MiAlgae has developed a process to grow microalgae from whisky byproducts to create a sustainable source of Omega-3s without need for potentially unsustainable overfishing. The company claims the process is cost effective and operates at scale ensuring the program will remain affordable without compromising impact. “By partnering with Eden Mill, we will use nutrients from their distillery by-products to grow our eco-friendly Omega-3-rich microalgae,” said…
The expansion will see the Spanish group double its production capacity in the region as part of a strategy to maintain market leadership in Spain and the Netherlands and expand its reach in the US and Latam. “When we redefined the company’s Strategic Plan in 2023, we reaffirmed [Villa Massa’s] growth potential globally and recognized the need to expand production to access more markets”, said…
The portfolio includes spirits, liqueurs, including Minttu, and Finnish wine brands and includes related production assets based in Turku, Finland. Hartwall also acquires Lapponia liqueurs as well as a wide selection of berry and fruit wines and a variety of glögi brands. Oy Hartwall AB is an affiliate of the Danish group Royal Unibrew and owner of the RTD Hartwall Original Long Drink. The transaction,…
The lists features 12 new bars and spans 35 different cities with the USA leading the list with seven bars included across New York, Miami, San Francisco and Los Angeles. “This extended ranking gives us another incredible opportunity to celebrate the relentless dedication and unparalleled hospitality of the world’s best bars on an even greater scale and to welcome bars from even more destinations to…
The duo launched the bar in January 2022 which has gone on to collect multiple accolades including a fifth-place ranking in the most recent edition of North America’s 50 Best Bars. Speaking to…
Allen joins the company from UK fine wine importer, Maison Marques et Domaines, where she held the role of marketing director. “I am incredibly excited to join Mentzendorff in this newly created role to spearhead development and realise the full potential of the team,” said Allen. “The prestigious quality of the Mentzendorff portfolio is enviable, and I am looking forward to building on this and…
The new blend takes whiskies from Suntory’s Yamazaki, Hakushu and Chita distilleries, each matured for over 40 years and combined by Suntory’s chief blender, Shinji Fukuyo. Speaking about the whisky, Fukuyo said: “I would like people to enjoy the pure aroma that has been sharpened over the years; the tranquillity of old temples and storehouses and the nostalgic warm feeling that accompanies them.” To create…
Jura Islander’s Expression No. 3 impressed the panel of judges with its originality, storytelling and connection to its island. This new expression is the third in…
In the wake of COP26 when the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) set the target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 43% this decade, a group of leading wine professionals penned an open letter to the then-exchequer secretary to the treasury James Cartlidge. Under the name WTAF (Wine Traders for Alternative Formats), the letter called for “real change in our industry and less reliance…
This year will expand on last year’s model which saw some of London’s top bars open their doors to the trade to offer specifically-created educational sessions and a glimpse behind the curtain outside of usual opening hours. “Last year, we teamed up with London Cocktail Week on the Bartender Knowledge Exchange programme to host a first-of-its-kind bartender experience at The Connaught Bar: Behind the scenes…
