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Hilton Partnership with The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

Guests staying in more than 740 Hilton Hotels & Resorts, DoubleTree by Hilton and Embassy Suites Hotels properties across the Americas will wake up to a new exclusive collection of in-room coffee and teas beginning this summer. Hilton Worldwide announced today the new in-room assortment created exclusively by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® for... [Read more of this review]

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All-natural, GMO-Free Sweetener: A Solution to Chocolate Milk Debate

In response to the growing discussions surrounding chocolate milk and childhood nutrition, Steviva Brands, Inc. has developed flavored-milk recipes using Fructevia™, a blend of natural fructose, inulin stevia and magnesium carbonate, as a direct, an all-natural replacement for sugar and artificial sweeteners. Containing no GMOs, gluten or chemicals,... [Read more of this review]

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SUGAR FACTORY TO EXPAND GLOBALLY WITH BAHRAIN LOCATION THIS SUMMER

Sugar Factory, in conjunction with Bahrain-based brand, Haute Cupcakes, will expand abroad to the Middle East, located at the Ritz-Carlton. Growing its acclaimed confectionary empire globally, Sugar Factory’s first international location is scheduled to open in early summer. “We have been looking forward to expanding the Sugar Factory brand internationally,”... [Read more of this review]

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Top Chef’ Restaurant Launches New Pastry Program and Announces New Pastry Chef

Sprout Restaurant in Lincoln Park is proud to announce the launch of a brand new pastry program thanks to their newest team member, pastry chef Jenna Lee Crile. Crile, who is also the pastry chef at Sprout’s sister restaurant, Frog and Snail, will now oversee the pastry departments at both of Chef Dale Levitski’s Chicago eateries. Jenna’s love... [Read more of this review]

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Local 11-Year-Old Kid with Food Allergies Packages His Desserts

11-year-old Brandon Negri, Father of Steven and Veronica Negri who are owners of Mandy’s Pizza & More, with locations in both the Northside and West View, has added to their sons already successful allergen-free pizza product line. After our customers, and many of our retail vendors, asking for Brandon to expand his product line, we felt pressured... [Read more of this review]

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Increased Acreage Expected to Catapult Georgia Blueberries

In a little more than 10 years, Sweet Georgia Blues have become a major player in the global blueberry market. This season’s crop is expected to produce as much as 70 million pounds of blueberries from nearly 20,000 acres of orchards. Thanks to the reported health benefits of blueberries and continued research, there has been an explosion of blueberry... [Read more of this review]

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OTG Management Brings MinniBar To MSP’s Concourse G with Inspiring Design by Manhattan-based ICRAVE

Airport restaurateur OTG Management this week opened the second ICRAVE-designed MinniBar location at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport Concourse G. Chef Andrew Zimmern, a Minneapolis local and James Beard Award-winning celebrity chef, created the concept for MinniBar, offering up globally inspired sandwiches and custom cocktails, all of which... [Read more of this review]

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9 Piece Home Pressure Canning Set Promotes Health & Well Being

Preparing and preserving healthy, nutritious meals for your family is not always as easy as it sounds. With childhood obesity on the rise in the US and supermarkets well stocked with preservative and additive packed foods, it’s tough to keep your family away from trading wholesome food choices for empty calories and snacks. Fagor, a leader in... [Read more of this review]

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FREEBIRDS World Burrito Signs 10-Location Development Agreement in Utah

Tavistock Restaurants has signed on another franchisee for its fast growing, fast casual FREEBIRDS World Burrito brand. Mark McKay and Chris Beck-McKay of MC Food Service, LLC, have committed to build 10 locations in Utah, beginning with Salt Lake City. Tavistock Restaurants signed its first development agreement for FREEBIRDS last year with FB Midwest,... [Read more of this review]

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INNIS & GUNN TOASTS NORTH AMERICAN FANS WITH NEW CHERRYWOOD BEER

 Seasonal Brew Aged over Black Cherrywood with Maple Syrup Finish - Innis & Gunn is hoping to hit the sweet spot with its second seasonal US beer, Canadian Cherrywood Aged (8.3% ABV), a scotch ale aged over Canadian Black Cherrywood and finished with Maple Syrup. The special beer marks the first time in the Scottish brewer’s ten-year history... [Read more of this review]

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Freshway Foods Names Janet Eastman as Director of Marketing

Freshway Foods announced today that Janet Eastman has been named Director of Marketing. In this role, Eastman will lead execution of strategic marketing initiatives, oversee public relations activities and build brand awareness in support of the company’s retail and foodservice programs. “Janet brings a wealth of marketing experience to our... [Read more of this review]

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EZELL’S EXPRESS ROLLS OUT FIRST FAMOUS CHICKEN TRUCK

Family-owned and operated since 1984, Ezell’s Famous Chicken first franchise is ready to hit the streets of Seattle. The first day of business for Ezell’s Express will be Thursday May 9 at Starbucks Center where the truck will appear weekly from 11am – 2pm. Phylicia Davidson and business partner Jennifer Stephens, daughters of Ezell’s Famous... [Read more of this review]

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Maglio & company President Launches new PRODUCE blog

Maglio & Company announces the launch of its new company blog, Produce Perspectives, authored by company owner and President, Sam Maglio. Recognizing that blogging has become an increasingly important marketing tool as individuals are turning more and more to digital resources for information and idea sharing, Produce Perspectives is joining the... [Read more of this review]

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