Mar 11, Colombo: The largest ever contingent of Food and Beverage exporting companies from Sri Lanka successfully participated in the 22nd edition of Gulfood 2017 trade exhibition in Dubai. The annual event, which is considered as the world’s largest Food and Drink event, was held at Dubai World Trade Centre in UAE from 26th February to 2nd March 2017.
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How a Coffee Startup Chose its Crowdsourced Logo
Chris Dominello and Mike Roussell created an antioxidant-infused coffee called Neuro Coffee . Before launching their company last winter, they needed a logo .
Tourism officials slammed by winemaker over wine show
One of the Hunter Valley’s leading winemakers has blasted New South Wales tourism officials for failing to properly support the industry. Andrew Margan from Margan Wines said Hunter wine country was the state’s biggest tourism drawcard outside of Sydney, yet continually failed to attract government funding.
The Booziest Honeymoon Destinations, Ever
Sample world-renowned rum in a bodega and learn about the slow-aged process that makes it the rum of choice for aficionados. After a visit to the distillery, head to Granada, the oldest colonial continental city in the Americas.
How to pick your next investment property – with coffee
The four signs to look for when buying your next investment property: How you can get in before the hipsters – and maximise your returns If new cafes with hipster baristas are popping up in a suburb not far from the city, chances are it will be a good place to buy an investment property. Former inner-city working-class suburbs Newtown and Surry Hills have gentrified to become Sydney’s trendiest addresses for urban professionals and cashed-up couples with no children.
Mayor set to enjoy a cuppa for Fairtrade Fortnight
Dudley’s Mayor – will be calling into the Fairtrade Break Coffee Morning at St Thomas’s Church Hall, Market Street, Stourbridge, on Saturday March 11 which is being organised as part of the annual campaign. The coffee morning, running from 10am to 12.30pm, is being organised by Stourbridge Fairtrade, who were instrumental in achieving Fairtrade status for Stourbridge in 2010.
Beer bottle sand could save New Zealand’s beaches
If you hadn’t noticed, New Zealanders really give a damn about the environment. They care for their rivers and lakes , half the country’s a national park and they throw themselves at whaling ships on a daily basis.
Starbucks CEO says chain ready to enter Italy after 35 years
Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz’s vision for the chain was largely inspired by the coffee bars he saw on his first trip to Milan more than three decades ago. But it took the company growing to about 26,000 stores in 75 countries in win the credibility he felt necessary to make the leap into the country that gave the world espresso.
“Natural Born Butchers” wine-tasting party pairs cork and pork
In recent years, Prague has been attracting more and more visitors who are interested specifically in the local cuisine and beverages. Besides regular food tours there are also special one-off events, such as the Natural Born Butchers’ wine tasting party inspired by the pig slaughter season, combining mostly Bohemian and Moravian wines and specialties made from a traditional Czech breed of pig.
Historic former Blackburn church to host major beer festival
More than 30 ales will be on offer at Holy Trinity Church in Mount Pleasant, Blackburn, on April 22 and 23. The Grade II-listed gothic structure, built between 1837 and 1846, has been empty for more than 30 years since it closed as a place of worship in 1981. The festival, with free entrance, is the latest in a series of events designed bring life back to the church.
a Diy Honeymoon for Wine Lovers in Spain’s Rioja Region
For honeymooners looking to get off the beaten path in Spain, Rioja offers plenty of opportunities to get lost in Spanish culture as well as sip and savor , all without the crowds of Spain’s biggest tourist draws. Here’s what you need to know to plan a honeymoon in Rioja.
Relais & Ch teaux GourmetFest Pours the Spectacular into…
The culinary world alights in Carmel-by-the-Sea this March during the 2017 Relais & ChA teaux GourmetFest . This four-day celebration of extraordinary cuisine and rare wines will showcase the mastery of world-renowned Relais & ChA teaux and Michelin-starred chefs Daniel Boulud, Michael Tusk, Shinichiro Takagi, among others.
For sale: a slice of the Mediterranean lifestyle
La Baraquette, a luxury holiday home development in the south of France, offers sea views, sunshine – and your very own vineyard Until recently, property-hunters in southern France had to choose between two competing visions of the good life: a wine-steeped bolthole nestling in its own vineyards, or a cottage on the coast, with sea views and Mediterranean sunsets. Now buyers in that enviable predicament can have it both ways.
Beer Man: Ancient grains used to good effect in Emmer Wheat Beer
Beer Man is a weekly profile of beers from across the country and around the world. This week: Riedenburger Emmer Wheat Beer, Riedenburger Brauhaus, Riedenburg, Germany, www.reinheitsboten.com.
Grilled Chicken With Carrot Salad
Fragrant spices and some heat transform rather plain ingredients into something altogether different. You’ll enjoy the interplay of textures, too – the chicken against the crisp carrots, cool lettuce and rich sunflower seeds.
Fortification plan for food
New Delhi, Feb. 4: The Centre has proposed making food fortification mandatory for all staples like rice, wheat flour, edible oil and milk to fight malnutrition but some experts have urged a cautious approach, warning of hidden costs and unproven health benefits. The Telegraph had reported in January 2016 that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had pushed the idea of universal fortification – addition of key vitamin and minerals to foods to improve their nutritional value and address nutritional gaps in the population – in meetings with top officials of the ministries of agriculture, food and public distribution, commerce, health and women and child development.
Moody toddler stops tantrum when given glass of wine
She’s a very WINEY child! Toddler’s tantrum only stops when she’s given a glass of red – and look how happy it makes her An adorable toddler’s penchant for Chateauneuf-du-Pape was shared on Facebook by her parents after they captured this hilarious meal time footage. The video clip was shared by the little girls father, Rafael Aybar, from Bonao in the Dominican Republic after his daughter’s face lit up when given a glass of red wine.
Rare Red Heifer Eligible for Third Temple Offering Found, And You Won’t Believe Where
A rabbi in a remote region of Mexico he went to a dairy farm to purchase milk, and was shocked when he saw a vital element of the Third Temple right in front of his eyes: a red heifer calmly chewing its cud under the Baja sun. “I’ve grown up with the stories, so I know how rare and valuable the red heifer is,” Rabbi Benny “Bentsion” Hershcovich told Breaking Israel News.
Food | Chef Walter’s Flavors + Knowledge: Baked Pappardelle With Boar Ragu
This recipe may be served on a platter or as we do in a terracotta vessel which allows moisture to develop and prevent dryness. If you don’t own one any other baking casserole will do.
Budweiser’s Super Bowl ad celebrates immigrant tale of its co-founder
Moving away from the stories of love, puppies and horses from years past, Budweiser took a deeper approach to their 2017 Super Bowl commercial. Titled “Born The Hard Way,” the beer ad tells the story of a young immigrant , Adolphus Busch, on his journey from Hamburg, Germany to St. Louis, where he meets future Budweiser co-founder Eberhard Anheuser.
Can goat meat hoof its way to the culinary forefront?
Goat is enviably healthy, rich in iron and protein, tender in a braise, and popular in the developing world. Why is it so hard to get in North America? Pop down to your local Loblaws, Sobeys or Metro and it will be easy to find some creamy fresh goat’s cheese from B.C.’s Salt Spring Island Cheese Company, or something better-aged from Ontario’s Monforte, or a brick of that lovely, black, wax-wrapped chA vre noir from La Fromagerie Hamel in Quebec.
Gin and beer exports growing in popularity
People around the world could celebrate Burns Night with a Scottish gin or craft beer rather than a traditional whisky as exports continue to grow. Whisky remains the “driving force of the UK food and drink industry”, accounting for nearly a quarter of all exports each year, but gin and beer are following suit with strong growth over the last year.
Canadian dairy could face Trump challenge
U.S. dairy groups are calling on Donald Trump to set his sights on Canada’s “protectionist” dairy practices as he seeks to safeguard American jobs. The International Dairy Foods Association, National Milk Producers Federation and U.S. Dairy Export Council, along with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture say a planned national Canadian ingredients strategy will block U.S. exports in violation of NAFTA and the World Trade Organization.
Destination Lankaran, subtropical region of Azerbaijan [VIDEO]
Lankaran is the land of mountains, forests, citrus fruits and tea plantations. A wonderful climate and breathtaking natural landscapes are the hallmarks of this subtropical region of Azerbaijan.
Anglo’s 300-Year-Old South Africa Wine Farm Damaged by Fires
Anglo American Plc’s 300-year-old Vergelegen wine farm in South Africa has been damaged by wildfires as strong winds spread the blaze across parts of the country’s Western Cape winelands. “There’s been quite a bit of damage to the wine-farm areas,” including Vergelegen, Theo Layne, a spokesman for the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue department, said by phone Wednesday.
Leipzig: The Cosmopolitan City of Germany
Located in the East German state of Saxony at the confluence of three rivers, Leipzig has always been a historically important city. Many notable figures have lived here, and its citizens were instrumental in bringing about the fall of communism in Eastern Europe.
Historic Beer Birthday: Gottfried Piel
Today is the birthday of Gottfried Piel who along with his brothers Michael and Wilhelm Piel founded Piel Bros. Beer in New York, more commonly known as Piels Beer in 1883.
Beer-loving Brits bitter over tax hike for a pricey pint at the pub
Beer-loving Brits bitter over tax hike for a pricey pint at the pub Many Londoners are in a froth over business tax hikes that take effect next year. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2hn7DjQ Money and beer swap hands over the bar as a pint of stout sits at the London Drinker Beer and Cider Festival at the Camden Centre on March 2, 2016, in London.
These are 2016’s Top 10 Fine Dining Restaurants of the world1 day ago
In 2016, fine dining is all about experimentation and a stunning experience, which is a delight for more than just the taste buds. This is the reason why people travel thousands of miles away from home, and spend insane amounts of money, looking for a culinary experience which is unlike any other they can get around them.