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America's First Cat Cafe Now Open In New York
by BWW News Desk - April 24, 2014
Purina ONE today opened the first ever Cat Cafe in America, bringing the feline phenomenon already popular in Europe and Asia to the states. At the Cat Cafe by Purina ONE, visitors can enjoy a "cat'achino" while spending time with and learning about cats and the Purina ONE 28 Day Challenge.
Crushed Wine App Announces New Blog Series Featuring Wine Innovators - #WineChangeAgents
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2014
The Crushed Wine App, a social mobile wine application, has launched its new blog series: Wine Change Agents (http://crushed.com/category/wine-change-agents-2/). This series focuses on the disruption in the wine industry and the leaders who are adopting new technologies and social media to grow their brand and build their business.
Dunkin' Donuts Announces Plans For 20 New Restaurants In South Orange County And The San Fernando Valley
by BWW News Desk - April 23, 2014
Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, announced today the signing of multi-unit store development agreements with two new franchise groups to develop 20 new restaurants in South Orange County and the San Fernando Valley area over the next several years.
Joe's Crab Shack Fires Up New Beach Bakes For Summer
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014
Joe's Crab Shack is throwing a beach bake this summer and everyone's invited to enjoy new Beach Bakes and red Party Cup drinks, available now on Joe's new "100% Shore" summer menu.
Chef Emeril Lagasse and Cristina Mariani-May among Celebrities Preparing for South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014
The stars of the wine and culinary worlds will descend upon South Walton, Florida this week as Cristina Mariani-May and dozens of major winemakers, along with one of the world's most prolific chefs, Emeril Lagasse, gear up to participate in the South Walton Beaches Wine and Food Festival April 24-27. This four-day extravaganza features more than 800 wines, an extensive culinary village, wine dinners, tasting seminars, a craft beer and spirit event and live entertainment over four days.
Boyd's Coffee Launches Single-Cup Coffees For Retail And Foodservice
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014
Boyd's Coffee is launching a new generation of single-cup coffees for brewers that accept K-Cup portion packs.* The cups' soft mesh filter offers the same convenience as other single cups, only with significantly less packaging than the traditional rigid-side format. The mesh filter also enables coffee drinkers to experience the fresh-roasted coffee's aroma; now single-cup coffee drinkers can wake up and smell the coffee.
BACARDI Rum Takes Concrete Approach To Achieve Zero Waste
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014
Bacardi Limited is raising the bar on environmental sustainability, site by site. The high standards are evident at the BACARDI rum distillery in Catano, Puerto Rico, where the Company recently constructed three new aging warehouses using tons of recycled concrete.
WHEYCOCO 'Best Protein on the Market' now available at Fresh and Easy Neighborhood Markets, Nationwide. Kroger and Amazon.com
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014
Whey Coco Is now available at Fresh and Easy Neighbourhood Markets nationwide.
J. Lee's Gourmet BBQ Sauce Releases Historic New Label
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014
J. Lee's Gourmet BBQ Sauce,the sauce that carries the statement 'Put It On Anything!', recently adopted a new look to its label but insists the same great taste remains inside the bottles. The new label bears the former soldier and founder of J. Lee's Gourmet BBQ Sauce Mr. James Lee's uniformed photo. The significance of the change lies in the fact that this is the first barbecue sauce to feature a uniformed soldier on the bottle; and J. Lee's is soon to be the first nationally distrubuted product with a soldier on the label. The new label continues to recognize Lee's hometown and the origin of the sauce, Biloxi, Mississippi, and boldly states 'A Taste All Families Love' and 'Put It On Anything!'
Danny Seo and Votto Vines Announce Launch of Danny Seo Philosophy Wines
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014
Environmental lifestyle expert Danny Seo, in collaboration with Votto Vines Importing, announces his new line of signature organic wines, Danny Seo Philosophy Wines, which are being released across the United States today. Danny Seo Philosophy Wines will debut on philosophywine.com and soon thereafter will be available through select national, regional, local and online outlets with the goal of bringing high-quality, delicious organic wines at an affordable price point across America. The wine collection will initially include a Sauvignon Blanc and Zinfandel from California, with plans to introduce European wines to the collection by the end of 2014.
White Castle Celebrates Earth Day By Becoming 'Greener'
by BWW News Desk - April 22, 2014
White Castle is best known for serving its famous Sliders at more than 400 restaurants, but what many don't know is that this 94-year-old national icon also is passionate about sustainability. The efforts of the family-owned business to become "greener" started in the 1960s with founder Billy Ingram, when White Castle put in place year-round processes to drive continuous improvement in the company's environmental efficiency.
It's a Pretzel Party: Philly Pretzel Factory Celebrates National Pretzel Day
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2014
Whoever said there is 'no such thing as a free lunch' will eat their words on Saturday, April 26th when Philly Pretzel Factory gives away a free pretzel to every single guest who enters one of the 135 franchised stores in celebration of National Pretzel Day.
The Melting Pot Announces Aggressive Expansion Plans for North America
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2014
The Melting Pot Restaurants, Inc., the world's premier fondue restaurant franchise, announced plans today to expand its footprint in select markets throughout the U.S. and Canada. Domestically, the company is looking to recruit new franchisees in cities such as Anchorage, Alaska, Little Rock, Ark., Fresno, Calif., Hartford, Conn., Des Moines, Iowa, New York City, Chattanooga, Tenn., Charleston, S.C., and Portland, Maine, as well as Houston and El Paso, Texas. On the international front, The Melting Pot is focusing its expansion efforts in cities across Canada, including Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.
Big Cheesy News!! Mysterious Doritos Flavors Appear On Store Shelves As Brand Unveils 'Bold Flavor Experiment'
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2014
Doritos, one of the marquee brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, has introduced a bold new mystery to the snack food aisle. Beginning this week, shoppers will see three new mystery flavors of Doritos Jacked tortilla chips making their way to grocery stores nationwide. The fan challenge: if you're bold enough, try all three mystery flavors and vote for your favorite at www.BoldFlavorExperiment.com. As part of the promotion, bold taste testers will be rewarded for voting, with the flavor receiving the most fan votes ultimately being brought back to store shelves this fall. All three bold flavor names will be revealed later this summer. For more details and official rules, please visit www.BoldFlavorExperiment.com.
Sauza Tequila Makes It Better Than Ever With The New 'Make It With A Cowboy' Campaign
by BWW News Desk - April 21, 2014
DEERFIELD, Ill., April 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ Saddle up! Hot on the heels of its wildly popular predecessors, Sauza Tequila, the world's #2 premium tequila, today unveiled its newest "Make It" campaign installment - "Make It With A Cowboy." After catching the eye of its female consumers with a flirtatious fireman in 2012 and a sultry lifeguard in 2013, the brand invites consumers to "Make It" again, but this time with a charming Cowboy, his trusty horse and a great-tasting Sauza margarita.
The Mexican Museum to Open LA COCINA: THE CULINARY TREASURES OF ROSA COVARRUBIAS, 5/16
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
The Mexican Museum announces a new exhibition that is sure to tantalize the culinary senses of museum visitors. Opening at The Mexican Museum on Friday, May 16, La Cocina: The Culinary Treasures of Rosa Covarrubias will feature vintage photographs and an extraordinary array of Rosa's personal ceramics and cooking utensils from "la cocina" - which means "kitchen" in Spanish. Dating to the mid-20th century, these objects come from Rosa and Miguel Covarrubias' immense collection of over 2,500 paintings, ceramics, folk art, and personal photos. This incredible collection was gifted to The Mexican Museum by Adriana and Tom Williams.
Dominex Natural Foods, LLC, Issues Voluntary Recall Due to Possible Undeclared Nut Allergen in AngelBowls brand of Corkscrew Pasta & Creamy Tomato Vodka Sauce Pasta Bowl
by BWW News Desk - April 18, 2014
Dominex Natural Foods, LLC, is voluntarily recalling its AngelBowls Corkscrew Pasta and Creamy Tomato Vodka Sauce with thefollowing day codes: 00914 and 01314; ('Corkscrew Pasta') because its ingredients may include undeclared pine nuts, a potential allergen. The company has determined that a small number of cases were inadvertently mispackaged. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been associated with this product to date.
Small Cookies, Big News: Mrs. Fields Nibblers' Cookies Make Grocery Store Debut
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2014
Mrs. Fields Famous Brands ("Mrs. Fields") and Interbake Foods LLC ("Interbake Foods") today announced the arrival of Nibblers miniature cookies in grocery stores this spring.
Adrien Brody Dines at Social House
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2014
Last night, (Wednesday, April 16) Academy Award-winner Adrien Brody stopped in for an intimate dinner with friends at Social House inside The Shops at Crystals. The highly-acclaimed actor, best known for his role in "The Pianist," arrived with his group just after 8:00 p.m. and took a seat in the main dining room. Brody and his party indulged in a number of specialty items such as the Citrus peel miso cod, Tempura lobster sushi roll and Social House's iconic Yellowtail jalapeño sashimi, which features a flavorsome combination of Calamansi soy sauce and garnish of cilantro.
GREY GOOSE Vodka Presents Exceptional New Expression, GREY GOOSE Le Melon
by BWW News Desk - April 17, 2014
GREY GOOSE vodka announces the launch of its newest innovation in the United States, GREY GOOSE Le Melon flavored vodka. Expertly crafted by GREY GOOSE Maitre de Chai (Cellar Master), Francois Thibault, GREY GOOSE Le Melon is a discerning combination of the World's Best Tasting Vodka and the prized essence of ripe, juicy Cavaillon melons.
Kellogg Company and Diamond Foods Team Up with Champions for Kids to Help Kids Succeed in School
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2014
Did you know that 9.8 million kids - more than ever before - get free or reduced price school breakfast on average each day, but 10.6 million eligible kids go without? Hunger has a huge effect on how a child performs at school. In fact, 9 out of 10 teachers say having a healthy breakfast is key to academic achievement.
Juice It Up! Goes 'All In' With New Raw Fusion
by BWW News Desk - April 16, 2014
Juice It Up!, the nation's largest raw juice bar and hand-crafted smoothie franchise, is now offering its brand new Raw Fusion handcrafted juice blend, available at all 80 stores nationwide for a limited time. An industry-first in the raw juice bar segment, Raw Fusion, prepared in a blender, fuses together fresh whole fruits and vegetables to retain 100 percent of the fiber and nutritional properties found in each ingredient. At only 190 calories for the 20 oz. serving, Raw Fusion boasts 7 grams of dietary fiber and is designed to satisfy hunger, sustain energy and support digestive health.
Skinnygirl' Cocktails Mixes Up The Margarita With Two New Refreshing Ready-to-Serve Cocktails
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2014
Skinnygirl Cocktails, the industry leader in low-calorie spirits, is shaking up the margarita category with two new additions to the Skinnygirl Ready-to-Serve collection Skinnygirl Sweet'arita and Skinnygirl Sparkling Margarita. These new offerings provide a deliciously convenient cocktail option with premium ingredients for any spring or summer entertaining occasion.
Skinnygirl' Cocktails Mixes Up The Margarita With Two New Refreshing Ready-to-Serve Cocktails
by BWW News Desk - April 15, 2014
Skinnygirl Cocktails, the industry leader in low-calorie spirits, is shaking up the margarita category with two new additions to the Skinnygirl Ready-to-Serve collection Skinnygirl Sweet'arita and Skinnygirl Sparkling Margarita. These new offerings provide a deliciously convenient cocktail option with premium ingredients for any spring or summer entertaining occasion.

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