For every wine lover, a world of stories lies behind each bottle: the terroir, the seasons, and above all, the dedication of the people who guide the grapes from vine to glass. The annual Errazuriz Wine Photographer of the Year competition, part of the prestigious World Food Photography Awards, captures these essential narratives in breathtaking …
Food dyes, particularly artificial ones, have been a topic of increasing public and regulatory scrutiny due to concerns about their potential health effects. Here’s a comprehensive look: What are Food Dyes? Food dyes are substances added to food and beverages to impart color, enhance existing colors, or compensate for color loss during processing. They serve …
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The wine trade in the Netherlands is heavily influenced by both national regulations and, perhaps even more significantly, by broader European Union (EU) policies due to the Netherlands being an EU member state. Here are the key implications for wine trade: I. EU-Driven Regulations (Major Impact): II. National Dutch Regulations (Specific to the Netherlands): Overall …
What are the most widely used sustainability frameworks? The most widely used sustainability frameworks include the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The wine industry, a sector deeply intertwined with natural resources and local …
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Alright, fellow wine enthusiasts, this article unveils a fascinating scientific endeavor that, while not directly about our beloved grape juice, explores the incredible potential of microbial biotechnology – a field with some intriguing parallels to winemaking – for the future of sustenance, both on Earth and beyond. Something to ponder over your next glass! In …
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Consumers are asking for lower alcohol wines: alcohol consumption viewed as unhealthy in the U.S. Young adult aged 19 to 34 are more likely to say that alcohol presents health risks, and their alcohol consumption has dropped significantly in recent years. Evolving with the times: example of the Stella Rosa study marketing case. White wines: …
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The selection of the world’s best restaurants is created by votes of The World’s 50 Best Restaurants Academy, which is made up of 1,080 international restaurant industry experts. On the top of the list, Spain is winner. Let’s check this out: Number one on the list is Disfrutar, located in Barcelona, Spain. They opened in …
As an example of the variety of applications of generative AI. Let me show you a couple of examples with free websites. This website is gamma.app. Any prompt results in a wonderful presentation with pictures included. A much sophisticated way to present information is using a Mermaid diagram. With ChatGPT you can create a mind …
I am happy today because, after days of no sleep, because of my excitement to finish the course successfully. I manage in the end and complete all the requirement to get the certification for the course marketing & communication at Schouten & Nelissen University of Applied Sciences, SUAS. This is a module of the HBO …
In the Netherlands I am following the study HBO marketing & communications at Schouten & Nelissen University of Applied Sciences, Suas. My programme has a mix of coaching, self study and formal classroom in Utrecht at the Business Center Nederland BCN. For my certification, I have to write three documents in Dutch language. The first …
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