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Yogen Fruz will kick off its 15-store expansion in the Buffalo, NY area with two stores in area malls opening this summer. Another 13 stores are planned for the area within the next five years. Within the same time frame, the expansion will bring 15 locations to Rochester, eight to Syracuse and another 60 or so scattered elsewhere throughout upstate New York, according to The Buffalo News. Full Story

Tasti D-Lite plans to open 40 stores in Arizona over the next 10 years. The first location will open later this summer, reported The Arizona Republic. Full Story (Free Registration Required)

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The results are in! Danielle Roasted Coconut Fruit Chips from New England Herbal Foods was named Outstanding New Product of 2009 at the 37th annual sofi Awards at the Summer Fancy Food Show. For a complete list of finalists, click here. The awards honor excellence in specialty foods and beverages in 33 categories. Noted chef Ming Tsai presented the coveted sofi Gold chef statues at a red-carpet event, which kicked off with a tasting of sofi Silver Finalists for Outstanding New Product and Outstanding Classic. Chef Tsai applauded the winners for their commitment to innovation and excellence. The sofi Awards are open to members of the National Association for the Specialty Food Trade (NASFT) only. The 2010 sofi competition begins next spring. 


General Mills Inc.'s Betty Crocker brand is rolling out gluten-free mixes for cookies, brownies and cakes, reportedly the first gluten-free offering from a major, mainstream brand in the cake-mix aisle. The Betty Crocker brand plans to market the products way by sponsoring online marketing, advertising in gluten-free lifestyle magazines and participating in gluten-related events, reported The Wall Street Journal. Full Story (WSJ Subscription Required)

The Coupon Information Corp. (CIC) reported 93 cases of investigated or prosecuted coupon fraud over the last year and a half, compared with nine for 2007 and two between 1986 and 2001. The numbers are expected to continue rising, and CIC states the cost of these counterfeits has reached tens of millions of dollars. In June, Coca-Cola Co. withdrew a free 12-pack coupon from its "My Coke Rewards" program due to "widespread counterfeiting," reported The Wall Street Journal. Full Story (WSJ Subscription Required)

Everock, Inc., completed a reverse merger transaction with privately held Nature's Peak, Inc. Nature's Peak assumed control of the newly combined company and, in the near future, its name will be changed. Full Story

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Maria Magdalena "Maggie" De La Cruz Cook-Garcia, owner and operator of Maggie's Salsa, LLC, has been named the West Virginia Small Business Administration's 2009 Young Entrepreneur of the Year. Full Release


Jamba, Inc. sold nine restaurants as part of its ongoing strategic refranchising program to The Cinnamon Bums, Inc., an existing Jamba Juice franchisee currently operating nine other Jamba Juice restaurants in the Northwest region. Full Story

C&S Wholesale Grocers, Inc. will significantly increase use of environmentally responsible initiatives, such as energy audits, energy efficiency measures in buildings, hydropower and recycling, to reduce the company's carbon footprint. Full Story

The Owl Power Company introduced the Vegawatt, a cogeneration system that claims to allow restaurants to save an estimated $800 per month on water and gas utility bills by creating on-site electricity and hot water through recycling vegetable oil. Full Story

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SALES & MARKETING NEWS - Gourmet du Village has appointed Drew Bunn as vice president North American Sales. Full Release


Edible Arrangements opened 28 new franchises in 13 states since January. The company recorded a 19% increase in same-store sales in the U.S. over Father's Day week compared to the same period last year. Full Story

Gloucester, MA-based Ryan & Wood Inc. Distilleries is bringing a craft approach to alcoholic beverages. Its hand-crafted, premium-priced Beauport Vodka is now carried at a few local package stores and bars. Knockabout Gin and Folly Cove Rum will follow in coming weeks, and wider distribution is planned, reported The Boston Globe. Full Story (Free Registration Required)

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Interested in speaking at the Fancy Food Show Education Program?  Deadline for proposals to be considered for the 2010 Fancy Food Shows is July 10. Click here to learn more about the call for presentations.


Uncasville-CT-based Mohegan Sun is re-opening its Winter Entrance with new dining outlets: Bobby's Burger Palaces by Bobby Flay, Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana and Fidelia's Market featuring Jasper White's Summer Shack Express and The Original SoupMan. Full Story



Bartenders are experimenting with crossover drinks that combine beers with spirits, mixers and wines, according to The New York Times on the Web. For instance, bartenders at San Francisco, CA-based Alembic top coffee liqueur and fizzy Italian red wine with porter foam to make a Vice Grip. Full Story (Free Registration Required)

Dallas, TX-based Creme de la Cookie offers items including filled cupcakes and gourmet Whoopie Pies. The company uses gourmet ingredients such as European butter and Callebaut chocolate, noted The Dallas Morning News. Full Story (Free Registration Required)

New Store News: A Velvet Ice Cream shop opened inside Jungle Jim's International Market in Fairfield, OH. The 12-ft. by 8-ft. stand offers hand-dipped Velvet ice cream for $1.99 with free sprinkles, reported Progressive Grocer. Full Story ... Arizmendi Bakery will open a location in San Rafael, CA in late 2009. The bakery also has locations in Oakland, Emeryville, and San Francisco, reported San Francisco Business Times. Full Story ... Gourmet food shop Eat The World will re-open next week in Dallas, TX at a new location, reported Pegasus News. Full Story



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