Food and Beverage

NEWS: Sixteen Philippine companies are participating in this year's Winter Fancy Food Show (WFFS) slated at the Moscone Convention Center, San Francisco, January 17-19, the Philippine Trade and Investment Center Silicon Valley announced today. Each with an advocacy at the heart of its business, these companies bring with them narratives of the people, places, and practices incidental and instrumental to their production.

NEWS: Experience Grillefest, the first annual Brevard County Florida wing cook-off, presented by the Viera Company and Brighthouse Network Solutions, at The Avenue Viera on Sunday, October 25, 2015. Brevard County chefs will be put to the test to create the ultimate chicken wing.

NEWS: JAF Industries strikes again with a new marketing campaign for its Gold Strike Chili that is making people smile. So, what's so special about it? It starts with a group of characters called the Magical Mine Moppets(TM), which includes the beautiful Princess Penelope Patch, who resides in a salt palace in the heart of Chili Mountain. Curious yet?

SILICON VALLEY, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: California-based Lost Spirits Technologies announces today that it has successfully scaled its experimental distilled spirits aging system and is preparing to begin a nationwide roll out of the revolutionary new technology in October 2015. The system will be implemented through the use of small, portable aging reactors dubbed the THEA One.

ASHEVILLE, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Ready to do a little culinary exploration in North Carolina? Let Cottage Cooking take you down a new path. Cooking classes are given in an intimate 1915 cottage located in downtown Asheville and staff caters to small groups of up to four.

TIPP CITY, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Trebius Promotions today announced that Heidelberg Distributing Company, the Midwest's largest beer, wine, and spirits distributor, is now the official beer sponsor for Miyelo Music Festival presented by Dave Arbogast, a day-long summer music event to be held in Tipp City, Ohio, July 18, 2015.

OWENSBORO, Ky. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn in Kentucky was recently selected to be part of a permanent exhibit, 'Trail of Smoke and Fire', in the Southern Food and Beverage Museum in New Orleans. Pappy Bosley's cleaver and butcher knife, and an original menu from 1963-1965 accompanied by historical photos will be part of the installation.

PHOENIX, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Joey and Cristina Maggiore's family has been servicing the Valley in delicious dining for more thirty years with their fine Italian dining; Cuttlefish Scottsdale being the most recent. Now the start of summer brings the announcement of their new barbecue concept - Hogs N' Hops BBQ.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: California-based Lost Spirits LLC has built a new type of chemical reactor capable of making aged spirits with a near identical chemical signature to 20 year old barrel aged products. The new reactors are compact, portable, and will be deployed to 5 distilleries in a beta-test this summer. Currently, there are several patents pending that cover their approach.

NEW YORK, N.Y. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: To celebrate its launch, New York's Fine Diners Over 40(TM) is waiving its annual membership fee. Fine Diners Over 40 is about food as art, as cultural adventure, as scientific experiment, and best of all-food as an opportunity to take pleasure in the company of others.

FAIRBORN, Ohio /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Flat Rock Spirits today announced that its Stillwrights Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Stillwrights Silver Rum and Stillwrights Bourbon Barrel Aged Rum were among the medalists at the American Craft Spirits Association (ACSA) craft spirits judging event, held in Austin Texas.

CHICAGO, Ill. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Caballeros Inc. today announced that the Beverage Testing Institute's Tastings 2014 International Review of Spirits Packaging Competition has awarded Scorpion Mezcal's(R) 4-Pack Silver Sampler Gift Box several Gold awards and runner-up status for 'Best Gift Box.'

GASTONIA, N.C. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Irving, Texas played host to the Fiery Food Challenge: Over 10,000 attended the hottest food festival and competition yet, Zest Fest 2015, where over 160 spiciest exhibitors were challenged to stand out in the fast-growing market of spicy foods and hot sauces. The father and son team, Elijah's Xtreme(TM) Ghost Pepper Sauce, proved they have something special by winning 1st Place - Hot Sauce in the coveted Peoples Choice Award.

ELGIN, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: This year marks the 32nd Anniversary of Arizona's Oldest Wine Festival, held at the Village of Elgin Winery in downtown Elgin, Ariz. Once again the focus will be on enjoying the libations of the vine with friends and family; with arts and crafts, Arizona Blues legend Buzz and the Soul Senders performing and local foods available from vendors.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: By now, most people are familiar with the ALS ice bucket challenge that is sweeping the globe. But, what about the champagne challenge? This ALS fundraiser involves a partnership between the ALS Association Greater Philadelphia Chapter and Tendil and Lombardi Champagne.

TUCSON, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: In celebration of this year's harvest, Kief-Joshua Vineyards will host the Magdelena Bash Harvest festival on August 23, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Musicians from both Tucson and Phoenix will be performing live. Country Western Singer Andy Hersey will perform from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with the Dry River Yacht Club featured from 2-5 p.m.

VERO BEACH, Fla. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: A new dietary supplement from Lane Labs USA intends to solve a major problem for legions of lactose- and gluten-intolerant individuals who would like to add kefir, the fermented milk drink known for its digestive benefits, to their diets. 'New KEFIRAN(TM) capsules offer consumers the health benefits of traditional kefir,' explains Beatrice Querel of Lane Labs, 'but with no lactose, no gluten, no dairy or animal products of any kind.'

AUSTIN, Texas /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Vapshot, Inc. today announced a refreshing new way to enjoy mixed drinks, cocktails or shots. Vapshot is served in specially designed containers, which are pressurized and premixed with various spirits. Vapshots do not contain glycol or glycerine. There is no introduction of any additional chemicals or compounds when consuming a Vapshot.

WESTMINSTER, Md. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Are your taste buds ready for this? Just in time for a new baseball season, Home Team Snacks announces a new addition to its snack roster lineup - Maryland Crab Seasoned Popcorn. Endorsed by professional baseball player, Manny Machado, this popcorn blend is sure to score on the big boards.

IRVINE, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: California-based Alegria Fresh, in collaboration with Orange County Produce, LLC and Filtrexx Corporation, today announced the launch of the 'Farm of the Future' hydroponic and organic farming demonstration center at the Great Park in Irvine. The demonstration center just completed a new organic food production farm using GardenSoxx.

TUCSON, Ariz. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Kief-Joshua Vineyards today announced that in celebration of the 30th anniversary of Arizona's original and only American Viticulture Area, it will be hosting the Third Annual Southeast Arizona Wine Growers Festival, featuring 21 Arizona Wineries in one location, on April 12 and 13, 2014, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

CENTENNIAL, Colo. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: Colorado-based Silver Service Refreshment Systems, Inc. today announced it has entered the single serve coffee market by introducing its popular Bel Etage Napoli dark roast coffee packed in a new, innovative single serve coffee filter. The filters are compatible with many popular home and office single serve or K-Cup(R) coffee systems and are recyclable.

PALISADES PARK, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Chillbox Greek frozen yogurt chain of stores is expanding its presence outside Europe, with a strategic partnership with LYMEL HOLDINGS LLC that has acquired the exclusive master franchise for development across the USA. After a rapid expansion in the highly demanding European market, with recent store openings in Russia, Austria and Hungary, Chillbox is now present in over 73 locations in 11 countries.

PALISADES PARK, N.J. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: As fascination with Greek yogurt continues to sweep across America, Chillbox SA has recently announced it has earned exclusive franchising rights to open and operate Greek yogurt stores nationwide. With nearly 100 locations in 25 countries throughout Europe, and more than 200 stores currently in development, Chillbox is ready to bring its savory creations to the United States and expand its presence in the rapidly-growing market.

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /eNewsChannels/ -- NEWS: The Philippine Department of Trade and Industry, through the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions, and the Philippine Trade and Investment Centers in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, is gearing up for the Philippine participation at the 2014 Winter Fancy Food Show on January 19-21, 2014.