Today Mars Chocolate North America officially opened the doors of a new, state-of-the-art, roughly 500,000-square-foot facility in Topeka, Kan. The facility the first new Mars Chocolate North America site built in the last 35 years will help the company meet the demands of consumers for the next 50 years by producing M&M'S and SNICKERS sustainably.

Forget April Fools' Day...Panda Express, America's favorite Chinese restaurant, is instead hosting a nationwide April Fish Day on Tuesday, April 1, with guests receiving a complimentary serving of its newest entrée, Golden Szechuan Fish, with any purchase. Made with 100 percent wild-caught North Pacific Cod and inspired by the culinary flavors of central China, Golden Szechuan Fish combines hand-sliced, lightly battered cod fillets, crisp sugar peas and sweet red bell peppers, wok-tossed in a sweet and tangy Szechuan sauce. To take advantage of the one-day-only offer, guests can visit www.PandaExpress.com and print the coupon or save it to their smartphone. "Golden Szechuan Fish offers our guests premium seafood in a fast casual setting," said Andy Kao, executive chef at Panda Express. "With seven pieces of cod per serving and a healthy portion of fresh-cut vegetables, Golden Szechuan Fish delivers the high quality, great taste and unique Chinese-inspired flavor guests have come to expect from Panda Express." April Fools' Day, a widely-recognized day of pranks that originated in Europe, was born from the custom of tacking paper fish on others' backs, and shouting "April Fish." Panda's April Fish Day promotion celebrates this tradition with guests receiving free April Fish on April 1. Golden Szechuan Fish will be available at participating Panda Express locations for a limited time. About Panda Express

Academy Award -nominated actress Viola Davis together with The Safeway Foundation and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) today launched Hunger Is, a joint charitable program designed to raise awareness and funds to fight childhood hunger in the United States. The year-round campaign encourages individuals and communities to get involved in solving a widespread problem that too often goes unnoticed.

With spring finally here, one of the season's most fun and iconic sweet treats has flown into Dunkin' Donuts and landed on the brand's beloved donuts. Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, everyday stop for coffee and baked goods, today unveiled new PEEPS Donuts, its first-ever donuts topped with a real PEEPS Marshmallow Chick.

On International Whisk(e)y Day, today, March 27, whisky fans across the globe will celebrate the birthday of the late writer, Michael Jackson, and the greatest spirit in the world.

Hard Rock Cafe's menu takes center stage as the brand rolls out a newly redesigned menu, following more than 14 months of culinary development, intensive research and guest evaluation. Officially launching on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, Hard Rock Cafe locations across the United States and Europe will begin serving a host of new offerings and updated fan favorites to more than 92 million guests who enter its doors each year.

BATTLE CREEK, Mich., March 25, 2014 /PRNewswire/ To celebrate International Waffle Day on March 25, Eggo is challenging families to get crafty in the kitchen and show their love for waffles by entering the 2014 Eggo Your Way Contest. From snacks to desserts, waffle fans can submit their unique waffle-based recipes beginning March 31 on the Eggo Facebook page for a chance to win $10,000.

To meet the demand for wholesome and eco-conscious ingredients, In The Raw, the preeminent provider of better-for-you sweeteners, introduces Sugar In The Raw Organic White, a 100% USDA organic certified, non-GMO verified, Eco-Social certified unbleached cane sugar. National distribution will begin in March 2014, in leading grocery chains and specialty health food stores throughout the United States including A&P/Pathmark, HEB, Key Foods, Krasdale, Price Chopper, Roundy's, Wegmans, Winn Dixie/BiLo and Amazon.com.

In celebration of National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day on Wednesday, April 2, broughtonHOTELS will prepare 10,000 sandwiches in one hour, the largest number of sandwiches ever prepared in the short time frame in Chicago.

After four high-flying days of tournament action filled with upsets and buzzer beaters, three "winged" teams remain in the hunt to win it all and reward America with free kitchen-fried WingStreet wings from Pizza Hut.

McKee Foods, owned and operated by the McKee family, has committed to donate more than $1 million dollars over the next five years in an initiative called the "Outdoor Happiness (OH!) Movement." The McKee family and its team will support one OH! Movement project in each of the 50 states until 2019. That is 50 projects in 50 states over the course of 5 years.

As you stoke the flames of your grill this season, choose a versatile canvas that allows you to build on flavors and textures, lending itself to a wide range of cuisine and preparation methods. Tofu is a perfect grilling companion a complete protein that's low in fat, cholesterol-free and tasty, too.

As winter gives way to spring, it's the perfect excuse to gather together with your loved ones. This time of year is ideal for casual brunches, so for your next midday feast with friends and family, take your inspiration from the changing weather and create a brunch menu that mimics the flavors of the season.

Long hailed as sweetly satisfying, watermelon may not be the first tasty fruit that comes to mind when you're thinking nutrition. But in fact, watermelon is not only a perfect on-the-go snack to satisfy your sweet tooth, it's also incredibly healthy.

Nepali Tea Traders announced that its premium teas are now available in Whole Foods Stores across Colorado as well as in a growing number of specialty tea shops nationwide. The Colorado company offers natural and organic teas exclusively from small farms in Nepal, grown at optimal altitudes of 4,000 - 8,000 feet.

Launching today, the DOLE Fruit Bowls , Captain Planet Foundation and Tops Friendly Markets Learning Garden Grant contest will offer elementary schools in the Tops Friendly Markets service area 1 the chance to win a learning garden installation for their school. Together, these three organizations are joining forces to offer local students the opportunity to interact with the environment through a learning garden, while expanding their palates and learning about food origins.

American Whiskey is a restaurant and bar, one that will please people who enjoy excellent food and drink in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere. Sports enthusiasts will also appreciate the opportunity to view their favorite teams while enjoying American Whiskey's hospitality.

NEW YORK, NY - Glazer's Inc., one of the largest alcoholic beverage distributors in the country, will be bringing Wódka Vodka (OTCQB: WDKA) and Alibi American Whiskey to 12 states, opening 9 new U.S. markets for both brands.

Silver Service Refreshment Systems, Inc. has entered the single serve coffee market by introducing their popular Bel Etage Napoli dark roast coffee packed in a new, innovative single serve coffee filter. The filters are compatible with many popular home and office single serve or K-Cup(R) coffee systems and are recyclable.

Johnny Appleseed, a new, refreshingly sweet and intense hard apple cider with a crisp apple bite, will arrive on store shelves nationwide April 7. Inspired by the legendary adventurer and storyteller, Johnny Appleseed Hard Apple Cider was created for anyone with a thirst for adventure and a story to share.

Madison, WI - An international panel of expert judges has named a Swiss Emmentaler as the 2014 World Championship Cheese.

HP Hood, the leading dairy brand in New England, today announced that it has partnered with renowned Chef Chris Coombs, owner/chef at Boston-area award-winning restaurants Boston Chops, dbar and Deuxave, for its second annual "Chef Creations Inspired by Hood Cream" campaign. The partnership will teach consumers about how easy it is to create restaurant-quality dishes at home using Hood Cream. Throughout the year, Chef Coombs will represent Hood Cream through cooking demonstrations, event appearances, recipe development and sweepstakes, including a chance to win a private, six-course dinner at his AAA Four Diamond restaurant Deuxave.

Chef Luciano DelSignore and the team at Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina in Royal Oak, Michigan (711 S. Main St.) team up with over 20 downtown chefs and restaurants for Royal Oak Restaurant Week 2014! This special dining week celebrates Royal Oak's culinary prowess. For a limited time, top restaurants feature three-course lunch and dinner prix fixe menus at excellent prices, kicking off on Friday, March 28 and runs through Sunday, April 6.

Consuming sucralose in a drink is shown to have the same effect as water on a person's sugar and insulin levels, according to a study reported in Diabetes Care, a journal of the American Diabetes Association(1). Sucralose is the no calorie sweetening ingredient in SPLENDA Sweetener Products.