Billionaire Enrique Razon Jr. has taken control of Manila Water from Ayala Corp.—the Philippines’ oldest conglomerate—as the ports and gaming tycoon expands his investments in infrastructure projects. Razon was appointed chairman, president and CEO of Manila Water on June 3 after Trident Water, a subsidiary of Razon’s Prime Strategic Holdings, completed its initial investment of
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San Miguel Foods & Beverage (SMFB), controlled by billionaire Ramon Ang, is spending 30 billion pesos ($627 million) to expand the company’s animal feeds production capacity amid a strong recovery in the group’s profit. “We are also in the process of building seven new feed mills,” Ang, president and CEO of SMFB, said at the
What if you can drink a beer with perfectly creamy foam on top right at home? Asahi Breweries has made that dream come true. The new product is called “Asahi Super Dry Nama Jokki Kan”, which means Asahi Super Dry in the style of draft beer in a mug. The 340ml (11.5oz) cans, with 5% alcohol
J Vineyards & Winery has long been a go-to Russian River Valley producer for world-class sparkling wine. With six estate vineyards that reflect the valley’s range of expression, J’s wines are, at this point, California icons. The sparkling house was founded in 1986 by Judy Jordan, daughter of the Jordan Winery founders, and she bought
Get set to get moved by Roadrunner: A Film About Anthony Bourdain (Focus Films), directed by Academy Award-winner Morgan Neville. This beautifully shot and edited documentary feature movie, opening in theaters on July 16th, 2021, celebrates the best-selling author, chef, globetrotter, storyteller and award-winning TV personality, whose untimely death in 2018 shook the travel and
Juls Waxman worked for department stores, like Saks Fifth Avenue and Macy’s, for 20 years. With a six-figure salary, her career was set, but she ditched it all to bake cookies. Baked in Color is known for baking super colorful desserts, like rainbow cookies and Oreo brownie cookie cakes. She takes us behind-the-scenes of her
There are only 21 lesbian bars in the United States. 8.5 million lesbians live in this country, but the spaces that cater to them are fading away. Last year, at the height of the pandemic, filmmakers Erica Rose (who, full disclosure, is my second cousin) and Elina Street ran a fundraiser to save these bars,
Over the past year, ocean conservation has caught mainstream attention with the release of “Seaspiracy.” And now World Oceans Day by United Nations on June 8 is expected to bring the conversation to the forefront. But the chefs at one hospitality brand have already been working hard to make a difference in protecting our oceans.
As of September 20, 2020, Hyatt Hotels (NYSE: H) spanned 20 brands and owned more than 950 hotels, covering 67 countries across six continents. And yet a program it launched in 2019, Hyatt Loves Local, helps nearby small businesses in its communities thrive. During the pandemic, the program has managed to keep some of these mom
Over the past few years, one of the greatest wine producers in Spain, many would argue one of the greatest in the world, Vega Sicilia, has started to release their dry Furmint wines from Tokaj, Hungary, onto the market. In true Vega style, they bought a Tokaj estate in the 1993 yet they have continually
General Mills GIS ’ venture capital arm, 301 INC, will move into a newly formed “disruptive growth” team within its Strategy and Growth unit on July 1, led by Doug Martin, who has served as president of the company’s dairy operating division for nearly two years. The team, which is expected to be laser-focused on
On a trip to Napa Valley in 2005, KABC Los Angeles anchor and reporter Leslie Miller met the man who would become her husband and change her life. Having spent several months immersed in the Michael Jackson trial, the career newswoman headed to Napa Valley for a short break and shared what would be the
When you think of upcycled food, what comes to mind? Remember upcycled is not the same as recycled— this isn’t food that’s already been in someone’s mouth! If you have no clue, don’t worry— you aren’t alone. A 2021 study published in Food and Nutrition Sciences revealed that only 10% of consumers are familiar with
Cake dates back to ancient Egypt and pops up in recipe books from almost every culture throughout time. We took a look at cake around the world. MORE AROUND THE WORLD VIDEOS: 20 Comfort Foods From Around The World Barbecue Around The World What Cookies Look Like Around The World —————————————————— #Cake #AroundTheWorld #FoodInsider Insider
Derived from the rhizomes of Curcuma longa and responsible for giving curry (and everything it touches) a yellow color, turmeric or the Golden Root is much more than just an agricultural commodity in the Caribbean. With its plethora of medicinal, culinary, spiritual and economic uses, many consider it to be the Caribbean’s spice of life.
New York and fine dining go hand-in-hand. In fact, the city is home to more high-end culinary outposts than perhaps any other place on the planet. But Exclusive Resorts has found a way to tap into that sea of talent while providing a bespoke experience you literally can’t find anywhere else. They’re transporting chefs from
Ice cream brand Salt and Straw packs all of its pints with loads of toppings. You can get ice cream with Lucky Charms, snickerdoodles, cookie dough, or chocolate-covered feuilletine. The ice cream brand has 15 locations across the US. Every single one of them will let you sample as many flavors as you want. See
It’s Memorial Day weekend: the unofficial kickoff to summer drinking season. Across the country, drinkers are cracking open zeitgeist-fueled hard seltzers, crushable beers and ready-to-drink cocktails. But this summer, let us introduce you to piquette—a low-ABV, wine-adjacent bubbly beverage. “It’s a very bright, cheerful style with lots of expressive fruity flavor,” describes Katherine Sturgill, the beverage
Nestlé-owned Sweet Earth is on a mission to help consumers move forward in their journeys toward more plant-based eating by creating products for key occasions like barbecue season and snack time, and using feedback from fans to develop new and improved versions of its plant-based meat alternatives. “The biggest thing we’re seeing in this space is
For years the world of fine wine has been dominated by men aged 60 and above, but a new study launched by Areni-Global, shows that this is finally changing. Key drivers include technology, Covid, and shifting social patterns. Now more women and younger consumers are entering the once rarified air of fine wine collecting, where