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BevZero installed 100 solar panels on the rooftop of its Spain facility

VILLATOBAS, 29-Apr-2024 — /EPR FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS/ — BevZero, the global leader in beverage innovation, is proud to announce a significant sustainability initiative at its Spain facility. In an effort to reduce carbon emissions and promote renewable energy, BevZero has installed 100 solar panels, with 50 kW of peak power, on the rooftop of its Spain facility, heralding a new era of eco-friendly operations.

The installation of these state-of-the-art solar panels marks a significant milestone in BevZero’s commitment to sustainability. The panels will have an annual photovoltaic generator production of 70,900kWh of clean renewable energy which will cover 83% of the facility’s total annual consumption. This initiative underscores BevZero’s dedication to environmental stewardship and its efforts to minimize its ecological impact at every opportunity.

“At BevZero Spain, we believe in leading by example when it comes to sustainability. The integration of solar panels into our production facility reflects our ongoing efforts to innovate and prioritize eco-friendly solutions throughout our operations”, said Silvia Cedeno Daguerre, General Manager of BevZero Spain.

The decision to incorporate solar panels into its operations aligns with BevZero’s broader commitment to sustainability across all facets of its business, including production process, equipment, and management practices. All BevZero’s production facilities in the US, EU, and South Africa carry various quality certifications that ensure streamlined and efficient production processes, reducing waste of resources and materials, while delivering the highest quality products and services. Just last year the Spanish facility received the top environmental certification ISO 14001, by complying with 95% of the requirements.

SOURCE: EuropaWire

BevZero South Africa attains FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System certification 

WELLINGTON, South Africa, 8-Apr-2024 — /EPR FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS/ — BevZero, a leading provider of innovative beverage solutions, proudly announces that its South Africa team has attained the prestigious FSSC 22000 Food Safety Management System certification. This certification demonstrates BevZero’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality in all its operations.

FSSC 22000 is a globally recognized food safety certification scheme, which incorporates the ISO 22000 Food Safety Management System standard and other specific requirements for the food and beverage industry. It is a testament to BevZero’s dedication to delivering safe and reliable beverage solutions to its customers.

“We are thrilled to achieve the FSSC 22000 certification, as it underscores our ongoing efforts to prioritize food safety and quality in everything we do,” said Gustav Fouche, Managing Director, at BevZero South Africa. “This certification reflects the hard work and dedication of our team to uphold the highest standards and ensure that our customers can trust the safety and integrity of our products.”

Obtaining the FSSC 22000 certification involves rigorous assessments and audits of a company’s food safety management system, including its processes, procedures, and controls. By achieving this certification, BevZero South Africa has demonstrated its ability to effectively manage food safety hazards, comply with regulatory requirements, and consistently deliver safe and high-quality beverage solutions to its customers.

This certification reinforces BevZero’s dedication to continuous improvement and aligns with its sustainability efforts at its locations worldwide which include processes, equipment, and management practices to ensure streamlined and efficient production processes, reducing waste of resources and materials, while delivering the highest quality products and services.

To learn more about BevZero, please visit the BevZero website or email BevZero at info@bevzero.com .

To learn more about certifications and services at BevZero South Africa visit: https://bevzero.com/south-africa/

About BevZero:

BevZero is a global leader in dealcoholization and beverage services and equipment. With a commitment to quality, and sustainability, BevZero empowers beverage producers to create a wide range of alcohol-free and low-alcohol beverages. BevZero has facilities in Santa Rosa California, Villatobas Spain and Wellington South Africa.

SOURCE: EuropaWire

Franklin Junction partners with Casper to bring American restaurant brands to Europe

GHENT, 14-Mar-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Franklin Junction partners with Casper, a modern day food hall offering 100% virtual orders for takeout and delivery, to expand iconic American restaurant brands to Benelux and France. Franklin Junction founder, Rishi Nigam, and Casper founder, Matthias Laga, presented their expansion plans at the recent International Ghost Kitchen Conference in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

Franklin Junction has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2023 as they continue to deliver innovative technology solutions for restaurants in the US and now abroad. Leading the way with their proprietary Host Kitchen® model, Franklin Junction has grown into a full suite of solution services to empower restaurant success in the digital age. In 2022, Franklin Junction introduced its AI-powered digital food hall that allows consumers to order food and earn loyalty from multiple concepts in a single transaction and delivery.

“As industry leaders driving the growth of American restaurant brands in new markets, we have received a tremendous amount of interest to expand to the European market for a few years now,” shares Franklin Junction CEO Rishi Nigam. â€œAfter getting to know Matthias and the entire Casper team over the past year, we have full confidence that they are a trusted partner to expand globally with and we’re thrilled to bring iconic American fare to new diners across Europe.”

Casper launched in Ghent, Belgium and raised €5 million for their Series A in 2022 with the objective of creating a hybrid restaurant and food hall model where customers can walk-in to place orders for takeout or order through digital channels for delivery. In just a short time, Casper has expanded to over 10 locations in Belgium, the Netherlands, and France, with an expansion goal of 50 kitchens by 2024.

“We’re very excited to partner with Franklin Junction and begin by introducing Nathan’s Famous’ authentic New York flavors to our European customers in the coming weeks,” states Matthias Laga, Co-founder and CEO of Casper. â€œFranklin Junction uniquely understands restaurants, multi-concept food halls, and restaurant eCommerce and their proprietary processes are extremely virtuous for all stakeholders.”

ABOUT FRANKLIN JUNCTION
Franklin Junction is reinventing restaurant eCommerce with a sustainable, profitable approach to digital growth. We offer the first end-to-end platform, unifying eCommerce technology and managed services, so restaurants can win in the digital age. Led by a team of seasoned leaders in restaurant operations, machine learning, and digital marketing, our suite of services includes proprietary technology deployments, third-party governance, omni-channel strategy definition, and full-service eCommerce management. Originators of the Host Kitchen® model for take-out/delivery expansion, Franklin Junction has empowered restaurant operations worldwide to achieve sustained profitable growth with fewer headaches and wasted resources.

ABOUT CASPER
Casper was founded in March 2020 by Matthias Laga (1986), Zhong Xu (1985), CEO/co-founder Deliverect and Peter Van Praet (1988), CEO/founder Bavet. Casper is a hybrid delivery and take out-only restaurant (a so-called ghost kitchen or dark kitchen) that sells 10 quality virtual brands for different tastes – reasonably priced and sustainably packaged. The chain of hybrid kitchens is currently active in Ghent, Antwerp, Leuven, Brussels, Liège and Bruges, and partners with the marketplaces Just Eat Takeaway, Deliveroo and UberEats to deliver their delicious food. As of Q3, Casper will also be present in multiple locations in the Netherlands (The Hague, Rotterdam, Eindhoven, Utrecht) and France (Lille). Luxembourg will follow in Q4. By Q2, 2024 Casper plans to operate out of 50 international locations.

SOURCE: EuropaWire

Beverage industry leader BevZero earns ISO 14001 Certification for Spanish facility

VILLATOBAS, Spain, 17-Feb-2023 — /EPR FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS/ — Beverage industry leader BevZero announced that it has received ISO 14001 Certification for the BevZero Spain manufacturing facility in Villatobas, Spain.

BevZero has been dedicated to improving their processes and commitment to customer satisfaction over the past 30 years. The BevZero Spain office, located in the heart of Spain’s wine country, has been actively updating their facility and focusing on environmental initiatives in order to align corporate values and serve their customers. They first received IFS Certification in 2018, which requires a rigorous audit of all processes and quality control systems across operations and production and offers several levels of certification. From 2019 to 2022, BevZero achieved higher level IFS certification by complying with 95% of the requirements. BevZero Spain wanted to push their commitment further by working toward its ISO 14001 Certification, which was officially earned in January 2023.

ISO 14001 is an international standard for an environmental management system. Any company that has this certification is dedicated to making improvements toward environmental compliance and performance, such as the reduction of waste and efficient use of resources. It also encompasses all the traditional ISO requirements, including documentation, procedures, and systems that ensure quality, safety, and efficiency, delivering a consistent and excellent product.

BevZero Spain General Manager, Silvia Cedeño Daguerre, says, “Environmental sustainability is important to BevZero globally and is increasingly important to our customers. We are proud to have the support of our employees in our environmental commitment.”

For more information regarding certifications for all BevZero locations, or the services and equipment they offer, visit bevzero.com.

About BevZero

Over the last 30 years, BevZero has established itself as a global leader in beverage services, equipment, and innovative solutions, offering its expertise, products, services, proprietary dealcoholization processes, and equipment to companies worldwide. BevZero has facilities in Santa Rosa California, Villatobas Spain, and Wellington South Africa. 

For low-and-no alcohol beers, wines, and ciders, BevZero provides beverage development and production solutions including product formulation, supply chain management, exclusive access to advanced equipment, white label and private label products to service a wide range of global clients. 

Employing a team of dedicated winemakers, brewers, engineers, and scientists, BevZero is able to serve as a one-stop-shop for beverage brands of all sizes to take a product from brainstorm to bottle, producing the highest quality low and non-alcoholic beverages. 

For more information, visit the updated BevZero website and social media channels (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).

SOURCE: EuropaWire
 

One Container of Healthy!

Greenup, Kentucky, U.S.A., 2021-Jan-08 — /EPR FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS/ — Kentucky Pure Mineral Water comes naturally with all the minerals and elements needed to keep a body healthy and vital.

Sorry Doc, not today! Enough said!

 

Look for Kentucky Pure Mineral Water on store shelves soon!

Media contact:

River Rock Water LLC
16387 State Route 7
Greenup Ky 41144

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Water Container Recycle Problem Solved

Greenup, Kentucky, U.S.A., 2021-Jan-05 — /EPR FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS/ — Kentucky Pure Mineral Water comes in a 100% Biodegradable Container, so even if it DOESN’T get recycled properly, it won’t leave its mark on the earth forever the way typical plastic containers will.

Problem solved. Enough said!

 

Look for Kentucky Pure Mineral Water on store shelves soon!

Media contact:

River Rock Water LLC
16387 State Route 7
Greenup Ky 41144

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NOW MORE THAN EVER YOU DESERVE A MOMMY’S TIME OUT!

East Hanover, NJ, USA, 2020-Jul-06 — /EPR FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS/ — During these unprecedented times, all we can say is THANK YOU! Thank you for everything you have done, and continue to do. Thank you for keeping the home together and making the new normal feel safe. Even when vacation plans change and summer camp is cancelled, you make everything OK because you are a great MOMMY!

All great Mommy’s know when they need to take a break and recharge. Next time, take a break with Mommy’s Time Out because you deserve it!

Mommy’s Time Out’s 15th vintage is now in the market! Our newest bottling of Moscato from Sicily was just introduced as well. These wonderful, tasty wines come in four varieties: Mommy’s Time Out Pinot Grigio, Mommy’s Time Out Moscato, Mommy’s Time Out Delicious Red and Mommy’s Time Out Delicious Pink. All are made from grapes grown in Italy and have fruity undertones. All the wines are fresh, fruity and well balanced and are delicious for sipping with snacks or to complement a meal.

“Mommy’s Time Out is a delightful wine that MOMMY’S can enjoy when they want to kick back and relax,” said Mike Cincotta, President of Selective Wine Estates, Inc. importers and brand owners of Mommy’s Time Out Wine.

Mommy’s Time Out comes in 750-ml and 1.5-L sizes. The suggested retail price is $9.99 for the 750ml size and $16.99 for the 1.5L size (Mommy’s Time Out Trebbiano Pinot Grigio only).

Adults over the age of 21 should enjoy Mommy’s Time Out responsibly.

For more information on Mommy’s Time Out please visit www.mommystimeoutwine.com.

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X2 Performance and Museum of Graffiti celebrate Super Bowl LIV with an epic mural to be unveiled by world-renowned graffiti artist CES

MIAMI, FL, 2020-Jan-29 — /EPR FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS/ — On Friday, Jan. 31, X2 Performance® teams up with the Museum of Graffiti to commemorate Super Bowl LIV with a dynamic new mural to be unveiled by world-renowned graffiti artist CES.

X2 Performance®, a brand trusted and used by elite NFL, NBA, MLB and, NHL franchises is launching its new X2 Performance® Pre & Intra workout products now available to the general public. To celebrate Super Bowl LIV in Miami X2 Performance will host a networking breakfast that intertwines the sports industry community and the global graffiti community.

The invitation-only breakfast will be held on Friday, January 31st at 8:30 AM at the Museum of Graffiti located at 299 NW 25th St., Miami FL 33137. The event will be hosted by sports industry leaders and X2 board members Mike Tannenbaum and Mark French and principal investor L Catterton.

Guests include NFL Hall of Famers, current Pro-Bowl players, team owners, VIP’s in the sports, entertainment, and tech arenas, health and wellness influencers, and acclaimed graffiti artists.

Fans can join the #X2fuelsmiami conversations across social on Instagram (@X2Performance), Twitter (@X2Performance) and Facebook and LinkedIn (@X2Performance).

CES will live paint the mural commissioned by X2 Performance throughout the day on Wednesday, Jan 29th at 282 NW 25th Street, in Miami’s Wynwood Arts District, directly across the street from the Museum of Graffiti. Multiple camera crews will be on-site documenting this unique mural creation honoring Super Bowl LIV.

For more information on the Museum of Graffiti, visit www.museumofgraffiti.com and follow on Instagram @museumofgraffit.com.

For more information on CES, visit www.cesism.com and follow @ces4wish

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Best Wine Critics of World: 2018 Most Voted Wines

Hill of Grace 2013

HELSINKI, 12-Dec-2018 — /EPR FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS/ — BWW-The Best Wine of the World-competition is by far the toughest wine competition on this planet. Unlike any other industry competition, only 1% of the wines involved will be awarded.

The BWW competition was held in the world’s largest wine information service – tastingbook.com. 18,477 wines received in total 2,354,989 votes from 416,000 wine professionals and wine lovers from 116 countries during the three months voting period.

After the voting period, only 100 most voted wines in six different categories remained in the Finals, organized in January 2019. The six main categories included red wine, white wine, rose wine, sparkling wine, fortified wine, champagne and Wine Critic.

In BWW Competition 2018, the Best Wine Critic of the World -title was awarded to Jancis Robinson MW.

“I feel extremely honoured to have been recognised by so many wine professionals around the world, particularly when the competition is so extremely strong. And I’m thrilled to see that my JancisRobinson.com colleague Julia Harding MW is also highly valued. I think all of us who write about wine know that, however enviable our work seems, it is increasingly demanding, even if always rewarding. Here’s to wine! And of course, to the organisers of this poll.” Jancis Robinson MW

TOP 20 Best Wine Critics of the World are:

1. Jancis Robinson MW
2. Jeannie Cho Lee MW
3. James Suckling
4. Antonio Galloni
5. Neal Martin
6. Michel Bettane
7. Allen Meadows
8. Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW
9. Tim Atkin MW
10. Richard Juhlin
11. Andrew Caillard MW
12. Eric Asimov
13. Julia Harding MW
14. Markus Del Monego MW
15. René Gabriel
16. Jeff Leve
17. José Peñin
18. Christer Byklum
19. Jeremy Oliver
20. Robert Parker

Most voted wines of the main categories are:

  • Most voted Red Wine of the World: Winner: Hill of Grace 2013, Henschke, Australia
  • Most voted White Wine of the World: Winner: Montrachet 2009, Ramonet, France
  • Most voted Champagne of the World: Winner: Dom Pérignon 2008, France
  • Most voted Sparkling Wine of the World: Winner: Original Sparkling Shiraz Seppelt, Australia
  • Most voted Fortified Wine of the World: Winner: Graham’s Vintage Port 2016, Portugal
  • Most voted Rosé Wine of the World: Winner: Boat Shed Nebbiolo Rosé, Longview, Australia
  • Most voted Sweet Wine of the World: Winner: Château d’ Yquem 2011, France

The TOP 50 Wine Critics and 1000 Most voted wines -lists can be found at www.tastingbook.com

SOURCE: EuropaWire

Sogu has launched its first KickStarter Campaign

SOGU COOLER KICKSTARTER CAMPAIGN IS OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED

San Antonio, TX, 2017-Jul-24 — /EPR FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS/ — The Sogu Cooler keeps liquids cold in their bottle for up to 6 hours!

Sogu (www.sogucooler.com) has launched its first KickStarter Campaign to raise the funds necessary to pay for the tooling for the next version Sogu 2.0 Cooler. The patented Sogu Cooler keeps drinks cold for up to 6 hours while still in their original bottle. No ice needed!!! The Sogu Cooler prevents condensation from soaking your clothes or table cloths and is perfect for work, sports and restaurants.

“Our Sogu Cooler is a great addition to your home, restaurant or travel gear to keep your drink cold or hot!” – Michael Van Steenburg, Sogu President

While the Sogu 1.0 Cooler is ready for market now and fits most 1.0 to 1.5 liter bottles, the new Sogu 2.0 version will be even more modular and adjustable to fit an even wider variety of plastic and glass bottles. Sogu 2.0 also features additional technical features such as an optional reusable ice pack and vacuum insulation that increases the available cooling time up to 24 hours.

Keep It Cool With Sogu!

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If you would like more information about this topic, please contact Michael Van Steenburg at sales@sogucooler.com.

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Straight Up New York Craft Spirits Festival

Warwick, New York, 2016-Jun-22 — /EPR FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS/ — On Saturday, July 9, 2016 Black Dirt Distillery will host its 2nd Annual Straight Up New York craft spirits festival, from 12pm-5pm. The event will take place at Warwick Valley Winery & Black Dirt Distillery (114 Little York Rd. Warwick, NY 10990), located in the heart of Hudson Valley.

black dirt distillery logo

Tickets to participate are $40.00 and can be purchased at: www.blackdirtdistillery.comAdmission for designated drivers is $15.00. Transportation from NYC and general admission is $90.

Straight Up New York features nearly two-dozen of the state’s leading craft spirits producers, who are coming together to celebrate the New York craft spirits industry. Gourmet food and spirits will be available for tastings and purchase, as well as tours of Black Dirt Distillery. Attendees can enjoy live music while getting the opportunity to meet the pioneers shaping the beverage landscape with their unique brands. In addition to the expansive list of local distilleries; farmers, authors, musicians and chefs will fill this tented event a top the scenic orchards of Warwick Valley Winery. Tractor rides with picturesque views will be offered exclusively to those joining Straight Up New York; participants will receive a souvenir “Straight Up New York Rocks” glass.

straight up NY

Craft spirit distillers in attendance include: Albany Distilling Company, Atsby Vermouth, Barrows Intense, Black Button, Black Dirt Distillery, Brooklyn Gin, Copper Sea, Denning’s Point Distillery, Finger Lakes Distillery, Greenhook Ginsmiths, Harvest Spirits, Hillrock Estate Distillery, Lockhouse Distillery, Long Island Spirits, New York Distilling Company, Orange County Distillery, Orchard Hill, Port Morris Distillery, Prohibition Distillery, Taconic Distillery, Tirado, Tuthilltown Spirits, Van Brunt Stillhouse, 5Spoke Creamery, Black Sheep Cheese Farm and many more!

Contact-Details: Heather Dolland/ 600 3rd Ave, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10016/646.460.1679/heather@allthetastesofnewyork.com www.allthetastesofnewyork.com

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Smart mini beer brewing appliance is going to change the brewing game

Los Angeles, CA, 2016-Apr-03 — /EPR FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS/ — The ArtBrew beer brewing control system – designed, developed and marketed by an international-based team comprised of the world’s top engineers and brewers – has been officially launched at Kickstarter as an “inspired innovation” that will “change the concept of beer brewing.”

As of this writing, ArtBrew’s Kickstarter campaign has already got full funded within two days of being activated. And it will arrive at 200% of target very soon.

Boasting a premium structure that keeps both brewing and fermentation in one chassis and which automates nearly the entire process, the ArtBrew is the world’s newest, smartest beer brewing appliance featuring a unique mobile app that provides users another way to control the machine beyond the button on the 400 x 240 pixels LCD screen, either nearby or remotely with a Wi-Fi connection. This also allows for status tracking and access to a massive database containing a plethora of recipes from across the world.

Through ArtBrew’s innovative app, users can customize their own recipes while taking advantage of the social networking platform to obtain and share recipes they may not have had previous access to.

“The ArtBrew solution is going to change the brewing game not only because of its ability to keep the brewing tank and fermentation tank in one common chassis – one that boasts excellent structural design – but also because it’s a formidable control system with a myriad of sensors to control and provide feedback on the different processes,” states an ArtBrew spokesperson.

“What’s more, in this day and age of worldwide social networking, the ArtBrew app provides users an alternative control method for the machine, coming fully loaded with a recipe library that contains hundreds of recipes collected from the world’s most famous breweries, access to brewing process tracking with a real time curve, market access to all ArtBrew products and accessories, user notification of machine status and much more. To say the ArtBrew product is a forward-thinking, easy-to-use brewing solution is something of an understatement.”

A six-liter MiniKeg can represent a serving keg that the user simply leaves inside the machine to access the beer, or can work as a fermentation keg which the user can store in a refrigerator for fermentation purposes. Further, ArtBrew recipes are sorted in various categories, providing the user an easy way of finding the desired recipes while allowing the search process to commence by keyword or name. Users can create their own recipes and can also change or modify the original ArtBrew recipes to create a new one, free to then use/brew them or share with the public.

SOURCE: EuropaWire

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A Sweet Spin on Moonshine for Bloomery Distillery

Charles Town, West Virgina, July 03, 2015 — /EPR FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS/ — FlipKey.com, the vacation rental company of leading travel site TripAdvisor has published its list of the 50 most loved and most talked about food and drink tours in almost every state across the U.S. And in West Virginia, the winner is Bloomery Plantation Distillery.

Capitalizing on the craving for locally sustainable craft distilleries and the nostalgia for moonshine, Bloomery’s SweetShine line of naturally flavored liqueurs are handcrafted from farm-fresh roots, fruits, and nuts.

The freshness of the line’s ingredients cannot be questioned, with all agricultural ingredients grown at the distillery’s own farm, local neighboring farms or other small American farms.

To date, more than 60,000 premium drink devotees have toured the distillery to savor an artisanal cocktail – whether it’s the ‘moonshine milkshake’ innovatively called Cremma Lemma or the chilled Chocolate Raspberry (a shot in hot coffee is bound to change one’s morning routine). With more than twenty-one international awards and too many cocktail enthusiast praises to count, the company is doing its part to take the restaurant, bar and hospitality industries to tasty new levels.

The entire process of creating the SweetShine line is handcrafted – from the hand-zesting of every lemon to the hand-chopping of the ginger to the hand-making of syrups to the actual handwriting that goes on every bottle of every label. Company founder Linda Losey claims with pride, “Consumers like a little bit of the unusual and appreciate our whimsical approach, but quality and taste are paramount – this is why we grow our own Italian lemons and Hawaiian ginger as well as our own black walnuts, pumpkins, and raspberries. Losey goes on to say, “Our fans trust our brand…and are comfortable and confident that when they grab a bottle of SweetShine, they can add it to any of their current cocktails and they’ll create a fresher, higher quality, premium cocktail that was a breeze to make.”

Bloomery SweetShine is currently distributed to retailers, bars and restaurants in 42 states and is on the fast track to further expand distribution.

About Bloomery SweetShine
Since opening as a mini-distillery in the agri-tourism industry in September of 2011, Bloomery Plantation Distillery has been capitalizing on the craving for locally sustainable craft distilleries, the nostalgia for the prohibition-era and the explosion of fruit flavored liqueurs through its hand-crafted, award-winning SweetShine line. With a sweet spin on moonshine, the company makes moonshine drinkable through its award-winning liqueurs that are hand-crafted from farm-fresh fruits, roots and nuts. To date, more than 60,000 premium drink devotees have visited the distillery to enjoy a SweetShine artisanal cocktail of their own amid affable company.

The distillery boasts a wildly unique, imaginative and fiercely dedicated staff led by company founder, Linda Losey. For staffers, SweetShine represents far more than just a product line but rather is regarded as a foundational philosophy—an adventurous and even risk-taking way of doing things…a spirited and amusing outlook on life. This viewpoint guides everything the company creates, and Bloomery’s passionate one-of-a-kind team attracts customers from around the world who believe in, connect with and trust the SweetShine brand.

The distillery, located two miles east of Charles Town, West Virginia, is situated on a 12-acre parcel of land where they grow farm-fresh ingredients used in the elixirs, including ginger, raspberries and lemons, among others. Putting their unique spin on the process of making moonshine, Bloomery’s all natural SweetShine is crafted using time-honored recipes with 190 proof ‘shine, pure cane sugar and garden-grown ingredients. The entire process is hand-crafted—from the hand-zesting of every lemon, to the hand-chopping of the ginger, to the hand picking of raspberries, to the hand-making of its syrups, to the handwriting that goes on every bottle of every label. Each batch is individually proofed; the finished liqueurs range from 40° to 70°. Truly handcrafted. And it shows. Just a touch of SweetShine quickly creates a classic cocktail with a twist—goodbye to boring unadventurous drinking! Bloomery SweetShine is currently distributed to retailers, bars and restaurants in 42 states, and continues to expand distribution nationally.

Learn more about the brand and its admirable approach online at www.BloomerySweetshine.com

Contact-Details: Merilee Kern
Ascendant Group Branding
merileekern@ascendantgroupbranding.com
858-577-0206

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Raw Milk Bill Scheduled for Vote in the Texas House

Austin, TX, May 05, 2015 — /EPR FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS/ — Texas lawmakers will have the opportunity to make it easier for consumers to buy raw milk on Thursday, when House Bill 91 is scheduled to come up for a vote on the floor of the House.

The bill, which was approved by the Public Health Committee, will loosen the current regulations that only allow raw milk to be sold on the farm by allowing dairy farmers to sell raw milk at farmers’ markets and to make delivery arrangements with their customers.

“Currently, Texans have to travel to a licensed dairy to buy raw milk,” explained Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance Executive Director Judith McGeary. “This bill reduces costs and hassle for consumers, while allowing farmers a fair opportunity to market their products,” she continued.

Kris Errickson, whose 13-year old daughter testified to the Public Health Committee in favor of the bill, explained the impact raw milk had on her daughter’s health. “My daughter suffered from food allergies and eczema for much of her life. Her condition changed for the better after implementing a strict diet including raw milk. However, for the past two years my husband battled terminal brain cancer. Driving hours for raw milk was too burdensome, so she had no milk during this time, and her eczema recently returned.”

Texas State Rep. Dan Flynn(R-Canton), the bill’s sponsor, has called it a “free-enterprise” bill. “If you have a legal product, it seems like you should be able to sell it at a farmer’s market,” Flynn told committee members at a hearing on April 21.

Mark Hutchins, a second generation raw milk dairy farmer from Greenville who also testified at the hearing, encouraged the full House to pass the legislation. “The House should affirm that licensed, regulated and legal raw milk is a safe product that ought to be more readily available to interested consumers.

“As a raw milk producer myself, I know how hard raw milk farmers work to ensure the safety, health and wellbeing of their loyal customers, and how much it means to customers to be able to access this product. I urge the Texas House to quickly pass HB 91 and support the freedom of farmers and consumers to choose what is best for their families’ health and safety.”

A fact sheet on HB 91 is available at: http://farmandranchfreedom.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Fact-sheet-HB91-floor-vote.pdf

About Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance
Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance (FARFA) is a national organization that supports independent family farmers and protects a healthy and productive food supply for American consumers. FARFA promotes common sense policies for local, diversified agricultural systems.

Contact-Details: Judith McGeary, 512-484-8821, Judith@FarmAndRanchFreedom.org

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First of Kind Sports Drink – Break Through for Athletes

“A beverage that was developed with “natural” ingredients accelerates an athlete’s recovery from workouts, practices and competitions”

 

Ridgefield, WA, October 28, 2014 — /EPR FOOD & BEVERAGE NEWS/ — 2MAC, created by an athlete 60 years young, uses natural ingredients to restore the energy and hydration generators depleted during high intensity competition or practice. The greatest chapter in this story may be that there are no chemicals required to achieve this result.

“We were tired of using sugary, salty, artificial tasting drinks as a recovery beverage after a workout. As athletes we wanted something that really did taste great, contained no artificial additives and restored the amino acids, antioxidants, electrolytes, vitamins and minerals we burned while exercising. The drinks on the market were missing the big picture as they were too narrowly focused on remedies for one or two segments of this equation. It was very frustrating,” said development director, Mike McDaniel at 2MAC’s Vancouver, Washington headquarters.

The body does not restore these elements on its own, they must be consumed. The longer a person waits to recharge their body the longer their recovery time will be. Waiting to resupply lost nutrients reduces the benefits from a workout or extends the recovery time from an event. While consuming water or a high sugar and salt sports drink will cure a roaring thirst, that alone will not remedy the more important issue of depleted nutrients and body reserves. These elements must be replaced to rejuvenate muscles and energy.

“2MAC’s formulas, which are characterized by a great taste profile, are designed to be absorbed rapidly into an athlete’s system, reduce muscle inflammation and oxidative stress while minimizing insulin release. To effectively reverse the effects of physical stress, 2MAC should consumed during, or within 30 minutes of ending, the exercise period,” McDaniel stated.

Introducing 2MAC to a sports drink market that is defined by long entrenched brands is a challenging task. That is why 2MAC has decided to seek funding in two stages through the Kickstarter process which features an all or nothing model. Stage one is designed to verify taste demographics while a stage two Kickstarter campaign will be utilized to launch a nationwide rollout of the product. Be sure to follow us at the following Kickstarter link. Those who pledge will be among the first to experience the benefits of this natural solution to dehydration and nutrient loss.

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1944575035/2mac-nutrition-company-recharging-bodies-that-work?ref=category

If you would like more information about 2MAC products contact Mike at his AOL email address and please peruse our blog.

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Cell: 360.608.3458
Email: Mimcdani3@aol.com
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UK’s most comprehensive and innovative catering show returns for biggest event to date

Manchester , UK, 2014-6-20 — /EPR Food & Beverage News/ — “The Show” organised by the country’s leading distributor of catering equipment, Lockhart Catering Equipment, is arriving in Manchester on Wednesday 25th June for its first event outside of London.

In its fifth successful year “The Show” can proudly call itself one of the UK’s most comprehensive and innovative catering shows, and has attracted industry experts including mixologist James Trevillion from Bonzer and TV chef and food consultant Andy Bates from Brazilian Street Feasts to its first northern event.

Having been well received with customers and suppliers alike, the event will offer up its winning recipe of demonstrations, the unique opportunity to see new product ranges before anyone else and the chance to network with over 30 leading suppliers.

The innovation zone is a must visit for any industry professional who likes to stay one step ahead of innovative tools where there will be the chance to see the latest equipment in action, and not to be missed tasting sessions. Delegates will also be offered a tour of the world famous football stadium.

“The Show” will return to Wembley later in the year, with dates to be announced in the coming months.

Attendance is by pre-registration only, so to reserve your place or if you have any queries, email the.shownorth@bunzl.co.uk, call 03701 678678 or register directly here.

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Exhibitors and customers network at last year’s show.
Exhibitors and customers network at last year’s show.

Lockhart’s representative mixing things up at last year’s show at Wembley.
Lockhart’s representative mixing things up at last year’s show at Wembley.

For more information please contact Lisa Kelly (lisa.kelly@silverbean.com) or Layla Grant (layla.grant@silverbean.com) of Silverbean on 0191 406 1200

Notes to editor

Lockhart Catering is country’s leading distributor of catering equipment, supplying the largest range of light and heavy equipment available to the UK caterer. Lockhart is not affiliated to particular manufacturers, allowing them to offer a wide range of options and, more importantly, advise what’s right for specific client requirements.

This Easter, get your chocolate fix with a delicious cup of teapigs Chocolate Flake Tea

Easter is synonymous with bunnies, treasure hunts and lots and lots of chocolate. In fact around 80 million Easter eggs are eaten in Britain each year — that’s a lot of chocolate!

And while we love nothing more than digging into a delicious Easter egg, sometimes we want the indulgent chocolatey taste without the calories, teapigs chocolate flake tea is the perfect alternative, warming, yummy and totally guilt free. So this Easter, try a cup of our lovely chocolatey tea for something a little bit different. It makes a nice Easter gift too!

The teapigs range contains only the very best whole leaf tea, not the dust found in a normal tea bag. The teas come in their special tea temples, a biodegradable mesh bag that gives the leaves lots of room to infuse, so you get all the taste of loose tea but with the convenience of a bag.

teapigs are available in the following flavours: everyday brew, Darjeeling earl grey, chai tea, chilli chai, chocolate flake tea, mao feng green tea, green tea with mint, popcorn tea, jasmine pearls, silver tips white tea, tung ting oolong, rooibos, rooibos creme caramel, spiced winter red, lemon and ginger, chamomile flowers, peppermint tea, pure lemongrass, super fruit, liquorice and peppermint, yerba mate, organic matcha.

Where to find teapigs: www.teapigs.co.uk, Waitrose, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, John Lewis Food Hall and Whole Foods Market.

teapigs have a shop online and each blend comes in a range of sizes and prices.

For further P.R. information on the products or images please contact: Jessica Filbey at team TASTE on 0207 242 2844 or jessicaf@taste-pr.com

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MITIE’s Catering Business Rebrands to Gather & Gather

MITIE, the FTSE 250 strategic outsourcing company, has announced the launch of a new brand for its catering business: Gather & Gather.

Based around a culture of bringing food and people together, the new identity will feature as the new trading name and customer facing identity for MITIE’s catering business.

Gather & Gather focuses on bringing together the best ideas, ingredients, recipes and inspiration from the food industry so that customers can gather together to enjoy them in the workplace.

Two years ago MITIE recruited a new management team to lead its catering business under an entrepreneurial investment model. Since then, the business has more than trebled its turnover through new contract wins and the acquisition of award winning hospitality company Creativevents, making it the fastest growing caterer in the UK and Ireland.

The rebrand to Gather & Gather marks an important step in the evolution of MITIE’s catering business. Developing this ethos has been an integral culture shift for the team behind the business, and now forms a keystone for the brand.

The rebrand combines a new approach to marketing with a learning and development programme for all staff, to understand the values that underpin the name change.

Allister Richards, managing director of Gather & Gather, who has led from the front over the past two years, said:

‘Gather & Gather is a reflection of our business maturing from focusing on what we do, to how we do it. Bringing the ideas and creativity of a dynamic team together, and translating that into delivering great service.

“We’re readdressing the balance between client, customer and caterer, and putting the customer at the heart of what we do, offering something truly different to the marketplace.”

Gather & Gather will roll out throughout the spring from 1 May 2013. Full details of the brand experience will be shared at the launch event on Tuesday 23 April, at The Brewery in central London.

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Try Something New This Winter And Warm Up With An Authentic Chai Latte

Premium tea company teapigs are encouraging tea drinkers to try something different with their cuppa this winter and cosy up with an all-natural, authentic, make-at-home chai latte.

The online tea shop they have contains a wide range of teas including some fantastic herbal and green teas but by delving a little deeper into the website, customers will find some great tasting teas including peppermint tea and the authentic chai latte tea.

teapigs only use the best quality ingredients in their chai tea – whole leaf black Assam tea blended with whole cardamom pods, cloves, real pieces of ginger and cinnamon. These real, all natural ingredients mean great taste without artificial flavourings and sweeteners. teapigs teas come in ‘tea temples’ – a special biodegradable mesh bag which makes brewing and enjoying top quality tea easy and convenient.

Making a delicious chai latte at home is really easy using teapigs chai tea temples:

• take one teapigs chai tea temple and place in your mug or latte glass
• cover 1/3 glass with hot water – enough to cover your temple
• let it brew for 3-5 minutes
• while your chai brews heat up some milk (ideally froth with a milk frother)
• top up the Chai tea concentrate with the milk and add brown sugar or honey to taste and some cinnamon on top for a little extra spice

teapigs tea taster Louise says: “Every vendor, in every city, in every region of India offers their own version of Chai Masala – the aromatic, spiced milky tea that has been the Indian drink of choice for hundreds of years. This is our version – a rich, malty, warming blend which is great to make at home on a cosy winter’s night. It’s a satisfying, healthy drink that captures the vibrancy and colour of India in a cup.”

A pack of 15 chai tea temples from £4.00. Available from Harvey Nichols, Selfridges, Waitrose, Wholefoods and online at www.teapigs.co.uk.

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Redefining The Modern Wine Experience

Josh McFadden, the 31 yr. old Creative Director and Founder of Proof Wine Collective (a creative company dedicated to developing small-production, critically-acclaimed wineries) has big plans for a space of his own. The self-taught entrepreneur has spent over ten years mastering the ins and outs of the wine industry: working harvest, sommelier at restaurants, wine buyer, wine shop clerk, cellar rat, cook, server, and wine label designer… He’s been there!

After 4 years of building Proof from the ground up, Josh is ready to catapult himself into the next big project. Turncoat Wine Co. will be a wine bar located in the center of the rapidly growing wine region that is the Central Coast of California. Not only will it be a wine bar, the 4000 sq. ft. space will also offer a full service restaurant, wine shop, lesson room for tastings, and also act as an event location. Turncoat will create a much larger wine presence in the small downtown of San Luis Obispo, and put the area on the map as a top destination for lovers of wine, art and food. It is set to open its doors in early 2013.

The space will be a “living gallery”, as Josh describes it. “Imagine the most interesting party you’ve ever been to: you are meeting fascinating people, including awesome winemakers, offering you wines you’ve never seen, you are being offered food from the season you’ve never tasted, and you have at your disposal over 500 wines from wineries located everywhere in the world. The place will be a display of sensations, and the play between all of them: an interpretation-gasm.”

Needless to say, Josh is intent that Turncoat will be a work of art in itself. His repertoire includes labels on display at the SF MOMA, Trader Joes, as well as for many of the top wine producers of Paso Robles and Santa Barbara like Herman Story, Sans Liege, Field Recordings, Alta Maria, and Force of Nature.

“The winemakers I’ve worked with, just like myself, don’t come from money or privilege.” Josh brings up. “We’ve had to make our own way and we couldn’t have made it this far without the support from our friends.”

In preparation for Turncoat, Proof Wine Collective has put together a compelling campaign to raise money and awareness on the crowd-funding site Kickstarter.com. They’re trying to raise $25,000 by Dec. 3rd in order to help fund some of the initial start up costs of the wine bar. Rewards for support vary from graphic t-shirts, fine art prints, and custom art pieces inspired by yourself. “One print we made is called Wine Pangea which is my attempt to simplify and beautify the world of wine; and the other is called Presidential Drugs of Choice it’s a print detailing every drug/vice done by each President,” explained Josh.  Both the prints reflect Proof’s unique creative style which reappropriates vintage engravings with colors, elegant typography, and new information.

Proof Wine Collective was founded in 2008 in order to create a world where curious and creative spirits may fall in love with wine. Visit their website atwww.proofwinecollective.com.

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