Flowbake North Port Gets $1.2 Million To Build In Charlotte

September 11, 2013 Michael Braga, Herald-Tribune

Flowbake North Port LLC, a Clearwater company managed by William B. Shirley, bought nine vacant commercial lots at 569 through 581 Tamiami Trail in Port Charlotte out of foreclosure from Charlotte State Bank for $275,000 and financed the purchase with an $1.2 million loan from USAmeriBank.

Bubbles Baking Co. Recalls Products For Undeclared Milk & Soy

September 11, 2013 FDA

Bubbles Baking Co. is voluntarily recalling 9,229 cases of Blueberry Muffin 14 oz and Blueberry Loaf Cake 16 oz. due to undeclared milk and soy allergen. People who have allergies to milk and soy run the risk of serious or life-threatening reactions if they consume these products.

New Orleans Restaurateur Donald Link Connects With Fishermen

September 11, 2013 Gulf Seafood Institute

With Peche, Donald Link’s new seafood restaurant with chef/partners Stephen Stryjewski and Ryan Prewitt, he has established a direct connection to fisherman with an extra bit of paperwork: a $250 wholesale seafood business license that allows his restaurants to buy directly from commercial fishermen.

NRA Taps Sustainability Advisory Council

September 11, 2013 National Restaurant Association

The National Restaurant Association announced the members of its Conserve Sustainability Advisory Council as part of a plan to help restaurateurs better understand environmental awareness and become more resource-efficient.

San Luis Sausage Introduces New Smoked Cheddar Bratwursts

September 11, 2013 San Luis Sausage

San Luis Sausage has added Smoked Cheddar Bratwursts to its wide-ranging line of gourmet sausages. The six-inch links are hickory smoked bratwursts filled with fresh pork and real cheddar cheese. San Luis Sausage’s Smoked Cheddar Bratwursts are currently available for distribution to restaurants, hotels, resorts and other foodservice channels.