J. Carlos Gonzalez of Elyria, Ohio  has been named the grand prize winner of the "Ruggles® Scoop Scoop Video Contest."  His video, entitled "Ruggles Land" was selected as the top choice among 82 entries in the contest featuring Ruggles Premium Ice Cream and its popular radio commercial.  Mr. Gonzalez has won an impressive array of high-tech prizes for his entry, which featured an animated Ruggles taxi driving through Ruggles Land to the ice cream shop. The online contest ran through July's National Ice Cream Month.

"We received amazingly creative videos from all over the country, featuring animated characters, babies and even farm animals," said Penny Baker, marketing director for Ruggles. "There were so many great choices and lots of fan feedback to consider. It was a difficult decision, but Mr. Gonzalez's entry really scooped the competition."

In addition to Mr. Gonzalez's grand-prize of a 50-inch 3D HD TV and Blu-Ray player, 3D glasses, a 3D DVD, and an HD Camcorder (or cash equivalent of $2800), other winners received prizes such as HD video cameras and a year's supply of ice cream. The nine top videos can be enjoyed online at www.RugglesVideoContest.com.

About Smith Dairy and Dairy Enterprises Inc.

Smith Dairy Products Company manufactures products marketed by Dairy Enterprises Inc. Family-owned since 1909 and headquartered in Orrville, Ohio, Smith Dairy Products Company has production facilities in Ohio and Indiana. Smith Dairy Products Company manufactures a full line of quality dairy, beverage, ice cream and foodservice products, from Ruggles® Premium Ice Cream to SMITH'S milk in the distinctive yellow jug. Dairy Enterprises Inc. and Smith Dairy Products Company assure their customers the freshest and highest-quality products. For more information, visit www.smithdairy.com or became a fan of Smith Dairy on Facebook.

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Miami nights just got a little spicier with the addition of Mesazul, a Latin-inspired take on the classic American steakhouse. Located within the Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort in Miami, Mesazul features mouth-watering steaks and chops as well as boutique wine offerings from South America and Spain.

A great way to check out the new restaurant is with a Miami hotel package that lets you save on your stay. And what better way to experience some spicy Latin food than with a romance package to turn up the heat?

The romance package includes:

• Deluxe Miami hotel room
• Daily buffet breakfast for two adults in Terraza Restaurant
• A dinner for two adults at Windows on the Green Restaurant per stay
• A 50-minutes couple relax massage per stay
• Champagne and strawberries amenity upon arrival
• Rates from $279 per night
• Valid through December 23, 2010

Be sure that promotional code ROM appears in the Corporate/Promotional code box when making your online reservation, or call 1-800-71-DORAL in the US and ask for promotional code ROM.  

What better way to enjoy a Miami getaway than with great food and a great deal.

About Doral Golf Resort & Spa, a Marriott Resort

Discover a beautiful Miami, Florida golf and spa resort designed to provide an oasis of serenity. Positioned on 650 tropical acres, this golf resort and spa challenges players of all skill levels on five championship 18-hole courses, including the prestigious TPC Blue Monster at Doral Course, host of the PGA Tour. A modern selection of treatments inspired by European design welcomes you at Doral's revitalizing spa resort, which boasts classic Italian villa charm as well as 48 luxury suites. Dive into fun at the Blue Lagoon Miami water park, presenting family-friendly recreation complete with cascading waterfalls, a 150 foot waterslide and The Nickelodeon Getaway experience offered at this hotel on weekends. Six delectable restaurants, unsurpassed Miami spa resort accommodations, and over 100,000 square feet of innovative meeting and event space combine to create a legendary Doral Miami Golf Resort & Spa experience.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 305-592-2000, or visit http://www.marriott.com/miadl.

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Gate Gourmet, a member of gategroup and the world's largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for airlines and railroads, has transitioned its airline catering, production and provisioning operations in Guayaquil, Ecuador, to a new facility to meet the growing needs of airlines serving the Jose Joaquin de Olmedo International Airport.  

Edwin Garcia, Group Vice President and President of Gate Gourmet Latin America, said, "We are delighted to inaugurate a new facility in Guayaquil to better meet the needs of a market that we have proudly served for more than 10 years.  This investment underscores our support of Ecuador's growing domestic and international passenger traffic and trade, and reflects Gate Gourmet's broader commitment to grow our presence in Latin America."

The new kitchen at Jose Joaquin de Olmedo airport, which was named "Best Airport in Latin America 2008" by BusinessWeek magazine, features a modern, open layout, designed to streamline processes and allow for more warehouse storage area.  In addition, all food production will be performed in approved refrigerated areas that meet HACCP food safety requirements (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).

The safety and security of employees and business partners is Gate Gourmet's top priority, and the new facility emphasizes that commitment with enhanced security features, including an upgraded 24-hour surveillance system.  The building's infrastructure complies with international standards, and the entire facility has been outfitted with energy-efficient light fixtures as well as high-precision appliances, which help reduce water consumption and highlights Gate Gourmet's commitment to eco-friendly practices.  

"Our operation in Guayaquil, Ecuador's major economic hub, plays an important role in Gate Gourmet's network.  Opening a new facility is a fitting tribute to the potential opportunities on the horizon, as well as the solid partnerships we have established over the last decade with our customers and local business partners," said gategroup CEO Guy Dubois, who met with local dignitaries, members of the media, business partners and Gate Gourmet colleagues at an official ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 20, 2010.  

Groundbreaking for the Guayaquil facility, located at Avenida de las Americas 300, began in July 2009.  Construction was completed in June 2010, and the new airline kitchen began full operation on July 6, 2010.  

With nine of Gate Gourmet's flight kitchens serving top Latin America airports, the Company is proud to be the leading airline catering company across the region and the hub caterer for seven countries' major carriers:  Argentina (Aerolineas and LAN Argentina in Buenos Aires), Brazil (TAM in Rio de Janeiro), Chile (LAN Airlines in Santiago), Colombia (Avianca in Bogota), Ecuador (LAN Ecuador in Guayaquil and Quito), Mexico (AeroMexico in Cancun and Mexico City), and Peru (LAN Peru in Lima).  Later this year, when LAN Ecuador launches daily services from Guayaquil to the Galapagos Islands, it will mean an opportunity to further strengthen that relationship.

Gate Gourmet has served Ecuador since April 1999 and operates a second flight kitchen in Quito at Mariscal Sucre Airport.  The kitchens have long put their name on the map through regularly catering VIP delegations and diplomatic corps, FIFA soccer teams, as well as celebrity charter flights.  

About Gate Gourmet

Gate Gourmet, core brand of gategroup, is the world's largest independent provider of catering and provisioning services for airlines and railroads, serving more than 200 million meals a year to 250-plus customers at some 100 airport locations around the globe.

About gategroup

gategroup is the leading independent global provider of onboard services to companies that serve people on the move. gategroup comprises 11 member companies, which are deSter, eGate Solutions, Elan, Gate Aviation, Gate Gourmet, Gate Safe, Harmony, Performa, potmstudios, Pourshins and Supplair.  Shares of Zurich-based gategroup are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange under the symbol GATE.  Visit our site at www.gategroup.com.

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Relais & Chateaux, a collection of almost 500 of the finest intimate hotels and gourmet restaurants worldwide, has announced a 29 percent increase in sales for its members over the last fiscal year ending June 30, despite the weak economy. The group's central reservations system saw a 38 percent increase in bookings, reserving more than 200,000 room nights. North America leads the global numbers, with 67 percent growth in revenue.

This success is due, in large measure, to the effectiveness of an expanded team of skilled multi-lingual reservation agents who assist guests. The reservation commission fees for Relais & Chateaux members (around 6.5%) remain among the most competitive in the market. The benefit of belonging to the Association has been particularly strong this year, with a return on investment of $25 for every one dollar invested with the Association.

Jacques-Olivier Chauvin, CEO of Relais & Chateaux, said, "Consumer confidence is returning and we are seeing encouraging numbers of advance bookings from our loyal guests who come to us for authentic and highly-personalized experiences. We were very pleased to learn that a recent study by Barcelona-based consulting firm THR confirmed that we have one of the highest customer loyalty rates in our sector."

Relais & Chateaux has grown awareness of the brand this year through technological innovation on its website, www.relaischateaux.com, which has more than 16 million unique visitors per year and is now available in Japanese and Mandarin, as well as its first iPhone app launched in March 2010. Nearly 45,000 travellers worldwide have downloaded the application that provides the geo-location of member properties, display of availabilities, itineraries proposed with Google Maps and a telephone tab to contact properties directly.

About Relais & Chateaux:

Relais & Chateaux (www.relaischateaux.com) is an exclusive collection of almost 500 of the finest hotels and gourmet restaurants in 58 countries. Established in France in 1954, its mission is to spread its unique "art de vivre" across the globe by selecting outstanding properties with a truly unique character.

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Allrecipes.com, a Reader's Digest Association (RDA) brand and the world's #1 food site and largest food community, today announced the premiere of its first original web series, "Allrecipes.com What's Cooking?" The new video webisodes take viewers into the kitchens of home cooks across America to discover the tips, tricks and stories behind America's best-loved recipes.

The first "Allrecipes.com What's Cooking?" webisode premieres today at 11 a.m. PST on http://Allrecipes.tv, with new videos posted at the same time every Thursday. The season includes 26 webisodes ranging in length from 4-8 minutes each, with the first stops in Seattle, Portland and New Jersey. Allrecipes will host a live chat session on Allrecipes.tv during the season premiere with Michael Ketchum, the show's host and Jonae Steinman, the first home cook featured on the show.

Continuing to expand its video content, Allrecipes today also announced a partnership with Rouxbe, the leading online cooking school. More than 150 Rouxbe how-to videos are now available on Allrecipes.tv, and will soon be added to Allrecipes.com. To celebrate the launch, Allrecipes is sponsoring a complimentary 14-day enrollment in the Rouxbe Cooking School; giving Allrecipes cooks access to all of Rouxbe's self-paced, online video cooking lessons, instructional video recipes, and personalized chef support. For additional information, or to sign up for the free trial, visit the Rouxbe Cooking School Signup Page.

"This month marks Allrecipes' 13th anniversary, and we are thrilled to begin this next year by showcasing our talented and passionate community members through our new web series," said Lisa Sharples, president of Allrecipes.com. "Allrecipes is committed to offering innovative and informative video resources for our engaged audience of home cooks."

About Allrecipes

Allrecipes.com, the world's largest food site, receives 434 million annual visits from home cooks who discover and share food experiences through recipes, reviews, photos, profiles, and blog posts. For 13 years, the Seattle-based site has served as a dynamic, indispensable resource for cooks of all skill levels seeking trusted recipes, entertaining ideas, everyday and holiday meal solutions, and practical cooking tips. Allrecipes has 16 localized international sites providing insights into the kitchens and cooking passions of home cooks in 21 countries around the world. Allrecipes is part of Food & Entertaining @ RDA, a division of The Reader's Digest Association, Inc. For additional information regarding Allrecipes, please visit www.allrecipes.com.

About Reader's Digest Association, Inc.

RDA is a global multi-brand media and marketing company that educates, entertains and connects audiences around the world. The company builds multi-platform communities based on branded content. With offices in 43 countries, it reaches a customer base of 130 million in 78 countries. It publishes 90 magazines, including 50 editions of Reader's Digest, the world's largest-circulation magazine, operates 78 branded websites and sells 40 million books, music and video products across the world each year. Further information about the company can be found at www.rda.com.

About Rouxbe

Rouxbe (roo-bee) Cooking School is the world's leading online cooking school. Unlike standard recipe websites, Rouxbe guides home chefs of any level through the same curriculum and learning process used by culinary schools around the world by following a simple three-step process: learn fundamental cooking skills, practice with recipes, and get feedback and support. Created by professional chef instructors, the website features nearly 1,000 high-definition, close-up videos that teach the fundamental skills, techniques and concepts to help home chefs of any level become better and more confident cooks. To see what's cooking at Rouxbe, visit Rouxbe.com.

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