Slow Money NYC, an organization that invests in small food enterprises and local food systems, will be hosting an evening mixer for food entrepreneurs and businesses to connect with each other. They will also reveal their updated business plan and volunteer opportunities.
Sign up for the Meetup group and join the event
Mark Your Calendar: Wednesday, March 28th at 6 – 8pm: Slow Money NYC Mixer at Jimmy’s #43
February 22, 2012 by 2 Comments
5 Napkin Burger opened yesterday in Union Square
February 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday evening at 5pm, 5 Napkin Burger opened with a wing special and added new burger options such as mushroom blue cheese and avocado-ranch.
5 Napkin Burger is located on 150 E 14th Street at 3rd Avenue
Old Pfizer building in Williamsburg will be renovated and transformed into a kitchen incubator
February 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
After securing their leases for production, the 660,000-square-foot FDA-friendly building will be home to Kombucha Brooklyn, Brooklyn Soda Works, and Steve’s Ice Cream.
Marty Markowitz, Brooklyn Borough President, is in full support of the anticipated change
Brooklyn Craft makers from food to metals are creating the new norm for what consumers want
February 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Brooklyn is considered to be the mecca for craft businesses but there are other parts of the country that are stepping into this hands-on world too such as Greenville, South Carolina. The New York Times highlights that we are entering into an “Era of Hyperspecialization” where the middle-class economy is now venturing into starting a niche business out of something they love to do and letting go of the corporate lifestyle.
How do you see these types of businesses contributing to the growth of the American economy?
Online cookie company, Schmackary’s, will open a storefront in Hell’s Kitchen this Spring
February 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The cookies that are described as “lip-schmackin’ good” has serviced the New York City area for years and will soon have a retail operation for well-known favorites such as Red Velvet and
Choconut Chip.
Schmuckary’s is set to open at 630 9th Avenue at W 45th Street. Check out the other openings posted by DNA Info
Columbia Business School’s 2012 Brite Conference March 5th – 6th. Early bird ticket special ends today
February 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The two-day conference will feature panel speakers and segmented forums from entrepreneurial branding and brand simplicity to digital marketing. There will also be light networking.
Get your early bird tickets now
Something I Ate: Food & Art Event in Williamsburg on Saturday, February 25th
February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The final installation in the four season series relationship between food and art will showcase Winter and food using local ingredients.
To find out more about the event, Check out the link
The Annual Organic Product Survey conducted by TABS Group shows that 41.8 percent of consumers purchased organic products in January 2012; up from 39.8 percent around the same time last year
February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The 4-year study by TABS Group, an analytics, software and strategic consulting company, shows that organic food purchases rose between 15 – 20 percent during the survey period. Younger consumers, under 40 years, are leading the pack for this year with 48 percent.
The survey was conducted on 1,000 respondents ranging from 18 – 75 years old
Wahoo’s Fish Tacos opening up in Gramercy
February 17, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yes, Californian fish tacos are going brick-and-mortar in New York. California’s Dorado Tacos & Cemitas opened last month in the Union Square area and now Wahoo’s is expected to open this Monday, February 20th serving burritos, salad bowls, and ,of course, fish tacos.
Wahoo’s is located on 333 Park Avenue South between 24th and 25th Street. Read the rest of the openings list on The New York Times as they also mention a third opening of Francois Payard Bakery this Spring.
New budget proposal from President Obama cuts the Department of Agriculture’s Microbiological Data Program that tests fresh produce for bacteria like listeria and E.coli
February 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The budget proposal was sent to Congress to review on Monday, February 13th. The USDA believes that the Microbiological Data Program does not work well with the Agricultural Marketing Service division and will have limited impact on the future of controlling bacteria found in produce. Members of The United Fresh Produce and other well-known associations are supporting the move due to exuberant costs from produce recalls.
Read more on this new budget proposal. Do you think there should be more private sector testing?
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