The Women’s Choice Award is the only award based solely on the recommendations of women, the most powerful consumer. The mission of the award is to empower women via a collective voice which identifies brands, products and services that deserve their loyalty and referrals. To earn the 9 out of 10 Recommended award Gemma di Luna was required to satisfy a two-step qualification process to achieve a greater than 85% recommendation rating in both a national survey of the brands female consumers and with a live taste testing panel.

Recommendation ratings are the pinnacle for determining true brand loyalty and love, with peer recommendations being one of the key criteria consumers say influence their choices in wine. The award enables Gemma di Luna to display the Women’s Choice 9 out of 10 Recommended Seal in the brands marketing communications. When choosing between two brands at a similar price, 95% of women say that seeing the Women’s Choice Award seal would make their purchase decision easier, which gives Gemma di Luna a powerful differentiator to stand out in the the cluttered wine marketplace. Gemma di Luna will communicate the award via special packaging, digital outreach and point of sale materials.

“We are honored to be recognized by the Women’s Choice Award,” said Giovanni Pecora, CEO of Enovation Brands. “In conceiving Gemma di Luna, we sought to bring together everything women want in wine; beloved varietals, carefully crafted and presented in beautiful packaging to infuse a bit of luxury into every day moments. This endorsement confirms we have no only achieved that goal, but also earned the trust and loyalty of our valued consumers.”

Source: Gemma di Luna

Informa Markets reports 8,500 activated attendees on the platform so far – from CEOs  to research and development managers and product developers. Thirty-three per cent of participants have a role in upper management (C-level), while 66 per cent are responsible for purchasing in their company.

The Fi Europe CONNECT platform is seeing intense activity. As of 25 November, more than 10,000 meeting requests were recorded and, so far,there have been more than 4,500 conversations on the platform. An impressive 8,800 new contacts were made in the first three days alone.

The Fi Global team is delighted by the event’s success. Brand Director Julien Bonvallet said, “Our goal was to focus on an exchange of ideas, networking and lead generation with our virtual alternative. This is what makes the live event Fi Europe co-located with Hi Europe, too, a magnet for the entire ingredients industry year after year.”

During the first days of the show, the daily panel discussions and exhibitor showcases were particularly well received. Martijn van Dijk, Group Head of Sales at Informa Markets: “We are very pleased to welcome new partners such as Invest in Denmark and the Japanese External Trade Association (JETRO). For the first time, a Japanese pavilion with twelve exhibitors is  part of the fair. In total, 43 countries are represented at Fi Europe CONNECT. This proves that our virtual offering can definitely complement its big sister Fi Europe co-located with Hi Europe in terms of internationality.”

Next week’s programme includes the Startup Innovation Challenge pitches (1 – 3 December) and a presentation by LuAnn Williams on the Top Ten Trends from Innova Market Insights (1 & 2 December). Other on-demand offerings include must-see exhibitor showcases, an extensive virtual New Product Zone and a Media Zone featuring a range of trade publications.

Source: Fi Global

The exhibition period is from November 16 to November 20. Domestic and foreign high-quality food and food ingredient companies gather here to experience the online booth, live video, new product releases, and new exhibition models such as event forums.

This exhibition includes 2 themed trade halls, 3 regional halls, nearly 400 global exhibitors, and more than 1,000 categories of products brought accurate matching. More than 50 overseas media continued to report the entire exhibition such as DrinkPreneur, CFEA, food-Drink & Innovations and Good Italy.

Simultaneous live broadcast on overseas social platforms such as Facebook and LinkedIn.

Some of International Exhibitors: 

ProPlan Industrial Co. Ltd.（Thailand）- We at ProPlan Industrial has been in the business from 2007. All our products are shelf-stable and are at their best for at least 18 months. Our range of Curry pastes and Asian cooking sauces are able to transport dishes to flavors straight out of the vibrant and aromatic streets of Thailand, Asia, and the world. Our Ready-to-eat vegetarian line promotes good health especially this season, and our Ready-to-cook noodles and sauce are both practical and authentically flavorful.

The Nam Viet Foods & Beverage Company LTD（Vietnam）– is 100% Vietnamese owned with 25 years of experience in the beverage field for local markets and the processing of goods for exporting companies in Vietnam. In the second quarter of 2016 the owner of Nam Viet F&B decided to expand to markets worldwide and rapidly conquer the trust of our clients from the first order through quality control, fast delivery and most importantly our main goal to service client accounts after sale and client satisfaction.

Frikos d.o.o.（Serbia）–  is a grower, processor and exporter of both organic and conventional IQF fruits. We pack for retail as well as in bulk. Our GFSI standards include: BRC “A” grade, IFS Higher level, SMETA (2-Pillars), FSMA compliant (USA market), KOSHER certified, ECOCERT organic certification according to EC 834/2007, NOP Final rule # 7 (USA) and Bio Suisse (Switzerland). Member of SEDEX.

Some Chinese Exhibitors

COFCO, greensnow, Xianyangyang, Tianjiao, Jiahua, Xiangchi, Lihua, Aipu, Futaste, Bright moon, Meihua, Fufeng, Xingzhou, Super, Tongyuan, Jinhe, Wuhan Youji, Kolod , Waking Lion, Ante, Black Tea , Xie Yuda, Biosan Biotech, Xinjiang Fruits, Baixing Food, Yingbiao Mushroom, Jia Rong He Food, Zhejiang Kingsure, Hunan Tea…

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Now in its 25th year and with 1700 entries across 70 countries, the 2020 ISC competition awarded one Double Gold to Kavalan’s *Solist Vinho Barrique and a further 9 Golds earlier in the year. The gold medal winners are as follows:

• Kavalan Classic Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan Concertmaster Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan Ex-Bourbon Oak Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan Oloroso Sherry Oak Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan *Solist Fino Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
• King Car Conductor Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky
• Kavalan *Solist Port Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
• King Car 40th Anniversary Selected Wine Cask Matured Single Malt Whisky

CEO Mr YT Lee said: “We are honoured to receive the recognition for our distillery and help place Taiwan on the world whisky stage again.”

Previously in 2015, Vinho was singled out by the World Whiskies Awards and named the World’s Best Single Malt Whisky. In 2019, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition gave it a Platinum medal, which signifies 3 consecutive Double Golds.

The whisky behind the groundbreaking Shave, Toast and Rechar (STR), a cask treatment developed by the late Dr Jim Swan at Kavalan, the Solist Vinho Barrique is aged in wine barrels specially treated to bring out all the complex, multi-dimensional flavours of ripe melon, mango, kiwi and citrus fruits on a background of mixed spice and dates.

In addition, in the first stage of the 2020 International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) in London, the Kavalan *Solist Amontillado and the Kavalan *Solist Manzanilla both won Gold Outstanding in the first round, scoring 98 points each.

Judges described the Amontillado as follows:

“Opulent and expressive with layered aromas and flavours of dark chocolate, Christmas cake and sweet spice. Dense and rich with chewy mouthfeel and a wonderful, evolving finish of malt, spicy oak, a touch of smoke and a twist of orange peel. Sensational!”

Judges described the Manzanilla as follows:

“Intense and heady aromas of rich dried fruit, spice and dark chocolate. Big, sweet, and indulgent on palate, liquid tiramisu with tobacco, prunes and PX sherry. A lifted finish gives freshness and balance; an outstanding whisky.”

Source: Kavalan

“It’s truly exciting to see the momentum behind Avila right now,” said Micah McFarlane, CEO of Revel Spirits. “Our expressions were put in front of over 400 consumer judges, each of whom tested the spirits blindly. The recognition that our Avila continues to garner further validates the fact that REVEL crafts the best agave spirits on the planet.”

Avila made its debut in 2018, joining the lineup of popular agave-based spirits like tequila and mezcal. Produced in Morelos, Mexico, REVEL’s award-winning Avila is handcrafted using both roasted and steamed piñas of 100% blue weber agave. Unique in the industry, this is a process that marries the old-world characteristics of mezcal with newer tequila-like techniques to provide a truly one-of-a-kind profile. REVEL Avila is manufactured and imported exclusively by Revel Spirits.

“From our agave farms which produce the finest pinas, to our distillery where we produce the liquid, no brand puts forth as much care and attention to its spirits as REVEL,” said Susan Clausen, President of Revel Spirits. “We’re trailblazers in the world of agave spirits. We’ve stood up an entirely new category in the industry and there’s nothing more humbling than to be recognized for that – the SIP Award’s Innovation Star is one we’re incredibly proud to accept.”

REVEL Avila is sold in upscale bars and liquor stores across the US including Nevada, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Washington, D.C., New York, California and Minnesota where it can be found in well-known retailers including Total Wine and More, Target and Raley’s. It is also available for purchase online at shop.revelspirits.com. REVEL Avila is unlike anything else on the market – blanco, which is immediately bottled after distillation, offers a fresh, slightly citrus flavor with a hint of smoke; reposado, aged for 12 months in a once-used whisky oak barrel, provides a smoky vanilla flavor; and añejo, a 96-proof spirit that is aged for 24 months in new French oak barrels, takes on the flavors of a cognac.

The brand was previously awarded double gold and gold for reposado and blanco, respectively, as well as the “Best of Class” prize for its packaging from the SIP Awards.

Source: Revel Spirits

Highlights

Our online expo includes 2 themed pavilions, 3 regional pavilions, nearly 400 global exhibitors, over 1,000 categories of products, and an estimated 12,000 domestic and foreign professional buyers. Through the digital platform, online accurate negotiation and accurate matching could be conducted.

Time：25th Jul. to 5th Aug.

Webinar & Vlog

Topic 1 : Plant Power

In this topic，we will focus on technological development and commercial innovation in the field of plant-based foods. Global market trends in plant-based foods, technology and applications of plant-based protein substitutes, solutions of flavor and texture improvement of plant-based food, innovative practices in plant eggs, milk and fermented plant-based foods will be discussed. The aim of the series webinars is to promote the exchanges of plant-based food among related professional partners and to accelerate plant-based food innovation.

Topic 2: Trends and Opportunities

At this topic, we invited speaker from Analytical Flavor Systems (AFS) to share knowledge on trends and opportunities in the food industry.

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Key events include:

• Inspirational talks and panels on the Champs Motivation Stage by influencers and experts on changing drinking habits and living healthier lifestyles. We have already confirmed nearly 80 themed sessions globally.
• Over 60 low and no alcohol drinks sessions with virtual ‘meet the maker’, so people can meet the pioneers behind the brands.
• Cocktail masterclasses, beer tastings and drinks talks with the world’s top experts.

This four-day event will give anyone looking for the inspiration to change their drinking habits access to some of the world’s leading experts in mindful drinking and open them up to the growing market of low and no alcohol drinks, including craft beers, wines, spirits, lower-sugar sodas, tonics and infusions.

Our world-class selection of speakers includes Spencer Matthews, TV star and founder of low alcohol brand CleanSpirit, the author of Sober Curious, Ruby Warrington; Quit Like a Woman author Holly Whittaker, singer and songwriter Lucy Spraggan and many more from across the world.

There are Global sessions which cover all topics related to moderation and quitting,  including sober socialising, dating, exploring creativity and the use of journaling as well as inspirational interviews with journalists, authors and key Instagram influencers.

Club Soda is a global Mindful Drinking Movement. Their first book ‘How to  Be a Mindful Drinker’ was released by DK Books in 2019. They provide a multifaceted approach with their three main support strands;  supporting individuals to rethink their drinking habits, building an online drinks and venues guide which features the best pubs and bars for mindful drinkers and curating the best alcohol-free drinks to be showcased at the Mindful Drinking Festivals.

The UK boom in low and no alcohol drinks has been fuelled by the 8.6 million people who will be cutting down their drinking next year. Not happy to put up with a compromise on taste or choice when at home or going out, mindful drinkers of all kinds are reaching for the new wave of alcohol-free beers, spirits, wines and craft sodas. Last year the sale of low and no beer, wine and spirits grew by £22.4m.

The health and wellness trend is also driving this growth across the world with the US market seeing an increase in low calorie and low alcohol products as customers seek to improve their lifestyle.

Club Soda founder Laura Willoughby MBE, said: “The UK is leading the growing mindful drinking movement as consumers make lifestyle choices to change their drinking habits. We are the leading market for low and no drinks and the rise in the wellness trend has seen this category explode in the last few years which has in turn driven growth in new markets across the world. ”

Source: Club Soda

“The concern on COVID-19 Virus pandemic and its development are always hoisting among our team members, with our supreme concern on the wellbeing of the world community overall. Many of our partners and key exhibiting clients also expressed their apprehension about participating this year’s MIFB edition due to this outbreak” says Mr. Henri Tan, Project Director of Sphere Exhibits Malaysia. Recently a dialogue been carried out by the MIFB Team with some of our local & international partners and almost all assured to abide on travel ban set by the authorities and proclaim the health of their co-workers is the utmost priority.

As we laud the Government & Public continued efforts to recover from this unfortunate situation faced, we have decided to postpone Malaysian International Food & Beverage (MIFB) Trade Fair 2020, originally scheduled from 22nd to 24th July 2020 to a later date upon the availability of the event venue KL Convention Centre & this year’s 2nd half-year business events calendar. We seek your kind understanding and fullest support; and will continue to take reference from the Malaysian Government’s advisories to plan our course of action.

MIFB as one of the leading business events in Malaysia is devoted to looking after the wellbeing of our exhibitors, buyers, delegates, speakers, sponsors, trade visitors and members of the public. We are committed to working towards the best possible outcome for all our valued partners who are a part of MIFB 2020. Our representative will be in touch with you about the necessary preparations and the dates for the postponed edition.

Thank you for your patience and co-operation. If you need further assistance you may refer our project team as per the contacts on the following page.

Source: MIFB

Developments for the new fall event are well on their way. For all industry contacts who have already registered, updated badges will be re-sent to accommodate their entry in September.

The organization team would like to express their sincerest gratitude to all exhibitors, attendees, and partners for their continual support during these evolving times. The team looks forward to bringing the packaging community together for a great and successful event on September 15th and 16th.

Everyone’s thoughts continue to be with those affected by the (COVID -19) virus all over the world.

Unfortunately, with the new show dates, the “Cross-over Day” with New York Society of Cosmetic Chemists (NYSCC) Suppliers’ Day will not be possible and is now canceled.

LUXE PACK would like to express their sincerest gratitude to all exhibitors, attendees, and partners for their continual support during this evolving time. To all industry contacts who have already registered to attend LUXE PACK New York will be sent updated badges to facilitate their entry.

Developments for the July event are in full effect. The LUXE PACK team looks forward to bringing the packaging industry together for a great and successful event on July 8^th and 9^th.

Everyone’s thoughts continue to be with those effected by the (COVID-19) virus all over the world.

Source: The LUXE PACK New York