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College study says students from Ireland indulge in drinking more than others

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:30:02 -0400

A study of students from different countries has confirmed that Irish people really drink more than other nationalities. In the University College Dublin survey, one in seven of the Irish students questioned admitted they downed at least two drinks a day. Students also drank more if they went to a same-sex school. The study surveyed 3,500 students at the college. Surprisingly family ...

Cadbury builds picnic table from chocolate

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:00:02 -0400

A picnic bench that has been made from 400 Picnic bars and 10 stone of Dairy Milk chocolate has been built by Cadbury. The table was unveiled at Cotswold Wildlife Park in Oxfordshire on Monday to launch National Picnic Week, the Daily Star reported. ...

Beer truck gets stuck under train trestle

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 17:07:48 -0400

A semi-trailer hauling beer failed to clear a train trestle in Wells Township and became stuck on Wednesday. The crash happened just after 3:30 p.m. under a bridge on Market Street. There were no reported injuries, but police said the truck driver will be cited. Both the bridge and the road are expected to remain closed for several hours while officials from Norfolk Southern conduct a bridge ...

Mobile Pay App and Rewards System looped in Partners With Online College Note-Sharing Marketplace Flashnotes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:59:05 -0400

Two Online Technologies Up the Ante in the Note-Sharing Market, Offering Automated Rewards for Repeat Buyers, Interactivity With Tutors, Marketplace Control for Sellers BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - June 19, 2013) ...

Kum Go Co-Founder William A. Krause Passes Away at 78

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:59:04 -0400

Kum & Go Co-founder William A. Krause WEST DES MOINES, IA--(Marketwired - June 19, 2013) - William A. Krause, a West Des Moines entrepreneur who ...

Wine Council of Ontario elects new Chair President of Vineland Estates Winery to promote Ontario Wines

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:47:35 -0400

Allan Schmidt, President and Managing Partner of Vineland Estates Winery in Vineland - New Chair of the Wine Council of Ontario. (CNW Group/Wine Council of ...

Food Enzymes Market By Types Applications Sources ...

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 16:44:15 -0400

Food Enzymes Market By Types (Carbohydrase, Protease, Lipase), Applications (Beverages, Dairy, Bakery), Sources (Microorganisms, Plants, Animals) & Geography - Global Trends & Forecasts To ...

Texas Disposal Systems Honored With Keep Texas Beautiful Award

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:50:15 -0400

AUSTIN, TX--(Marketwired - June 19, 2013) - Texas Disposal Systems (TDS) was honored this year with the first place award in Keep Texas Beautiful's Ebby Halliday and Maurice Acers Business and Industry category. TDS has been a longtime supporter of Keep Texas Beautiful and local affiliates who work so hard to keep our state and communities clean. Since its inception, TDS has shown a ...

Vegetable Oil Industry Leading Way to Healthier Canadian Families

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:39:05 -0400

June 19, 2013 /CNW/ - Canada's vegetable oil industry is making it easier for Canadian families who desire a healthier lifestyle. Whether preparing meals at home, dining out at a restaurant or grabbing something on the go, new vegetable oil-based productsare giving Canadian families more healthy food options to choose from. And with so many people on the go during the summer months ...

Calorie Info Now on Starbucks Menu

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:35:38 -0400

( ) hit a new 52-week high on the announcement of its decision to post calorie counts for its beverages and food items. The count will be given on its menus across all its U.S. stores, starting next week. This initiative will provide further nutritional transparency to Starbucks' customers and will allow this Zacks Rank # 2 (Buy) company to reap benefits from evolving consumer needs for ...

AMA Announces New Policy on Final Day of Annual Meeting

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:35:36 -0400

--(Marketwired - June 19, 2013) - The American Medical Association (AMA), the nation's largest physician organization, concluded its Annual Meeting today and announced the adoption of the following new ...

Convicted killer collects over $55G-per-year in pension from behind bars

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 15:28:18 -0400

A veteran Chicago fire lieutenant who is serving a lengthy prison sentence for beating his second wife to death has been receiving a pension check from the city that has amounted to $840,000 since his incarceration, MyFoxChicago.com reported. Eugene Ornstead, 76, applied for his firefighter's pension days after he committed the murder, the station reported. He is not eligible for parole ...

Six Months Post Sentencing for Involvement in the Ongoing Quick Sand Operation Rotten Tomato Former SK Foods CEO Scott Salyer in Recovery Drug Alcohol Program

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:43:12 -0400

RDAP comes following recommendation by Judge Karlton and a year earlier than Salyer and his supporters expected. After a harrowing detox period, Salyer was interviewed ...

Babies behind bars A Palestinian fertility doctor has become an unlikely hero by helping women conceive – even though their husbands are in jail

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:40:29 -0400

A normal story repeated anywhere in the world perhaps, but what is special about Lydia is that her husband is 12 years into a 25-year prison sentence in an Israeli jail.There are certainly no conjugal visits for Palestinian security prisoners, who the Israelis consider to be terrorists. Instead, Lydia - whose first child was born before her husband was jailed for being a member of the Al-Aqsa ...

Wimbledon bars Tomic Sr even as a spectator following alleged assault

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:40:00 -0400

John Tomic, father and coach to Bernard Tomic, will be unable to watch his son at Wimbledon even as a paying spectator. Photograph: Clive Brunskill/Getty ...

Billionaires Who Spent Time Behind Bars

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:39:05 -0400

Chairman of SK Group, South Korea’s third-largest conglomerate by assets; he spent seven months in jail in 2003 for accounting fraud, returned to helm after release, then was pardoned in 2008. He was found guilty of embezzlement in January 2013; SK is apparently appealing but he could be headed back behind ...

Limit food stamps for sodas 18 mayors ask government

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:18:05 -0400

A social worker with the Cooperative Feeding Program displays a Federal food stamps card that is used to purchase food, Feb. 10, 2011 in Fort Lauderdale, ...

Entertainment Cruises Summer Specialty Cruise Series

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:34:41 -0400

Fourth of July Events, New Acapella Brunch and Sangria and Sunset Cruises BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - June 19, 2013) - Entertainment Cruises, Boston's premier provider ...

Slay signs letter asking for food stamp evaluation in purchasing sugary drinks

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:34:08 -0400

JENNIFER PELTZ, Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) - The American Beverage Association says efforts by the mayors of 18 cities to stop food stamps from being used to buy sugary drinks won't make the nation healthier. Mayors from cities including St. Louis, New York, Los Angeles and Chicago are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used for soda and other sugary drinks. They say in a ...

Beer after ear bitten off

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:28:59 -0400

Jake James Smith, of Kingston, was yesterday found guilty of wounding by a Supreme Court jury after a two-day trial. His plea of not guilty to the charge was based on his contention he was acting in self-defence. The court heard Smith and Dion Cragg got into a fight near a bus stop in Liverpool St on January 25 last year. Mr Cragg told the court he was pinned to the ground when Smith bit his ...

Roses Cafe and Bakery to Open New Eatery July 2013 in Highland Park

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:21:55 -0400

Second Location Marks Expansion of the Evanston Gluten-Free Bakery HIGHLAND PARK, IL--(Marketwired - June 19, 2013) - Evanston's hometown favorite, Rose's Bakery, which was nearly forced to close its doors Christmas Eve, announced today it will open a second location at 478 Central Avenue in Highland Park this July. Marcus Lemonis, the Lake Forest resident, entrepreneur and investor ...

Del Taco Opens in San Marcos Texas

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:21:55 -0400

LAKE FOREST, CA--(Marketwired - June 19, 2013) - San Marcos will become home to the newest Del Taco in Texas when the company opens its new restaurant on Wednesday, June 19. The new Del Taco is located at 660 E. Hopkins Street, near I-35 at exit 205. This location will be open 24 hours and will feature Del Taco's new salsa bar and drive thru. This is Del Taco's ...

Doctors’ Group Wants To Ban Companies From Marketing Energy Drinks To Kids

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 12:12:24 -0400

formally endorsed banning the marketing of energy drinks to children under age 18, citing the health risks associated with beverages high in caffeine and supplements like taurine. ';Energy drinks contain massive and excessive amounts of caffeine that may lead to a host of health problems in young people, including heart problems, and banning companies from marketing these products to ...

Brew Hub plans first brewery in Florida

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:34 -0400

Brew Hub has announced plans for the company’s first brewery in Lakeland, Fla. The Florida brewery will be the first of at least five planned facilities that will offer craft brewers the opportunity to ';partner brew'; their beers on site. Partner brewing is designed to allow craft breweries to brew their beer to exact specifications under the supervision of their own brewmaster ...

Homebrewing now legal in Mississippi

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:33 -0400

Mississippi Gov. Phil Bryant has signed a bill that will effectively legalize homebrewing throughout the state. Mississippi is now the 49th state to permit homebrewing. A Senate version of the bill passed in early February and it was then voted on by the State House of Representatives in March. ';From our founding fathers to our current President, this country has a long and storied ...

Craft beer sales soar 15

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:32 -0400

Craft beers sales climbed 15% by volume in 2012, while dollar growth increased 17%, according to figures released by the Brewers Association. The increase amounts to almost 1.8 million more barrels (each of them 31 gallons) of craft beer. With production at 13,235,917 barrels in 2012, craft brewers reached 6.5% volume of the total U.S. beer market, up from 5.7% the previous year. Additionally, ...

US craft beer exports up 72

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:31 -0400

The American craft beer industry set a new record for exports in 2012. Based on results from a recently completed industry survey, the Brewers Association reports craft beer export volume increased by 72% compared to 2011, with a value estimated at $49.1 million. Canada remained the industry’s largest export market, with shipments increasing 140% by volume. Significant gains have been made ...

New Yorker 2013 Beerdrinker of the Year

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:30 -0400

Warren Monteiro, a New York City freelance writer, beer traveler, homebrewer and beer columnist, was chosen as the 2013 Beerdrinker of the Year at Wynkoop Brewing Company in Denver. ';This year was very difficult to judge,'; said Cody Christman, the 2009 Beerdrinker of the Year and a judge at Saturday’s finals. ';All three finalists were superb and deserved to be on the ...

Samuel Adams Deschutes shine in UK judging

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:28 -0400

International Brewing Awards 2013 in England . The bi-annual competition attracted more than 1,000 entries from 45 countries. Forty judges, all professional brewers, assessed the beers over the course of three days. The medals winners in each category were announced at the National Brewery Center in Burton upon Trent, where the judging was held. The 11 overall championship winners will be ...

Small brewer federal excise tax bill reintroduced

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:27 -0400

The Brewers Association reports that H.R. 494, the Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce Act (Small BREW Act) has been reintroduced in the House of Representatives. The bipartisan legislation, which was reintroduced by Representatives Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.) and Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.), seeks to recalibrate the federal beer excise tax that small brewers pay on every barrel of beer they ...

Brewers Association honors Congressmen Gerlach Neal

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:26 -0400

The Brewers Association has presented two United States Congressmen with the organization's Legislator of the Year Award. Reps. Jim Gerlach (R-Pa.) and Richard E. Neal (D-Mass.) were recognized for their stewardship of the Small Brewer Reinvestment and Expanding Workforce Act (Small BREW Act). The awards were presented at a ceremony in Washington, D.C., by Bob Pease, chief operating officer ...

OBF adds day switches to glassware

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:24 -0400

The Oregon Brewers Festival has added a fifth day to its celebration and for the first time drinkers will use taste beer from glassware rather than a plastic mug. The festival is scheduled for July 24-28 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. Hours are noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. ';The festival continues to grow in popularity every year, ...

Super Bowl Clydesdale gets a name Hope

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:23 -0400

Budweiser commercial shown during Super Bowl XLVII now has a name: Hope. Anheuser-Busch InBev also announced another foal would be named in honor of St. Louis baseball icon, Stan Musial. Last week Budweiser asked its Facebook ...

Government blocks AB InBev deal for Modelo

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:51:22 -0400

The U.S. sued to block Anheuser-Busch InBev’s proposed $20.1 billion purchase of the half of Grupo Modelo brands it doesn’t already own, stating that the deal would violate antitrust law. Shares of both companies plunged after the Justice Department filed a complaint in federal court in Washington. The DOJ said the proposed purchased would eliminate the ';substantial ...

Nutter other mayors No using food stamps to buy soda

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:14:24 -0400

Story Highlights Mayors are urging Congress to restrict the use of food stamps to buy soda. Nutter has twice tried and failed to enact a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages in Philadelphia. The American Beverage Association said soft drinks shouldn't be singled out as a cause of ...

Hills Ideal Balance Gets Tails Wagging in Dallas at Frisco RoughRiders Baseball Game and More

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:11:38 -0400

Learn About Pet Nutrition and Get Samples, Coupons and More DALLAS, TX--(Marketwired - June 19, 2013) - With the days getting longer and weather warmer, Hill's® Ideal Balance™ is getting back to nature with its pet food truck that is traveling across the country to deliver natural, healthy samples and memorable experiences to pets and their owners. Next up, Hill's Ideal ...

Jumpstart Your Summer Wellness With Terra Wellington

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:11:38 -0400

NEW YORK, NY--(Marketwired - June 19, 2013) - Terra Wellington, Wellness and Lifestyle Contributor, shares simple steps to help you jumpstart your wellness with an old-fashioned outdoor summer. One old-fashioned activity is the simple outdoor picnic -- but without all the fat. For protein you can try a low-fat Egg Salad Dip. Make it ...

Kandessa Readies Campaigns to Introduce New Marketplace Services New Digital Franchising Magazine to D.C. Boston Restaurateurs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 11:11:37 -0400

Foodservice Marketing and Media Services Firm Embarks on Multi-Market Campaign, Announcing New Services for Restaurateurs and Its New Franchise-Centric Magazine BOSTON, MA--(Marketwired - June 19, 2013) - Kandessa Digital is announcing "Kandessa Marketplace" in a multi-city tour in late June and July. The new service is a marketplace of vendors and Kandessa's restaurant marketing ...

MRRM Inc. - Directors Report and Management Discussion and Analysis of the Financial Condition and Results of Operations - Interim 2014.Q1 - May 31 2013

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:59:28 -0400

The following discussion and analysis should be read in conjunction with the FY 2014 first quarter statements filed with SEDAR. Included in these documents may be forward-looking statements with respect to the Company. These forward-looking statements by their nature necessarily involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by ...

New Issue-Bacardi prices 650 mln euro 2023 bond

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:13:23 -0400

June 19 | Wed Jun 19, 2013 10:13am EDT June 19 (Reuters) -Following are terms and conditions of a bond priced on Wednesday. Borrower Bacardi Ltd Guarantor Bacardi-Martini B.V., Bacardi ...

Coca-Cola announces organizational changes

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:01:46 -0400

New Delhi, June 19 : Beverage major The Coca-Cola Company on Wednesday announced key organizational changes in the Pacific Group. These changes are effective July ...

Merchant Warehouse Partners With e-Nabler Corp to Accept Payments Anywhere From Mobile Devices

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:00:41 -0400

™ to mobile POS systems and devices. This partnership allows eMobilePOS customers to accept any payment type from their devices and turn traditional transactions into a point of interaction with their individual customers, enhancing the overall customer experience. eMobilePOS is a fully integrated retail system that fits in the palm of a merchant's hands. By joining forces with ...

Smart Lunches Stirs Up $1.6 Million in Additional Funding

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 10:00:40 -0400

www.smartlunches.com ), one of the Internet's fastest growing e-commerce innovators, bringing nutritious, high-quality meals to children outside of the home, announced today that it closed two transactions that secured over $1.6 million in additional funds. All previous investors, including Boston-based Data Point Capital, Jonathan Kraft, President of The Kraft Group, and Lon Chow, General ...

Plans for new food labelling system to combat UK obesity are dealt a blow as Cadbury and Coca-Cola reject traffic light plan

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:58:17 -0400

Plans to tackle UK obesity by introducing a standardised traffic-light food labelling system have been dealt a blow after Cadbury and Coca-Cola failed to sign up to the ...

Mayors No Buying Sugary Drinks with Food Stamps

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:53:55 -0400

The mayors of New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities across the country are pushing against the use of food stamps to buy sodas and other sugary drinks. They say it would be an important step forward in the fight against obesity. "We need to find ways to strengthen the program and promote good nutrition while limiting the use of these resources for items with no ...

Iced Coffee Drinks to Avoid

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:38:41 -0400

nnLuckily, it doesnu2019t have to be this way. Most venues will promote their new sugary additions to the menu because they may be more summery or outlandish, but there are a few of rules of thumb that will help you avoid unwanted fat and sugar when ordering your iced coffee at your favorite restaurant or coffee joint. For one, we know whipped cream, flavored syrups, and crazy toppings like ...

India Resource Center Coca-Cola Plant Shut Down in India

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 09:27:13 -0400

Chinta Dewi, Coca-Cola Bhagao, Krishi Bachao Sangharsh Samiti +91 94507 79325 (Hindi) Nandlal Master, Lok Samiti +91 94153 00520 (Hindi) Amit Srivastava, India Resource Center +91 98103 46161 (India) +1 415 336 7584 ...

Wine.com Celebrates 3rd Anniversary of Flash Sales Site WineShopper

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:51:24 -0400

WineShopper Growing More Than 40% This Year; Thanking Members With Exclusive Deals Throughout the Week SAN FRANCISCO, CA--(Marketwired - June 19, 2013) - ...

Atul Singh Coca-Colas new deputy president Pacific Group

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:46:24 -0400

New Delhi, June 19 : Atul Singh, Coca-Cola's president and CEO (India and Southwest Asia), will take over as deputy president (Pacific Group) from July 1, the company said ...

Halifax Bartender Crowned Canadas First-Ever Diageo World Class Canada Bartender of the Year

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:57 -0400

Ricky Gomez and Canadian author and journalist, Jacob Richler. Set to leave an indelible mark in the world of fine drinking, Jenner was named Canada's best bartender for his World Class technique, poise, balanced cocktails and bartending charm; but Jenner truly impressed the judges with his Mad Hatter presentation of the exquisite Zacapa Rum 23, during a bottle serve challenge that ...

A simple better mobile option for Canadians

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 07:33:57 -0400

June 19, 2013 /CNW/ - PC mobile today announced its entry into the post-paid wireless market with simple and better voice and data monthly packages designed as an alternative to the national carriers. The new consumer-friendly PC mobile monthly plans offer unique protection against "billing shock", along with a wide range of included features, no activation fees or cancellation ...

John Gong Accepts a Position on the Eco-Safe Board of Directors

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:38:49 -0400

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwired - June 19, 2013) - As of June 17, 2013, Mr. John Gong has accepted a position as a member of the Board of Directors for Eco-Safe Systems USA, Inc. ...

Vemma Honored as a Five-Time Stevie Award Winner in 2013 American Business Awards

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 06:38:49 -0400

Awards Were Presented in the First of Two ABA Awards Events on June 17 in Chicago SCOTTSDALE, AZ--(Marketwired - June 18, 2013) ...

Deschutes Sierra Nevada win two International Awards each

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 04:01:26 -0400

Deschutes Brewery and Sierra Nevada both won two overall champions awards at the International Brewing Awards 2013. The overall winners were honored in London’s Guildhall, the best of medalists previously announced immediately after the judging in February. The bi-annual competition attracted more than 1,000 entries from 45 countries. Forty judges, all professional brewers, assessed the ...

Second Generation Winemaker Analyzes the First

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:22:45 -0400

/small-ad --> In the late 1980s, around the time that Drake Whitcraft was learning how to ride a skateboard, Santa Barbara County vintners were finally starting to embrace and employ sophisticated grape-growing and winemaking techniques. At the heart of that maturation, which carried on into the 1990s and continues sharpening even today, was Drake’s dad, Chris Whitcraft, a ...

Bahrain to clamp down on bars nightclubs

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:17:09 -0400

Bahrain's parliament unanimously voted to deny any more building permits for nightclubs and bars in the residential and commercial district of Juffair, a move which could be the start of a clampdown across the whole of the island state, it was reported on ...

Doctors group urges ban on marketing energy drinks to youths

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 01:56:55 -0400

A group representing 225,000 U.S. doctors called for a ban on marketing energy drinks, such as those from Red Bull GmbH and Monster Beverage Corp., to youths. The American Medical Association, in a vote at its annual policy meeting in Chicago, Tuesday endorsed a policy that called for limiting how the caffeinated beverages are sold to those younger than 18. The group cited studies that link the ...

Somalia Somaliland Bars Federal Govt Authorized Aircraft From Landing

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:51:16 -0400

Hargeisa - Somaliland government rejected an aircraft attempting to land at Egal International Airport in Hargeisa on Tuesday, after Somaliland officials said the plane requested to use airspace from the Somali Federal Government (SFG), Garowe Online reports. Somaliland's Ministry of Aviation released a press release on Tuesday detailing the incident that forced a SS34 aircraft to double ...

County OKs Tax Break for Brewery Co-op

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:19:54 -0400

Brew Hub, a proposed craft beer brewery cooperative scheduled to open next year in Lakeland, is the first business to receive a sizeable tax break under a new county ordinance designed to attract new ...

Capitol Brewery plans Sauk City facility

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:05:26 -0400

Capital Brewery Co. Inc. said Tuesday it plans to build an $11 million, 50,000 square foot production facility in the village of Sauk City. The brewery said in a statement that it had "reached a substantive agreement with the Village of Sauk City" for the project. The production facility is scheduled to begin operations in spring 2014. The brewery said in the statement that it needs ...

Beverage group 18 mayors wrong on sugary drinks

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:02:40 -0400

The mayors of New York, Los Angeles, Chicago and 15 other cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary ...

INDIA-PRESS-TCS HCL eyeing $500 mln Pepsi outsourcing contract - Mint

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:59:52 -0400

Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:59pm EDT ---------- PREVIOUS ITEMS Air traffic picks up in May, IndiGo stays on top - Economic ...

Taxing Unhealthy Food Spurs People to Buy Less

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:39:08 -0400

more news from this source Release Date: June 18, 2013 | By Valerie DeBenedette, HBNS Contributing WriterResearch Source: American Journal of Preventive MedicineKEY POINTS* Taxing unhealthy foods and beverages and labeling them as less healthy motivated some people to buy healthier items.* Labeling items as "less healthy" may be more effective at influencing purchasing than currently ...

Capital Brewery planning expansion

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:46:46 -0400

Capital Brewery Co. Inc., in Middleton said Tuesday it plans to build an $11 million, 50,000 square foot production facility in the Village of Sauk City. The brewery said in a statement that it had "reached a substantive agreement with the Village of Sauk City" for the project. The production facility is scheduled to begin operations in spring 2014. The brewery said in the statement ...

In Stillwater brewery plant heist no suspect but plenty of chatter

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:31:05 -0400

The Stillwater Lift Bridge, which has been in the down position since Sunday night, will close to car traffic at noon Wednesday so workers can repair a frayed ...

Leos Coke peacemaker most divisive for Cannes juries

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 19:25:59 -0400

Leo Burnett Sydney’s attempt to unite Indians and Pakistanis with a vending machine is the most divisive in Cannes, hailed by some and derided as "utterly exploitative" by others. The Small World Machines activation for Coca-Cola is stirring a debate on whether the agency is right to use the brand’s clout to try and heal the ancient rifts, or if they are just using the ...

Los Angeles International Commercial Beer Competition Announces Winners for 2013

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:44:32 -0400

A Samuel Adams Red Takes Top Honors POMONA, CA--(Marketwired - June 18, 2013) - A Belgian-style lambic/sour ale took the top honors at the ...

Coca-Cola Leveraging Social To Drive Leadership in Social Media Marketing

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:41:05 -0400

Coca-Cola.FM and live-streaming music events, Coca-Cola has shown the world how revolutionary they can be and how this type of marketing evokes emotional, long-lasting customer engagement. ...

Brandeis scientist invents anti-cholesterol process

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:30:46 -0400

Senior Brandeis research scientist Daniel Perlman has discovered a way to make phytosterol molecules from plants dispersible in beverages and foods that are consumed by humans, potentially opening the way to dramatic reductions in human cholesterol levels. A U.S. patent (#8,460,738) on the new process and composition was issued on June 11. Phytosterols in plants and cholesterol molecules in ...

3400 homebrewers headed to Philadelphia

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:16:38 -0400

More than 3,400 homebrewers will descend on Philadelphia next month for the 35th Annual National Homebrewers Conference June 27-29. ';The AHA National Homebrewers Conference is an amazing opportunity for beer lovers and homebrewers to come together to enrich their brewing skills, learn more about the craft and socialize with others who share their passion for homebrewing,'; said Gary ...

Tuatara brewery sells stake to investment company

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:31:09 -0400

Source: Photos.com Craft brewery Tuatara has sold 35% the business to a New Zealand investment company. The details of the deal with Wellington-based Rangatira Limited have been released this morning. Tuatara currently produces over a million litres of beer each year and exports to Australia, Singapore, China, the United States and Europe. The company says the transaction will strengthen its ...

Healthy beer drinking options

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:33:02 -0400

phenols , which are found in beer, wine, and many foods, such as brightly-colored fruits (think apples, oranges, and cranberries). Ales typically have one of the ...

As More Countries Scramble To Fill Revenue Holes Ukraine Plans To Triple Beer Tax

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:30:00 -0400

: it's about to get a lot more expensive to drink a pint in the Ukraine. Ukraine, which is the largest country wholly in Europe, borders Russia and Poland. At the turn of the 19th century, the country was poor and largely ignored by its bordering countries. Conflicts within Europe following World War I consumed Ukraine and it was eventually swallowed up by the Soviet Union. Ukraine remained ...

How Healthy Is a Starbucks Caramel Ribbon Crunch Frapp Soon Youll Know

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:27:23 -0400

A woman opens the door to a Starbucks coffee shop in Silver Spring, Maryland. The coffee chain will soon display calorie information for all its ...

Bridge Bank Provides $18 Million to Boudin Bakery

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:19:21 -0400

), whose subsidiary is Bridge Bank, a full-service professional business bank headquartered in Silicon Valley and with offices located nationwide, announced today that it recently provided Boudin Bakery of San Francisco with an $18 million term loan to refinance its existing credit facilities. "Boudin Bakery is a San Francisco icon recognized across the world," said Martin Kriegler, ...

California Water Service Group Is Named a Top 95 Workplace in the Bay Area

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:04:21 -0400

), a San Jose-based water and wastewater utility company serving two million people in California, Washington, New Mexico, and Hawaii, today announced that it has been named one of the Top 95 Workplaces for 2013 by the Bay Area News Group, which includes the San Jose Mercury News, the Oakland Tribune, the Contra Costa Times, and Santa Cruz Sentinel. The award winners are selected from employee ...

Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey Catches Fire on Premise According to New Restaurant Sciences Data

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:04:21 -0400

Restaurant Sciences LLC , an independent firm that closely tracks food and beverage product sales throughout the foodservice industry in North America, unveiled that Buffalo Trace's Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey is enjoying significant growth at US restaurants, bars and hotels. "We have seen a rise in popularity of flavored spirits as a category, with Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey showing ...

Beers On Toucher Rich What Do The Blackhawks Lose By Not Having Hossa

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:55:55 -0400

The Bruins took Game 2 in Chicago to tie up this Finals series with the Blackhawks at one game a piece. Then Monday night at the Garden the Bruins took Game 3 to take a 2-1 lead and put themselves just two wins away from another Stanley Cup win. Bruins head coach Claude Julien made some line adjustments after the Game 1 loss, moving Daniel Paille up from the fourth-line to the third-line. Paille ...

Gardein Earns Three-Peat with Coveted Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards™

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:53:12 -0400

Teriyaki Chick'n Strips have won the 2013 Canadian Grand Prix New Product Awards in the Fruits, Vegetables & Produce category. This marks the third consecutive win and fourth overall for the company's delicious meat-free foods by the Retail Council of ...

Tata Global Beverages annual report looks beyond business

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:49:49 -0400

Changing times call for enlightened leadership, new business models and innovations. One such initiative is taking place in Tata Global Beverages Ltd, which has decided to focus on a theme in its annual report. This year’s theme is women in ...

Brewing the success stories of super women

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:49:47 -0400

In a first of its kind, Tata Global Beverages (TGB) Ltd has decided to focus on its women in its annual report. Laced with true stories from the women based at different operations across four continents, the beverage major's annual report could result in other Tata Group companies also deliberating on a theme for their annual ...

Too Many Wine Lovers Have Their Heads in the Sand

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:06:16 -0400

Maybe it's a matter of experience. Or maybe it's contrariness. But what is it about some wine lovers that makes them so unwilling to accept certain realities? For ...