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Onondaga Nation and Brooklyn-based Ecologic Solutions Announce Green Partnership

MAR 31, 2011 /RTPR/ — Brooklyn, NY — Onondaga Nation and Brooklyn-based Ecologic Solutions today announced a historic, Native American-green business partnership to boost the company’s efforts to rid workplaces of toxic cleaners and replace them with sustainable alternatives.

Under the terms of the partnership, Onondaga Nation (www.onondaganation.org) has agreed to become the second largest shareholder in EcoLogic Solutions (www.ecologicsolutions.com), a leading supplier of natural, plant-based cleaning supplies for restaurants, hotels, schools, office buildings, and other commercial users. EcoLogic Solutions will use the investment to create jobs and expand current operations, while developing new products and approaches to eliminate harmful cleaning supplies from workplaces.

“EcoLogic Solutions is a company that shares our goals of a more sustainable planet, and a better, more holistic way of doing business,” said Jake Edwards, member of the Onondaga Nation Council of Chiefs. “This is the first time we’ve invested in a U.S.-based environmental firm. When you partner with Onondaga, you partner for life.”

“When I founded EcoLogic Solutions, I looked to Onondaga values and sustainability as paragons for our business,” said EcoLogic CEO Anselm Doering. “That’s why I’m honored, and humbled, to make in this announcement today. It’s the fulfillment of a dream within a dream.”

Based in the Brooklyn Navy Yard along with 30 other green businesses, EcoLogic Solutions manufactures soaps, detergents, degreasers, solvents, glass cleaners, disinfectants, and other earth-friendly cleaning supplies for the institutional marketplace using bio-based formulations that are readily biodegradable and non toxic to humans and aquatic life. The company, using groundbreaking technology and scientific advances, offers the most progressive, environmentally preferable commercial cleaners in the market today.

EcoLogic Solutions clients include Chipotle Mexican Grill, Whole Foods Markets, the Statue of Liberty, Mandarin Oriental Hotels, Mario Batali & Bastianich Hospitality Group, the Durst Organization, and NBC Universal, among many others. It sells exclusively to wholesale markets at this time. EcoLogic Solutions’ products will be made available to Onondaga Nation citizens soon.

A sovereign nation on 7,300 acres south of Syracuse, Onondaga is a proud member of the Haudenosaunee (“People of the Long House”), an alliance of six Native American nations sometimes referred to as the Iroquois Confederacy or Six Nations. Other members include the Mohawk, Oneida, Cayuga, Seneca, and Tuscarora nations.

“The Onondaga Nation and its people have a unique spiritual, cultural, and historic relationship with the earth and the waters, which is embodied in
Gayanashagowa, the Great Law of Peace,” said Jake Edwards. “It is the duty of the Nation’s leaders to work for a healing of the earth, to protect it and pass it on to future generations. This partnership is about making a better world for the generations yet to come.”

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Contact Details:

EcoLogic Solutions
63 Flushing Ave Unit 267
Brooklyn NY 11205

Franz Wisner, fwisner@ecologicsolutions.com, 800-477-2577

Anselm Doering, anselm@ecologicsolutions.com, 917-805-3007

Jake Edwards, Onondaga Nation, edwardsje@verizon.net, 315-952-0412

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GORILLA BOOGERS

All kids love a booger! Launching in the UK May 2011 Gorilla Boogers is created for young children and adults following a healthy lifestyle who have a conscience and a sense of humour!

Gorilla Boogers is all about sweet juicy Raisins! Gorilla Booger raisin bags, Gorilla Booger cereal bars, chocolate coated Gorilla Boogers, Gorilla Boogers oats and boogers cookies and Gorilla Booger breakfast cereals with each product promoting the work of The The Gorilla Organization via a fun brand that appeals to children and adults alike.

Gorilla Boogers is a firm supporter and funder to the charity The Gorilla Organization which is an international charity led by experienced African conservationists dedicated to saving the world’s last remaining gorillas from extinction.

You only need to watch the film Gorillas in the Mist to understand its work and why the charity must continue to exist.

A game app for iPad called ‘pick, roll, flick, goal’ specifically aimed at both children and adults is in creation with all proceeds being donated to The Gorilla Organization.

Media Contact Information

Name: Gorilla Boogers
Website: www.ilovegorillaboogers.com
Email: PR@ilovegorillaboogers.com
Phone: 08456437373
Country: United Kingdom

Dominos Pizza India Gets Connect With Brewing Coffee In India

Jubilant Food Works Ltd holds the franchise rights for Dominos Pizza India that offers delicious hot pizzas at your doorstep. Dominos puts a clear focus on delivering pizzas and also sides of greater taste and high quality. Dominos Pizza India is always at the service of their customers as customers are the ultimately, the most important for them.

They are cautious on the value of money offerings given by their products. Jubilant Food Works Ltd works a lot to bring the latest updates to their customers. For the same reason JFW has joined hands with Dunkin’ Donuts. Now a question may arise in the minds of the readers “Who is that Dunkin’Donuts?” also “Why does Jubilant Food Works Ltd collaborate with Dunkin’Donuts?” Before answering these questions there is a need for asking a question “Do you like coffee and doughnuts?” For those who say YES, It is going to be a mind blowing news that Dunkin’Donuts is coming to India!! This may make the people to jump high in ecstasy. Yup, it’s really great to have an international coffee chain in India. For those who are new to Dunkin’Donuts lets describe them for you…
Dunkin’Donuts is an international coffee and dough nuts retailer which provides the world’s largest coffee and baked food chain. They have more than 6,000 outlets in US. US was their main target but later it stated to develop globally with an approximate of 8,800 outlets in 31 different countries. Dunkin’Donuts specialization is coffee and doughnuts.

They have some baked food in their shelves too…
Jubilant Food Works Ltd signs a franchise agreement to launch Dunkin’Donuts outlets in and around India. JFW has a hope to establish a startup within a year and also they trust they will commence about 25 to 30 outlets within three years. Their long term vision is to start about 500 outlets within 15 years.

Get Interesting Information about dominos in dominos India blog.

European Novel Foods Approval Accorded to Pharma Marine of Norway for its DHA Omega-3 ingredient, Calamarine (R)

FULLERTON, CA – MARCH 15, 2011 – The European Union has recently approved for commercialization the Calamarine line of responsibly sourced, high docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) Omega-3 ingredients. Derived from the byproducts of food-grade calamari (Cephalopoda), Calamarine Omega-3 oils offer a high quality alternative to potentially overexploited fish species often used in the manufacture of high DHA Omega-3 products.

On behalf of the European Food Safety Authority, the General Chemical State Laboratory in Athens, Greece has determined that  Calamarine ingredients are the substantial equivalent of tuna-derived omega-3. Further, the investigators found that heavy metals, pesticides, dioxins, and other toxins in Calamarine were well within safe levels as established by European Union Commission Regulations.

Commenting on the European Union decision, company R&D Director and Omega-3 industry veteran Asgeir Saebo stated, “We are very pleased that the European Food Safety Authority, after evaluating the scientific literature, toxicology analysis, and data on the fatty acid profile, has unanimously approved Calamarine for EU market entry. I expect that the health benefits from high DHA Calamarine oil will be superior to the typical marine-derived EPA omega-3 products. After all, DHA accounts for more than 90% of the omega-3 in the human eyes and brain and more than 70% of the omega-3 in blood and heart tissue.”

About Pharma Marine Group
Pharma Marine is located on the west coast of Norway, near Aalesund, a region where refining marine oils dates back more than 150 years. In addition to advanced purification technologies that create exceptional taste and smell dynamics, the facility is a model for “green” manufacturing procedures that dramatically reduce environmental impact and carbon footprint. Pharma Marine Group is the only supplier of Calamari-derived Omega-3 concentrates. For more information, please visit our website http://www.pharmamarine.com

Location: Fullerton, CA
Contacts: Todd Parker (North America); Leif Kjetil Gjendemsjo (Rest of World)
Phone: +1 (714)-871-1998 (North America); +47 92609960 (Rest of World)
E-Mail: todd@pharmamarine.com (North America); leif@pharmamarine.no (Rest of World)
Web Address: http://www.pharmamarine.com

Blueberry Foodservice Consultancy Announce The Imminent Opening The New 100 Seat Blackbrooks Cafe In Battle Near Hastings

Blueberry Foodservice Consultancy is proud to announce the imminent opening the new 100 seat Blackbrooks Cafe in Battle near Hastings.

Oxon, UK, March 15, 2011 — Following an initial meeting, we have managed to create a menu, design and concept and developed the cafe through to opening inside 4 months! Working closely with the owner, Mark Winchester, catering consultant, Salim Sajid developed a real understanding of what was required and came up with a menu that reflected the needs of the local customers.

“I wanted to ensure that we were sourcing local, quality ingredients and developing dishes that were what local customers wanted. The menu needed to appeal to the retired keen gardeners as well as the “ladies that lunch” so freshness, colour and real flavour are all important as well as excellent value for money” said Salim, who also help recruit the senior management team for the cafe “Mark has a real vision for the garden centre and see the cafe as being the catalyst for making this become a reality.”

As part of the brief, Blueberry Catering Consultants also developed the interior look of the cafe, which is light, airy and fresh but still retains a warmth and comfort. This was achieved through the use of soft wood, hand painted finishes and soft fabrics for flooring, furniture and wallpapers. Overall the contemporary feel of the cafe will give a real lift to the whole garden centre, which will benefit from new customers.

“We’ve created three very distinct areas and I’m sure customers will quickly settle on a favourite place to sit. It will be essential that the team now get used to the space and the layout quickly so that the customer experiences excellent customer service and a great dining experience” said Salim, who was also involved in the development of the pioneering Beckworth Emporium as well as the hugely successful Haskins restaurant in Ferndown, “my intention will be to support Mark and his team through the opening period, helping them put controls and standards in place that will not be compromised and will develop a strong reputation in the area.”

For further information please contact salim@blueberry-consulting.co.uk or visit http://www.blueberry-consulting.co.uk

Press & Media Contact:
Salim Sajid
Blueberry Foodservice Consultancy
ankview Cottage, High Street
Hook Norton, Oxon OX15 5NQ – UK
01608 737162
webmaster@blueberry-consulting.co.uk

Blueberry Catering Consulting

KICK START SPRING TIME WITH A SPECTACULAR PARTY USING LOTUS FOOD COMPANY

Spring is around the corner which means only one thing; blossoming flowers, sun-filled chilly evenings and perfect party atmospheres.

With the cold winter a distant memory away and the excitement of a new season, celebrate the lovely outdoors with a fantastic event and hire Lotus Food Company as your London Caterers .

The London event catering company specialise in food with an Asian flair, producing unique and beautifully presented food that is great-tasting.

Make the spring social shindig a night to remember and one to rival for the summer with exquisite menus, the very best ingredients and phenomenally presented food.

By using Lotus Food Company as opposed to other Catering companies London they can help launch an amazing event to embrace the new season alongside their comprehensive event organising and party planning service, called Lotus Events.

So if you need help in planning the party they can even provide decoration services to theme the gathering in pastel shades and bright greens and yellows to colour co-ordinate with the time of year.

Let Lotus Food Company kick off the season with unique and beautiful food packed with taste; and help your function go as smooth as possible.

With years of experience that won’t disappoint the party revellers, their team of chefs provide pure pleasure and satisfaction to the taste buds; whether it is a small private soiree or party extravaganza, speak to the experts.

Make your event successful in 2011, hire only the best; Lotus Food Company.

Name: Lotus Food Company
Address: : Industrial Unit 203a
Headstone Lane
Harrow,
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.thelotusfoodcompany.com
Email: jaimin@thelotusfoodcompany.co.uk
Phone: 02084286300

Try Out Delicious Recipes for Finger Licking Dishes

For some people, preparing good food is normally a huge challenge as they don’t know what it takes to whip up a good meal that people will enjoy. 123 recipes comes in to save the day by providing a huge list of recipes where one can choose the one they want to make a delicious meal. These are divided into various categories like breads, beverages, appetizers, deserts, condiments, snacks, salads, soups and main dishes that can be served for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner to ensure that one is well covered. Here one can get direction to follow when they want to make food for people with special needs as well as the foods that are in season so that one does not have any difficulties making finger licking food where everyone will be running in for seconds.

The company does not only cater to the individuals who don’t have a clue of what to do in the kitchen as professionals can also use it to get something different they can try out. These are usually very easy recipes that can be used by anyone without a problem. They have simple and clear instructions for one to come up with a perfect end product. One also gets pictorial representations they can use to know what to expect when the meal is done. This is also a great avenue where one can share some of the recipes they love with other individuals all over the world as well as rate some of the existing ones.

One of the specialists the company deals with is chicken recipes where individuals get to discover very many ways that can be used to make great tasting chicken all year round. These are usually upgraded on a regular basis to ensure one gets something new they can use to have a different taste of the same meal. This is also a great place to interact with other people who share the same interests in the kitchen as well as professional cooks to exchange various ideas and ensure individuals always have an unforgettable experience in the kitchen.

About 123recipies

123recipies is the only company that offers individuals the luxury of having delicious, mouth watering meals any time they want. The company offers huge list of easy recipes that one can use to make any meal for all age groups as well as people who have special needs. The recipes are simple and can be followed and understood by anyone without any complications. Here one also gets to meet other cooks, save and rate the recipes as well as discover the joys of healthy eating. Please visit www.123recipes.com to benefit from this amazing experience.

Contact
Author: Ahmad G.
Address: 123 Recipes Lane, San Diego, CA
Zip Code: 9210
Phone: 888-000-8888
email: info@123recipes.com

Crushpad’S Comprehensive Online Winemaking Tool Crushnet Reaches Version 3.0

Feb. 24, 2011 – With Crushnet 3.0, individuals from across the country have the opportunity to access rich media, advanced winemaking education tools and real-time vineyard updates that provide an engaging and extensive winemaking experience.

The latest version of Crushpad’s popular winemaking control center provides aspiring wine makers with the resources and support needed to create their own luxury vintage from grape to bottle. Crushnet 3.0 is not limited to teaching and encouraging people to make wine – it uses winemaking as a way for individuals to express their creativity freely, something that for long has been reserved exclusively for professional winemakers living in wine country. Making wine is a genuine art form, and Crushpad’s state-of-the-art online tool lets people experience it to its fullest in a fun and stimulating environment.

For an exciting and rewarding experience, Crushnet 3.0 gives you the opportunity to:

Manage your wine online, by:

Creating your own wine plan
Selecting from multiple packaging and shipping options
Getting real-time wine updates
Receiving notifications of next steps for your wine
Share the fun and costs of wine making with your friends. Crushnet lets you:
Offer prorated (or free) allocations to friends
Manage shipping addresses/costs for each allocation
Share wine updates, photos and videos
Learn about winemaking through comprehensive educational features, such as:
Enowiki, Crushpad’s online wine encyclopedia
Winemaker’s minute videos
Detailed video profiles of vineyards

This new array of features, in tandem with Crushpad’s reputed winemaking staff, modern facility and prestigious vineyard sources, further fade the boundaries between professional and individual winemaking, allowing aspiring wine makers to create luxury vintages and instill their own personality and style into an entirely new and fascinating medium.

About Crushpad

Crushpad is a custom winemaking service with locations in Napa Valley and Bordeaux, with a growing database of over 5,000 clients including wine enthusiasts, professional winemakers, fine–wine retailers and restaurants. Crushpad specializes in small–lot, luxury wine production from world–class vineyards in California and Bordeaux. The founders, managers and promoters of the project are wine industry veterans and technology industry refugees determined to liberate winemaking from its traditional stereotypes of impossible wealth, expansive chateaux, and golden retrievers.

Since 2004, the company’s main strive has been to inspire and empower clients to bring their own contribution to the art of custom wine making by providing them with the education, support and material means needed to accomplish that. On a broader scale, Crushpad’s mission is to teach people with day jobs how to make wine for both personal and economic reasons and help them connect with folks with similar interests.

For many years, Crushpad has been giving the world numerous highly acclaimed wines created at Crushpad Bordeaux (Le Dôme, Les Astéries, Le Carré, Vieux Chateau Mazerat and Château Laforge), as well as the popular Napa wine variety and an extensive range of award-winning assortments sourced at California premium vineyards (Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Sangiovese, and many more). In addition to that, the company holds wine blending sessions on a regular basis and has recently launched the third version of its groundbreaking winemaking tool Crushnet, which enables clients to create their own boutique wines at Crushpad while providing them with a comprehensive list of useful features.

For additional details about the company, as well as its offer of products and services, please visit www.crushpadwine.com

Contact Details:

Crushpad
3105 Silverado Trail
Napa, CA 94558
Phone Number: 1.707.637.8821
Email : hayden@crushpadwine.com

Crushpad Announces Expansion Of Password Program

Feb. 24, 2011 – Crushpad’s Password Program has recently expanded its offering beyond Napa, now covering Sonoma as well. The new region currently brings three more partners to the program – The Girl & The Fig, El Dorado Hotel, and Estate, respectively – but the team at Crushpad have promised to continue their expansion efforts and negotiate additional prospective partnerships in the near future.

The Crushpad Passport program is designed to give clients extraordinary experiences and special pricing at wine country destinations. Each year, clients receive a special Passport card that grants them discounts at hotels, unique winery experiences, golf, spas, special winemakers dinners and more.

“One of the best parts about Crushpad being in Napa is all the friends we’ve made since moving up here,” said Michael Brill, Crushpad CEO, soon after launching the program in the summer of 2010. “With Passport we’re going to share those relationships, and the associated perks, with our winemaking clients.”

Crushpad Passport provides clients with access to a number of unique experiences. Some of them include private tours at select wineries, wine tasting sessions at the highly acclaimed Vineyard 29, as well as discounted rooms through the courtesy of various partners.

“We’re looking forward to hosting Crushpad’s passionate citizen winemakers through Passport,” remarked Holly Anderson, National Sales Director at Vineyard 29. “Crushpad has built a vibrant following and we’re ecstatic they’ve brought them to Napa.”

With Sonoma now having joined the program, the Crushpad team expects this following to grow further. At the same time, the company is hopeful that the move will benefit the growing number of clients with an even more exciting and rewarding winemaking experience.

For a list with the current partners, please visit: www.crushpadwine.com/visit/passport

About Crushpad

Crushpad is a custom winemaking service with locations in Napa Valley and Bordeaux, with a growing database of over 5,000 clients including wine enthusiasts, professional winemakers, fine–wine retailers and restaurants. Crushpad specializes in small–lot, luxury wine production from world–class vineyards in California and Bordeaux. The founders, managers and promoters of the project are wine industry veterans and technology industry refugees determined to liberate winemaking from its traditional stereotypes of impossible wealth, expansive chateaux, and golden retrievers.

Since 2004, the company’s main strive has been to inspire and empower clients to bring their own contribution to the art of personalized wine making by providing them with the education, support and material means needed to accomplish that. On a broader scale, Crushpad’s mission is to teach people with day jobs how to make wine for both personal and economic reasons and help them connect with folks with similar interests.

For many years, Crushpad has been giving the world numerous highly acclaimed wines created at Crushpad Bordeaux (Le Dôme, Les Astéries, Le Carré, Vieux Chateau Mazerat and Château Laforge), as well as the popular Napa wine variety and an extensive range of award-winning assortments sourced at California premium vineyards (Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Sangiovese, and many more). In addition to that, the company holds wine blending sessions on a regular basis and has recently launched the third version of its groundbreaking winemaking tool Crushnet, which enables clients to create their own boutique wines at Crushpad while providing them with a comprehensive list of useful features.

For additional details about the company, as well as its offer of products and services, please visit www.crushpadwine.com

Contact Details:

Crushpad
3105 Silverado Trail
Napa, CA 94558
Phone Number: 1.707.637.8821
Email : hayden@crushpadwine.com

Learn About Custom Wine Making And Polish Your Wine Tasting Skills By Joining Crushpad’S Blending Sessions

Feb. 23, 2011 – Crushpad’s popular wine blending sessions invite wine enthusiasts to set forth on a fascinating journey into the world of award winning, custom wine making.

Whether you are a collector of trophy bottles or a wine-curious novice, with Crushpad’s acclaimed wine blending classes you have the opportunity to sharpen your palate and gain an intimate appreciation for why blending is considered the highest art-form in winemaking.

Each 90-minute session is taught by Crushpad’s experienced team of winemakers, who guide attendees through the same steps that professionals use to determine what final blend goes into bottle. Your hands-on experience begins by evaluating several base wines for aromatics, flavor and texture. Later on, you get the opportunity to use this knowledge to create a few of your own unique blends.

Crushpad’s blending sessions focus on Cabernet and the other Bordeaux varietals using some of the finest vineyard sources from Napa and beyond. Over the years, the educational activities held by the Crushpad team have received numerous accolades, including glowing coverage in Wine Spectator, Food & Wine, Forbes, Men’s Journal, Time and the Chicago Tribune.

Please contact Hayden Moulds at hayden@crushpadwine.com with any inquiries.

About Crushpad

Crushpad is a custom winemaking service with locations in Napa Valley and Bordeaux, with a growing database of over 5,000 clients including wine enthusiasts, professional winemakers, fine–wine retailers and restaurants. Crushpad specializes in small–lot, luxury wine production from world–class vineyards in California and Bordeaux. The founders, managers and promoters of the project are wine industry veterans and technology industry refugees determined to liberate winemaking from its traditional stereotypes of impossible wealth, expansive chateaux, and golden retrievers.

Since 2004, the company’s main strive has been to inspire and empower clients to bring their own contribution to the art of quality custom winemaking by providing them with the education, support and material means needed to accomplish that. On a broader scale, Crushpad’s mission is to teach people with day jobs how to make wine for both personal and economic reasons and help them connect with folks with similar interests.

For many years, Crushpad has been giving the world numerous highly acclaimed wines created at Crushpad Bordeaux (Le Dôme, Les Astéries, Le Carré, Vieux Chateau Mazerat and Château Laforge), as well as the popular Napa wine variety and an extensive range of award-winning assortments sourced at California premium vineyards (Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Sangiovese, and many more). In addition to that, the company holds wine blending sessions on a regular basis and has recently launched the third version of its groundbreaking wine making tool Crushnet, which enables clients to create their own boutique wines at Crushpad while providing them with a comprehensive list of useful features.

For additional details about the company, as well as its offer of products and services, please visit www.crushpadwine.com

Contact Details:

Crushpad
3105 Silverado Trail
Napa, CA 94558
Phone Number: 1.707.637.8821
Email : hayden@crushpadwine.com