Important new products and trends for special event professionals including in FX, special effects, floral, lighting, linens, props, tabletop items, technical support and tents
"Crisp Toasts," by William R. Evans III and Andrew Frothingham, is a tome of toasts celebrating every conceivable event. The book offers the right thing to say in 100 occasion-specific categories. For first time speechmakers, the book's introduct...
Toronto-based CAST has announced the release of Vivien 1.5, the newest edition of the company's room-setup software. Additions to the program include fresh decorative objects such as flowers and trees. Also, objects from the library can be textur...
Former Classic Party Rentals chief John Moran announced Saturday that his San Francisco-based 523 Capital made its second party rental acquisition this year, picking up Special Events Rentals, based in Raleigh, N.C. In January, Moran's company...
Boca Loca Cachaca is a pure sugar-cane rum from Sao Paulo, Brazil. Produced on a small plantation, the drink's tasting notes include melon, honey and toasted vanilla. A favorite drink application for the spirit is the national cocktail of Brazil...
Maple Leaf Farms, located in Milford, Ind., has launched a new product: frozen 7-ounce scored duck breasts. Packed two to a pouch, the item allows for properly cooked duck dishes--scoring is an important aspect of cooking the fowl. The company al...
Hendersonville, N.C.-based Leisure Craft creates personalized benches with logos and company names cut into the seat's back. The 6-foot long RFP6 model features cast-iron legs, a center arm (if desired) and thermoplastic coating for a long-lastin...
Extreme Custom Billiards, based in Eustis, Fla., makes custom pool tables with such luxurious details as leather pockets, fiberglass construction, and personalized felt and vinyl graphics. The 8-foot tables can be used outdoors. Companies includi...
Unifin, a cooling equipment and transformer oil pump supplier based in London, Ontario, has launched the ForZair line of transformer oil coolers. The new products offer heat transfer efficiency and durability, and can be used with old or new...
Bloomsbury, N.J.-based Backyard Pool Products.com has introduced the Venetian vase, a 3-foot-tall lightweight container. The polyethylene urn can be used indoors or out; its pattern mimics Italian stonework. With a 38-inch diameter, the large pot...
Hershey's Food Service introduces cinnamon baking chips, offering a unique way to add the flavor to cookies, cakes and muffins. The company suggests recipes for the warm and sweet spice, including cinnamon chip applesauce coffeecake and blueberry...
