http://www.immediapress.it I comunicati stampa di Immediapress en info@immediapress.it (Informazioni) info@immediapress.it (Info tecniche) Salute e Benessere/Healthcare, alimentazione / Food, chimica e farmacia / Chemistry and Pharmacy, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61832 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Kerry Inc.)
"The new Cell Science laboratory expands our Media Enhancement Services capabilities for Cell Culture, Vaccines, Microbial Fermentation, and Diagnostics. Additionally, this new research and applications center with leading R&D expertise will advance our ability to customize cell media supplements to meet the evolving needs of the bio-pharma market globally," stated Christopher Wilcox, Kerry's Director of R&D overseeing Cell Culture & Media Supplementation technologies.

Kerry is investing more than $10 million in the expansion of the Cell Science laboratory and Kerry customer center of excellence, which includes a consumer nutrition center, extensive flavor labs and product ideation and customer collaboration suites.

"Expanding our Cell Science laboratory in the Kerry center allows us to advance our media ingredients and supplements portfolio while capturing greater synergies with Kerry's extensive analytical, research, development and applications expertise," stated Edmond Scanlon, President of Kerry's pharma and bio-pharma ingredients business. "This ultimately helps us deliver greater innovation and overall value for customers."

The expansion is expected to be complete by August 2012 and will add nearly 50 new jobs and an additional 30,000 square feet to the existing 260,000 square foot facility.

Serving the global pharmaceutical and bio-pharma markets under the trade name Sheffield Bio-Science, Kerry provides bio-pharma customers with a renowned product portfolio of media supplements including the industry-preferred HyPeps, Hy-Soy, NZ Amines, Primatones and Hy-Yests; as well as innovative new products such as Sheffield rInsulin ACF, Sheff-CHO ACF, Sheff-Vax ACF and Hy-Express systems.

Additionally, Kerry offers the pharmaceutical and nutrition markets a high quality excipient product line. including pharma-grade lactose, tablet coatings and pharma flavors, as well as custom developed innovative ingredient solutions to help customers succeed in the ever changing global marketplace.

http://www.kerry.com/ ]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:35:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61832 Ambiente/Environment, Altro/Miscellaneous, alimentazione / Food, architettura e edilizia/Architecture and Building Ind., http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61805 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Novus International, Inc.)
"This level of certification represents the company's commitment to minimizing our impact on the environments in which we operate," said Novus President and CEO, Thad Simons. "Our successful application of land and development practices proves that companies can achieve a healthy sustainable work environment while reducing operating costs."

SITES is an interdisciplinary effort led by the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center at The University of Texas at Austin and the United States Botanic Garden to create voluntary national guidelines and benchmarks for sustainable land design, construction and maintenance practices. Certification for the pilot rating system is based on The Sustainable Sites Initiative: Guidelines and Benchmarks 2009.

In May 2010, Novus's campus was one of more than 150 national and international projects to be chosen by the SITES partners to test out the 4-star rating system and guidelines.

Novus is a global leader in animal health and nutrition with a strong emphasis on Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability. Sustainability at Novus is founded on the triple bottom line: social, economic, and environmental factors. The company's global headquarters, located at the Missouri Research Park in St. Charles, Missouri, is a 9-acre site that has been developed to a new standard for sustainable site design.

"We are pleased to be among those taking a lead in applying the SITES rating system to enhance the environmental, social and economic aspects of our projects," said Hunter Beckham, Principal at SWT Design, who was the project manager for the pilot project effort. Ted Spaid, Co-Founding Principal at SWT Design was the design lead. "This 3-star certification is evidence of our commitment to the environment, to our communities and to both Novus and SWT Design's passion for sustainability."

Among the specific sustainable design benchmarks met by the Novus Campus are:

Improved human health and well being for site users
Improved hydrology both on and off site
Habitat improvements to various locations throughout the project site


Among those on the project team:

Client: Novus International, Inc.
SWT Design
Landesign LLC
University of Missouri
Cowell Engineering
Stock & Associates Consulting Engineers, Inc.
Show Me Rain Gardens
St. Louis Zoo
National Wildlife Federation
Missouri Botanical Garden
Whitmire Wildflower Garden
Horticulture Co-op of Metro St. Louis
Missouri Prairie Foundation
Great Rivers Greenway
Eastern Missouri Bee Keepers Association


Since 2005, the SITES partners, in conjunction with a diverse group of stakeholder organizations, have worked to transform land development and management practices with this first national rating system for sustainable landscapes. The guidelines apply to any type of designed landscape, with or without buildings, including shopping malls, streetscapes, subdivisions, corporate and academic campuses, transportation corridors, parks and recreation areas, and single family homes.

The U.S. Green Building Council, a stakeholder in the Sustainable Sites Initiative, anticipates incorporating the SITES guidelines and performance benchmarks into future iterations of its LEED Green Building Rating System™. While LEED minimizes the carbon footprint, SITES demonstrates how a landscape can actually sequester carbon and regenerate living systems. Working together, these initiatives will further revolutionize sustainable design.

The SITES Rating System includes 15 prerequisites and 51 different credits, measuring performance in areas such as the initial site selection, water, soil, vegetation, materials, human health and well being, construction and maintenance - adding up to a 250 point scale. The rating system recognizes levels of achievement by obtaining 40, 50, 60 or 80 percent of available points with one through four stars, respectively.

®NOVUS, ALIMET, MHA, ACTIVATE, ACIDOMIX, MINTREX, SANTOQUIN, AGRADO, are trademarks of Novus International, Inc. and is registered in the United States and other countries. ®ADVENT is a trademark of Viridus Animal Health, LLC, and is registered in the United States and other countries.® ARENUS is a registered trademark of Novus Nutrition Brands, LLC. ® STRATUM NUTRITION is a trademark of Novus Nutrition Brands, LLC, and is registered in the United States and other countries. ™MERA, and SOLUTIONS SERVICE SUSTAINABILITY are trademarks of Novus International, Inc. © 2012 Novus International, Inc. All rights reserved | 120002

Contact: Lisa Jayne +1-314.576.8886 or
Lisa.Jayne@novusint.com

Leah Almeling +1-800.520.1834 x3 or
media@swtdesign.com

Please send media queries regarding SITES to
media@sustainablesites.org]]> Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:00:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61805 Economia e Finanza/Economy and Finance, alimentazione / Food, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61750 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Sara Lee Corp)
Sara Lee and Philips have been working together on SENSEO since 2001, with Sara Lee producing the coffee pods and Philips designing, manufacturing and distributing the single-serve machines. Together, the two companies have built SENSEO into one of the leading single-serve coffee systems, with over 33 million appliances sold worldwide. Upon closing, Sara Lee will have full control of the SENSEO trademark, and is expected to expand into new coffee segments and markets. Philips will continue to design, manufacture and distribute all SENSEO machines over the next nine years as the brand builds on its leadership position.

"This acquisition and partnership allow us to strengthen our relationship with Philips to focus on innovation in coffee technology and aggressively push geographical expansion," said Jan Bennink, executive chairman of the board, Sara Lee Corp. "Philips' long history of innovation, combined with superior retail strength in our key markets, makes it the perfect partner to work with as we take SENSEO to the next level."

"Owning 100 percent of SENSEO, our most global coffee brand, is a major step for 'CoffeeCo' as we prepare for our upcoming spin-off into a separate, publicly-traded company," said Michiel Herkemij, chief executive officer, Sara Lee Coffee and Tea. "With increased innovation, we believe this move will enable us to build on our leading position and further position SENSEO as a global power brand in the coffee segment."

"With SENSEO, Philips and Sara Lee pioneered the market for portioned coffee solutions, revolutionizing the consumption of high-quality coffee in the home," said Pieter Nota, Chief Executive Officer of Philips Consumer Lifestyle. "Over 33 million SENSEO appliances have been sold since its launch in 2001, and with today's agreement we're setting the stage for future success."

About Sara Lee Corporation

Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) and its leading portfolio of food and beverage brands, including Ball Park, Douwe Egberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Pickwick Teas, Sara Lee and Senseo, generate nearly $8 billion in annual net sales from continuing operations and employ approximately 20,000 people worldwide. In January, 2011, Sara Lee Corp. announced that it will divide the company into two pure -play publicly-traded companies, one focused on the international coffee and tea market and the other on North American meats. For more information on the company, please visit saralee.com.

About Royal Philips Electronics

Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity." Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs over 120,000 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 22.3 billion in 2010, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at http://www.philips.com/newscenter.]]> Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:30:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61750 Altro/Miscellaneous, alimentazione / Food, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61737 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Gruppo Campari)
The http://www.caffemiani.it/, historically known as the bar of the http://www.campari.com/ brand, returns to the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery in Milan. The new modern interpretation of the famous original sign has been designed by the master http://www.nespolo.com/ita/index.php.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/campari/52816/

The Camparino will be a place where visitors can experience a true Campari "full immersion"; with an eye on the future but a hand firmly on the wheel that once navigated over its origins on the way to making the brand a household name: a place where people can meet and exchange ideas in the run-up to Expo 2015.

Davide Campari opened the Camparino in 1915 as the younger brother of Caffè Campari, the establishment his father Gaspare had opened in 1867 not only to serve the aperitif, but also to serve as a restaurant. The Camparino is the location where a routine aperitif becomes legend, where celebrities mingle with ordinary people. It has witnessed the birth of some of the trends that would spark the styles to become popular in the years to come.

The Camparino will continue to be managed by Orlando Chiari and Teresa Miani, respectively the son-in-law and daughter of Guglielmo Miani, the Apulian tailor who arrived in Milan in 1922 and who purchased the licence of the bar.

To see the global contact list for Campari, please click here: http://www.camparigroup.com/en/press_media/press_contacts/press_contacts.jsp]]> Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:00:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61737 Altro/Miscellaneous, alimentazione / Food, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61655 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Bacardi Limited)
To view the multimedia assets associated with this release, please click: http://www.multivu.com/mnr/53403-bacardi-150th-anniversary-worldwide-parties-introduces-limited-edition-rum

(Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120118/MM36118 )

"The passion and entrepreneurial spirit shown by my great-great grandfather in Santiago de Cuba a century and a half ago gave birth to exceptional rum that would change the spirits industry forever," said Facundo L. Bacardi, Bacardi Limited Chairman and fifth-generation Bacardi family member. "These qualities remain key to our phenomenal success and position today as the world's favorite and most awarded rum brand, with more than 400 awards to date."

Bacardi was founded in Santiago de Cuba on February 4, 1862, when Don Facundo Bacardi Masso purchased a small distillery. After years of experimenting, Bacardi revolutionized the spirits industry by adding steps never before used in rum-making. He selected high quality blackstrap sugarcane molasses, isolated a special strain of yeast (still used today), filtered, mellowed his rums in American white oak barrels, and then blended them to create the perfect taste.  The smooth, light-bodied spirit he created, as opposed to the harsh "fire water" of the time, was BACARDI - the world's first premium rum and the first mixable rum - helping usher in a cocktail culture that thrives today. The artful Maestros de Ron (Master Blenders) continue to follow the same exacting standards set forth by Don Facundo.

"For the past 150 years, Bacardi-as a family, Company and brand-has brought people together through legendary parties and great-tasting cocktails. Visit any bar, club or restaurant almost anywhere in the world, and the impact Bacardi has made on the spirits industry is crystal-clear," said Seamus McBride, Bacardi Limited President and Chief Executive Officer. "It's incredible to see how a one-brand company founded 150 years ago has grown into the third-largest spirits company in the world with an enviable portfolio of iconic spirits including GREY GOOSE vodka, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE gin, DEWAR'S Blended Scotch whisky, MARTINI vermouth, ERISTOFF vodka and CAZADORES 100% blue agave tequila."

Parties, Parties, Parties!

Guests will celebrate with legendary BACARDI rum cocktails, some created more than 100 years ago, that continue to be among the most popular cocktails in the world - including the Original BACARDI Cuba Libre, the world's favorite cocktail with more than six million enjoyed every day; the Original BACARDI Daiquiri; the Authentic BACARDI Mojito; and the BACARDI Pina Colada.  Since its creation, BACARDI rum has been enjoyed in more than 365 billion cocktails.  That means every second of every day more than 200 BACARDI cocktails are being served and enjoyed around the world!

Consumer Promotions

By visiting the BACARDI Facebook® page (http://www.facebook.com/BACARDI), with more than two million fans, consumers of legal drinking age in select markets can vie for BACARDI 150th birthday party tickets and BACARDI party kits filled with all ingredients to host their own unforgettable gathering. In select markets, consumers will also be able to win or purchase commemorative BACARDI glassware, specialty packs and apparel featuring vintage brand advertisements and/or designs by artists of Cuban heritage.


Limited-Edition Product

To honor 150 years of Bacardi rum-making expertise and craftsmanship, eight Maestros de Ron, all Bacardi family members, have combined their extraordinary talents to create a very special, limited-edition BACARDI rum - Ron BACARDI de Maestros de Ron, Vintage, MMXII®. A blend of the finest rums laid to rest in oak barrels over the last 20 years and finished in 60-year old Cognac barrels, the vintage blend is presented in a hand-blown 500ml crystal decanter housed in a leather case and retails for US$2,000. Truly limited, only 400 decanters are available for purchase at select international airports and premium retail establishments around the world.

Additional Bacardi 150th activities include:

Visit the special 150th anniversary section at http://www.bacardilimited.com/150 to learn about Bacardi heritage, including why a bat and signature grace every bottle of BACARDI rum or how Bacardi became Cuba's first multinational company.

About Bacardi Limited

Bacardi Limited is the largest privately-held spirits company in the world and produces and markets a variety of internationally-recognized spirits and wines. Its brand portfolio consists of more than 200 brands and labels, including BACARDI® rum, the world's favorite and most-awarded rum; GREY GOOSE® vodka, the world-leader in super premium vodka; DEWAR'S® Blended Scotch whisky, the top-selling blended Scotch whisky in the United States; BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, the top-valued and fastest-growing premium gin in the world; MARTINI® vermouth, the world-leader in vermouth; ERISTOFF® vodka, one of the fastest-growing vodka brands in the world; and CAZADORES® 100% blue agave tequila, the number-one premium tequila in Mexico and a top-selling premium tequila in the United States; and other leading and emerging brands. Founded in Santiago de Cuba on February 4, 1862 and family-owned for the past seven generations, Bacardi employs nearly 6,000 people, manufactures its brands at 27 facilities in 16 markets on four continents and sells in more than 150 countries. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited. http://www.bacardilimited.com/]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:15:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61655 Economia e Finanza/Economy and Finance, alimentazione / Food, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61584 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Nestle (China) Co. Ltd.)
- MOU with Shuangcheng government leading to RMB 2.5 billion investment

Today Mr. Mao Chen, Mayor of Shuangcheng, and Mr. Zhan Yudong, Director of Production Technology of Nestle in Greater China Region, signed a Memorandum of Understanding on behalf of the two sides. The MOU will urge both sides to jointly develop the modern dairy farming and ensure the milk district, which is already Nestle's largest fresh milk supply base in China, becomes a leading milk district under the most professional management and the nation's benchmark for best practice in dairy farming and management. Under the agreement, a total investment of RMB 2.5 billion will be made in the milk district over the next five years through a partnership between Nestle, the local government, investors and farmers. The partnership will promote high quality and efficient dairy farming methods using modern technology and professional knowledge.

The agreement will help all the farmers working alone or on small farms in the milk district to be relocated to professionally managed dairy farms or large scale pastures, and will help those who own larger farms to scale up their facilities and use more modern practices. To this end, Nestle and the Shuangcheng government have invested RMB 10 million to purchase 1,000 sets of milking machines.

Mr. Roland Decorvet, Chairman and CEO of Nestle China said: The plan will continue to make Shuangcheng the nation's benchmark for high quality and reliable fresh milk. It also underscores Nestle's commitment to grow its dairy business in China in a long-term and sustainable way. The Shuangcheng government highly commended the long-term cooperation between the two sides and said will that the government would do its share to work with Nestle and the partners to accelerate modern dairy development.]]> Thu, 12 Jan 2012 05:10:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61584 Economia e Finanza/Economy and Finance, Altro/Miscellaneous, alimentazione / Food, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61494 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Sara Lee)
Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) today announced it has acquired Tea Forté, a Massachusetts-based leader in the ultra-premium tea category, for an undisclosed sum. With this acquisition Sara Lee strengthens its expertise and presence in the fast-growing segment of luxury teas.

Tea Forté posted revenues of $12 million in 2011. Founded in 2003 by former Museum of Modern Art designer Peter Hewitt, the company is now present at leading hotels, restaurants and luxury retailers in 35 countries. Tea Forté's award-winning teas are available in loose format and in the company's signature pyramid infuser.

"Acquiring Tea Forté fits perfectly into our strategy to spin off 'CoffeeTeaCo' as a pure-play coffee and tea company poised for strong growth," said Jan Bennink, executive chairman of the board, Sara Lee Corp.

CoffeeTeaCo will retain the current management team of Tea Forté to run the business independently before integrating it into its international coffee and tea operations.

"Tea Forté's expertise in ultra-premium teas complements our existing business with leading brands across Europe and boosts our innovation capabilities in the tea category," added Michiel Herkemij, chief executive officer, Sara Lee International Beverage.

Earlier this year, Sara Lee Corp announced its plans to divide the company into two publicly traded, pure-play entities: one focused on meats in North America and the other focused on the international coffee and tea market. The split is on track to occur during the first half of calendar year 2012.

Sara Lee Corp. (NYSE: SLE) and its leading portfolio of food and beverage brands, including Ball Park, DouweEgberts, Hillshire Farm, Jimmy Dean, Pickwick Teas, Sara Lee and Senseo, generate nearly $9 billion in annual net sales from continuing operations and employ approximately 20,000 people worldwide.  In January, 2011, Sara Lee Corp. announced that it will divide the company into two pure-play publicly-traded companies, one focused on the international coffee and tea market and the other on North American meats.  For more information on the company, please visit http://www.saralee.com/.

Tea Forté is the global luxury tea brand identified around the world as the ultimate tea experience. Known for its ultra premium hand-crafted teas, design-driven accessories, exquisite packaging and opulent approach, Tea Forté re-imagines and re-defines the contemporary tea experience by delivering a delighting and luxuriant encounter. Founded in 2003, by acclaimed American designer Peter Hewitt, the company is present in 35 countries worldwide. To learn more please visit http://www.teaforte.com]]> Tue, 03 Jan 2012 16:15:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61494 Ambiente/Environment, Economia e Finanza/Economy and Finance, alimentazione / Food, chimica e farmacia / Chemistry and Pharmacy, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61436 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Limagrain)
Net income came to €92 million. The Group's financial structure is solid with equity standing at €915 million and net financial indebtedness at €663 million.

Investment in research rose significantly to €157 million as opposed to €144 million, and represents 14% of "professional" sales. This past fiscal year, the Group held subsidiaries in 38 countries with a headcount of nearly 7,200 permanent staff, with multiple nationalities.

Daniel Chéron, CEO for Limagrain, commented on the Group's results: "Limagrain is a company that is growing fast. Our sales increased by 11.6% like for like, reaching 15.3% if we include acquisitions." Daniel Chéron added: "We are pursuing our dynamic march forward, preparing our future through a strategy of sustained internal growth and targeted external growth. Two highlights of the fiscal year were the acquisition of Brossard in France and the alliance with the Brazilian seeds company Sementes Guerra." He concluded by emphasizing that, "We are intensifying our investment in research, which today stands at €157 million, representing 14% of our professional sales. In terms of research it should also be noted that through Vilmorin & Cie we are in the process of creating a 50/50 joint venture with the German seeds company KWS. We have already been working in partnership with KWS in a commercial JV in North America since 2000. Our objective with this GM corn research JV is to pool our work on traits for resistances to herbicide and insects, drought tolerance and more efficient use of nitrogen."

Jean-Yves Foucault, a new Chairman for the Co-operative

At the Co-operative's Annual General Meeting of Thursday, December 15th, the members of the Board voted in their new Chairman. Pierre Pagesse, Chairman of Limagrain since 1992 handed over the baton to Jean-Yves Foucault, until then 1st Vice-Chairman of the Co-operative since 2009.

Limagrain is an international agricultural co-operative group, specialized in field seeds, vegetable seeds and cereal products. Founded and managed by French farmers, Limagrain is the 4th largest seed company in the world through its holding Vilmorin & Cie, European leader for functional flours through Limagrain Céréales Ingrédients and 3rd largest French industrial producer of Bread-Viennoiseries-Pastries through Jacquet-Brossard. The Group makes annual sales of more than 1.5 billion Euros and has a headcount of 7,200, spread out over 38 countries, including 1,400 researchers. In Auvergne the Co-operative has 3,500 farmer members. It conducts its business within the framework of a global, sustainable vision of agriculture and agri-food based on innovation and regulation of agricultural markets.

For further information: http://www.limagrain.com]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:00:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61436 Altro/Miscellaneous, alimentazione / Food, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61378 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Metaxa/Remy Cointreau)
To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: http://multivu.prnewswire.com/mnr/prne/remy-cointreau/52805/

Infuse your winter evenings with a splash from the sun and put a sparkle into the longest night of the year - with METAXA. Make this Winter Solstice (December 21) a night to remember for you and your friends. Let METAXA bring the optimism of the sun and chase away the cold winter blues.

On the evenings leading up to this Winter Solstice, your favourite METAXA cocktails will take you on a journey that lights up your night. The Suntonic long drink will refresh you after a busy day, the Hot Sun winter warmer will give you a relaxing après-ski feeling, and the heavenly Brown Sugar shot will take you shooting straight for the sun. And to complement your drink add the original and vibrant METAXA Sunball, which will release a touch of sun with every sip of METAXA.

Join METAXA at one of its hot spots dotted across the Northern Hemisphere to soak some sun into the evenings leading to this Winter Solstice:

If you prefer the cosiness of home, enjoy the longest evening of the year with friends and prepare your own sun-kissed drink in a flash.

METAXA celebrates the Winter Solstice and raises temperatures on the longest night of the year. Hold onto every precious moment of this extra long evening as METAXA ignites the party.

SMOOTHNESS REVEALED

METAXA 5 Stars is a beautifully balanced marriage of fine wine distillates matured up to five years in oak casks and of Muscat wines from the Aegean islands. Dark honey in colour, with floral, fruity aromas and elegant oak notes.

METAXA 5 Stars is perfect on its own or at the heart of delicious cocktails and long drinks.

SMOOTHNESS MAGNIFIED

METAXA 7 Stars is the premium expression of the METAXA style, featuring longer-aged Muscat wines from the Aegean Islands and the finest wine distillates matured up to seven years in oak casks. Old gold in colour, it reveals delicate aromas of Muscat and soft vanilla, followed by full, balanced flavours.

METAXA 7 Stars is best enjoyed neat or with ice. Also, as a shot with Brown Sugar.

METAXA was founded in 1888 by Spyros Metaxa, a man of taste and a natural risk-taker. In 1888, METAXA set out to start where other spirits had stopped. In a league of its own, METAXA is the smoothest spirit under the sun, thanks to its Muscat wines from the Aegean islands. METAXA is the only international spirit to bring together fine aged wine distillates and these intensely aromatic Muscat wines. Smooth, aromatic and endlessly versatile, METAXA brings a touch of sun into the heart of your long drinks and cocktails.

All METAXA cocktail recipes are available at http://www.metaxa.com

METAXA: Touch the sun!Please enjoy responsibly]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 15:35:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61378 alimentazione / Food, http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61374 global@prnewswire.co.uk (Dunkin' Brands)
(Logo:  http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110224/NY53806LOGO )  

Dunkin' Donuts has more than 80 restaurants in Greater China. The newest restaurant in China, the 10th in Xi'An and 10,000th in the world, is being opened by franchisee Shannxi Stellerich Food & Restaurant Management Co., Ltd.  The opening of the 10,000th Dunkin' Donuts location will be celebrated in Xi'An with much fanfare, including a grand opening ceremony complete with local dignitaries, a traditional Chinese lion dance and a jazz band.     

"We are proud to have opened the world's 10,000th Dunkin' Donuts restaurant in China, a country which we believe offers tremendous opportunity to both our Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins brands," said Nigel Travis, CEO of Dunkin' Brands and President of Dunkin' Donuts. "From its beginnings as a single restaurant in Quincy, Mass., Dunkin' Donuts is today a global brand located in 32 countries around the world. Our geographic diversity is truly a testimony to the fact that customers everywhere, from China to Saudi Arabia, Colombia and Georgia, appreciate what Dunkin' Donuts offers - high quality food and beverages served in a friendly, fast environment at a great value."

During the first nine months of 2011, Dunkin' Brands, Inc., the parent company of Dunkin' Donuts and Baskin-Robbins, opened approximately 480 net new locations globally, including 230 net new Dunkin' Donuts restaurants. Dunkin' Brands has more than 16,500 restaurants in 56 countries and is one of the largest U.S. quick service restaurant (QSR) companies internationally by unit count.   

Dunkin' Donuts has maintained steady global growth over the past several years, opening new restaurants in the United States, the Middle East, Asia-Pacific, Russia, and Latin and South America.  Earlier this year, Dunkin' Donuts announced an agreement to enter India and plans to open more than 500 restaurants in the country over the next 15 years. Last month, Dunkin' Donuts surpassed 100 restaurants in Saudi Arabia.

"Because of our strong brand recognition, our differentiated products, innovative marketing and nearly 100 percent franchise business model, we believe Dunkin' Donuts has significant growth opportunities both in the U.S. and abroad," concluded Travis. "We are delighted to celebrate the opening of our 10,000th Dunkin' Donuts restaurant, and look forward to many more openings to come both in existing and new markets around the world."

For more information about Dunkin' Donuts, please visit http://www.dunkindonuts.com/ or follow us on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/DunkinDonuts) and Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/DunkinDonuts).]]> Thu, 15 Dec 2011 13:15:00 +0100 http://www.immediapress.it/sito/rss/gira.php?id=61374