: GOP) ("OPC" or the "Corporation") announced today an update regarding its operations in Ghana.Sales and DistributionAs stated in OPC's May 17th 2012 press release, SGS has independently verified the quality of the potassium carbonate that OPC submitted for analysis as being 99.4% in purity. No arsenic or heavy metals were present in the sample OPC provided, which represents an industry and global first as OPC's sample did not need to go through a secondary expensive chemically and electrolyt [...]
Time Tested Tomato Canning Tips
Easy Salsa, Ketchup and Pasta Sauces [...]
Vendor Applications Are Now Available for the 2012 Orange County Chocolate Festival to Be Held November 3, 2012
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/17/12 -- Vendor applications are now available for the 2012 Orange County Chocolate Festival on November 3, 2012. The festival will be moved this year to Hyatt Regency Orange County in Garden Grove where organizers will be able to accommodate more vendors and festival attendees.Vendor applications are available for exhibitors in three areas: chocolate, wine and holiday gifts. "We are pleased that the Grand Ballroom of the Hyatt Regency will allow us to accommodate more vendors than we have in the past, and that this gives our guests at the festiv [...]
With a Pace That’s ‘Bolder, Fresher, Better,’ Del Taco Continues Its March Through Texas; Sets Sights on Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland and Odessa
LAKE FOREST, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/17/12 -- Del Taco is setting its sights on Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland and Odessa as the next growth targets in Texas as it continues its steady, fast-moving march through the state. Since first announcing plans to open its popular restaurants in Texas in 2010, Del Taco now has more than a dozen locations throughout the Dallas/Ft. Worth Metroplex and Houston."Texans have embraced Del Taco's bolder flavors and fresher food, and our franchise partners clearly see we're the better choice when compared with anything available in the quick-service [...]
New Superfood Rich Dominican Recipes From Sublime Samana’s Innovative Chef Baez
Bring the Dominican Republic's Healthiest Dishes Into Your Home [...]
Pizza Pizza Royalty Income Fund Announces July Dividend and Timing of Second Quarter Earnings Conference Call
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 07/16/12 -- Attention Business Editors:Pizza Pizza Royalty Income Fund (the "Fund") (TSX: PZA.UN) today announced a cash dividend of $0.06 per unit for the month of July 2012. The deemed dividend, a portion of which is return of capital, will be eligible for the enhanced dividend tax credit if paid or allocated to a resident of Canada. The dividend will be payable to unitholders of record at the close of business on July 31, 2012, and will be paid on August 15, 2012.The Fund also announced that its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, [...]
Decas Cranberry Products Announces National Rollout of Paradise Meadow LeanCrans(R) Dried Cranberries for Adults and Funny Face(TM) Dried Cranberries for Children
CARVER, MA -- (Marketwire) -- 07/16/12 -- Decas Cranberry Products Inc. today announced the national rollout of two reduced-sugar dried cranberry lines, Paradise Meadow LeanCrans® () and Funny Face® Dried Cranberries (), with taste profiles and nutrition panels sure to please all ages of today's health-conscious consumers.LeanCrans, designed to appeal to adults, and Funny Face Dried Cranberries, a naturally fruit-flavored line designed for children, offer half the sugar, 25 percent fewer calories and five times the fiber of traditional dried cranberries, making the products timely ent [...]
Kentucky-Based First Fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil Brings the Prestige Gold Award Home — All the Way From Israel
Newly Launched EVOO Based in Maysville, KY and Produced in California Made a Splash in the TerraOlivo Mediterranean Olive Oil Competition in Jerusalem, Israel [...]
Naked in Nature
brings art to life in Fish Creek Provincial Park [...]
Julian Bakery Thrives Amidst Gluten-Free Diet Trend
In Face of Rising Gluten-Free Trends, Traditional Bread Sales Are Decreasing in Markets Across the World; Julian Bakery Battles These Rates by Offering a Unique Product Line That Also Promotes Customer Satisfaction [...]
‘PIZZA POR FAVOR(TM)’ Nets Record Sales and 80,000 Free Pizzas Given Away
Nation's #1 Latino Pizza Brand Deems Campaign Huge Success [...]
Citizen Chef Aims to Reinvent Dinnertime With Easy and Freshly Prepped Gourmet Meals
San Francisco-Based Food Startup Takes the Prep Work out of Dinner and Puts You in Control [...]
RestoMontreal.ca and Just-Eat Canada Team Up
Montreal's Leading Local Restaurant Search Website Teams Up With Just-Eat.Ca to Offer Better Access to Montreal's Top Restaurants [...]
Double R Ranch Co. and California Olive Ranch Sweeten Summer Grilling
Cedar Planks Liven up Summer Grilling Recipes [...]
Dole Shows Off Its Summer "Salad’tude"
DOLE(R) Salads Teams With Felicity Huffman to Challenge Summer Salad Lovers to New Levels of Healthful Indulgence [...]
McCormick Gourmet Offers Chance to Win the Ultimate Dinner Party Package
SPARKS, MD -- (Marketwire) -- 07/10/12 -- Have an idea for the ultimate dinner party? Whether it's an Asian fusion adventure or rustic Italian supper, submit your theme to The Dinner Party Chain for a chance to win an exclusive prize package worth more than $1,000 to host the dinner of your dreams. A new winner will be selected every week from now until July 31st.By simply sharing a theme, one lucky winner will also snag the grand prize trip for two to the New York City Wine & Food Festival October 11-14, including:Two tickets to the Grand TastingFlight and hotel for two for three days a [...]
Tim Lincecum Teams Up With GoPago to Thank Fans With Free Lunch
200,000+ Bay Area Fans Get "Free Lunch" on "The Freak" via GoPago's Mobile App at Hundreds of Local Restaurants [...]
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. Reports 15.5 Percent Increase in First Quarter Earnings
Total Revenue Rises 11.8 Percent to Record $9.7 Million [...]
Dole Names Baltimore a 2012 "Top Banana City"
Go Bananas Every Day(TM) Arrives in Maryland to Celebrate the City's Love Affair With World's Most Popular Fruit [...]
Dole Names Charlotte, N.C., a 2012 "Top Banana City"
Go Bananas Every Day(TM) Arrives in North Carolina to Celebrate the City's Love Affair With World's Most Popular Fruit [...]
OPC Closes First Tranche of Its Convertible Debenture Financing
TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 07/09/12 -- Organic Potash Corporation (CNSX: GOP) ("OPC" or the "Corporation") is pleased to announce that it has successfully closed the first tranche of its convertible debenture offering for gross proceeds of Two Hundred and Seventy Thousand Dollars ("$270,000.00") CDN. OPC has extended the closing date for the Convertible Debenture offering to December 31, 2012, and the Corporation may continue to accept additional subscriptions up to One Million Two Hundred And Thirty Thousand Dollars ("$1,230,000.00") CDN unti [...]
Research Funded by Health Enhancement Products Published in Peer-Reviewed Journal of Nutrition – Dietary Supplements
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI -- (Marketwire) -- 07/06/12 -- Arizona-based algae producer Health Enhancement Products (OTCBB: HEPI) was notified by Dr. Smiti Gupta, associate professor in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at Wayne State University that research conducted by her team has been recently published in the Journal of Nutrition & Dietary Supplements, an international, peer-reviewed journal focused on academic research.The article "ProAlgaZyme and its sub-fractions increase plasma HDL-cholesterol via up regulation of ApoA1, ABCA1 and SRB1 and inhibition of CETP in hyperch [...]
VooDoo BBQ Opens First of Five Locations in Austin, Nation’s Best Small Business Market
Round Rock Location Is Second Outside Louisiana for Growing New Orleans BBQ Franchise, First With New Design [...]
Take the Stress Out of Backyard Entertaining
MISSION, KS -- (Marketwire) -- 07/05/12 -- (Family Features) Warm weather provides the perfect excuse to gather all your loved ones together for good food and fun. And while people relish the idea of catching up with family and friends, planning and preparing for these festivities may be daunting, as well as time-consuming. A few tips, however, can help make sure you aren't tied to your kitchen -- and help turn your traditional recipes into fabulous fare.Consider the location, timing, guest list, budget and any other factors relevant to your gathering. These details will help you shape a men [...]
MegaFood to Host Dr. Tieraona Low Dog at Natural Products Expo East
DERRY, NH -- (Marketwire) -- 07/03/12 -- Dr. Tieraona Low Dog, scientific advisor to Dr. Andrew Weil, will give a presentation based on her latest book, "Life is Your Best Medicine," (National Geographic/Aug. 2012) at Natural Products Expo East, Sat., Sept. 22 (9 a.m.) at the Baltimore Convention Center. Whole food dietary supplement brand, MegaFood is sponsoring the seminar as well as hosting Dr. Low Dog at the show. Expo East attendees will have the opportunity to meet her in person during a book signing immediately following the seminar at the MegaFood trade show booth (#4817).I [...]
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. to Host First Quarter Conference Call on Tuesday, July 10, 2012
DURANGO, CO -- (Marketwire) -- 07/03/12 -- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (NASDAQ: RMCF) today announced that it will host an investor conference call at 4:15 p.m. Eastern Time (EDT) on Tuesday, July 10, 2012, to discuss the Company's operating results for the quarter ended May 31, 2012 (first quarter of FY2013), along with other topics of interest. The Company plans to report its operating results earlier the same day.Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc., headquartered in Durango, Colorado, is an international franchiser of gourmet chocolate and self-serve frozen yogurt stores, an [...]
