KNoodleIt, a new online gateway connecting consumers with high quality, reliable service providers for home, event, leisure and technology needs, moves from beta testing to a formal launch with a public event and kickoff celebration.

David Holyoak is the founder of Mahalo Bowl, the Bay Area's first and upcoming Acai Bowl truck. He is currently seeking funding to ensure that residents of the Bay Area have access to his nutritious Acai Bowls. Click here to view David's campaign: Kickstarter campaign for Mahalo Bowl.

As a former Lake Arrowhead Village restaurant owner and having lived in Germany for several years, Frank Smedley, a Service Officer and local RE/MAX Real Estate Broker is a perfect fit for helping with the Oktoberfest event each year. Smedley will serve up all the usual Oktoberfest trimmings, including bratwurst, potatoes, schnitzel and of course, assorted beers and wines. The dinner costs $15 per person; however all veterans returning home from Afghanistan eat for free. The proceeds from the dinner go directly toward scholarships for Rim High School students.

When it comes to gluten-free pizza, sometimes more of a good thing means that there's actually less of a good thing! The Better4U Foods brand is introducing gluten-free consumers to the new personal version of their highly acclaimed frozen Multigrain Gluten Free Pizzas. The Better4U gluten-free personal pizzas have a suggested retail price of $5.99 - $6.99, making them less expensive - ounce for ounce - than competing brands.

Whole Foods Market (WFM) is introducing Whole Paws, an exclusive line of premium value pet food, that features 24 products for dogs and cats. The line includes an assortment of items, ranging from grain-free adult dog food and training treats to indoor cat formula and litter with baking soda.

Dunkin' Donuts, America's all-day, every day stop for coffee and baked goods, today announced plans to develop restaurants in major metropolitan areas across Turkey. This effort is part of Dunkin' Donuts' development strategy to increase its presence internationally.

Rita's Italian Ice, the nation's largest Italian Ice concept with over 600 outlets in 21 states, announced the debut of its newest Cream Ice flavor, Dulce de Leche, which is now available for a limited time at all open Rita's outlets. Rita's new Dulce de Leche is named after the popular South American dessert prepared by slowly heating sweetened milk to create a product that derives its taste from the caramelization of the product, changing flavor and color. Literally translated, it means "candy of milk" and has a rich, decadent, delicious flavor, now available as a Rita's fall favorite Cream Ice flavor through October 22 nd. Complementing Dulce de Leche Cream Ice is another caramel delight, the Caramel Milkshake, which is Rita's new Milkshake of the Month for October.

Novus has announced that the Organic Materials Review Institute (OMRI) has determined that its chelated trace mineral products MINTREX Zn, MINTREX Cu and MINTREX Mn have met the compliance requirements outlined in the official OMRI Policy Manual and that these products now are listed for use in organic production. All three MINTREX formulations will be added to the OMRI Products List under the General Materials Listing: NOP: Minerals - Feed, Class: Livestock and Feed Ingredients.

The fourth stop of the "Gelato World Tour", organised by Company CARPIGIANI, the leading manufacturing company for ice-cream production machines, will shortly land in sunny Dubai, United Arab Emirates, to carry on with its mission to promote "gelato": fresh, genuine and nutritious, gelato is not to be confused with ordinary, mass-produced "ice-cream".

PLANO, Texas, Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ This Halloween, Chester Cheetah, the official Cheetos brand spokes-cheetah, is putting his paw down to show that cheesy Halloween fun never grows old.  In fact, 65 percent of American adults¹ are looking forward to enjoying a Halloween treat this year, with 1 in 3 adults¹ planning to dress up in a costume. These and other tasty tidbits were uncovered by the Cheetos brand, one of the billion-dollar brands from PepsiCo's Frito-Lay division, to celebrate the limited-edition glow-in-the-dark thematic Halloween packaging now available on 30-count, multipacks featuring treat-size Cheetos Crunchy snack bags. As families prepare for Halloween fun, other survey results revealed:

EAST HANOVER, N.J., Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/  Wheat Thins, the snack known for its complex taste and deliciously satisfying crunch, partners today with NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Ryan Newman and 7-Eleven, Inc. at an event to introduce the new Wheat Thins Bold Chili Cheese Big Bag flavor and other Big Bag Bold Flavors, Zesty Salsa and Spicy Buffalo. The event also announces 7-Eleven's two for $2 promotion of its new Wheat Thins Big Bags for the month of October.  

Actress Allison Williams visited the Nespresso Pop-Up Boutique in New York City's historical Vanderbilt Hall at Grand Central Terminal today to "Taste the Extraordinary, The Perfection of Coffee from Nespresso" - and all New Yorkers are invited to do the same between October 1 st and October 4 th.

MODESTO, Calif., Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ As the Green Bay Packers kick off at home this Sunday, adult fans will once again have a smooth selection at Lambeau Field bars. Today, New Amsterdam Spirits announces the continuation of its sponsorship of the Green Bay Packers.

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ Artisanal Brands, Inc. (OTCQB: AHFP) ('Artisanal' or 'the Company'), a marketer and distributor of specialty, artisanal and farmstead cheeses and other specialty food products, today announced that it has signed a long-term lease on a new Artisanal Cheese Center in New York City with cheese aging caves,  production and office facilities, as well as the first retail outlet to be owned and managed by the Company.    The new location, The Falchi Building in Long Island City, Queens, is owned and operated by Jamestown, a nationwide real estate investor and manager of major commercial properties, including the successful Chelsea Market in Manhattan.

Matlaw's invites the world to discover the fun and flavor of the best seafood they've ever tasted with their succulent Stuffed Clams, NEW, All-Natural Crunchy Fish Sticks and Crunchy Fish Squares, Breaded Shrimp, Wild Salmon and much more.

In honor of its 95 th year in business, Perry's Ice Cream is celebrating with the release of a limited edition anniversary flavor fitting of its hometown in Western New York, Sponge Candy.

Salt of the Earth, Israel, reveals a chef's cooking secret designed to enable consumers to easily enhance meat, poultry and fish recipes. Salt-N-Easy is a revolutionary "salt roasting" for convenient home cooking all-in-one tasty solution. Salt of the Earth will present the new line at Anuga, 5-9 th October 2013, Cologne, Germany, Hall 2.1, Stand C28/D25.

Domino's Pizza is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and Sparky the Fire Dog . For the sixth consecutive year, the recognized world leader in pizza delivery will deliver fire safety messages to homes across the nation.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/  According to the National Emergency Number Association, an estimated 240 million emergency calls are made to 9-1-1 each year. To increase public safety knowledge and raise funds for Firehouse Subs Public Safety Foundation, Firehouse Subs restaurants nationwide are teaming up with local first-responders to educate communities and celebrate Public Safety Month throughout October. During their largest annual fundraiser, Firehouse Subs restaurants are encouraging guests to donate to their Foundation by purchasing a $1 or $5 medallion. While supplies last, the restaurants will be distributing Duracell 9-volt batteries to guests who make a medallion donation.

Gather your little ghosts and goblins and visit Ryan's, HomeTown Buffet or Old Country Buffet in October to celebrate a scary good time all month long. The popular restaurants are celebrating a "scare-a-versy" of Family Night by partnering with Sony Home Entertainment to offer free Hotel Transylvania-themed activities, links to apps, coupons, and an online giveaway to celebrate the re-release of the movie on DVD. On Halloween, costumed kids eat for free at any of the 333 buffet restaurants.

Want bison meat? Now, there is an App for that.

Things are heating up at QVC as it joins forces with Emeril Lagasse. The star chef, restaurateur, TV personality and best-selling cookbook author is returning to QVC to showcase his line of professional kitchenware, food and cutlery products.

ST. SIMONS ISLAND, Ga., Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ In the roughly 70-year history of National Seafood Month, there's never been as much activity packed into the calendar as the schedule of entertainment SeaPak has in store for consumers this October.

SEATTLE, Oct. 1, 2013 /PRNewswire/ The Space Needle's Executive Chef Jeff Maxfield of SkyCity at the Needle has the distinguished honor to showcase his culinary skills to a sold-out crowd on Saturday, October 19, at the historic James Beard House in New York City. Maxfield's 'Savoring Seattle' menu is part of the Beard House's guest chef event series where top chefs throughout the world are invited to present a themed menu. Chef Maxfield will showcase the delicious bounty of the Pacific Northwest through dishes that highlight seasonal fall ingredients, as well as regional delights of land and sea.

Baskin-Robbins, the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty shops, today announced the launch of ice cream Whoopie Pies, an innovative twist on the classic All-American dessert, at participating locations nationwide for a limited time only. These customizable treats feature a delectable combination of chocolate cake with a guest's favorite Baskin-Robbins ice cream flavor sandwiched in between, creating a fun-to-eat and delicious frozen treat. Guests can also purchase Whoopie Pie cake pieces as a take-home item along with a pint or quart of their favorite Baskin-Robbins ice cream, so they can build their own Whoopie Pies at home with friends and family.