Month: August 2012

Lady Fortunes Confectionery Company Announces New Product: The Ultimate Candy Apple

August 3, 2012 Lady Fortunes

Called "The ULTIMATE Caramel Apple"- this gargantuan treat is a confectionery giant among all its counterparts. Starting with a crisp, CA grown Granny Smith Apple, Confectionery Artisans hand dip it in luscious caramel, then cover it in a tantalizing jacket of Crispy Rice Treat- but it does not stop there! Each apple is enrobed in a rich coating of Belgian Chocolate- and decorated in a plethora of different toppings and decor. …

Harris Teeter, Jon Beason Launch Dessert To Benefit Second Harvest Food Bank

August 3, 2012 Harris Teeter

Carolina Panthers’ middle linebacker Jon Beason showed his support to Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina on Friday evening, announcing the re-creation and sale of his favorite childhood dessert at two Harris Teeter locations starting next Saturday, Aug. 4, 2012. Proceeds from sales of the dessert will benefit the food bank. …

Maple Leaf Foods Hires Director Of Culinary Innovation

August 3, 2012 Maple Leaf Foods

Maple Leaf Foods announced that chef Bob Villeneuve has been appointed as Director, Culinary Innovation. …

Whole Foods Raising The (Salad) Bar & Rooting For School Gardens

August 3, 2012 Whole Foods Market

Whole Kids Foundation is skipping the cake and heading straight for the greens as it celebrates its first year of supporting schools throughout the United States and Canada. To date, the Foundation has funded 886 school garden grants in partnership with FoodCorps and 1,414 salad bars through Let's Move Salad Bars to Schools, giving more than 1 million kids access to healthy food choices. …

Natural Grocers Expands Into Arizona With The Opening Of Flagstaff Store

August 3, 2012 Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, Inc.

Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage, has opened its first of three stores in Flagstaff, Arizona. The two additional stores are planned for Sedona and Prescott. Natural Grocers is a regional grocery chain with a focus on natural, organic, and affordably priced products. This new Flagstaff location brings an even broader selection of healthful, fresh, organic and natural food and products to local residents. …