Luna® Announces “Feed Your Strength…At Work!” Contest To Celebrate Healthy Changes In The Workplace

Posted on May 17, 2013 by VSheree

Inviting participants to enter to win a vending machine stocked with LUNA bars and nutrition counseling for their office

Today, LUNA®, the maker of the Whole Nutrition Bar for Women®, kicked-off an interactive contest aptly named, “Feed Your Strength…at Work!” on Facebook, which aims to reinforce LUNA’s philosophy of positive snacking during the workday. Women will also be able to experience the delicious and nutritious rewards from LUNA vending machines at events taking place in New York, Chicago, Austin, San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego (see below for a full schedule).

“We’re flipping the typical perception of vending machine snack food on its head,” said Rosa Compean, LUNA brand director. “LUNA is encouraging women to feed their strength and that starts by making healthier choices that add to their overall workplace wellness.”

The contest will be open from May 1, 2013 through June 30, 2013. Two lucky winners of the “Feed Your Strength…at Work!” contest will be awarded the opportunity to host a LUNA vending machine at their place of employment, filled with complimentary LUNA bars and featuring a touch screen display that gives nutrition tips and guidance on snacking positively throughout the day, as well as six consultation sessions led by registered dietitian and nutrition strategist for LUNA, Tara DelloIacono Thies and her expert team.

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Jump Start Summer at Cuisine Noir’s 2013 Summer Celebration

Posted on May 17, 2013 by VSheree

We are gearing up for this year’s Summer Celebration that will feature great food and fun.  The event will take place on Saturday, June 22 from 12:30 – 3 pm at Bloomingdale’s in San Francisco. Join us as our Summer issue comes to life with featured recipes and cocktails designed to make summer entertaining a breeze.

Learn test kitchen secrets with Chef Berlin Lillard and see how easy it is to create cocktails that are summer inspired for your guests by Colleen Johnson of Coco’s Cocktails.  We are also releasing our first Cuisine Noir  Summer Cocktail that you have to taste.

All Celebration guests will enjoy a gift bag as well as a chance to win prizes selected to give you the best food, wine and travel experiences this summer and beyond.

Tickets are just $10 and on sale now. Space is limited. To purchase, click here.   See you there!

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Hendrick’s Gin Launches Second Annual “Voyages Into The Unusual” Event Series

Posted on May 16, 2013 by VSheree

World’s Most Unusual Gin Embarks on Six-City Journey Filled with Awe-Inspiring Scenes and Curious Enjoyments

The undeniably peculiar Hendrick’s Gin is setting sail for its second annual “Voyages Into the Unusual” event series, featuring an enthralling cast of characters, delectable tipples and curious enjoyments. Kicking off in Houston on May 21, Voyages will also travel to Austin, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston and Philadelphia.

“Voyages Into The Unusual” will give the curious and cavalier the opportunity to interact with the world as Hendrick’s sees it while allowing them to sample specially-crafted Hendrick’s cocktails. The unique setting in each city will be transformed into a highly unusual Shoppe of Curiosities outfitted with a grand Explorer’s Lounge and a full-scale Apothecary Shop.

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Sabra Gives Away Free Hummus on National Hummus Day!

Posted on May 16, 2013 by VSheree

Maker of America’s Favorite Hummus Gives Away 30,000 Coupons to its Facebook Fans on May 16 to Help Them Dip Life to the Fullest!

Sabra® Dipping Company (www.sabra.com) is celebrating National Hummus Day by giving away 30,000 coupons to its Facebook fans on May 16. Ten thousand fans will receive Buy One/Get One Free product coupons and twenty thousand more will receive a $1 off coupon for Sabra hummus to help them dip life to the fullest!

“Happy National Hummus Day, we are thrilled to celebrate America’s favorite new dip with fans,” said Greg Greene, Marketing Director for Sabra.  ”As more people discover the delicious taste of this better-for-you dip, they continue to spread the word and share it with friends. Today gives us a chance to say a big Thank You to those who already enjoy Sabra hummus, and an opportunity to give others a chance to try it for the first time or dip life to the fullest by trying a new flavor.”

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Eggland’s Best Launches Contest to Find its First-Ever Chief Egg Officer

Posted on May 15, 2013 by VSheree

Ideal “CEO” Will Possess a Passion for Better Tasting and More Nutritious Eggs

If you consider yourself a good egg and recognize Eggland’s Best (EB) as the best eggs, you may have what it takes to become the first-ever Eggland’s Best Chief Egg Officer (“CEO”). From May 13 th to July 31 st, EB is holding a call for entry where consumers can visit the Eggland’s Best website to share why they are qualified to receive the honorary title of Chief Egg Officer and the $5,000 Grand Prize.

Candidates will be independently judged on the creativity of their entry, their affinity for Eggland’s Best eggs, and their ability to represent the brand. Since Eggland’s Best holds its eggs to the highest of standards, the judging process to find the first Chief Egg Officer will be no different. On September 9 th, Eggland’s Best will reveal the top dozen candidates on its website, and will egg consumers on to vote for their favorite candidate by September 30.

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Dreyer’s/Edy’s® Ice Cream Partners with Operation Smile to Launch Second Year of “A Reason to Smile” Campaign

Posted on May 15, 2013 by VSheree

In a mission to spread smiles, the brand continues Operation Smile partnership with a goal of gifting more than 500 cleft surgeries to children in need

Turning scoops into smiles for a second year, Dreyer’s/Edy’s ice cream announced today the launch of the “A Reason to Smile” campaign.  Building off the success of last year’s initiative, the brand is once again partnering with Operation Smile, an international children’s medical charity, to make possible 500 reconstructive surgeries for children around the globe suffering from cleft lip, cleft palate and other facial deformities. Beginning today, Dreyer’s / Edy’s ice cream will post content on its Facebook page every two weeks encouraging fans to help the brand donate to Operation Smile. Each uniquely stamped “A Reason to Smile” post will feature different methods of participation – from liking and sharing to commenting – creating personalized opportunities for fans to engage with the cause and help Dreyer’s/Edy’s  ice cream reach its goal.

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Just When You Think You Know Hot Dogs, Oscar Mayer Rewrites The Script…Again

Posted on May 14, 2013 by VSheree

America’s Butcher Breaks Ground with New Products, including Bacon Dogs, Smokies Smoked Sausages and Selects Chicken Breast Hot Dogs

Oscar Mayer announced today five new hot dog innovations, all created to answer the hot dog hankerings of anyone and everyone, from bacon fanatics to better for you eaters, from sausage lovers to Lean and Extra Lean devotees. And whether you fall into one or all of the above categories, there’s no denying that nobody does hot dogs like Oscar Mayer.

Beginning in June, consumers nationwide will be able to purchase two innovative and exciting Oscar Mayer hot dogs perfect for the summer grill, including the Bacon Dog.  This high flavor hot dog is the first bacon hot dog on the market, and is made with some of the best hardwood-smoked, authentic Oscar Mayer bacon.

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National Pork Board and Kraft Partner in Hispanic Promotion to Celebrate Creative Cooks

Posted on May 14, 2013 by VSheree

“Acompanalo a Tu Gusto” winner will be featured in Comida y Familia magazine and receive $500

The National Pork Board and Kraft have partnered on their first joint Spanish-language promotion with the online cooking contest, “Acompanalo a Tu Gusto” (Accompany It To Your Liking).

Contestants are asked to submit recipes of side dishes using at least one Kraft ingredient that are inspired by their favorite pork main dishes. A panel of official judges will determine the winner, and the winning recipe will be featured in the Comida y Familia Festive edition, with the winner receiving  a $500 cash prize.

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