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The coronavirus is not only affecting a large number of people but also businesses now as Apple has announced that they will be closing down all offices and stores temporarily.
According to Reuters, Apple is closing down all of its retail and corporate offices due to the coronavirus outbreak. The stores and offices that will be closed will be all throughout mainland China out of an "abundance of caution". In total, Apple will now have closed forty-two across the entire country.
Here's Apple's official statement, "Out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts, we're closing all our corporate offices, stores, and contact centers in mainland China through February 9." Apple has said that it will be re-opening stores and offices "as soon as possible". Apple is also not alone is shutting down its stores/offices; it will join other companies such as Starbucks Corp and McDonald's Corp for a temporary halt.
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Japanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Matsunaga Kazuyoshi, has said the consumer electronics assembly and home appliances factory set up by Sacral Industries in Lagos will create jobs.
He spoke when he led a team from Japanese Embassy, United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO), Daikin Nigeria, and DaiTech Nigeria on a tour of Sacral Industries.
Kazuyoshi said the factory would create jobs for the youths and boost capacity or workforce in engineering.
The envoy said it demonstrates the company’s commitment to growth of Nigerian economy.
He assured the company that his country would support businesses to contribute to improving lives.
“I am impressed with the action taken by management of Sacral Industries to set up assembly plant in Nigeria. It is the right step. With this, jobs will be created, and knowledge can be passed on.
“Beyond this, there are other benefits as reduced pressure on naira. I am confident a great future lies ahead for Nigeria with this,” he said.
Managing Director of Sacral, Rajeev Girglani, hailed the delegation, stressing the company would play its part in enhancing Nigeria’s economic prosperity.
Girglani staid the visit would encourage the company to expand by building another plant outside Lagos to create more opportunities for the people.
He noted Daikin Industries chose Sacral after careful assessment to be its manufacturing base in West Africa.
“Since inception, Sacral’s vision has been ‘To be the most innovative and reliable manufacturer of consumer electronics and home appliances in Nigeria’.
‘‘We have been blessed to partner with leading international organisations to exceed our vision”, he said.
According to him, in a short period since its incorporation in 2018, the company has achieved milestones, including production of its first air conditioner in August 2018, first refrigerator and freezer in September 2018, and first Panasonic Air Conditioner in April 2019.
It received ISO 9001: 2015 management system certification in November 2019 and produced its first Floor Standing Air Conditioner in August, 2020.
In October 2020, it produced its first gas cooker; received a grant from UNIDO to phase out CFC gas and transition to R32 Gas; embarked on certification process for ISO45001 and ISO14001 for Environment and Health and Safety Management Systems; and produced First Daikin Air Conditioner in November 2023.

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Mika Ninagawa will showcase works which express her “dark” side in contrast to the colorful and happy pieces she is well-known for. Her solo exhibit will be held at the Hara Museum of Contemporary Art located in Shinagawa, Tokyo.
Photographer/movie director Mika Ninagawa will launch her fashion brand “M / mika ninagawa” from the spring/summer season of 2015.
The limited “mika for shu in beauty wonderland” collection by cosmetics brand “shu uemura” and photographer/movie director Mika Ninagawa will go on sale from Mar 21. Reservation orders can be made from Mar 14.
The “Anna Sui Spring Fair” introducing items from the brand’s 2014 SS Collection is open at Isetan Mitsukoshi stores. From Feb 19 to Mar 4.
Etro’s capsule collection “Eden” designed in collaboration with Japanese photographer Mika Ninagawa is in stores from Feb 12. In line with this, Jacopo Etro, who handled the project, visited Japan.
An event lining up various collaboration items between photographer Mika Ninagawa and Japanese fashion brands opened on the 2nd floor=Tokyo Kaihouku of Isetan Shinjuku on Dec 4. Until Dec 17.
Laforet Harajuku will hold special events for Fashion’s Night Out by Vogue on Sept 7.
Photographer Mika Ninagawa captures sexy moments of hot Japanese celebrities and compiles them for her exhibit titled “Gekkan MEN.” The exhibit will open at Tabloid Gallery from Aug 6
Swiss luxury watch brand “HUBLOT” opens a pop-up event on the 1st floor of Isetan Shinjuku main building from June 12th to 18th.
On June 3rd, the second version of “cameran” photo app, “cameran collage” produced by Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd was released through the App Store. The new app is free of charge, and the Android version is to be released in the coming days.
Customizable multifunctional pen “Prefill” with a holder for 4 colors introduces a collaboration model with photo collection book “Ninadigi” by photographer Mika Ninagawa.
Mika Ninagawa, known for her brilliant colored photos, holds an exhibit titled “LUCKY STAR NINAGAWA MEN & WOMEN” until May 6th at Space O of Omotesando Hills.
Photographer Mika Ninagawa well known for her colorful photos will hold an exhibit named “LUCKY STAR NINAGAWA MEN & WOMEN” at Space O on the B3 floor of Omotesando Hills Main Building from Apr. 26th to May 6th.
A collaboration store between ETRO and photographer Mika Ninagawa under the name “Dreamy Paradise” will open for a limited time from Apr. 3rd to 9th on the 3rd floor of the main building of Isetan Shinjuku.
Camera app “cameran” directed by photographer Mika Ninagawa has hit almost 3 million downloads. To commemorate this, a promotion that gives away a 2-night stay trip to Shanghai is being held.
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of magazine Zipper, a special event “Zipper 20th LAFORET PARTY” will be held at Laforet HARAJUKU on Mar. 30th.
Mark’s Inc. presents the DAILY PLANNER “EDIT” and DAILY PLANNER “EDIT LIGHT” pocket diaries, which allocate each page for each day and allow for management of schedules from the date Apr. 1st 2013.
“NINAGAWA WOMAN 2” and “NINAGAWA MEN 1” by photographer Mika Ninagawa were simultaneously published on Jan. 30th.
8/ ART GALLERY/ Tomio Koyama Gallery, located in Tokyo’s Shibuya Hikarie, will commence an exhibition titled “Mika Ninagawa” on Dec. 19 (Wed), 2012. Free admission.
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Latest Dubai News
Preparations are underway to serve more than 1mn commuters a day during the Eid holidays, and the Dubai RTA has deployed additional buses, trains and taxis to cater to the anticipated Eid crowd.
Nearly 13percent of UAEs national workforce or at least 30,000 nationals are joining the employment market of the country annually, according to latest study by the Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA).
As the final weekend of Gitex Shopper 2013 draws nearer, tens of thousands of visitors are thronging the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) as retailers and world’s top tech brands are offering bigger deals and huge discounts on latest consumer products.
Among the competing cities, Dubai is best-positioned candidate city to host the global World Expo 2020, it has emerged.
Investors from India, Britan, Pakistan, Iran, and Russia have been considered as top five investors with most financial potential at Cityscape Global to be held in Dubai next month, which is one of the leading property showpiece events in the region.
The ten percent municipality fee will be waived for newly developed three and four star hotels in Dubai, announced a top official at department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).
The RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) in Dubai has announced its partnership with Etisalat and du to launch the first Smart NoL Service for Dubai commuters using public transport.
A fleet of 20 eco-friendly taxis will hit the Dubai roads soon, as they form part of Dubai Taxi Corporations fleet, aimed at reducing pollution due to vehicle emissions.
In comparison to Singapore and Hong Kong, western expats in the UAE are ready to spend more on luxurious lifestyle choices, and only a few seek independent financial advice, a new survey has found.
The Dubai Municipality has issued some stringent guidelines on smoking (sheesha) at public places.
The Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) Free Zone is the largest free zone in the UAE now, with more than 7330 active registrations.
The real estate market in Dubai is anticipating the impact of a new housing inventory to get underway during the rest of the year.
Dubai Tram, earlier known as Al Sufouh Tramway project, will be the first tram system in the world to have synchronized automatic platform doors, and an automatic train protection and operation system that will assist drivers on board.
The current expansion at the Dubai International Airport will make it the worlds busiest airport by the year 2014, said Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Chairman of Emirates Airline.
The popular shopping destination of Dubai, namely, the Mall of Emirates (MoE), has announced a multi-stage re-development project worth about Dh.
The Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE, and Ruler of Dubai, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, unveiled the first Metro line in Dubai, on 10th September 2009.
The latest regulation announced in Abu Dhabi, that state employees living outside the city limits would not be eligible for housing allowance, which account to more than one-third of their salaries, has left the employees in a fix, as majority of the employees travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi for work.
The 19th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) will be held on 2nd January 2014, thereby kick-starting the events calendar for 2014 in Dubai.
The Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) has launched its new e-form for National ID card registration at more than 531 typing centres across the UAE.
The buildings in Dubai to be constructed in the near future are to be built under a new set of rules to ensure its stability to withstand earthquakes in the region.
According to the latest Residence Rule, government employees in Abu Dhabi are required to live within the emirate effective September, and this rule has led to increased demand for residential properties in the market.
One of the largest and most anticipated consumer IT and electronics show in the Middle East, namely the Gitex Shopper, has been sold out completely, with some of the world’s top brands and biggest names in the retail sector having confirmed their participation in Gitex Shopper 2013.
According to a new initiative by Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), beginning 15th September, the bus, taxi and truck drivers are required to produce medical permits to drive, and they have to be renewed annually.
With less than 100 days to go, the final countdown has begun for representatives from 167 member nations of the Paris-based Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) to cast their votes on 27th November to decide which city will host the 2020 World Expo.


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The company can now buy back Vivendi's shares without holding a shareholder vote on the matter.
Vivendi's $8.2 billion sale was all set to go before a shareholder filed suit requesting a vote on the matter.
That's the same price that retailers have promised to sell upgraded titles for on new consoles.
Game giant Activision Blizzard is taking back the firm's controlling stake in deals worth more than $8 billion.
The games company's head has put the boot into Nintendo, declaring its latest console a bit of a let down.
Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick says his company has witnessed "slower-than-expected adoption" of Nintendo's new game console.
Pop rock band's ongoing lawsuit against the video game company for its avatar-unlocking feature is set to go in front of a jury.
Activision is charging AU$52.95 for Angry Birds Star Wars on the PlayStation 4 — and AU$69.95 on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One.
Activision's bombastic manshooter is the top game on both next-gen consoles, according to sales stats and multiplayer data.
The two adversaries settle the nearly three-year lawsuit after claims that the video game avatar of Gwen Stefani made her sing in a male voice and boast about having sex with prostitutes.


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Banking tech solutions platform BankiFi has released a whitepaper that outlines the challenges banks and small businesses are facing in the current economic climate when it comes to adopting digital solutions.
In partnership with RedCompass Labs, the report, titled “SME Banking Channels: converting a money pit into a business opportunity,” reveals that SMEs are spending approximately $225bn annually on payments and accounting services.
In the US, small businesses make up 90% of all businesses in the country and employ roughly half of all Americans. Despite most of them initially looking to their financial institutions for payments and accounting services, these businesses are increasingly turning to third-party service providers.
It also reveals that, between technology costs and staffing costs, banks regularly struggle with the cost of ownership for their in-house digital channels, but do show signs of innovation, with an increase in Open Banking adoption growing by 30%.
The report concludes by noting that banks are able to eliminate these costs by partnering with external service providers to offer “top-of-the-line” technology at the best price for the bank.
“We’re seeing a real crisis for both banks and small businesses,” said Keith Riddle, CEO of BankiFi Americas.
“There is plenty of demand for payments and accounting services among small businesses, but banks are disincentivized to offer those solutions given the current state of the market.
“Through external partners like BankiFi, banks can have the best of both worlds, offering the best technology with minimal cost to the bank itself.”


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"We are still committed to the existing plan of record."
Microsoft plans to release Vista to business customers in November before a wider general release by January.
The European Commission fined Microsoft 280.5 million euros ($356.6 million) on Wednesday for defying a 2004 antitrust ruling in which it ordered Microsoft to give rivals information that would enable their servers to compete on a level playing field with Microsoft's by interconnecting smoothly with Windows.
It also found that Microsoft harmed competitors by illegally bundling its Windows Media Player with the operating system, leaving consumers little incentive to buy rival software to watch movies or listen to music.
The bundling issue has raised concerns about Vista, which could package Internet search functions or software that creates fixed documents and thus threaten Google Inc. and Adobe Systems Inc. .
Any change in the timing of Vista's launch could have a substantial impact on global demand for personal computers and key PC components such as microchips.
The new penalty by the commission comes on top of a record 497 million euro fine it imposed in a landmark antitrust decision against it in March 2004.


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The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has taken action over the last six months to ensure small business have a level playing field, as revealed in the 14th edition of the ACCC’s Small Business in Focus report.
“The ACCC is committed to ensuring small businesses receive the protections of the new business-to-business unfair contract terms law, franchising and other industry codes,” ACCC Deputy Chair Dr Michael Schaper said.
“We spoke to a number of companies including Uber, Fairfax Media, Jetts Fitness, Lendlease Property Management, and Sensis that have altered their terms and conditions in order to address concerns raised by the ACCC.”
“However, despite the number of businesses that have amended their standard form contracts, the ACCC is prepared to take court action in the coming months to ensure compliance with the new law on unfair contract terms,” Dr Schaper said.
The ACCC says it has a number of in-depth investigations underway and will take further enforcement action this year to ensure that small businesses receive the protection of the new business-to-business unfair contract term (B2B UCT) law.
The ACCC is also taking steps to ensure compliance with Industry Codes. Guidance for businesses about new penalties in the Horticulture code has been produced and a number of actions have been launched under the Franchising Code.
“Ensuring businesses meet their obligations has led to the ACCC’s recent Franchising Code enforcement actions against UltraTune Australia and Geowash as well as issuing the first infringement notices under the Franchising Code to Domino’s,” Dr Schaper said.
Key small business actions
- Around 6,400 small businesses, over 300 franchisees, and more than 200 agricultural traders contacted the ACCC
- ACCC enforcement action including instituting Federal Court proceedings against UltraTune Australia Pty Ltd and Geowash Pty Ltd for potential breaches of the Franchising Code
- the ACCC also issued its first two infringement notices under the Franchising Code to Domino’s Pizza Enterprises Pty Ltd for not providing a marketing fund statement and auditor’s report to franchisees on time
- The ACCC accepted a court enforceable undertaking from Sensis Pty Ltd in relation to its automatic renewal and cancellation processes
- The continuation of work in the agriculture sector including the dairy inquiry and guidance to business on the new Horticulture Code (How the Horticulture Code helps you and Enforcement of the Horticulture Code of Conduct)
- Working with businesses to ensure implementation of the new excessive payment surcharging and country of origin labelling laws
- The recording of two live webinars on country of origin food labelling and levelling the playing field for small business are available on the ACCC’s Youtube channel
- Publishing a suite of guidance material for small business, including how to protect against scams. Losses recorded by small businesses totalled more than $500,000 during the last six months.
- Continuing our market study into the new car retailing industry.
B2B Unfair contract terms
Both prior to and since the new B2B UCT law came into effect in November 2016, the ACCC has engaged with a number of businesses including Uber, Fairfax Media, Jetts Fitness, Lendlease Property Management and Sensis.
These businesses have now amended their standard form contracts to address ACCC concerns. Some examples of the changes that have been made include:
- Removing terms that allow a trader broad discretion to terminate a small business contract “without cause”
- Making automatic contract renewal terms more transparent and including a contractual obligation to remind customers about the pending automatic renewal of their contracts
- Amending wide-ranging unilateral variation clauses to limit variations to circumstances where it is reasonably necessary to protect the trader’s legitimate interests
- Amending wide-ranging cost recovery terms so that the trader can only recover costs which are properly and reasonably incurred
Subscriptions to the ACCC’s information networks surpassed 10,000 members this year and the ACCC’s free online education programs have been updated to improve their look and feel and include new modules to reflect changes in the law. You can subscribe to our networks at www.accc.gov.au/ccaeducation and the online education programs are available at www.ccaeducationprograms.org
The 14th edition of the Small Business in Focus report is now available.
ACCC Small Business Helpline: 1300 302 021
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We are still several days away from 2017. But the rumors on the iPhone 7S has already been circulating on the web. The recent reports are pointing out to the inclusion of outstanding new features. In this article, you will find the most possible specification of the 2017 flagship smartphone.
iPhone 7S Specification: Design
The 7S is expected to arrive in three different variants. The first one will have a curved glass back. The second one will feature the classic case design. And the third one will feature an unusual red colored body.
iPhone 7S Specification: Display
The 7S will have OLED display. Similar to the display of the Galaxy S9, it will support 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution. So, it will be a big jump from the display of the current generation iPhone 7. However, we are still unsure about the exact size.
iPhone 7S Specification: Camera
The 7S is very likely to feature dual lens setup. But we are not certain about the mega pixel range. However, we are quite certain about the inclusion of an amazing feature. It’s called Augmented Reality. It will help the camera app to recognize and manipulate faces.
iPhone 7S Specification: Hardware
The 7S will be powered by the new A11 processor. Coupled with 3 GB RAM, it will run all the console quality games and high end apps with a great pace. More specifically, it will become the fastest Apple smartphone of all time.
iPhone 7S Specification: Battery
Apple always falls short with the battery performance. But the thing will be quite different for the 7S battery. According to the latest rumors, it will last around three days with a moderate use. It will support wireless and fast changing technology.
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Nordic naturals ultimate omega explains vincent pedre, a week. “a serving is 3.5 ounces cooked fish or about three-quarters of a cup of flaked fish,” says dr. pedre. fatty fish like.
United naturals gutconnect 365 is a dietary support supplement that contains a blend of nine natural ingredients designed to promote gut health, according to the manufacturer. the brain behind gutconnect 365 is dr. vincent pedre, a certified medical doctor and chief wellness officer at united naturals. how does gutconnect 365 work.


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Third weekly fall but future bright
A third weekly drop in wool prices sent the Eastern Market Indicator down 6 cents to close at 1738c/kg clean last week, but forecasts of economic growth look positive for wool.
National Council of Wool Selling Brokers of Australia executive director Chris Wilcox said it seemed to be a week of adjustment between selling regions.
“While fine wool values differed between regions, one fairly consistent category was 20 to 23-micron wool, which mostly recorded increases across the three selling centres,” he said.
“The oddment market again fell back, although not to the same dramatic extent seen the previous week. The Western Market Indicator eased back 2 cents to 1819c/kg.”
At the wool stores last week, Gillingarra wool and sheep producer Jim Kelly witnessed his Rushholme clip auctioned through Elders to a top price of 1155c/kg greasy for two bales of 19.1-micron fleece wool with a length of 79mm and yield of 60.7 per cent.
Mr Kelly, his family and partner Janine Varley run 2500 Merino breeders, which are bought in as part of a year-round crossbreeding program using Poll Dorset rams.
“The sheep are kept in good condition on paddocks of blue and white lupins plus summer salt grass and essential mineral licks,” he said. “We received the best prices for our wool since the early 1990s and my confidence is back.”
Mr Wilcox said a positive outlook for the wool industry was also sparked by the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund, both lifting their forecast for world economic growth in 2018.
“The World Bank now predicts that the global economy will grow by 3.1 per cent in 2018, up from 3 per cent in 2017 and 2.4 per cent in 2016,” he said.
“It also lifted its forecast for economic growth in 2019.
“The bank expects that advanced economies will see much stronger growth in 2018 than previously expected, led by the eurozone countries (0.6 per cent higher) and the US (0.2 per cent higher), although China only slightly up by 0.1 per cent.
“These higher growth forecasts are positive for wool, as long as the higher economic growth flows through to improved consumer spending.”
Mr Wilcox said the latest data available from China on its exports of wool products for November 2017 was mixed.
“After a strong rise in exports of wool-woven clothing from November 2016 to July 2017, exports have declined for each month over the past four months,” he said. “There was a 28 per cent drop in November, with declines in exports to all of the major destinations, with the exception of South Korea.
“Even so, exports of wool-woven clothing in 2017 to November was still 63 per cent higher than for the same period in 2016.
“In fact, 81 million pieces of woven wool garments for the 11 months, it’s the highest volume of these garments for this period since 2008.
“Wool knitwear exports lifted in November by 8 per cent year on year, the first monthly increase since January.
“There were large increases in exports to the European Union, South Korea and Hong Kong.
“For the 11 months to November, China’s exports of wool knitwear were down by 11 per cent, led by the US (down 26 per cent).”
Turning to China’s imports of raw wool, Mr Wilcox said data for November showed a 41 per cent year-on-year lift, led by a 136 per cent increase in imports from Uruguay and an 82 per cent increase from other countries.
“Imports from New Zealand were 22 per cent higher, while imports from Australia were 23 per cent higher,” he said.
The Elders International Wool Report brought the Northern Hemisphere’s cold weather into the equation, saying most of China was hovering around zero degrees.
“Adding to this lack of global warmth is the sustained uniform business in China is keeping worsted fabric production moving,” the report said. “Adding to the Chinese uniform business have been the Korean Winter Olympics and also the Japanese Summer Olympic uniforms required to be made from scratch.”
With 100 million viewers watching the US Super Bowl LII taking place in one of the coldest areas of North America this week, the stage was set for the natural warmth of wool to be aired.
Australian Wool Innovation chief executive Stuart McCullough said it was unfortunate commercial airtime was too expensive (a 30-second commercial is over $5 million), although he did not rule out a future Super Bowl spotlight.
Gillingarra woolgrower Jim Kelly pictured with his 1155c/kg greasy top-priced Rushholme consignment of 19-micron Merino fleece.


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Labels such as “vegan options,” “vegan friendly,” and “no animal products” are becoming more frequent and familiar each day. The growth of the vegan trend has changed the food scene of cities all over the world. Orlando is no exception, and neither is Rollins.
In the last nine years, nine different vegan venues opened in the Orlando area. From vegan bakeries to specialized restaurants, these establishments provide followers of the vegan diet with alternatives to homemade cooking. These venues give vegan students, such as Kristen Gorton ’17, safe and tasty options that complement their diets.
Gorton has been a vegan for three years. Information about animal cruelty issues helped her decide to give up animal by-products. Despite the challenges of the diet, she does not regret her choice. For someone who has an alternative diet, such as Gorton, the Orlando area provides many options. “Orlando’s vegan and vegetarian scene is awesome. It makes being a vegan here worth it,” said Gorton.
Dandelion Commnitea Café, the first of such specialized restaurants in the area, opened in 2006. While serving vegetarian dishes, the venue also serves vegan needs. Eight other venues followed the example in the following years.
But restaurants are not the only vegan-dedicated establishments in the area. Two all-vegan juice bars, a bakery, and a neighborhood market also offer vegan food lovers diverse food delicacies. The Rhapsody Bakery, which opened in 2010, takes pride in its lack of animal products. The Artichoke Red Vegan Market, opened in 2009, provides a safe shopping option for those who follow the diet.
Brian Friscia, Professor of Health and Wellness and Associate Head Athletic Trainer in the Sports Medicine Department at Rollins, said that there are serious reasons why veganism has become such a growing trend, “Some people don’t want to consume meat that may have been raised unethically or with the use of hormones and antibiotics,” said Friscia.
The vegan diet also presents a safe and healthy way to eat since people are more careful about the food they ingest, he said. The growth of the number of restaurants and venues in the area indicates the growing number of people looking for this alternative cuisine. “With GMOs and everything happening right now, everyone wants to do everything they can to make sure that they are eating optimally,” said Friscia.
Friscia said the trend poses problems linked with the diet. The lack of meat and animal products means fewer sources of protein for vegans. The daily intake of iron and amino acids are also concerns for those who adopt the lifestyle. But these restrictions, as Friscia explains, are not a problem if “you have a nice, well-rounded diet.”
The restaurants in the area help vegans find these balanced nutrients. The diet can be quite time consuming since many vegans prepare their own food in order to watch the ingredients of each meal and also because they have to constantly be looking for these animal-product-free ingredients. The availability of these establishments is crucial to healthy eaters.
The Blissful Juice, a juice bar and vegan café, is the most recent venue to have opened in the area, just in 2014. Another popular venue, Ethos, relocated from downtown Orlando to Winter Park in 2012 but has been serving 100 percent vegan dishes since 2007. The lack of any completely vegan restaurants inspired husband and wife Kelly and Laina Shockley to start the business. “Laina and I have done a lot of traveling and noticed that just about every major city has at least one fully vegan restaurant,” said Shockley.
The effort seems to be paying off since the restaurant is successful within the community; however, the owners keep their humble attitude.
“We don’t want anyone to feel like we are saying that veganism is for everyone,” said Shockley. “We don’t have an elitist stance of veganism. We just want to supply central Florida with a positive restaurant experience with delicious food without animal products in it.”
Greg Golden ’11 ’16MBA, Rollins’ General Manager of Student Media, sees the popularity of Ethos as a sign that, if not more vegans, the Orlando area has seen an increase in people curious about the vegan diet and its dishes. Golden was a vegan for two years as a way to maintain his health, but he has recently begun consuming fish and eggs again. The lack of time to prepare meals that complied with his dietary needs was one of the main reasons why Golden had to give up on veganism. “You have to eat a lot as a vegan to get everything you need for your diet. I felt like I didn’t have the time to prepare my own meals as much anymore,” said Golden.
Golden thinks that the options in the area provide enough choices for those who want to experience vegan cuisine. Besides specialized venues, he appreciates how many restaurants have been incorporating vegan dishes in their menus. He believes the vegan business is flourishing. “I can’t think of a place that has taken away vegan options,” said Golden. “I don’t see places that have failed that have been exclusively vegan.”
Besides the vegan venues in the Orlando area, the city also offers four vegan food trucks. Rollins has also gotten invovled with on this growing trend. Sodexo started offering the vegetarian/vegan dish station at the Rollins cafeteria in 2010, and this semester they have introduced new complements in the salad bar. Gorton has noticed the difference. “I noticed a lot of changes when I came back from Winter break. There were a lot more options and there was tofu at the campus center,” she said.
Whatever people’s motivation for eating vegan dishes may be, it is undeniable that having venues that comply with the vegan diet help those who want to stay away from animal products get their daily intake of essential nutrients. The vegan venues opening in the area represent the interest that greater Orlando residents have with this alternative cuisine.


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This is a four-day food, wine, and music extravaganza taking place in Beverly Hills (near the Beverly Hilton Hotel). Chefs from around LA—and the country—are coming together in celebration of what we hope will become LA’s go-to food and wine festival. Wolfgang Puck, Michael Voltaggio, Jon and Vinny of Animal, Ludo Lefebvre, Walter Manzke, Ted Allen, Scott Conant, and many more, are confirmed to showcase at the event. KCRW’s Jason Bentley is also curating the music lineup and there are some VERY exciting bands in the works (TBD). “Good Food” Host Evan Kleiman is also participating (keep an eye out for her annual pie contest). Chef demos, wine tastings, and LG Electronics’ “Taste of Something Better” amateur chef competition happening LIVE, are just a few of the many exciting events taking place over the weekend.
The Grand Tasting event will be on Saturday, September 4th 7:00pm – 11:00pm, and is appropriately named Date Night by the organizers. This will feature “40+ hand-selected restaurants from the Los Angeles area”, as well as “beer, wine & cocktail tastings”. All the festivities will take place at 9900 Wilshire Blvd Beverly Hills 90210 during the 4 days and there is no pretense of eating for a cause, good or bad. This is just pure hedonism.
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EL DORADO HILLS, Calif. (October 19, 2023) – El Dorado Hills, known for its picturesque landscapes and thriving community, is about to experience a new addition to its business landscape. The El Dorado County Board of Supervisors recently “Green lighted” the relocation of a card room license, paving the way for an ambitious project that is set to redefine entertainment and dining in the area.
The former Sienna restaurant space in the La Borgata center is poised to become the home of an upscale eatery with a seasonal menu, coupled with an innovative card room offering poker games. This transformative venture will be led by a duo of business visionaries.
Cannabis Entrepreneur and Restaurateur Join Forces
At the helm of this exciting project are two remarkable individuals, each bringing a unique set of skills and experiences to the table. Salvatore Palma, a native of Monterey County and a prominent figure in the cannabis industry, will be heading up the card room operation.
Mr. Palma is renowned for founding the “Higher Level of Care” cannabis dispensary and has been instrumental in the success of several cannabis storefronts, including “Joint Venture” in Carmel Valley and dispensaries in Greenfield and Fresno. His impressive bio includes multi-million-dollar cannabis deals, cementing his status as a trailblazer in the field. Palma sold three of his cannabis stores in recent years for a total sum of $33 million, according to a bio he shared with the Business Journal. In 2021, cannabis company Gold Flora purchased the Higher Level dispensaries, according to a news release.
But Palma’s expertise doesn’t stop at the cannabis industry. He also boasts a history in real estate, ranging from brokerage to development. He’s even ventured into non-emergency medical transportation. It’s clear that his diverse background will bring a wealth of business knowledge to the new venture.
Collaborating with Palma is Angelo Heropoulos, an esteemed restaurateur known for his culinary endeavors in Saratoga. Heropoulos owns and operates two highly-rated restaurants – “Flowers” and “The Hero Ranch Kitchen,” both earning 4 1/2 stars on Yelp. With a passion for new American cuisine and farm-to-table dining, Heropoulos is set to bring a delectable and diverse menu to El Dorado Hills.
A Glimpse into the Future
While there are still several regulatory hoops to jump through at both state and local levels, the project aims to open its doors in the first quarter of 2024, offering the community a unique blend of gaming, dining, and entertainment.
El Dorado Hills’ residents and visitors alike can anticipate a vibrant culinary experience, complemented by the allure of poker tables, creating a destination where luxury, leisure, and cuisine converge.
As the transformation of the former Sienna restaurant space unfolds, it’s clear that this ambitious project is set to captivate the hearts and palates of the community, offering a new dimension to the El Dorado Hills experience.


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Austin, TX-based MapMyFITNESS announced that it’s arranging a new $3 million add-on round of debt financing via Square 1 Bank to add to its $9 million Series B round, something company CEO Richard Jalichandra said in an interview the company sought out to help it keep up with its significant recent growth. The site also announced today that it has hit the 10 million user milestone, with four million of those being added to the company’s network of fitness tracking mobile and web apps in the last six months alone.
Jalichandra says that it’s a reflection on the company’s success, and the trajectory of its revenue growth that it chose to go with bank-based financing instead of VC funding for this add-on round. MapMyFITNESS isn’t revealing specifics about its revenue picture, but it is projecting big growth in revenue this year, after doubling each year during the past four.
“This type of financing facility this is very indicative of our financial strength, in that it isn’t venture debt, it’s straight term commercial debt,” he said. “Basically, it means we’re in very good shape. We’re looking for our revenue to nearly triple this year.”
As to what’s fueling the growth of the MapMyFITNESS apps, which include MapMyRUN, MapMyRIDE, MapMyWALK and more, Jalichandra attributes it to a number of factors.
“In terms of fitness-tracking apps, we’re the highest-rated app, so there’s definitely a quality metric in there,” he said. “There’s also a social component, as probably about just under a third or close to a quarter of new registrations can be attributed to some sort of social sharing information.”
Fitness apps have also been increasing in popularity recently, according to information from app metrics tracking agencies like Chomp (since acquired by Apple). A report from Research2Guidance anticipates the health apps industry to quadruple in size by 2016, and anticipates that they’ll bring in roughly $1.3 billion in revenue in 2012 alone. Increased interest in this segment should also help MapMyFITNESS add on even more users in the next few years.
The only threat for the company could be that proliferation of apps in this category means increased competition, but MapMyFITNESS has early mover advantage and brand recognition on its side. It should continue to grow, even while sport and fitness giants like Nike increase their mobile app offerings with software focused on new verticals like basketball and golf.


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Another multinational is treading its way into the Indian market. And this time it’s the global coffee company and coffeehouse chain Starbucks. Partnering with Tata Global Beverages Ltd, their first outlet will be situated in the heart of Mumbai.
“We have worked very hard in creating this partnership with the Tata’s and will leverage the credibility and trust of the Tatas with our global brand,” stated Mr. John Culver, President, Starbucks China, and Asia-Pacific. It is definitely a very good business move by the two companies, using each other’s goodwill and strengths in terms of experience and money.
India is now open for newer brands launching themselves more than ever before. With the youth and working population, showing great interest in experimenting, the timing could not have been better. Coffee houses have already gained popularity throughout the country, with coffee chains such as cafe coffee day, Barista, etc.
Starbucks, Tata Venture to Open Store in India, Jan. 31.
One would think they’d consider Delhi first for launching the Tata Starbucks coffee chains, but it’s not something that’s not on the radar; Avani Saglani Davda, the new CEO of Tata Starbucks, said: “A lot of Tata companies own real estate and we will leverage that in terms of getting sites that are iconic and at the heart of the city in the commercial capital of Mumbai and Delhi.” Tata Starbucks is scheduled to make its debut in Delhi in 2013.
Horniman Circle, Mumbai is going to be hosting the Tata Starbucks flagship coffee house. And there will be an exclusive dish catering to the tastes of the city. Tata group will be responsible for sourcing and roasting premium coffee beans for the coffee chain. They will also with their vast properties and connections be opening stores all across the country, bringing Tata Starbucks close to coffee lovers all over India.
Starbucks to Open 50 Shops in India:
By the end of October 2012, Tata Starbucks will have debuted in Mumbai. Starbucks currently has over 19,000 coffee houses in the world, in over 60 countries. It only makes sense to get the multi-billion-dollar franchise to India, where the economy is great for starting up a new venture. This venture between Tata and Starbucks is of a 50/50 ratio.
John Culver; has expressed Starbucks’ enthusiasm for now being able to cater to the Indian market “We are delighted to be able to announce our progress toward opening our first store in India and to introduce locally sourced espresso,”
Starbucks coffee has a great fan following all over the world; it’s a coffee brand that is known to all. The Indian market will presumably be welcoming it with warmth and a lot of cash.
Only time will tell if the Metro cities will value the quality of coffee provided by the coffee shop, we Indians tend to be picky, and coffee being almost a necessity in the urban work life, should not only be affordable but available easily. Only time will tell if this joint venture of Tata Starbucks is going to be a hit.


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Few UK companies are aware enough of the growing threat to have cyber insurance, and some brokers are not selling cyber cover simply because they don’t understand the risk
Cyber risk is growing at an alarming rate. With every new piece of technology released to the consumer market, cyber liability increases. It is a risk with unknown boundaries.
Recent high-profile cases such as the Ashley Madison or the celebrity iCloud hack have shown the vulnerability of large companies to cyber crime.
Likewise, a Thomson Holidays’ employee who misplaced emails containing the bank details and addresses of thousands of customers, has shown that human error can also breed cyber risk.
Earlier this year, a study by software house Citrix revealed that 71% of UK workers believed that data theft was “inevitable” in their workplace.
It also found that global cyber crime costs businesses around £200bn annually, and that the financial sector is the worst exposed, with one-quarter of financial firms hacked in the past year.
There can be no doubt that cyber crime is rapidly growing, and while underwriters are just managing to keep up, policy sales remain alarmingly slow.
Collaborative research conducted by the government and broker Marsh earlier this year found that 98% of UK companies don’t have cyber insurance. The London cyber insurance market totals £160m, but UK companies account for only £25m of this.
Lack of awareness
But why do companies not understand cyber risk? The unpredictability and broad spectrum of cyber attacks means many firms don’t even realise they are at risk.
For those that do, the nature of the threat is so unknown that to price a premium for it is hard.
“These hacks can be very varied,” Kaspersky Lab security researcher David Emm says. “Sometimes the aim is disruption, or sometimes to just play around. Others hack smaller companies to get to bigger ones. No one is safe.”
With a still-difficult economy and often limited resources, companies are unwilling to pay extra to guard against an intangible and unknown risk.
Compounding this, recent high profile cyber attacks have sent policy prices soaring. Figures published by Marsh show that SME cyber premiums rose 32% in the first half of 2015, after a flat 2014.
So how can companies engage more with cyber risk?
JLT cyber, technology and media E&O partner Lauren Cisco believes UK companies have to develop cyber-aware cultures from the top down.
“For organisations to properly understand the risk and mitigate against the potential loss, it’s important to have an ongoing focus from management to engage with everyone in the firm.
“That way, the understanding of cyber risk will continue to evolve alongside the business evolution. It has to breed from management.”
Cisco says it is the C-suite that breeds culture throughout a business. If it fails to comprehend the digital world and its cyber risks, it is unlikely to want to part with the extra insurance premium spend.
This is a view shared by Simply Business chief technical officer Lukas Oberhuber, who says that for companies to understand the need for cyber, a culture of digitalisation is needed throughout the firm.
He said: “If this is not something that the entire management team agrees with, or understands, you have absolutely no chance.”
According to a study by consultants Alvarez & Marsal, the average age of a chief executive in the UK financial sector is 56, while the average chief financial officer is 54.
These are the ages of ‘digital immigrants’. The heads of these companies have grown up without social media, cloud storage and shared networking. The culture that both Cisco and Oberhuber talk about is not instinctive in these C-suites. So it has to come from elsewhere.
For AJ Gallagher head of technology Richard Hodson, it is up to the insurance industry, in particular the broker, to make cyber comprehensible.
“It really is a chicken and egg situation; brokers don’t understand it so they explain it badly, so they don’t sell it.
“Because they don’t sell it, they don’t have information and data on it, meaning they have nothing to help them understand it better. It’s a vicious circle.
“The whole industry needs to bring cyber into the language of the common people. Then cultures can breed awareness through companies.”
With cyber risk growing faster than the rate of policy uptake, it is up to the insurance industry to make cyber digestible.
If this means turning an industry-wide leadership of digital immigrants into digital natives, the cyber broking market looks set for tough times.
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SD high school athletes could get to take much more in merchandise
PIERRE — Starting later this summer, high school athletes in South Dakota might be allowed to each accept gifts such as clothing, shoes and other merchandise worth as much as $300 in total retail value from each camp or select event they attend.
Athletics and activities directors from high schools throughout South Dakota recently voted 131-0 to recommend the rule change. The current limit in the state for what are known as amateurism awards is $75 per event.
The South Dakota High School Activities Association’s board of directors will give first reading to the $300 proposal next week during the board’s meeting Tuesday and Wednesday.
The schedule calls for the board to take public comments during the next two months and make a final decision at the June 9-10 meeting. If the $300 proposal is adopted, it would take effect after the final vote.
“Nobody I’m aware of is as low as us,” John Krogstrand, an assistant executive director for SDHSAA, said Wednesday.
The value of the merchandise already can be increased by the amount of the camp fee or entry fee. A $20 camp fee, for example, would allow $95 in value under the current limit.
Krogstrand said $400 to $500 seems to be a common range in other states. The U.S. Golf Association sets its amateur threshold at $750.
Accepting cash or some variation such as a debit card would remain a violation.
The SDHSAA doesn’t have a reporting requirement regarding the $75 limit and doesn’t have a formal mechanism for monitoring value of merchandise.
Krogstrand said self-reporting can be one way that possible infractions come to light. Another, he said, is that people can tell on each other.
Top distance runners have been invited to major regional or national events where shoes that were given to the athletes would surpass South Dakota’s $75 limit.
Krogstrand said the $300 would allow for a pair of shoes and a warm-up suit.
The association already has provided exemptions in instances such as the Lakota Nation Invitational basketball tournament, where coats and other merchandise have been awarded to participants.
“It can never be cash. It always has to be merchandise,” Krogstrand said. “It’s a per-instance thing.”
Football combines and basketball camps are two more types of events where merchandise sometimes is awarded.
That generally doesn’t affect a high school student’s eligibility to play college under NCAA and NAIA rules.
“As I understand it, merchandise, equipment or apparel are not an issue, but much like our policy, cash payments are,” Krogstrand said.
“There would be some restrictions on providing items to an athlete during the recruiting process, but their participation in a ‘Nike Nationals’ event or a ‘Under Armour Combine’ would not be a violation at the NCAA (or) NAIA level,” he said.
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By Rachel Lamb
Department store chain Bloomingdale’s has upped its out-of-home advertising strategy by including QR codes and an MMS call to action on phone booth advertisements to connect consumers with videos and content about new fashion trends.
Consumers can text the keyword COLOR2 to short code 91919, scan the bar code with their smartphone or visit http://www.bloomingdales.com/color from their smartphone device. Either way consumers choose to start the conversation offers engagement opportunities for Bloomingdale’s.


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Foreign companies need to be savvy in leveraging the digital landscape as well as align themselves with strong local partners that understand the Chinese culture and travel landscape, and that can act as a bridge by also understanding the western way of doing things, to avoid misunderstandings and disappointments.
By Jens Thraenhart
While three flight hours south in Macau, the Pacific Asia Travel Association hosted its annual PATA Travel Mart, over 500 delegates gathered in Beijing on September 15-16 at the so far largest China Travel Distribution Summit. This key event for travel executives looking to understand how to distribute and market online to Chinese consumers, focused on the theme of
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A vegan advert that first went viral in Israel garnered over 15 million views in the UK since its debut two months ago. Vegan Friendly created the ad. They are a non-profit organization that seeks to end animal suffering by promoting plant-based food.
In Israel, it reached a whopping 35 percent of the population – and was the first pro-vegan ad to screen in the country.
‘Couldn’t be more proud’
Vegan Friendly said it ‘couldn’t be more proud’ when it announced the news on Instagram,.
The organization worked on the video for months, in the hope it would encourage people to adopt a vegan lifestyle.
On social media, it secured more than eight million views, and was shared thousands of times.
In the UK, it aired on Channel 4 and Sky News with views spanning five million. It also reached Nat Geographic, Food Network, and Sky Nature screens.
Vegan Friendly said it hopes the ad will keep reaching people and help them ‘make the connection’.
Vegan Friendly’s success
‘A more compassionate world’
When the ad exceeded one million views last November, Vegan Friendly’s head of campaigns said she believes the ad will help people ‘think about the future they want to live in’.
In a statement sent to Plant Based News at the time, Louise Davies added: “Veganism is a lifestyle taken up by those of us who believe a kinder, more compassionate world can be created… That whatever small part we can play is worth it.”
More recently, the organization fought against thousands of complaints made to the Advertising Standards Authority.
Vegan Friendly stated: “The discourse around animal rights is getting stronger, the moral, ecological and health aspect is already everywhere. Today, in 2021, it is no longer necessary to remain silent!”


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Over the last month or so, Star Wars fans where panicked when it looked like The Clone Wars was going to be removed two days ago.
It’s now March 9th, two days past the expiration date listed on The Clone Wars, and the series is still available for streaming on Netflix. And now it doesn’t have an expiration date. What likely happened is that Lucasfilm realized the original three-year streaming deal was expiring for the show and acted quickly enough to get it renewed before the show was even removed, that’s why it didn’t disappear at all.
This momentary panic at losing the streaming version of the show did cause a lot more people to get into it, so that’s a good thing. The Clone Wars is some of the best Star Wars storytelling out there, and it even makes the Prequels better.


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The economic and sales news isn't all doom and gloom. In a recession there are winners and losers. What do you have to do to make sure you win? We think you should pay attention to the "shifting consumer".
The economy doesn't stop. It shifts with what consumers feel comfortable with. Think not? Let's look at the banking industry.
The news is really bad in the financial world so bad one might think that all financial institutions are in trouble. Not so... Small, local banks are doing just fine and bringing in more customers. Credit Unions are seeing major increases in their business. Why? Let's call it the comfort shift. The consumer wants to trust their financial institution, they want to know who is making decisions and they want to feel comfortable. Enter small banks and credit unions. Both offer what the "big banks" can't or...won't.
Here is more: In a recent Los Angeles Times article, John Replogle the CEO of Burt's Bees says, "It's the small indulgences that people are reluctant to trade off." What Mr. Replogle calls "reluctance" has led to a doubling of sales over the past three years.
Burt's Bees is an example of a small business that is doing well because they are focused on the "small indulgences" and paying attention to what people will buy and why.
In our mind these examples point out that people are still spending money...but they are shifting their decisions to things that spell value, trust and...comfort.
The best way to thrive in a recession is to pay attention to what works well, to what people are buying and the reasons why they are buying specific products. To be one of the companies on the top of the wave you have to pay attention to the shifts and act accordingly.
Keep an eye on the good economic stories, what is behind them and what can you learn for yourself. Then be ready to adjust your consumer message. We think the top words now are VALUE, COMFORT & TRUST.
Michael P. Libbie - Insight Advertising, Marketing & Communications. You can follow us on Twitter @MichaelLibbie and see our work at www.InsightCubed.com


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Announcement From The Annapolis Boat Shows
Following Governor Hogan’s press conference placing Maryland in a State of Emergency and halting all major events, the Annapolis Boat Shows has placed a temporary hold on both the Bay Bridge Boat Show (April 17-19) and Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show (April 24-26).
The safety and health of our attendees, exhibitors, employees, and volunteers are our top priority, and we commend Governor Hogan for his actions. We are monitoring the situation and will rely on the expertise of our governing agencies to guide our decisions. For the sake of all in our community, it is our hope that the measures put in place today will help to resolve this crisis quickly and that the Shows will be reinstated.
In the meantime, we are preparing show locations with hand washing stations and taking other recommended precautions including training our staff in best practices for serving our guests. Our organization will continue to plan for these shows pending the governor lifting restrictions on public events. A final decision will be announced no later than April 2. We will continue to update our page and send communication out regarding any changes.
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The 1970 debut of the United States Sailboat Show in Annapolis, Maryland marked a new concept – the first in-water sailboat show in the country. Today the Annapolis Boat Shows has an unsurpassed reputation for offering the most comprehensive boating exhibitions in the industry. Each of our boat shows give boaters the unique opportunity to board and inspect virtually every new model on the market, make side-by-side comparisons, and talk to industry leaders about all aspects of buying and owning a boat. Exhibitors are highly motivated to put you in the boat of your dreams at the best possible price. In addition, one can shop from a vast display of boating products and services – everything from financing and insurance to electronics and foul weather gear. It’s always a fun and informative day exploring boats and boat supplies.
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Backed by the UKRI funding, the project aims to make the plastic packaging more sustainable and environmentally friendly
A team led by the researchers from the University of Liverpool has secured £965,000 funding from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) to develop smart sustainable packaging.
The funding will be used by the team comprising the University of Manchester, Unilever and Bright Green Plastics to make the plastic packaging more sustainable and environmentally friendly.
The project aims to provide the necessary technological advancements to increase the incorporation of the post-consumer recycled (PCR) resin, which can be produced by recycling high-density polyethylene (HDPE), in the manufacture of plastic products.
Compared to new, virgin plastic, the PCR resin plastic has reduced environmental footprint.
According to the University of Liverpool, the use of PCR in packaging instead of virgin plastic could reduce greenhouse gas emissions and support a circular economy.
However, packaging with increased PCR content will have reduced performance, according to the University of Liverpool.
As part of the project, the team will use data science and undertake detailed plastics materials analysis to better understand how HDPE changes during the mechanical recycling process to create PCR.
This new knowledge will be used to develop interventions to improve PCR performance.
University of Liverpool department of chemistry senior lecturer Dr Tom McDonald said: “The project aims to better understand the chemistry and properties of post-consumer resin (PCR) through finding out more about how HDPE changes during recycling.
“This knowledge can be used to invent ways of improving the post-consumer recycled plastic so that more can be used to make HDPE bottles. This change will result in less plastic waste, increased sustainability in plastic packaging and less harm to the environment.”
Additionally, the project will evaluate to understand how this disruption within the PCR supply and demand will impact the supply chain.
Unilever research and development packaging vice-president Cameron Jones said: “This grant will help us better understand recycled plastic as a material so we can use it more widely in different types of packaging. Our goal is to ensure the use of recycled plastic increases and becomes an industry norm.”


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Green Wine Future 2022 began May 23, 2022 with several keynote addresses and sessions by notable personalities both inside and outside the wine business. Wines of Chile and California Wine hosted the first two or eight global locations of the virtual conference.
Green Wine Future by Wineally is the sixth edition of a conference pioneered in 2006 under the name of the World Conference on Climate Change & Wine. This 2022 edition is being held virtually from eight world time zones, including host regions of Chile, California, South Africa, Portugal, Spain, France, Barossa Australia, and New Zealand.
Day one of the Conference began in the Santiago de Chile time zone, with welcomes by founders Pancho Campo, David Furer, and Michael Wangbickler, as well as Ole Nielsen of Wineally, the title sponsor for the event, and the Honorable Melani Mark, British Columbia Minister of Tourism. Wines of Chile hosted the morning sessions with Aurelia Montes greeting guests. California Wines hosted the afternoon sessions, with Robert Koch of the California Wine Institute welcoming attendees to the North American section of the program.
Keynotes of the day included Greg Jones, CEO of Abacela wines who has been involved in research regarding climate change for decades. Jones kicked off the conference and gave the attendees an update on climate change and the latest discoveries. Natalia Bayona, Director of Innovation, Education and Investment for the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) closed the morning sessions with a presentation on sustainable tourism.
The afternoon began with a keynote address by wine legend Miguel Torres, President of Torres Family Vineyards who has been an advocate for more sustainable winery/vineyard operations for more than a decade. The day concluded with an address by Pau Roca, Director General of the International Organization of Vine and Wine (OIV) concerning climate change and its implications on the future of the wine business.
The sessions of the day included subjects such as:
- Green House Gas Emissions: Identification, Education, And Mitigation
- Can Sustainability and Luxury Products Coexist?
- Sustainable Winemaking Practices: Why and How?
- The Past, Present, And Future of Old Vines
- Harnessing New Technologies & Services to Build Greater Sustainability
- Sustainable Finances and ESG
Day two of the Green Wine Future conference will include keynotes by:
- Hans Schultz, President of Geisenheim University
- Paul Colditz, Commercial Manager for Fairtrade Africa Southern Africa Network
- Kim Nicholas, Sustainability Scientist at Lund University and Author of Under the Sky we Make
- Clarence Louie, Chief of the Osoyoos Indian Band
It will also include sessions on:
- Biodiversity and the Vineyard of Tomorrow
- The Future of Wine Tourism
- What Is Carbon Sequestration and Why Should We Care?
- The Porto Protocol
- The Ups & Downs of Vineyard Locations
- Greening The Supply Chain
The event has the support of the OIV, California Wines, Wines of Chile, Barossa Australia, Thompson Okanagan Tourism Organization, Interprofesional del Vino de España, Viniportugal, Wines of South Africa and many of the world’s leading wineries.
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Beef + Lamb New Zealand is forecasting a further lift in sheep and beef farm profits this year, driven by the strong prices they are still getting for their meat and wool.
In a mid-season update, Beef + Lamb's economic service estimates the average pre-tax farm profit will be almost $134,000, up 17% on last year.
Director Rob Davison says it will be the second year of good profitability on sheep and beef farms.
He says the increase is coming from much stronger prices and there was an appalling run of low profit years on sheep and beef farms from around 2005 until 2010.
Mr Davison says at that time there was a strong exchange rate of around 79 or 80 cents US, but there were weak international prices.
He says the current exchange rate is 83 cents US, but international prices are stronger which is where the improved profitability is coming from.
Mr Davison says lamb prices for the season are expected to average $115 a head, slightly down last year's record high.
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U.S.-listed shares of Yum China Holdings Inc. fell over 10 percent since reporting Tuesday that its adjusted operating profit may decline over 50 percent in the third quarter due to the wide impact of COVID-19 in China.
Until Friday, the shares of the KFC operator in China had gone down three days in a row to $54.85 per share, compared with its $61.21 per share on Tuesday.
Yum China said in a statement on Sept. 14 that the Delta variant of the COVID-19 virus “has become the most widely spread regional outbreak since the national outbreak in 2020,” which caused restaurant closures and a significant decrease in sales.
During the peak of the Delta variant outbreak in August, the company said, “more than 500 of our restaurants in 17 provinces were closed or offered only takeaway and delivery service,” leading to a mid-teens percentage drop in same-store sales.
As a result of the Delta variant outbreak, the fast-food franchise company has experienced a significant sales drop, and based on the current trend, “our adjusted operating profit … may be reduced by 50 [percent] to 60 [percent] for the third quarter of 2021, compared to the same period last year,” Yum China said.
With a 50 percent to 60 percent reduction in adjusted operating profit, Yum China may forecast that of $128 million to $160 million in the third quarter of 2021. The company reported the adjusted operating profit of $320 million in the same period of 2020.
Yum China operates over 10,000 restaurants in over 1,500 cities across mainland China, according to its website. After separating from Yum! Brands in 2016, Yum China have the exclusive right to operate and sub-license the KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell brands in China.


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stock was sinking after the videogame firm missed Wall Street’s expectations for first-quarter adjusted revenue and reported a wider-than-expected net loss.
Roblox (ticker: RBLX) reported bookings, a form of adjusted revenue, of $631.2 million, which was down 3% from the first quarter of 2021. Analysts polled by FactSet had forecast bookings of $655.7 million. Roblox’s net loss grew to $160.2 million, which was larger than expectations for $68 million, according to FactSet.
Roblox stock sank 4.9% in after-hours trading following the earnings release. The stock had fallen 77% year to date as investors soured on high-growth tech stocks.
The company, which offers a platform that allows users to make games and interact in virtual worlds, said daily active users hit 54.1 million, up 28% from the first quarter of 2021. Users over age 13 grew by 38% and accounted for 52% of daily active users. Hours engaged jumped year over year 22% to 11.8 million.
Roblox’s adjusted earnings before taxes, depreciation, and amortization, or Ebitda, clocked in at $67.9 million, compared with analyst estimates at $91.6 million, according to FactSet.
The company said in a letter to shareholders that it can better monetize its platform by improving search and discovery and making results more personalized. The firm is also developing sponsored search options and recommendations.
“Beyond sponsored ads, we are at the beginning stages of developing native and immersive advertising in the Roblox metaverse,” the company said. “We envision several new advertising units that we imagine as being complementary to our user experience. These ad units will include ways for brands and developers to bring traffic to their experience, as well as ways for brands to dynamically become part of experiences.”
For the month of April, Roblox said daily active users were 53.1 million, up 23% from April 2021. Hours engaged rose 18% to 3.8 billion during the month.
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– With the new channels – Asian Food Channel, Bloomberg and JimJam – StarHub TV onMobile will boast 11 popular channels of “live” news, sports, food and entertainment programmes
– StarHub 3G Mobile post-paid customers can view Animax, Bloomberg Television and CTI TV channels for free
Singapore, May 2009 – StarHub today announced that it will bolster its premium mobile TV offering by adding three StarHub TV channels – Asian Food Channel, Bloomberg and JimJam (see Editor’s Notes) – to its StarHub TV on Mobile service.
StarHub TV on Mobile features a selection of popular “live” news, sports, food and entertainment channels for “anywhere, anytime” viewing on any 3G or 3.5G mobile phone. The current channel line-up includes CNN, CNBC, Channel NewsAsia, Football Channel, Goal TV1, Goal TV2, Animax and CTI TV.
“By extending TV viewing to the mobile phone, StarHub offers customers the freedom to view their preferred channels, wherever they are and whenever they want. With the additional channels, StarHub TV on Mobile provides even more choice for customers. For example, parents can entertain their children by allowing them to view the very popular, family-friendly JimJam programmes on their mobile phones. With Bloomberg Television, business professionals and entrepreneurs can access up-to-the-minute financial news on their mobile phone, while those customers interested in Asian food delights can get their fix from the Asian Food Channel!” said
Mr Chan Kin Hung, Head of Personal Solutions and Advanced Multimedia Services at StarHub.
From 23 May 2009, StarHub 3G Mobile post-paid customers will enjoy free* access to Animax, Bloomberg and CTI TV, or pay only $1 for 24-hour access to all other channels in the StarHub TV on Mobile line-up. Subscribers of StarHub TV on the Sports tier can watch ALL these channels for free. No additional charges will be incurred for data usage, which means that users can watch the channels freely and constantly without worrying about sky-high data charges.
Customers with the latest smartphones such as BlackBerry Storm, HTC Touch HD, Samsung Ultra Touch and the soon-available HTC Magic can enjoy the added convenience of one-click instant access from the StarHub TV on Mobile application when they select and watch any channel. Alternatively, customers can access the StarHub TV on Mobile service from the Gee! portal.
For more information on StarHub TV on Mobile, please go to http://www.starhub.com/mobile.
*Free access to Animax, Bloomberg and CTI TV is a promotional offer valid till 30 June 2009.
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What’s the Difference Between Starting Up in Silicon Valley and Asia?
While attending this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Summit (GES) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Adeo Ressi spoke with CNBC News about the challenges entrepreneurs face in Asia and the US.
“I would say entrepreneurs around the world are about the same. They all have a big dream they want to play out”, says Ressi. “The only difference is, Asian markets are booming, and there is much more opportunity today in Asia than there is in any other part of the world. However, it’s a difficult operating environment. There is a lot less capital here in Asia than [Silicon Valley]. Finding the right investors is challenging everywhere in the world, but in Asia it’s harder- there is less money and fewer investors."
Watch the video below to hear more from Adeo, and stay tuned for more updates from GES.


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In March, European supermarket shelves will have to make space for a new Japanese entry in the increasingly big market for plant-based alternatives to sea-food and meat.
A leading Japanese food manufacturer has developed plant-based alternative seafood in anticipation of a shortage of marine resources that could trigger a global food crisis.
NH Foods, known as Nippon Ham, spent a year developing fish fries and popcorn shrimp from soybeans and other plant-based material and other vegetable ingredients.
The firm uses seaweed extracts to add a fishy flavour and carefully recreated soft textures. It plans to start selling the foods in March.
The company ventured into alternative seafood after successfully developing hams and sausages using plant-based meat substitutes.
A survey by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization shows that annual seafood consumption per person increased eight-fold in China, and about four-fold in Indonesia, over the half century through till 2019.
Population growth and development in emerging economies have led to surging demand for marine resources, which are already dwindling and could be depleted in the future.
Maeda Fumio, NH Foods' General Manager of Processed Foods Business Division, says the company aims to expand the possibilities of protein, and develop various products in the form of ingredients and pre-cooked foods.
In 2021, Japan’s food-tech venture company Next Meats introduced several alternative meat and fish products such as Next yakiniku and gyudon beef bowls and tuna fish with 100 percent plant-based ingredients.
Next says its products are 100% plant-based, low fat, and zero cholesterol, but high in protein. Additionally, some of them can be stored for up to two years.


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The last three months saw a number of critical developments and milestones in the hospitality industry. Here are six stories that stood out during the start of the summer travel season.
Hilton Celebrates 100th Anniversary
On May 31st, one of the world’s most recognizable hotel brands marked a century in business. Hilton celebrated their 100th birthday by launching The Hilton Effect Foundation, a new initiative that will support people and organizations that positively impact the communities that Hilton serves.
This anniversary has prompted many publications to pay tribute to the company’s legacy, with CNN looking back at the brand’s history of innovation and how the hotel chain has imprinted itself on American culture.
Wyndham Plans Major Expansion to China
Wyndham is looking to continue expanding its already massive presence in Greater China, as Hotel News Now reports that the company is on pace to add 500 new properties in the world’s most populous country over the next three years.
The franchising company already has 86 openings scheduled in the Asia Pacific region for the remainder of the year. All of Wyndham’s properties in the region participate in the company’s well-known loyalty program, Wyndham Rewards.
CNBC also reports that Marriott, Hilton and Hyatt are also working on massive expansions across China this year, even as some forecasters are concerned about the country boycotting American brands.
DC’s “Drip Pricing” Lawsuit
Marriott International was recently accused of misleading online customers. DC’s attorney general filed a lawsuit against the hotel giant which, as Skift’s Danni Santana writes, has put the industry on notice. The lawsuit claims that Marriott has been excluding extra fees from the prices listed on the chain’s official website and online travel agencies.
In a statement to The Washington Post, Marriott spokesperson Jeff Flaherty said the company would not comment on pending litigation but looks forward to continuing their conversations about online booking fees with other U.S. attorneys general.
Travelodge Looks to Fill Brexit Staffing Gap
With many UK hotels facing a staffing pinch caused by the country’s impending departure from the European Union, Travelodge sees a potential solution in students looking for summer work. The Guardian reports that the chain is aiming to fill 800 part-time positions and make 2,200 permanent hires.
This is not the first time Travelodge has launched a staffing initiative aimed at a particular demographic in preparation for Brexit, as the company announced in January that it was looking to hire unemployed parents interested in rejoining the workforce.
US Holiday Date Shifts
Date changes for US holidays in 2019 are expected to have a significant impact on the country’s hospitality industry. Most notably, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving and Easter occur a week later in the 2018-19 period compared to the previous year. STR writes that these changes will have an effect on when breaks for K-12 and post-secondary students are scheduled, and in turn, impact hotel demand.
IHG Phasing Out Plastic Toiletry Bottles
With environmentally-conscious consumers pressuring companies in all industries to cut down on their use of plastic, hotels are upping their efforts. After confirming that the company was working on its plastics problem during an earnings call in May, environmental news site EcoWatch writes that IHG will end its use of miniature plastic toiletry bottles by 2021.
This move to phase out plastic is an industry first, but with a growing number of travel brands looking into eco-friendly options, the trend could continue. Elaine Glusac of the New York Times writes that state legislators in California are considering making this shift mandatory, but IHG chief Keith Barr says the pressure to make this change is coming from guests.
Helix by MicroMetrics helps hotels enact service recovery strategies in real time, preventing negative reviews and developing guest loyalty.


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Chicago to Buy Electric Buses
The CTA issued an RFP for electric buses and chargers, Steven Vance reports for Streetsblog Chicago. The program will start with a pilot of 5 buses to run on the Chicago Avenue route and would plan to expand to 20. These buses would be powered with en-route charging, meaning that they could be charged many times throughout the day on the routes they currently run, without disruption.
En-route charging is already in use in Cologne, Germany, "An articulated bus will lay over at a stop near the main train station for up to 10 minutes. While there it lifts up a charging mechanism and, faster than the latest smartphone charging technology, gets a sufficient jolt of electricity to travel to the next charger, or beyond," Vance writes.
This would not be the first purchase of an electric bus by the city. "CTA has operated two electric buses, manufactured by New Flyer, in revenue service since 2014. Catherine Hosinski of the CTA said that electric buses are quieter, and have 'significantly decreased emissions, which improves the quality of air and life for both our riders and general public,'" Vance reports.


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Holmes Report 13 Apr 2013 // 11:00PM GMT
DUBAI—Etisalat has appointed APCO Worldwide to handle its public relations in the UAE. APCO will help the telecommunications company align and disseminate its key messages across the region. According to Ali Al Ahmad, chief corporate communication officer: “Our communication requirements have matured exponentially, which led to the pursuit of a strategic partner that can provide adequate support to maintain our growth trajectory.”
STOCKHOLM—Lewis PR has appointed Robert Almqvist as vice president of Northern Europe, a newly created role within the region’s senior management team. Almqvist reports into Rafael Rahn, senior vice president, Central and Eastern Europe. He joins from Axicom, where he focused on the IT and technology sectors. He had previously written and edited at IDG. In his new roles, he will be based in Stockholm.
LONDON—Heineken’s former marketing communications manager Nichola Reeder has joined Cirkle as a consultant commercial communications director. She has 15 years of experience in high-profile FMCG and retail environments, including 11 years at Heineken as well as roles at Asda and Mars. She will work on projects across agency clients such as Kerry Foods, GSK, PepsiCo, and Premier Foods.
BRUSSELS—Hume Brophy, the international public affairs and PR consultancy, has appointed Paul Jordan as associate partner and deputy managing director of its Brussels practice. Jordan brings 20 years' experience of the Brussels market, most recently with MCI Group, where he was a client director working primarily across the healthcare sector. Previously, he spent several years in the European Commission and with Deloitte's Brussels operation.
LONDON—Top 50 law firm Mills & Reeve, has appointed Man Bites Dog to manage its PR retainer. Man Bites Dog will be providing thought leadership and media relations consultancy to cement Mills & Reeve’s position as a leading national law firm.Clare Granville will lead the Man Bites Dog team working with Mills & Reeve.
BERLIN—Kirsten Leinert is joining the management of MSL Germany as managing director. Leinert focuses on Reputation management and strategy and will remain responsible for the consultancy’s Berlin team as well as for MSL Germany’s creative team in Hamburg. She reports to Wigan Salazar, CEO of MSL Germany.
LONDON—Fuel PR has appointed Olivia Timbs as an advocate for pharmacists. She will provide advice and communications support to Fuel’s pharmacy clients, who are grappling with changes in their relationships with the NHS. Timbs is a former editor of The Pharmaceutical Journal.
ISTANBUL—MESE Communication Consultancy has been selected to provide public relations support to communication and convergence technologies company Turkish Telekom and search engine Google. They join a client roster that includes AvivaSA, Coca Cola Bottling, Ernst & Young, Ford, Herbalife, Ipek Healthcare, Motorola, Novartis, Opet Petrolium and TTNET.
LONDON—Cloudbooking.com, a new online meeting room booking portal, has appointed technology PR agency EML Wildfire to drive mass consumer awareness at its UK launch. EML Wildfire will promote the UK consumer launch of the website, to help drive traffic to the site and increase registrations.


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Freelancer.com, the online job marketplace, has made its way into payments as the company announced Monday (April 27) that it had acquired the payment services provider Escrow.com for $7.5 million.
Freelancer.com’s purchase into the payments world will allow the crowdsourcing marketplace to accelerate its move into the eCommerce space. The provider of secure online payments and online transaction management for consumers and businesses had a gross payment volume of $265 million and net revenue of $5 million in 2014. The California-based company provides online escrow services that facilitates and accelerates eCommerce.
“We are pleased to acquire Escrow.com, the world’s largest online escrow company,” said Freelancer.com CEO Matt Barrie. “This highly complementary acquisition will enhance the ability of our 15 million users to transact securely, and there are large opportunities for growth and synergies with core offerings. Finally, it is a strong cornerstone for entering the payments space.”
According to the news release on the acquisition, Escrow.com reduces the chances for risk by serving as a third party to collect, hold and disperse funds. Current partners of the company include eBay, GoDaddy.com, AutoTrader.com and Flippa.com. Escrow.com is also a strategic partner with the U.S. Commercial Service, which is part of President Barack Obama’s National Export Initiative to help grow U.S. export volume.
“We are excited to be joining the Freelancer.com group. Freelancer’s expertise in marketplaces, combined with our expertise in secure online payments are an excellent strategic fit.”


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Chrysler’s bankruptcy last year contributed to the 14.4 percent revenue decline for the Chris Auffenberg Auto Group. Chris Auffenberg Jeep, in Washington, Mo., was shuttered in 2009 as part of the Chrysler bankruptcy plan, which closed 789 dealerships nationwide.
President Chris Auffenberg said the car dealership also was impacted by the overall decline in new vehicle sales nationwide. Last year marked the third straight year of declining revenue for the auto group after reporting revenue of $205 million in 2006. Auffenberg is the sole owner of the company, which has nine dealerships spread across central and eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. It has two dealerships in the St. Louis metro area: Chris Auffenberg Chevrolet and Chris Auffenberg Mitsubishi, both located in Kirkwood.


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GDPR is much more than a buzz word. It’s a reality for every business and organisation that collects and stores personal data.
Coming into effect in May 2018, the implications are widespread throughout companies and the consequences of not being GDPR ready can be significant for businesses of all sizes.
Join us on Tuesday 16th January
A panel of experts will outline how you can prepare for the GDPR changes:
GDPR is something that your business has to take responsibility for – be prepared.
This event offers businesses and organisation who gather and or hold personal data an opportunity to identify potential risks and loopholes.


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Mike Robinson is excited to announce that The Woodsman, located within Hotel Indigo Stratford-upon-Avon, will officially open on 18th April
Award-winning Mirabeau en Provence to launch Forever Summer – it’s lower alcohol and vegan-friendly offering – exclusively into Sainsbury’s nationwide on 20th May
Sauce Communications is delighted to be working with the brilliant Petersham Nurseries at their sites in Covent Garden and Richmond
Café L’oscar at L’oscar Hotel has launched a decadent Saint & Sinner Afternoon Tea
The Michelin-starred Angler is now serving their Taste of Spring menu, filled with fish, seafood and seasonal produce
Ibérica restaurants are continuing their 10 year anniversary celebrations with Madrid Month throughout April
Sanderson hotel is celebrating Easter with a bespoke version of their Mad Hatters Afternoon Tea
Meraki is serving a contemporary and traditional Greek Easter Feast for the celebrations this year
This summer, The Stafford London will be opening their first independent restaurant ‘Norma’ under the direction of Chef Ben Tish and inspired by the cuisine of Sicily
Sauce are delighted to announce that we are now working with Roast in Borough Market with some very exciting projects in the pipeline
We are very excited to launch the new seafood restaurant at The Goring in late spring with esteemed chef Nathan Outlaw at the helm
Celebrate 100 years of the Negroni – we’ve got some great choices from Anthracite, Sartoria, Radici, The Lost Alpaca , Hai Cenato and Mere
Sauce are delighted to be working with Island Poké are revitalizing the grab and go scene with their fresh take on Hawaiian inspired Poké bowls.
The Ainsworths and John Walton are pleased to announce the launch of Mahé, their new cookery school and chef’s table opening in Spring 2019.
Paul and Emma Ainsworth have announced they will be taking over The Mariners Pub in Rock in Spring 2019
Sauce Communications are delighted to be working with Monica and David Galetti and their restaurant Mere.
Sushi Daily is the perfect spot for enjoying an on-the-go lunch of fresh and expertly prepared sushi on New Oxford Street
Riverside Roasts – Battersea restaurant Fiume is now offering an Italian twist on the classic roast with a different special available each Sunday.
Sauce Communications is delighted to announce it is now representing Japanese restaurant Yen
Sauce has been ranked 45/500 on Marketme’s Top 500 Social Media Agencies UK 2018 #SMAUK500. Great work digital team!
Sauce is delighted to announce that it is now representing Claude Bosi, two-Michelin-starred chef of Claude Bosi at Bibendum, South Kensington.
Sauce is delighted to announce that it is now representing Mike Robinson, Co-owner of Michelin-starred Harwood Arms, Fulham.
Gaucho’s new menu has officially arrived. A mouth-watering mix of their well-loved classics and exciting new Latin American inspired dishes. It’s not to be missed.
We are delighted to announce that we are now handling the PR for The Forest Side in the Lake District.
New supper club! The Dirty Dishes with Isaac Carew comes to Francesco Mazzei’s Radici.


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Would you eat a fake beef burger in Dubai?
Dubai - A Beyond Burger patty is designed to 'look, cook and satiate' but without any animal byproducts.
A new kind of burger is revolutionising the way we eat. The Beyond Burger was first brought to Dubai by Bareburger in May 2018, but now numerous establishments have added it to their menus. A Beyond Burger patty is designed to 'look, cook and satiate' but without any animal byproducts. Its ingredients include pea protein, yeast extract, coconut oil and beetroot juice (for colour), making 'plant-based meat' that is vegan and cruelty-free.
Over the last year, the demand and supply has skyrocketed. According to food delivery company Zomato, 54 UAE restaurants now serve Beyond Meat foods while, a year ago, that number was almost zero. The recent Amazon rainforest fires further ignited conversations on how consumption habits are affecting our planet. In that sense, plant-based meats may be key to change. As Max Marsh of The Plant Code Podcast puts it, "If you've been following a plant-based diet, you aren't used to the texture and heaviness of meat. Faux meats can help non-vegetarians transition towards vegetarian diets."
So, how does the taste compare to the real thing? Max swears that the first time he bit into a Beyond Burger, the taste was so much like meat that he, as a vegan, almost spat it out. Food blogger Sana Chikhalia, who tasted the burger while travelling, agrees that the texture and taste is almost like meat. "If you're convinced it's not going to be as good as the real thing, then it won't work." It looks like the jury is still out on this trend.


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Corporate interest in cyber liability insurance continues to gain momentum, and could strain an already limited supply of policies, according to a new executive brief published this week by market research, advisory and consulting firm Novarica. The firm attributes the growing interest to increased cyber threats and the potential financial exposure they represent, as well as the changing regulatory climate.
The 8-page report, “Cyber Risk Trends,” authored by Novarica’s analyst Faye Yaun and research and knowledge systems manager Steven Kaye, notes that while cyber risks and cyber liability offerings have been around since the early 1990s, the threat landscape is drastically changing. The report cites recent high-profile cases, such as the recent hackings of Target and Nieman Marcus that compromised the personal information of more than 100 million customers, multiple articles and studies that look at cyber risk.
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