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HACKENSACK, N.J., Oct. 3, 2023 /Vwire/ — Violife^®, the no. 1 selling retail brand of dairy free cheese in the U.S., is proud to announce their debut as an event sponsor at the Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One (the Festival). Violife has partnered with Mike Puma, the award-winning chef of NYC’s Gotham Burger Social Club, who will showcase Violife dairy free cheese in a custom plant-based burger to be offered for tasting at the Festival.

In addition, Violife created and will sponsor the Powered by Plants Award at the Festival’s Blue Moon Burger Bash^® presented by Pat LaFrieda Meats hosted by Rachael Ray.  Burger Bash, now in its 16th year as part of the Festival, is a burger-juice-dripping extravaganza and one of the most popular events at the Festival.  This year, with the introduction of the Powered by Plants Award, plant alternatives to meat patties will take the spotlight and will be showcased for the first time.  Powered by Plants Award burger entries must contain a minimum of 25% plant-based or alternative protein substitute in the burger patty and be topped or paired with a plant-based or dairy-free condiment, sauce, or cheese.

“The beauty of the Festival is the eclectic foods that everyone can enjoy, and we’re excited to bring Violife and dairy free options to Burger Bash,” said Rachel Waynberg, Sr. Marketing Manager of Foodservice for Violife. “We’re always blown away by the creativity of these the talented chefs and we can’t wait to see the plant-based creations that Gotham Burger and the Powered by Plants Award competitors bring to the table.”

The event takes place:
Friday, October 13
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Capital One Early Entry: 6:30 PM
Pier 86, Home of the Intrepid Museum

To learn more about Violife, please visit www.violifefoods.com and check out @ViolifeUS on Instagram.

About Violife
At Violife, we want everyone to live life to the fullest. Originating from “vios,” the Greek word for life, Violife means “life squared.” We bring people together by making food that everyone can enjoy. Based in Thessalonica, Greece, Violife has been dedicated to making great-tasting, 100% vegan, non-dairy and non-GMO foods since the 1990s. Violife products were created by three friends in Greece who wanted to eat cheese throughout the 100 days of fasting observed under the Greek Orthodox calendar, which prohibits eating dairy products.

To learn more about Violife, please visit the Violife YouTube channel to view our EPIC Movie or visit www.violifefoods.com/recipes and check out @ViolifeUS on Instagram for recipe inspiration – from dairy-free dinners to delicious vegan desserts.

About Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One
The Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Capital One is hosted by God’s Love We Deliver with 100% of the Festival’s net proceeds supporting New Yorkers facing severe illness. Over the past 16 years, the Festival has generated more than $14.8 million in net proceeds for its charitable causes. Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits is the exclusive provider of wine and spirits at the Festival. In November 2022, BizBash named the Festival the #1 Food & Restaurant Industry event in New York for the 10th year in a row. More information on the Festival can be found at nycwff.org. Follow @NYCWFF on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and on TikTok at @NYCWineFoodFestival.

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NEW YORK, Oct. 3, 2023 /Vwire/ — Board certified and award-winning dermatologist Dr. Blair Rose is excited to share the launch of Skincare Junkie, a skincare line that utilizes powerful and clinically proven ingredients in just the right combinations and concentrations to solve common skin problems. The fragrance-free, hypoallergenic, pregnancy-safe, cruelty-free and vegan formulas are developed by Dr. Blair Rose – so you can feed your skincare obsession without the confusion that comes with navigating a million unproven beauty products.

Dr. Rose created Skincare Junkie out of necessity when she noticed countless patients developing breakouts and skin irritation from popular skincare products. “I needed to create a line of non-toxic, hypoallergenic skincare that I would feel confident suggesting to my patients and that they would enjoy using” says Dr. Rose.

Skincare Junkie products are also paraben-, phthalate-, sulfate-, and SLS-free. The launch consists of three foundational products; a daily Gentle Jelly Facial Cleanser ($34), an oil-free Megadose Super Antioxidant Face Moisturizer ($68), and Pore Therapy Daily Toner Pads ($38). The Gently Jelly Facial Cleanser is pH-balanced and rich in ceramides to reduce irritation and support the skin barrier. Cucumber soothes redness and niacinamide brightens dullness to achieve smoother, more radiant skin. The Megadose Super Antioxidant Face Moisturizer is the first non-comedogenic non-toxic moisturizer full of powerhouse bioavailable antioxidants to prevent oxidative damage and boost collagen production. Nourishing centella asiatica soothes and calms while hyaluronic acid in a unique blend of seven molecular weights deeply hydrates and plumps. The Pore Therapy Daily Toner Pads are soaked in a proprietary blend of salicylic acid, antioxidant-rich fruit enzymes and PHA to gently exfoliate pore-clogging dead skin cells, prevent breakouts, remove dullness and improve texture. Aloe soothes and calms to support the delicate skin barrier, while hyaluronic acids hydrate. The brand plans to launch a Discoloration Fade Wand later this year, as well as several other launches in 2024.

Blair Murphy Rose, MD, FAAD, is an award-winning board-certified dermatologist seeing patients in NYC and a clinical instructor of dermatology at the Weill Cornell Medical Center. She is an accomplished cosmetic, medical and surgical dermatologist specializing in leading-edge facial rejuvenation techniques including injectable fillers and botulinum toxin injections, advanced laser procedures, non-invasive body contouring, PRP skin and hair rejuvenation, and removing lumps and bumps with precision. She is an expert in treatment and detection of medical conditions including skin cancer, acne, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis.

A graduate of the University of California Irvine School of Medicine in 2014, Dr. Rose completed her surgical internship at the New York Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center followed by residency in dermatology at Montefiore Medical Center at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

Dr. Rose has been published in peer-reviewed journals including the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, Dermatology Surgery, and Pediatric Dermatology and has been featured in numerous publications including Vogue, Elle, Allure, Cosmopolitan, Self, Women’s Health, Today and Business Insider.

Skincare Junkie is available today with prices ranging from $34 – $68 on www.skincarejunkie.com and is also available through ShareASale with the Merchant ID 146211.

For more information, please contact: skincarejunkie@michelemariepr.com

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After reading Eating Animals, a national bestseller, by Jonathan Safran Foer, Christine was left frustrated. Foer told the critical story of animal agriculture and factory farming including the brutality, devastation, and the moral dilemma of eating animals. Where Eating Animals left off, Vegan Minded picks up with stories and reflections on what it’s like to live vegan in a world set up for meat-eaters.

Like many people, Christine just wanted to fit in and belong. And yet, how do you fit in when you don’t want to eat what everyone else is eating? Food can be a big and contentious topic—just like sex, money, and politics. In her memoir-in-essays, Christine explores navigating a true path for herself in a culture set up to use animal products at every turn. And then, just when she thought she had it all figured out, she married an environmentalist. Now faced with more big changes, Christine had to figure out how to thrive in the world as a vegan environmentalist.

Part memoir, part informative guide, Vegan Minded covers topics ranging from vegetarianism to veganism to yoga to diets to dating to climate change and to activism. Each topic circles back to looking at the world through a vegan lens. Every essay was influenced by her studies of animal protection, environmental ethics, human rights, and culture & change. With heart and humor, this book tells a story of transformation, fortitude, and joy.

According to early readers, “the stories in this book make being vegan accessible and demystify veganism for nonvegan readers. Anyone who is striving to make a positive difference in the world should read this book.”

Vegan Minded is 272 pages and will be available on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

About the Author

Christine Cook Mania is a writer, yoga teacher, and humane educator. She has devoted herself to a vegan lifestyle since 2005. Born and raised in Indiana, Christine holds a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from Indiana University and a Master of Arts in humane education through the Institute for Humane Education in partnership with Antioch University New England. She lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, two cats, and a dog, all three of which were adopted from shelters.

Chattanooga, TN – September 12, 2023 – On Saturday, October 14, and Sunday, October 15, 2023, the community will gather for two days of fun, food, Between the Bridges Art Festival, the 7 Bridges Marathon, and festivities to celebrate a cruelty-free lifestyle, a cleaner environment, and a healthier planet. The goal of the event is to educate the public about the benefits of adopting plant-based choices and to promote vegan-friendly businesses and organizations’ resources in the Chattanooga area and beyond. Chattanooga Vegfest is produced by the group behind Vegfest Expos and Triangle Vegfest, a 501(c)3 nonprofit based out of Wake Forest, NC, and Cotton Branch Farm Sanctuary, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit founded in 2004 and based in Batesburg-Leesville, South Carolina.

Festival-goers will have the opportunity to enjoy plant-based culinary delights, samples, and giveaways from vendors such as Superieur Electrolytes, Floyds Snack Shack, local favorites, Plant-Powered Cafe, and Sweet Briar Chocolates. Over 35 vendors will bring a variety of animal-friendly wellness and beauty products, apparel, health services, educational resources, and more. An up-to-date vendor list can be found on the event’s Facebook page or on our website, chattanoogavegfest.com.

Last year, the Between the Bridges Art Festival was on Saturday, and this year, they are back as a collaborating partner for both days. 7 Bridges Marathon will be on Sunday, with the opportunity to run a 5K,10K, half, or full marathon. 

“We are so excited that Sarah and her team at Between the Bridges Art Festival will be on Saturday and Sunday,” Helene Greenberg, Executive Director of Triangle Vegfest, shares, “Our vendors will share the same space at Coolidge Park and the 7 Bridges Marathon is seeing a record number of signups too.” 

We appreciate our sponsors, New Terra Compost and Superieur Electrolytes, for their continued support of this year’s festival. This event wouldn’t be happening if not for the 7 Bridges Marathon, our collaborative partner for the event. “Last year, our collaboration worked out so well that we knew we wanted to do it again and have Between the Bridges Art Festival as part of the weekend, too,” shared Jay Nevans of Scenic City Multisport, the team behind the 7 Bridges Marathon. 

An added element to our festival is encouraging composting and recycling. Our sponsor, New Terra Compost, will help us do just that. “The legacy of a fun weekend will be fun memories and compost, not another section in the landfill! NewTerra Compost is excited to be helping Vegfest reduce the footprint of this event on the environment by composting organic material collected from attendees and vendors. Attendees will only be given compostable or recyclable materials from vendors. We are happy to be helping make this possible and hope that it serves as an example for other events in the Chattanooga area. Thank you, Vegfest, for your commitment to sustainability.” NewTerra Compost is a local company that aims to keep organic material out of the landfill. They work with restaurants, schools, businesses, events, and homes in the Chattanooga area to make composting easy and accessible. 

We will have a DJ and MZ Jazzy as our emcee at the festival on both days, along with our Family Fun Zone for the children to enjoy the day playing with our life-sized games, corn hole, and free face painting. 

Chattanooga Vegfest will take place, rain or shine, from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. on both days. The event is outdoors at Coolidge Park on the lawn, not far from the famous carousel. 

Admission is free with a $5 suggested donation; donate $10, and you’ll get a free swag bag (while supplies last) along with VIP and VIP PLUS options. Attendees are encouraged to get a free ticket and donate to help our vendors gauge how much to bring/prepare. For $25, you can get a VIP ticket and receive an upgraded goodie bag of samples, 25 entries into our raffle to win fabulous prizes from our sponsors, and first entry to the venue at 10:30 am, giving an extra 30 minutes to shop and eat, our VIP PLUS is $35 and includes a reusable bag (unfilled and different from the VIP bags) and our Unapologetically Vegan shirt. All are welcome to our events, and no one is ever turned away. Festival-goers, please BYOB (Bring your own bags or bottles). Composting is encouraged, and recycling bins will be available for non-compostable items. Water, provided by our water sponsor, Appalachian Water Collective, will be available for purchase ahead of and at the festival. Help us reduce the amount of plastic by bringing your own bottle to fill for $5, or use our compostable cup for $6 and get unlimited alkaline water for the duration of the festival.  

For more information and to make a donation, please visit: 

Website: chattanoogavegfest.com or vegfestexpos.com

PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20, 2023 /Vwire/ — Philadelphia Nut Butter Co. announced its commitment to serving homeless and food-insecure people in Philadelphia through its partnership with Project HOME, a non-profit organization empowering adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all to attain their fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. Every month, Philadelphia Nut Butter Company has committed to donate 200 large jars of freshly-made, single-ingredient nut butters to the Helen Brown Community Center. Located at 1845 N. 23rd Street in North Philadelphia, the food pantry feeds hundreds of individuals and families every month.

“Living and working in Philadelphia, I have seen the sharp rise in the need for social service resources to help feed at-risk community members experiencing food insecurity — including children,” noted Philadelphia Nut Butter Company Owner and CEO Dan Comer. “For these reasons and more, we were motivated to reach out and offer the power of Philadelphia Nut Butter’s products and resources to help further the mission of Project HOME.”

Project HOME’s Helen Brown Community Center (HBCC) has a rich history in the St. Elizabeth’s community. For over twenty-five years, its community development staff have been engaging with the community, and its property has been a resource as the location for community meetings and celebrations, as well as a place of food distribution through its food pantry and holiday programs.

“We believe in the transformational power of building relationships and community as the ultimate answer to homelessness and poverty in Philadelphia. Project HOME is grateful for this new relationship with Philadelphia Nut Butter Co. and we thank them for their commitment to further our mission,” said Samantha Blatt, Manager of Annual Giving, Project HOME. “Their single-ingredient nut butters offer our neighbors who use the HBCC food pantry a very healthy, protein-filled food choice, and we are thankful for their support.”

Headquartered on Pattison Avenue near the major league sports stadiums in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Nut Butter Co. is a product line of pure and healthy peanut, almond, and cashew nut butters sold directly to consumers via its website. The brand was recently launched by established Philadelphia business Wricley Nut Products, a processor and distributor of roasted nuts, dried fruits, and trail mixes serving snack food distributors and ingredient suppliers throughout the United States since the 1940s.

All Philadelphia Nut Butters are made from fresh roasted nuts and packaged in house. They are vegan, dairy-free, Kosher, and delivered in 100% BPA-free recyclable plastic jars for a shatter-free experience. Peanut Butter lovers can choose between all natural or salted; both offer nine grams of protein per serving. Cashew Butter and Almond Butter each offer seven grams of protein per serving.

The Helen Brown Community Center’s food pantry is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. The pantry is also now open every third Saturday from 1-4 pm. No I.D. is required.

“Philadelphia is incredibly lucky to have the good people at Project HOME caring for people the way they do,” added Comer. “I am thrilled to be supporting this amazing organization and helping to feed my neighbors in the city of Philadelphia – a city that my family and family business have called home for more than 60 years.”

Philadelphia Nut Butter products are sold exclusively via its website at www.PhiladelphiaNutButter.com, as well as inside the store at Philadelphia Nut Butter headquarters on Pattison Avenue in Philadelphia.

About Project HOME
The mission of the Project HOME community is to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all of us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. Project HOME achieves its mission through a continuum of services comprised of street outreach; supportive, permanent housing; and comprehensive services. We address the root causes of homelessness through neighborhood-based affordable housing, economic development, and environmental enhancement programs, as well as through providing access to employment opportunities; adult and youth education; and health care.

About Philadelphia Nut Butter
Headquartered in South Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Nut Butter Company offers three varieties of pure nut butters, including: Peanut Butter, Almond Butter and Cashew Butter. Owned by Wricley Nut Products Company, the company was Safe Quality Food Certified in 2017. To order, visit www.PhiladelphiaNutButter.com.

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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 20, 2023 /Vwire/ — Philadelphia Nut Butter Co. announced its commitment to serving homeless and food-insecure people in Philadelphia through its partnership with Project HOME, a non-profit organization empowering adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all to attain their fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. Every month, Philadelphia Nut Butter Company has committed to donate 200 large jars of freshly-made, single-ingredient nut butters to the Helen Brown Community Center. Located at 1845 N. 23rd Street in North Philadelphia, the food pantry feeds hundreds of individuals and families every month.

“Living and working in Philadelphia, I have seen the sharp rise in the need for social service resources to help feed at-risk community members experiencing food insecurity — including children,” noted Philadelphia Nut Butter Company Owner and CEO Dan Comer. “For these reasons and more, we were motivated to reach out and offer the power of Philadelphia Nut Butter’s products and resources to help further the mission of Project HOME.”

Project HOME’s Helen Brown Community Center (HBCC) has a rich history in the St. Elizabeth’s community. For over twenty-five years, its community development staff have been engaging with the community, and its property has been a resource as the location for community meetings and celebrations, as well as a place of food distribution through its food pantry and holiday programs.

“We believe in the transformational power of building relationships and community as the ultimate answer to homelessness and poverty in Philadelphia. Project HOME is grateful for this new relationship with Philadelphia Nut Butter Co. and we thank them for their commitment to further our mission,” said Samantha Blatt, Manager of Annual Giving, Project HOME. “Their single-ingredient nut butters offer our neighbors who use the HBCC food pantry a very healthy, protein-filled food choice, and we are thankful for their support.”

Headquartered on Pattison Avenue near the major league sports stadiums in Philadelphia, Philadelphia Nut Butter Co. is a product line of pure and healthy peanut, almond, and cashew nut butters sold directly to consumers via its website. The brand was recently launched by established Philadelphia business Wricley Nut Products, a processor and distributor of roasted nuts, dried fruits, and trail mixes serving snack food distributors and ingredient suppliers throughout the United States since the 1940s.

All Philadelphia Nut Butters are made from fresh roasted nuts and packaged in house. They are vegan, dairy-free, Kosher, and delivered in 100% BPA-free recyclable plastic jars for a shatter-free experience. Peanut Butter lovers can choose between all natural or salted; both offer nine grams of protein per serving. Cashew Butter and Almond Butter each offer seven grams of protein per serving.

The Helen Brown Community Center’s food pantry is open on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. The pantry is also now open every third Saturday from 1-4 pm. No I.D. is required.

“Philadelphia is incredibly lucky to have the good people at Project HOME caring for people the way they do,” added Comer. “I am thrilled to be supporting this amazing organization and helping to feed my neighbors in the city of Philadelphia – a city that my family and family business have called home for more than 60 years.”

Philadelphia Nut Butter products are sold exclusively via its website at www.PhiladelphiaNutButter.com, as well as inside the store at Philadelphia Nut Butter headquarters on Pattison Avenue in Philadelphia.

About Project HOME
The mission of the Project HOME community is to empower adults, children, and families to break the cycle of homelessness and poverty, to alleviate the underlying causes of poverty, and to enable all of us to attain our fullest potential as individuals and as members of the broader society. Project HOME achieves its mission through a continuum of services comprised of street outreach; supportive, permanent housing; and comprehensive services. We address the root causes of homelessness through neighborhood-based affordable housing, economic development, and environmental enhancement programs, as well as through providing access to employment opportunities; adult and youth education; and health care.

About Philadelphia Nut Butter
Headquartered in South Philadelphia, PA, Philadelphia Nut Butter Company offers three varieties of pure nut butters, including: Peanut Butter, Almond Butter and Cashew Butter. Owned by Wricley Nut Products Company, the company was Safe Quality Food Certified in 2017. To order, visit www.PhiladelphiaNutButter.com.

This press release was issued through 24-7PressRelease.com. For further information, visit http://www.24-7pressrelease.com.

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