Released on: November 12, 2008, 5:32 am

Press Release Author: Pasch Consulting Group

Industry: Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary: A new, home delivered weight loss system was recently launched by Freshology Inc, who partnered with New Jersey Based MM365,a well respected contract feeding resource.

Press Release Body: Two dynamic entities within the fresh food diet/lifestyle direct-to-consumer sector of the food business have joined forces to deliver a superior quality weight loss program. FRESHOLOGY INC. (freshology.com), based in Burbank, California has launched their latest innovative gourmet nutrition home-delivered weight loss program, GET SLIM.

FRESHOLOGY has enlisted the fulfillment expertise of MM365 FOOD SOLUTIONS, an Edison, New Jersey-based enterprise bringing over 30 years of quality food capabilities to the booming ready-made meal sector of the food industry.

Partnering with FRESHOLOGY, along with a number of the most successful, high-end names in the fresh food diet/lifestyle direct-to-consumer sector, MM365 FOOD SOLUTIONS has already established itself as the gourmet nutrition M.A.P. and Contract Feeding resource based in the Northeastern USA.

MM365 FOOD SOLUTION’S implementation of state-of-the-art M.A.P. (Modified Atmospheric Packaging) equipment, technologies and logistics, coupled with the freshest food ingredients prepared in the most creative and tasteful manner provides for a happy & healthy repeat customer. The company’s motto is, ‘Where the diet ends, the lifestyle begins. Real food, really convenient.

For further information on MM365’s FOOD SOLUTIONS Modified Atmospheric Packaging (M.A.P.) capabilities, please contact:

Web Site: http://www.merrimakerscatering.com

Contact Details: Mark B. Murphy
VP Business Development
MM365 Food Solutions
201-225-0009
markm@merrimakers.com
http://www.merrimakerscatering.com

Released on: November 10, 2008, 8:00 am

Press Release Author: Flowers Direct

Industry: Retail

Press Release Summary: Flowers Direct are expanding their already hugely successful range of fruit and gift hampers to include Christmas hampers. They expect this timely addition to their range to be successful due to their impressive Christmas hampers being filled with the finest Christmas indulgences at exceptional value.

Press Release Body: Flowers Direct are continually expanding their ranges of flowers and gifts in order to remain at the forefront in providing their customers with the highest quality at exceptional value. The timely introduction of Christmas hamper range being offered direct from their website is expected to further increase sales and end their year with a favorable flourish.

The tradition of sending a Christmas Hamper dates back to Victorian times, when wealthy estate owners would reward their loyal and hardworking staff with a wicker hamper filled with home made sweet and savory treats.

Flowers Direct new launch and expansion to their existing highly successful range of fruit and gift hampers to include a wide variety of Christmas Hampers will build on their impeccable reputation of supplying the finest quality gifts throughout the UK. Traditional Christmas Fayre such as iced fruit cake, Christmas pudding, sweet and savory nibbles, home made preserves and chutneys accompanied with a bottle of the finest red wine are the basis for many of the Christmas Hampers available. However, Flowers Direct have also included specialty themed hampers including the increasingly popular organic hampers with or without alcohol and cheese selections with savory biscuits and relishes packed into a stylish wooden crate or traditional wicker hamper to ensure that all tastes and preferences are catered for.

Flowers Direct are continually expanding their range of products which now includes chocolates, champagne, balloons, candles, soft toys, fragrances, fine wines and exciting experience days to provide a wide variety of unusual and traditional gifts suitable for any occasion delivered throughout the UK by experienced couriers or post.

This diversification in their range is an attempt to gain additional customers and build upon the Flowers Direct brand which has proven to be very successful to date.

For further information please contact Flowers Direct on 01524 520800 or email customerservice@flowersdirect.co.uk

Web Site: http://www.flowersdirect.co.uk

Contact Details: Flowers Direct Online Limited
Anchor Buildings
Westgate
Morecambe
Lancashire
LA3 3DD

Released on: November 7, 2008, 10:31 am

Press Release Author: Pasch Consulting Group

Industry: Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary: Merri-Makers Caterers of New Jersey hosted the first wedding event at the newly rennovated Berkely Carteret Hotel in Asbury New Jersey.

Press Release Body: M2 Caterers served gourmet cuisine at the first wedding reception of the newly renovated Berkeley Carteret Hotel in Asbury, New Jersey. The grand hotel is one of the newest venues forMerri-Makers catering which is on the preferred and recommended list at many of New Jersey’s premier wedding properties.

The wedding reception included 200 guests enjoying fine dining in the lavish ballroom which overlooks sandy beaches and the beautiful blue ocean in Asbury. M2, the high-end catering division of Merri-Makers, executed the flawless event.

Merri-Makers began their catering business in 1978 and have facilitated countless weddings and parties, both on-premise and off-premise, over the past 30 years. Today Merri-Makers Catering is the exclusive caterer on some of New Jersey’s premier wedding properties including: The Stateroom, Bonnet Island Estate and Neshanic Valley Golf Course in Somerset County. Merri-Makers Catering is also on the recommended catering list for top wedding destinations that include Grounds for Sculpture, Morris Museum, the Mallard Island Yacht Club properties on Long Beach Island, and most recently, The Berkeley Hotel.

More information on wedding reception catering by Merri-Makers is available athttp://www.merrimakers.com/locations/index.html

Merri-Makers Catering received awards as“Best Caterers” by The Knot magazine, a national bridal magazine, in both 2007 and 2008, and has earned its reputation as one of New Jersey’s most trusted and respected catering enterprises.

With their high-end catering division, M2 Caterers, coupled with their Food Solutions division, MM365, this multi-faceted catering and food service organization has established itself as New Jersey’s pre-eminent caterer providing quality food and service for all occasions including weddings, corporate events, social celebrations, and gourmet contract M.A.P. food preparation.

For more information about the company and their services, visithttp://www.merrimakerscatering.com .

Web Site: http://www.merrimakers.com

Contact Details: Mark B. Murphy
VP Business Development and Mktg.
Merri-Makers Caterers
97 Sunfield Avenue, Suite C
Edison, NJ 08837
877-625-3770
732-225-0009
info@merrimakerscatering.com
http://www.merrimakerscatering.com

Released on: November 3, 2008, 8:06 am

Press Release Author: LighterLife

Industry: Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary: LighterLife has conducted a survey that reveals the shocking scale of abuse suffered by overweight Britons

Press Release Body: LighterLife, the UK weight loss specialist, has conducted a survey of 1000 adults that reveals the full scale of abuse suffered by overweight or obese Britons.

According to the survey, nine out of ten overweight people in Britain have been called a derogatory name about their weight, and yet many who insult others are overweight or obese themselves. While 46% of people admit to having called, referred to or thought of an overweight person by a derogatory name because of their weight, the percentage of bullies who are overweight themselves is surprisingly high, with 33% of obese or very obese respondents admitting to insulting other overweight people.

When it comes to insulting friends and relatives, men are the cruelest, with 28 per cent of men – nearly a third – admitting to insulting overweight friends, whereas many more women are restrained, with just 11% levelling abuse at overweight people they know. The problem reduces with age however; 29 per cent of 16-24-year-olds will call a friend or relative a derogatory name, whereas only 12 per cent of 55-64-year-olds will do this.

Where someone lives is likely to determine how much abuse they get too. For example, 30% of Londoners would call a friend or relative a derogatory name, while only 15% of Scots would do the same.

The survey from LighterLife has concerned many in the weight management industry, stressing that people need encouragement to go on weight loss diets, not abuse.

Mandy Cassidy, a psychotherapist with LighterLife, said: “It’s sad that adults now find such behaviour acceptable, and particularly so among the younger age groups, as they could well carry through these views as they get older, thus increasing the problem even further.”

People can appear to shrug off comments, she added, but inside, they can be devastated:“Often it is only through counselling that the full impact become clear - many of our clients have resorted to avoiding social occasions and decline invitations.

“Even some people who appear totally confident say that they become ‘really good liars’ and concoct a range of excuses for not attending events – which can drive them indoors, to eat as a way of dealing with their hurt and anger, which compounds the problem.

“Just because someone is overweight, it doesn’t mean it’s acceptable to insult them. This type of prejudice isn’t tolerated in any other walk of life – so we shouldn’t allow it here?”

Dr Ian W Campbell, Hon. Medical Director of charity Weight Concern, said: “These findings are very concerning. People who have a weight problem need support, encouragement and advice on how to lose weight, not ridicule.

“Many already have underlying psychological and self-esteem issues and this type of behaviour can only serve to make matters worse and cause a great deal of distress.

“Few people want to be very overweight and would love to be able to change. That process needs support, not criticism; it needs incentive, not punishment.”

About LighterLife:
LighterLife is a weight loss management programme for people who are clinically obese, equivalent to three stone or more overweight and with a body mass index greater than 29.

The unique LighterLife approach combines low-calorie diets in the form of nutritionally complete soups, shakes and bars, with specialised counselling using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and transactional analysis (TA) techniques. Clients benefit not only from safe, fast weight loss but they also learn the behavioural change needed to sustain it.

Founded in 1996, the LighterLife Programme was developed by three of its directors – Jackie Cox, Bar Hewlett and Rebecca Hunter.

Web Site: http://www.lighterlife.com/

Contact Details: PR Contact:
Heather Butcher
PR & Communications Manager
LighterLife
Cavendish House
Parkway
Harlow Business Park
Harlow
Essex
5QF CM19
0800 2 988 988

Released on: October 31, 2008, 9:51 am

Press Release Author: Jaime Cross

Industry: Food & Beverage

Press Release Summary: The website http://www.acai-tabloid.com states facts, testimonials, latest news articles concerning the berry as well as a free trial for the acai berry.

Press Release Body: Purple has a whole new meaning and it comes the form a tiny berries called acai berries. With the launch of Acai Tabloid, a new site dedicated to providing information regarding these super berries, consumers can now look forward to getting more comprehensive information regarding the fruit, its benefits as well as scams concerning the berry. The website http://www.acai-tabloid.com states facts, testimonials, latest news articles concerning the berry as well as a free trial for the acai berry.

Acai berries are found in the thick forests of the Amazon that grow in clusters atop the acai palm tree. The Acai berry is likened to be a cross between raspberries and chocolate, thus giving a delicious and unique flavor. Their flavor makes them a good combination and ingredient for fruit smoothies, granola, fruit drinks, yogurts and ice cream. These small tiny berries pack a healthy balance of protein, carbohydrates, omega fatty acids, vitamin E and minerals making it to the tops list of nutritional super foods.

Since media mogul Oprah Winfrey declared that the berry helped her in losing weight, the popularity of the acai berry has reached new heights and thus, it has also prompted scams to lure consumers into purchasing fake acai products. The Acai Tabloid seeks to help consumers from falling into this scam by providing valuable resources and guides, health benefits, as well as the most reliable places to buy acai berry products.

Consumers can also subscribe to the website’s RSS feeds to stay up to date concerning issues on the acai berry and other health and nutritional information. Not only that, the website encourages its visitors and acai berry consumers to relate and share their experiences from using the acai berry through its comments section.

The USDA Recommends that an average adult gets 3-5000 ORAC Units Daily. ORAC is the acronym for ‘Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity’ and most of us are getting less than 1000 a day. The Acai has very high ORAC values which are about 5500 ORAC value for just 100g.

For additional information or a sample copy, contact Jaime at jaime@acai-tabloid.com

Web Site: http://www.acai-tabloid.com

Contact Details: 1535 Crystal Lake Circle
Apt 8
Green Bay, W 54311
920-33-9488
jaime@acai-tabloid.com

Released on: October 21, 2008, 8:20 am

Press Release Author: Waitrose

Industry: Retail

Press Release Summary: Waitrose launches new range of seasonal fine foods with an international twist which has something to suit all tastes and budgets

Press Release Body: Waitrose has announced the launch of their new range of seasonal fine foods with something to suit all tastes and budgets.

As the credit crunch drives the appeal for home entertaining and dining, those watching the pennies this festive period can still enjoy the finest foods with the fresh party collection from Waitrose.

The new range offers an exciting collection of 38 contemporary canapés, with something to suit all tastes.

This latest range includes bite-sized classics from around the world, such as traditional styled classics with British recipes like Mini Beef Wellingtons, and Mini Yorkshire Puddings filled with beef, onion relish and crème fraîche with horseradish and mustard.

The Mediterranean collection includes Scallop and Chorizo Skewers, which are hand-made with slices of spicy Spanish chorizo and succulent scallops, marinated with roasted peppers, Sunblush tomato paste and parsley. Other Mediterranean favourites include the ever popular Brie and Cranberry Parcels, as well as Mushroom and Mascarpone Cups, Mini Bruschettas and Lamb Koftas.

The Oriental flavours which are on offer include Mini Salmon Fishcakes with a garlic and ginger dip, Mini Duck Spring Rolls, Spiced Chicken and Cashew Cakes and Paper Prawns.

The new Christmas recipes party food collection will be available in Waitrose branches from November 17th ensuring anyone can lay on an impressive buffet spread for their New Year’s celebration with minimum effort.

All items are suitable for home-freezing too, so they can keep be kept in the freezer through Christmas and into the New Year, and of course all come with the assurance that they are made with the highest quality ingredients.

The new party food collection will be available in Waitrose branches from November 17th About Waitrose Waitrose has 191 branches in its estate including stores in Wales and Scotland and has just been named Britain’s Best High Street Retailer at the Which? Awards 2008 and Supermarket of the Year by the RSPCA at its Good Business Awards in 2008. The food shop has won more major wine awards than any other retailer and was named Supermarket of the Year 2007 at the Decanter World Wine Awards.

Waitrose sells over 1,700 organic products, over 60 different types of fish and seafood and more than 100 different cheeses. The food shop also enjoys one of the best reputations for dealing with farmers and suppliers

Web Site: http://www.waitrose.com

Contact Details: Charlotte Hutley
The SPA Way
4 Leathermarket Street
London
SE1 3HN
0207 403 6900