The organizers said the new prize was established as an independent award to better showcase the development and potential of the region, excluding Japan. Kavalan CEO YT Lee said he was proudest of the fact that Solist PX Sherry Cask claimed the coveted 2023 "Best of the Best Single Malt Whisky". "I'm told there were 183 single malt submissions in the spirits category of this year's competition and so I'm humbled that the judges in Tokyo thought our PX Sherry came out top," … [Read more...] about Kavalan Crowned ‘Best of the Best Single Malt Whisky’ in Tokyo
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Love the Food, Hate the Waste: Tackling Sustainability with Packaging
By Cath Isabedra Food packaging and food waste are two of the biggest contributors to landfill. The problem with food packaging is that it's often unnecessary, used to deliver food but not consumed. Take plastic wraps for fruit and vegetables. They're designed to keep the product fresh for longer but are optional for most people who buy their produce weekly at the local grocery store. The packaging industry is booming. Pre-pandemic, packaging was well on its way to becoming a … [Read more...] about Love the Food, Hate the Waste: Tackling Sustainability with Packaging
The Arab-Africa Trade Bridges Program Launches AATB Food Security Program
The launch event placed the limelight on global food security issues and provided engagement and collaboration opportunities for African and Arab businesses in the agricultural & food sectors. The Executive Committee of The Arab-Africa Trade Bridges (AATB) Program, a multi-donor, inter-regional program, launched a US$1.5 billion Food Security Program to address the issues of food insecurity in the Arab and African regions amidst the ongoing global food security crisis. The crisis is a … [Read more...] about The Arab-Africa Trade Bridges Program Launches AATB Food Security Program
