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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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The Multimedia Chef

From reality TV shows to media tours, today’s crop of talented chefs have become celebrities as much for their personalities as for what they put on the plate.  To garner national exposure for their culinary passions, many chefs are taking advantage of the media spotlight and increasing awareness through numerous media avenues. Celebrity Chef Homaro... [Read more of this review]

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Life is good® and The J.M. Smucker Company Announce Premium Coffee Product Partnership

Life is good®, the lifestyle brand committed to spreading the power of optimism and helping kids in need by donating 10% of its net profits to The Life is good Kids Foundation, announced today a partnership with The J.M. Smucker Company (NYSE: SJM), the family of iconic brands that has been bringing families together to share memorable meals and moments... [Read more of this review]

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Buckhead In Atlanta Welcomes Umi Opening in early May

Longtime Atlanta patrons of art and culture, Charlie Hendon of Hendon Properties and Farshid Arshid of Fontanell Management, will bring classic along with modern Japanese flavors to Buckhead with the opening of Umi in May. With more than 28 years of culinary experience in both traditional Japanese and classic French restaurants, Tokyo-born chef and... [Read more of this review]

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Tula Foods, Producer of Better Whey of Life® Greek Yogurt, Sues Kroger and Weber Flavors in Suit Alleging Fraud

Tula Foods, Inc., an Illinois-based natural food company, has filed a lawsuit in Ohio against grocery chain The Kroger Co. and flavor supplier Edgar A. Weber & Company, doing business as Weber Flavors. The suit concerns the production of Tula’s Better Whey of Life® premium Greek yogurt line, which was introduced in 2012 and was sold in over 400... [Read more of this review]

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Vincent Celano’s Design for Agricola Restaurant

This highly anticipated, 5,700-square-foot space is one of the first new restaurants in Princeton, and seats 150 people throughout a main bar, a dining lounge, a main dining room, private dining area, and outdoor seating. Since the restaurant is located in two buildings, the design team had to work within the existing structures to tie the spaces together... [Read more of this review]

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