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LEI Food & Drinks : 100% Natural with NO Added Water or Sugar or any other Additive, the Leading Producer of NFC Juices

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Poland is proud of the hundreds year tradition in the cultivation of apples and is largest supplier of apples in Europe. Apples are considered treasure and heritage passed from generation to generation. LEI Food & Drinks orchards are constantly growing and strengthening the position on the international market.

Large quantities of Polish apples are exported to the other countries of European Union, as well as Russia, which imports nearly half a million tons of apples annually. The main varieties are Idared, Champion, Jonagored, Gloster, Golden Delicious, Gala Royal and Must. Polish apples are also frequently used for the production of juices and concentrates.

Unlike reconstituted juices, that are made from concentrate, NFC juices have unique nutritional and ecological characteristics.

Very recently, LEI Food & Drinks has been recognized and awarded gold by Singapore Newspaper Taste Awards 2020, an international prestigious competition for food and beverages.

100% Apple Juice NFC (Not From Concentrate) in CartoCan (eco friendly packaging)

Awarded Gold by Singapore Newspaper

LEI food&drinks juices are produced from fresh fruits, using the traditional method of cold pressing, and then mildly pasteurized. Thanks to this technology, their product maintains the flavor of fresh fruits and nearly all of the minerals and vitamins contained in them.

The natural apple juice is obtained from healthy and good quality apples, which are cold pressed. After that the juice is slightly pasteurized at a temperature of 80 degrees Celsius, allowing it to maintain all its nutritional qualities and keep freshness up to 12months.

LEI food&drinks juice contains a perfect set of antioxidants and vitamins. It helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances and regulate its activity. Their juices are produced in modern machine park, using the traditional methods of cold pressing, which allows to retain the nutritious values of raw fruits. They distribute NFC apple juice, that is 100% P U R E, or apple juice with the addition of other fruits.

Interview of Mr. Christopher Nowosad – Owner

Question 1: Do you already export to Singapore ? If yes, where ? If no, what type of importers & distributors are you looking for in Singapore ?

We do not export to Singapore yet, but we have experience in the markets of the European Union, China, Hong Kong and Thailand. Proper selection of suppliers, the most modern production lines in the world and the team of the best people committed to their work result in products that are characterized by the highest available quality, often unreachable to others. Over the years our products have found appreciation among premium food consumers in Europe and Asia, providing model standards and quality.

We are currently looking for a distributor in Siungapur. In autumn, we plan to participate in the World Food Fair 2020  (24-27 Sep 2020) and Specialty & Fine Food Asia 2020 (29 Sep – 1 Oct 2020).

Question 2: What is the most unique and qualitative part of your products, different from competitors ?

Sustainable packaging – CartoCan – environmentally friendly alternative to plastic packaging and aluminium cans. made out of carton and extra thin layer of aluminium. CartoCan is:

– lightweight – lower carbon footprint and lower energy use in recycling

– recycled – made in 60% from recycled maetrials

– recyclable – layers of the packaging – aluminium and paper, are easily recyclable.

NFC (Not From Concentrate) juice  is 100% natural with no added water or sugar or any other additive. LEI juice contains a perfect set of antioxidants and vitamins. It helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances and regulate its activity.

Question 3: When did you start to export your brand worldwide, and what is your development plan for the next years ?

We have been in the EU market for 10 years and in Asia market for 5 years. We supply hotels, restaurants, chains and small shops. Thanks to have warehouses in Hong Kong, we can realize customer orders on a regular basis. What’s more, we have a 2-year expansion plan for Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines and Japan.

For more information about LEI Food & Drinks please CLICK HERE:

Freeman Vineyard & Winery : Wines to Greatness

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Freeman Vineyard & Winery

Freeman Vineyard & Winery was founded by Ken and Akiko Freeman in 2001, but the seed was planted 16 years earlier. Those who have visited Freeman’s picturesque winery in the Russian River Valley often ask about the keystone engraved with the date September 28, 1985, which crowns the entrance to the wine cave. The answer recalls a moment that is at the heart of the Freeman story.

The wines of Freeman are deeply tied to the idea of provenance, which, at its heart, means place of origin. The wines are crafted using grapes from some of the coolest parts of the Russian River Valley and the extreme Sonoma Coast—including Freeman’s own estate vineyards. As much as these origins are tied to a distinctive sense of place, they are also tied to an abiding belief that California can produce Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines that are as complex, eloquent and age-worthy as those of Burgundy.

Great wines capture the soul of great vineyards. At the same time, thoughtfulness, care and vision are required to guide wines to greatness. At Freeman, a small, dedicated team led by winemaker Akiko Freeman shepherds each wine from vine to glass. This passionate team has established Freeman as one of the New World’s most acclaimed family-run wineries.

Gloria is Freeman’s estate vineyard, located adjacent to the winery. Ken and Akiko Freeman acquired this 8-acre vineyard site, previously an apple orchard, in 2005 and began planting the following year. They named the vineyard for Hurricane Gloria, the fortuitous (for them, at least) meteorological event that first brought them together in 1985.

Sitting in the coolest, westernmost part of the Russian River Valley is the “Green Valley of Russian River Valley” appellation. Located just 12 miles from the Pacific Ocean, Gloria possesses all the attributes that make the region ideal for Pinot Noir: a steep hillside for optimal drainage, Goldridge sandy loam soils, and a climate that is sunny but unusually cool, moderated by the daily ebb and flow of Russian River Valley fog.

The vineyard is comprised of six Pinot Noir blocks, each planted to one of Akiko’s favorite clones, including Swan, Pommard, 115, La Tache, and two Calera. Organic and biodynamic farming methods are used whenever possible, and owl boxes encourage raptors to provide natural rodent control. Various cover crops replenish the soil, and chemical intervention is kept at an absolute minimum. Due to extreme weather and elevation, yields vary from 1 to 2 tons per acre, resulting in wines of great nerve and complexity.

In 2020, Freeman Vineyard & Winery has been recognized and awarded GOLD Medal by Singapore Newspaper.

2017 Freeman Gloria Estate Pinot Noir

Awarded Gold by Singapore Newspaper

Elegant, balanced wines find their essence at the intersection of provenance, inspiration and artistry. Though a wine will only ever be as good as the vineyards it comes from, the wisdom of nature can be nurtured and gently accentuated. At Freeman, every wine is intimately made by hand in small lots. As many as 50 individual clonal fermentations are managed each vintage to make just six Pinot Noirs. The focus is exclusively on cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, and total production is kept below 5,000 cases to ensure that every bottling receives the love and attention it deserves.

The 2017 vintage was the most prolific we’ve ever had at Gloria. It also produced the largest crop the Russian River Valley has seen in many years— pre-dating the Freeman winery. The weather was ideal throughout the growing season, from budbreak to harvest, making 2018 a year without parallel so far this century. All five clones at Gloria ripened slowly and evenly. Because there were no heat waves to rush the picking process, we were able to make harvest decisions based on perfect ripeness.

The 2017 Gloria Pinot Noir greets the nose with an intense blackberry aroma and a hint of wild herbs, including the slightest hint of mint. The wine has an almost chewy, crunchy texture, and the palate is bursting with tart berry flavors. The finish, lasting for minutes, forecasts a long life for the 2017 Gloria. This is probably the most well-rounded Gloria Pinot Noir to date, and the wine really shows off the stellar quality of the 2018 vintage. Drink this from late 2020 through 2028.

Interview of Mr. Ken Freeman – Winegrower/Owner

Question 1: Do you already export to Singapore ? If yes, where ? If no, what type of importers & distributors are you looking for in Singapore ?

Yes, we have a nice business in Singapore and we work with Melina, Dr. NK Young and Lynn Yeow at: http://www.gironwines.com/sole-distributorships/united-states-of-america/

Question 2: What is the most unique and qualitative part of your products, different from competitors ?

Akiko my wife, is our winemaker, and she is from Tokyo, Japan.  Akiko was born in Roppongi and her family goes back 23 generations.  Akiko’s a cousin of Empress Michiko.

Akiko and I also used to live in Singapore, where I helped set-up the Discovery Channel.

Question 3: When did you start to export your brand worldwide, and what is your development plan for the next years ? 

We started our winery in 2001, and we have been exporting to Japan and Singapore since 2005.

For more information about Freeman Vineyard & Winery please CLICK HERE:

Viñedos Puertas : A Modern Wine Cellar Equipped with the Latest Technology

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Viñedos Puertas - Singapore Newspaper

Viñedos Puertas founded in 1950 by Jose Puertas Pons, is a family-run business. Jose Puertas Pons originally hailed from the Spanish town of Campo (Huesca province, Aragon), located on the bank of the Esera River in a valley bordered by the lofty Turbon’s (2,492m) and Cotiella’s (2,912m) peaks. Due to hard work, dedication and a unique vision of development, he has created and enhanced Viñedos Puertas into one of the most important wine producers in the central zone of Chile.

The Vineyards of Viñedos Puertas comprised 80 hectares of fields irrigated by water flowing from the Andes Mountains and a one-million-liter capacity winery known as El Milagro, located at the heart of Curico Valley, in Convento Viejo. The company focused on selling grapes and bulk wines, as well as custom winemaking, lending its services to the country’s largest winemakers and fomenting employment and development in the surrounding region.

Viñedos Puertas mission is to constantly look for the final quality of their wines. Viñedos Puertas work starting with the terroir and varieties, clones and rootstocks selection, according to climate and soil conditions. When the harvest times arrives, they process the grapes in their modern wine cellar equipped with the latest technology and staffed by our highly qualified, top-notch personnel. Viñedos Puertas company operates sustainably and follows ethical practices, directed toward both their employees as well as their clients, in accordance with all current legal norms and regulations.

Viñedos Puertas vision is to consolidate Viñedos Puertas in the international market, as a company committed to exceeding the expectations of their customers with high quality products.

The fermentation takes places inside temperature-controlled stainless-steel barrels as well as epoxy concrete tanks with temperature-regulating plates. The cooling and heating capacities of the building’s climate-control system are 2,000,000fg/hour (8,000,000BTU/h) and 1,000kcal/h, respectively, which allows us to consistently produce high-quality wines.

The final destination according to them, the wines are stored at controlled temperatures in epoxy cement and/or stainless steel tanks. Reserve wines are kept in barrels made from French oak for a period determined by the oenologist.

The wines are bottled following a schedule based on type and variety. These bottles are then stored in an acclimatized cellar, where they await their final shipment. The shipments are sent to such countries as Germany, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, China, Denmark, Slovenia, France, the United Kingdom, Japan, Russia, Sweden, the Netherlands, New Zealand, and Switzerland.

Currently Viñedos Puertas cultivates its vineyards in nine sub valleys, which are located in the sectors of Convento Viejo, Quilvo (bank of the Teno river), Barros negros, Isla de Marchant, Tutuquén, Los Guindos, Palquibudis (bank of the Mataquito river ), Romeral and Rio Claro. Providing different types of soils, varied microclimates and different luminosities, where each strain is developed according to its need, achieving excellent harvests and processing its grapes with the best technology.

In 2020, Viñedos Puertas has been recognized and awarded FIVE GOLD Medal and TWO SILVER Medal by Singapore Newspaper.

EL MILAGRO RESERVA CARMENERE/CARMENERE/CURICO VALLEY/2017

Awarded Gold by Singapore Newspaper

TASTING NOTES : Balanced wine, a lot of fruit presence very well combined with the fine toasted French wood. Highlighting the ripe red fruits with great complexity and an intense spicy flavor very round and silky.

TRONADOR RESERVA CARMENERE CABERNET SAUVIGNON/ CARMENERE- CABERNET SAUVIGNON/CURICO VALLEY /2017

Awarded Gold by Singapore Newspaper

TASTING NOTES : Tasty and with good texture, the fruity notes stand out with wood tones, which together provide great complexity. Its tannins are soft, ripe and round. It is pleasantly persistent and easy to drink.

CABALLO AZUL RESERVA ESPECIAL BARRICAS/ENSAMBLAJE/ CURICO VALLEY/ 2016

Awarded Gold by Singapore Newspaper

TASTING NOTES : Tasty, good complexity, juicy, good wood, vanilla and chocolate. Ripe, sweet, sweet, structured tannins with a firm, powerful and elegant finish at the same time.

TORO DE CASTA BLEND PREMIUM/ ENSAMBLAJE/ CURICO VALLEY/ 2016

Awarded Gold by Singapore Newspaper

TASTING NOTES : Complex, concentrated, tasty and juicy, very well incorporated wood. Its tannins are ripe, with a very good structure, powerful and long finish.

OBSESION BLEND PREMIUM / ENSAMBLAJE/ CURICO VALLEY/ 2015

Awarded Gold by Singapore Newspaper

TASTING NOTES : Balanced, sweet, dense, with ripe and silky tannins. Long and persistent finish. Complex of ripe red berries, notes of black pepper and chocolate, very well linked with the wood.

AGUANEGRA GRAN RESERVA PETIT VERDOT/PETIT VERDOT/CURICO VALLEY/ 2018

Awarded Silver by Singapore Newspaper

TASTING NOTES : In the mouth it is very concentrated, fatty and meaty. Good acidity and great balance. Its tannins are ripe, round and tasty. With an intense and long finish.

AGUANEGRA GRAN RESERVA MALBEC MERLOT/ MALBEC – MERLOT/CURICO VALLEY/ 2015

Awarded Silver by Singapore Newspaper

TASTING NOTES : Concentrated, ripe, spicy, roasted, complex and well balanced. Round and soft tannins. With a pleasant and long finish.

For more information visit Viñedos Puertas HERE:

Azienda Vinicola Anna Spinato S.A.S : A Decade of Passion for the Land and Good Wine

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Azienda Vinicola Anna Spinato - Singapore Newspaper

Anna Spinato identity coincides with almost a decade of a tenacious Venetian family from Ponte di Piave, conquered by the love for wine and the passion for its land.  Created by Pietro in 1952, who understood the enological potential of the land.

Today, Anna Spinato is joined by her son Roberto and leads the expansion in the name of the Italian tradition following a strategic project based on the values ​​that the whole world recognizes to the Italian style, made of good, beautiful and healthy things.

Always attentive to the processes of cultivation and vinification, Anna Spinato Winery is also characterized by a great sensitivity to interpret the evolution of taste in the international markets where today it exports the 97% of its production.

Anna Spinato’s range interprets local and international vines, is wide, articulated, complete and responds to a single constraint, that one dictated by the search for the highest quality of scents and flavours. A quality appreciated by customers and evidenced by the numerous awards achieved in prestigious international wine competitions.

Here is the new bottle signed by Anna Spinato!

Organic and colorful, for those who are young in their head and heart: Purest organic wines enclosed in shapes and colors conveying the spirit of fun, a winning combination to live the feast of encounters and to find out flavors and aromas that tell the taste of good things and the joy of well-being. Let yourself be charmed by Anna Spinato’s new bottles: magical blends of innovation, creativity, design and a lot of health. The proof that you can be beautiful, nice and cool!

Very recently, Azienda Vinicola Anna Spinato S.A.S has joined Singapore Newspaper Wine & Spirits Awards 2020 and won Gold Medal in this prestigious competition, Anna Spinato’s wines indeed the best quality wines.

PROSECCO MILLESIMATO DOC BRUT – 2019

Awarded Gold by Singapore Newspaper

Taste: Full and warm flavours also confirmed on the palate with a dry end of citrus fruit.

Interview of Mr. Roberto Furlani (Anna Spinato’s son) 

Production and Export director

Question 1: Do you already export to Singapore ? If yes, where ? If no, what type of importers & distributors are you looking for in Singapore ?

Yes we exporting in Singapore, and our wines will be find in  best Restaurant and Hotel.

Question 2: What is the most unique and qualitative part of your products, different from competitors ?

Mainly we producing a wines with a modern stile but from typical grapes from our region Veneto as Glera Grapes  for Prosecco DOC and Valdobbiadene DOCG  or Raboso grapes for Malanotte del Piave DOCG and Rosè Sparkling Extra Dry. The winery founded by my grand father Pietro  in 1950 and now our philosophy is “tradition and innovation” like a right mix to have successful in the  modern wine market around world.

Question 3: When did you start to export your brand worldwide, and what is your development plan for the next years ?

We start in 2000 to exporting around world our brand. First in Europe country and now we are present in North America, Asia ,Russia and Australia. For the future our plan is increase our actually organic wines in portfolio because I believe is a future also for the wines sector and not only for food.

For more information about Anna Spinato Winery please CLICK HERE:

SGCE International Group : Unique Time Rejuvenate Antioxidant Infused Shot – Your Natural Boost for a Vital Life

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SGCE International Group - Singapore Newspaper

Each person is unique, so is our time in life. We journey through time in pursuit of a fulfilling purpose and an exciting life. We started Unique Time with the belief that every individual deserves to live life to its fullest, powered by a healthy body and mind.

With Unique Time, we create world-class health products made with nature’s finest to empower individuals in living the vital life they desire. From sourcing best-in-class natural ingredients across the world, to conducting rigorous clinical trials with leading scientists, we are committed to serving high quality products.

Unique Time is backed by a global team of experienced researchers. In recognition of our dedication towards utmost quality assurance, we have received an extensive list of international accreditation.

We understand the challenges of leading a healthy lifestyle in the modern world today, so we created Unique Time Rejuvenate Antioxidant Infused Shot to make it easy for busy dwellers.

Made and formulated in U.S.A with 7 types of super berries, Kenya Purple Tea and Resveratrol (a high-antioxidant compound), Rejuvenate Antioxidant Infused Shot is a condensed pack of natural goodness that gives you the extra boost you need.

We are honored to receive a Gold Award for Rejuvenate Antioxidant Infused Shot in the prestigious Singapore Taste Awards 2020 alongside other renowned brands despite our young establishment.

Berries have been long regarded as a “superfruit” filled with antioxidants that are helpful in slowing down aging and improving the immune system. Extracted from seven different berries of distinct origins, you can expect Rejuvenate Antioxidant Infused Shot to be loaded with immense health benefits.

One serving (32ml) of Antioxidant Infused Shot is equivalent to 26.3kg of cranberries, or 1kg of strawberries in terms of antioxidant capacity.

The seven berries are: Aroniaberry (Poland), Elderberry (Austria), Sea Buckthorn Berry (China), Pomegranate (Israel), Wild Blueberry (Canada), Muscadine Grape and Cranberry (USA). Each type of berry contains amazing health effects. The Muscadine Grape, in particular contains 40 times more antioxidants than an average grape while Wild Blueberry contains 10 times more anthocyanin content than an average berry, making them powerful immune boosters.

Kenya Purple Tea is superior over other tea types in terms of polyphenol content that is believed to be useful in protecting the body against radiation.

Last but not least, Resveratrol is a natural compound commonly found in grapes and mulberries. High in antioxidants, it is extremely beneficial to the immune system.

Besides ingredient sourcing, we invest extensively in the production process. Rejuvenate Antioxidant Infused Shot is prepared and packaged using seven advanced techniques that are safe and environmental-friendly. Free from additives and artificial coloring, Rejuvenate Antioxidant Infused Shot is processed with whole fruits to retain its optimal nutritional value.

We take pride in every stage of making our products.

If you are interested to find out more, do contact us via enquiries@uniquetime.com.

 

 

Pagos de Familia Vega Tolosa : Quality Organic Balanced Wines that Reflect the Personality of the Vineyards

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Pagos de Familia Vega Tolosa - Singapore Newspaper

Pagos de Familia Vega Tolosa is a family winery consists of 200 ha vineyards and dedicated to the production of organic wines with Protected Denomination Origin “Manchuela” and eno-tourism. The Tolosa family has another agrarian company that is dedicated to the certified ecological cultivation of grapevines, cereals and legumes. Both activities are complementary because agrarian company provides grapes for the winery.

Pagos de Familia Vega Tolosa founded dates back to 1905, with the winery of the great-great-grandfather of the family. The winery goes from generation to generation, until reaching the brothers Juan Miguel and Emilio José, the 4th generation. They decide to promote the business based on the preservation of a variety of indigenous red grape (bobal) and the introduction of organic crops, which allows them a high differentiation.

The bobal vineyards planted over 80 years ago, along with the old Maccabees; They have seen how new varieties entered the farm: chardonnay, sauvignon-blanc, viognier and small-grain muscat, as white varieties. Tempranillo, syrah, cabernet-sauvignon, merlot and garnacha tintorera, in red.

The other main characteristics of their wines is that they have been adapted to please new and younger consumers, who demand wines which suit their tastes more closely. Recently they have incorporated eno-tourism with guided tours, wine casts, celebration of events and cuisine service with typical local dishes. They have been integrated into several specialized tourism networks. The activity is growing rapidly, the business has a very good positioning in the area.

Tolosa family participates actively in the business. The two brothers, Juan Miguel and Emilio José, are co‐owners, together with their father. Brothers’ wives work in administrative positions. One of the younger successors has been involved in the new line of business. Family is preparing the succession on the next generation. A strong entrepreneurial spirit is the most important strength of this family business.

Very recently, Pagos de Familia Vega Tolosa has joined Singapore Wines, Spirits and Beers Competition 2020 and won Two Gold Medal Award and a Silver Medal Award in this prestigious competition:

Finca Los Halcones Crianza Bobal Manchuela 2017

Awarded Gold by Singapore Newspaper

DESCRIPTION : This wine is the result of a selection of 60 new French oak barrels, where only 16,600 bottles are made. This wine can create sediments because it has not been clarified or filtered; so as not to lose your identity.

TASTING NOTES : Intense garnet color. Aromas of blackberries, toffee and black pepper. In the mouth it is fleshy, round and persistent.

Bobal Icon Barrica Bobal Manchuela 2018

Awarded Gold by Singapore Newspaper

DESCRIPTION : Wine made with the selection of best Bobal grapes from old vineyards over 80 years old and aged for 6 months in French oak barrels. Bobal Icon seek to offer a different wine, harmonious and with personality that expresses the uniqueness of our vineyards of more than 80 years, the microclimate and the privileged location of the vineyards.

Wine made from the best selection of grapes from Bobal vineyards. The wine was aged for 6 months in French oak barrels. A vineyard that they inherited from their grandparents and that they planted themselves.

Capricho DiVino Sauvignon-Blanc Manchuela 2019

Awarded Silver by Singapore Newspaper

DESCRIPTION : Wine made with the best Bobal grapes from Vega Tolosa vineyards.

TASTING NOTES : Pale pink, crystalline color. Strawberry, raspberry and violet aromas. In the mouth it is seductive, elegant and sweet.

Interview of Mr. Juan Miguel Tolosa – Owner/CEO-Winemarker

Question 1: Do you already export to Singapore ? If yes, where ? If no, what type of importers & distributors are you looking for in Singapore ?

In 2019, I presented our wines at the Hotel Capella Singapur, Where several importers and wine influencers attended the presentation in Singapore. The perspective are good and we think that as  a way  of promoting our wines in Singapore is through getting more awards to confirm the quality of our wines. Currently, we are not exporting to Singapore, but we see good business opportunities as our wines have an excellent price-quality ratio.

We would like that our future is importer will be specialized mainly in on-trade channel. Our Importer will have to have experience marketing Spanish wines and within them, promote our wines within the “MANCHUELA” denomination of origin Manchuela and it’s grape variety Bobal.

Ofcourse, our winery would help with the marketing of our grape varieties and products.

Question 2: What is the most unique and qualitative part of your products, different from competitors ?

Pagos De Familia Vega Tolosa is a family winery, together with my brother Emilio Tolosa, we are the 4th Generation. Emilio Manages the vineyard and I manage the winery. The future of the winery is also assured with the 5th generation with my two daughters. Mariluz Tolosa is already working in her second year. As you see the essence of the winery is and will be the family. A family future project with the following core features.

Organic and Vegan Wines, all our vineyards (250 Hectares ) are certified organic.

Protected designation of origin manchuela, a differentiated seal of quality and a unique terroir to produce quality wines.

Our autochtonous vineyards of Bobal variety. In average over 80 years old vines and some over 100 years old, with productions of 4000 kg per hectare, getting the maximum expressions of the vineyards in our wines.

Our Sauvignon Blanc vineyards are 25 years old, have been perfectly adapted to our climate and our land, producing some complex wines in it’s aroma and taste.

Question 3: When did you start to export your brand worldwide, and what is your development plan for the next years ?

Vega Tolosa began exports in 2005, before that only dedicates to the national market.

Our development plan consists in opening new markets and developing our brands, introducing our Bobal variety all over the world.

For more information about Pagos de Familia Vega Tolosa  please CLICK HERE:

SCHUSSENRIEDER Ott Brewery : Family Company with Tradition

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SCHUSSENRIEDER brewery Ott - Singapore Newspaper

Tradition is a term that stands for tradition, for custom, for habit, for the traditional. At the SCHUSSENRIEDER brewery Ott, they understand it in the best sense as something valuable and important that has a future in the art of brewing that they stand for with their name.

For generations SCHUSSENRIEDER brewery Ott have been brewing beer specialties with knowledge, experience and craftsmanship – combined with joie de vivre and humor. And it goes without saying that they only use the best raw materials from their homeland for their beer specialties and, of course, brew them true to the purity law. This guarantees the quality that is their yardstick. Brewing beer for people, especially in the region. For their home, which they love and in which they like to live.

ButSCHUSSENRIEDER brewery Ott want to be more than just a beer producer. They create an emotional product that brings people together. That is why they offer their guests a meeting place with the adventure brewery and Germany’s 1st and only beer mug museum in the world. With their tourist offer they are committed to Upper Swabia, one of the most beautiful regions in Germany.

Germany’s 1st and only beer mug museum worldwide

It is located directly on the Upper Swabian Baroque Street and offers an attractive destination for the whole family: the SCHUSSENRIEDER Ott brewery with Germany’s 1st beer mug museum, the only museum of its kind in the world. Under the motto “Drinking culture from five centuries”, around 1200 beer mugs from the years 1550 to 1925, mostly from the private collection of brewery senior manager Jürgen Josef Ott, have been inviting you on an exciting journey through the history of beer since 1994. The unusual collectibles include an ostrich egg jug from 1670 and the largest hand-carved wooden beer mug in the world, made from 250-year-old oak beams. With a height of 1.80 meters, a capacity of 110 liters and a weight of 68 kilograms, it makes the hearts of beer fans beat faster. The materials of the jugs range from silver, porcelain, ebony, ivory, marble, crystal and glass to exotic materials such as coconut shells. These exhibits brought world travelers from different countries to Germany. So far, over a million interested guests from all over the world have found their way to the beer mug museum, which has meanwhile developed beyond the region into a tourist magnet. The beer mug used to be both an investment and a status symbol and had a great tradition for centuries. No wonder that the antique collectibles excel in originality and individuality. The beer mug culture only came to an end in 1925, when machine production began and the jugs became affordable for everyone.

After an excursion into traditional drinking culture, the shady beer garden in the brewery courtyard, a cool vaulted cellar from the 17th century or the historic museum tavern invite visitors to Swabian delicacies and fine beer specialties of the present. We serve the naturally cloudy Museum Beer Original N ° 1 in baroque flair and serve with a hearty farmer’s bread.

Another attraction in the brewery is the third largest rock crystal in the world. The brew Jürgen Josef Ott donated the colossus, weighing more than a ton, on the occasion of the presentation of crystal wheat.

The guild tree, which was inaugurated in 2007 and found its place on the SCHUSSENRIEDER brewery, is also one of the sights of the region with its historic inn signs.

Who would have thought that the small beer mug museum would develop in this way? Today it is known far beyond the borders of Upper Swabia.

Very recently, Schussenrieder brewery has joined Singapore Wines, Spirits and Beers Competition 2020 and won Two Gold Medal Award in this prestigious competition:

Original N°1

Awarded Gold by Singapore Newspaper

A full-bodied beer specialty with natural yeast clouding. Topped with foam and provided with a beautiful bouquet of hops, delicate yeast flavors also flow into her taste.

In the drink it is balanced, soft and mild, accompanied by an invigorating freshness. Bottled unfiltered, it retains many valuable ingredients such as vitamins, minerals and proteins.

Our SCHUSSENRIEDER Original No1 was awarded the highest award for excellent taste by the International Taste & Quality Institute. The jury is made up of renowned Michelin star chefs and sommeliers. Odor, appearance, taste, mouthfeel and aftertaste are evaluated. Our naturally cloudy cellar beer achieved three out of three possible stars and thus the highest rating.

Ingredients: water, barley malt , hops, yeast

Ott Spezial

Awarded Gold by Singapore Newspaper

The Otten export beer from the Schussenrieder brewery has been available in the 0.5l euro bottle since September 2016 and has already been awarded several gold awards. Since February 2019, the popular beer from the region has also been available in a 0.33l flip-top bottle. In a 20 x 0.33l box or in a six-pack with 6 x 0.33l flip-top bottles.

The unique, full-bodied taste of the Ott special is created by the special brewing process used by the medium-sized family brewery: the cold fermentation process in open stainless steel vats. This open fermentation has been traditionally used in the Bad Schussenried brewery since the brewery was founded, as the characteristic taste can develop better in open vats than in closed ones. The Ott Spezial is a top-quality beer of the purest quality, captivating appearance, full of character and, thanks to the six-week shelf life guarantee, it is particularly durable and mature.

The export beer with 5.3% vol. and 13.2% original wort is made exclusively from the best raw materials from Upper Swabia: wet-ground malt from local malting barley from the Schwabenmalz malting plant in Baustetten, purest aroma hops from Tettnang, yeast from our own pure breeding and crystal-clear water from the depths of the surroundings of the shooting source. This is what makes this beer so unique for Upper Swabia – which is also the new motto; “This is how Upper Swabia tastes”.

Strong taste – excellent beer!

Ingredients: water, barley malt , hops

Interview of Mr. Michael Ott – Owner

Question 1: Do you already export to Singapore ? If yes, where ? If no, what type of importers & distributors are you looking for in Singapore ?

So far we are not exporting to Singapore, but we want to change this. We are looking for importers who appreciate and enjoy Germany beer with brand quality.

Question 2: What is the most unique and qualitative part of your products, different from competitors ?

Please see our awards we have received, such as „World Beer Awards”.

Question 3: When did you start to export your brand worldwide, and what is your development plan for the next years ?

We started exporting our goods within Europe 4 years ago. We are currently represented in France, Italy and now also in Russia.

Our goal is now to supply our delicacies to Far East.

For more information about their beers, CLICK HERE:

La Scolca : Timeless Quality Wines

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La Scolca - Singapore Newspaper

La Scolca estate was purchased between 1917 and 1919 by the great-grandfather of Giorgio Soldati who, today, leads the company with his daughter Chiara.

At the time of purchase, In 1919, the land was used, in part, to produce grain and the rest was covered by forest. The Soldati family had a well-studied plan: to plant Cortese vineyards in an area traditionally used to cultivate only red grapes. The production soon became a major technical enterprise. La Scolca is the oldest company in the area for continuity of management by the same family. It is also the most modern.

The surname Soldati “soldiers” is particularly symbolic of the approach taken by the company’s owners. The name of the property, as well, is symbolic. La Scolca comes from “Sfurca” or “Look off into the distance” and the farmhouse that stood there was exactly that – a lookout post.

These names reflect the proud and tenacious character of the owners and their wines.

The Vineyard

La Scolca has its vineyards in the most beautiful locations in Rovereto, and its “Gavi dei Gavi”® represents the very best of the wine the can be found in this microarea. But this exciting result does not come exclusively because of the fortunate position of our vineyards: it is also the fruit of well-considered enological practice. With raw materials and conditions similar to other producers in the area, our expertise permits us to always be one step ahead.

The Cortese grapes, for example, in the Gavi region, near Novi Ligure, result in a wine with an aristocratic personality – basic and intense, durable and elegant; and, within the borders of the small municipality of Gavi, the best results are obtained in the Rovereto district. If we classify the region as is done in France, Rovereto di Gavi would be, without any doubt, the “Grand Cru” of the Cortese grape.

The Gavi wine made from the Cortese grape was actually invented here at La Scolca in the 1950s. It has since become a classic.

The Company manages an area of about 50 hectares of vineyards, consisting of about 200 km. of rows of vines. During a single crop season, these rows are visited from eight to ten times, on foot or by a tractor. The distance from the plant to plant ranges from 90 cm to 2.4 metres. The density is about 4500 vines per hectare. All the vineyards are in the best sites of Rovereto di Gavi. Sea air, full sunlight exposure from sunrise to sunset, coolness and minimal dews. All of these elements create the proper alternating conditions that are ideal for a complete and correct ripening of the grapes, a prerequisite for good wine.

Award-Winning Wine –  The class of a classic

The prestigious “Gavi dei Gavi” ® La Scolca® is obtained through the strictest respect for nature, the most ancient and traditional cultivation rules, from pruning to the harvest with a strict and careful selection in the vineyards that reach sixty years of age. ‘age. In the cellar, with winemaking techniques refined in over 90 years of experience, a model of Gavi still unsurpassed is born: a term of comparison and reference, the result of a long tradition for generations. A wine that amazes: contrasts a delicate character with a strong character and a great personality. A wine suspended in time. Alive and intense, harmonious and balanced, it offers surprising freshness and continuity. The complex hints of flint, almond and walnut know how to evolve over time: a wine with the soul of the child, but with the heart of an adult.

GAVI DOCG “BLACK LABEL” GAVI DEI GAVI 2019

CLASSIFICATION: Gavi DOCG wine – dry white.

GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Courteous.

PRODUCTION AREA:  hilly – Gavi.

VINIFICATION TECHNIQUE:  in white, cold, partially macerated on the skins; left until bottling, in contact with the first fermentation yeasts (autochthonous) or “sur lie”.

START OF AVAILABILITY OF THE LAST VINTAGE PRODUCED:  end of April / May.

RECOMMENDED PERIOD OF CONSUMPTION: without problems: excellent in the early years, it maintains its characteristics very well over time.

SERVICE TEMPERATURE: around 12 ° C.

COLOR: light straw yellow, with delicate greenish reflections.

BOUQUET:  intense, long, continuous, persistent, from fruity to flowery depending on the state of evolution.

FLAVOR:  ample, sapid, hints of flint; almond and walnut in the finish.

GASTRONOMIC COMBINATIONS:  excellent as an aperitif or throughout the meal; in addition to the typical combinations for white wines (fish, crustaceans, and seafood), it does not fear the combination with white meats, noble poultry and light roasts.

Interview of  Ms. Chiara Soldati

CEO/Export manager

Question 1: Do you already export to Singapore ? If yes, where ? If no, what type of importers & distributors are you looking for in Singapore ?

In 2020, La Scolca celebrates its 100th harvest. The Centennial was a  celebrations and a tribute to all lovers of La Scolca, both young and old, who love to get together and toast the achievement of this extraordinary product from the Gavi region in Italy.

The company’s determination to modernize extends to its internal organization and management techniques. New collaborative partnerships and continuing investment play an important role in improving La Scolca’s competitiveness and in facing the challenges of the global market specially we have a focus to increase Asian market and obviously, Singapore where we are looking forward to find a distribution.

There is no shortage of praise and acclamation for having reached the Centennial milestone. The latest comes from the Singapore Newspaper sponsored Singapore Awards 2020 with the conferring of the Gold Medal to La Scolca.  The prize recognizes the commitment, dedication and the visionary approach of the Soldati Family and, in particular, of Chiara, a true emissary of Italian excellence and lifestyle in the world.

Question 2: What is the most unique and qualitative part of your products, different from competitors ?

“These 100 years tell the story of our identity,” proudly states Chiara Soldati. “Our DNA is made up of passion, courage and the willingness to make unconventional choices…to look forward and anticipate the future without betraying our origins – as we have done since 1919 when the company was founded – a century of investment in the Gavi region, a region in which we have always believed,  and the resolve to experiment and grow continuously without compromise.”

“Chiara continues “…this is a job that can only be done if you have enthusiasm, dedication, love for wine and a strong inner motivation. How do I see the world of wine looking to the future? The international market is in a phase of great change, so producers of indigenous wines such as La Scolca must further define their niche of excellence. This is precisely the strength of Made in Italy, creating value for a niche.”

“We have a new young collaborator who is carrying out a tourism project that we hope to be able to present and inaugurate soon – adds Chiara Soldati – to always look ahead, ready for new challenges and opportunities:” memento audere semper “.

And after 100 years, La Scolca is always closer to its public, both to toast and celebrate every special moment and to make every normal day extraordinary.

Question 3: When did you start to export your brand worldwide, and what is your development plan for the next years ?

We started to export wine more than 40 years ago !

La Scolca with its 100 years of history and the 100th harvest is equipped to continue its strategic and operational activities both in the vineyard and in the international markets.

Meanwhile, the company continues to carry on all the other projects it has started: the expansion of the new cellar inaugurated last year, the works for the enlargment of the welcoming and tasting area, the enhancement of the digital sector and technological innovation, and the fundamental work of business coaching and motivation of the internal team, new digital wine tastings for professional sommelier and wine lover.

We are always focused to find new markets and new partner. We need to find ambassadors of wine culture before to find business partnership.

At the center of the our  projects are two unforgettable wines that symbolize the company’s success: Black Label Gavi dei Gavi – known for the complexity and elegance of its aromas and its long and intense flavor – and  La Scolca D ‘Antan, La Scolca’s

Gorgeous  wine, produced only in the best years, with at least 10 years of aging. Both are wines with unique aromas and flavors that have conquered the world’s most prestigious tables.

The company has embarked upon several new and important initiatives.    

An increasingly interactive website aimed at the international community of consumers and enthusiasts – actors increasingly decisive for the success of a brand in the complex and crowded wine market – and a renewed partnership with importers, distributors, and retailers. A newly renovated wine cellar and production facility, which will open its doors to visitors and aficionados from all over Italy and the world in March. The cantina, itself, will become an immersive taste experience for everyone. Bookings are now open and can be made on the site www.lascolca.net.

For more information about their wines, CLICK HERE

Demand for online grocery and food delivery ticks higher in Singapore amid coronavirus outbreak

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Online grocery and Food delivery

As recently reports by Saheli Roy Choudhury of cnbc.com, demand for online grocery and food delivery ticks higher in Singapore amid coronavirus outbreak.

  • E-commerce firm Lazada’s grocery arm RedMart told CNBC it sees “unprecedented demand” in Singapore after a brief period of panic-buying amid the coronavirus outbreak.
  • Local supermarket chain NTUC FairPrice said since the government upgraded its disease response level last month, demand for online orders surged and its daily delivery facilities reached almost full capacity.
  • Express delivery business Ninja Van said it saw parcel volume almost triple in February for the pharmacy and health category compared to a month earlier.
  • There have been a total of 108 confirmed cases of infection in Singapore since noon on Mar. 2, and 78 of them have been discharged.After a brief period of panic-buying in Singapore earlier this month amid the coronavirus outbreak, more people are said to be going online to purchase groceries and other items.

    RedMart, Alibaba-owned e-commerce firm Lazada’s grocery arm, said it is “currently seeing unprecedented demand” in the city-state.

    Shoppers “have been buying 4 to 10 times more food staples, 3.5 to 5 times more paper products, and 2 to 6 times more personal care and household cleaning supplies,” James Chang, CEO of Lazada Singapore, told CNBC by email.

    Chang said that RedMart’s orders jumped when Singapore raised its disease response level to orange on Feb. 7, following a rise in locally transmitted cases. Orders on the online supermarket exceeded the company’s weekly average by 300% as people rushed to buy in bulk, he said.

    Even traditional supermarkets saw long, snaking queues that weekend, as people rushed out to stockpile household goods and canned food. Shelves were cleaned out and items such as toilet paper, cleaning products, face masks and hand sanitizers ran out.

    To prevent another instance of panic buying, RedMart has implemented purchase limits on certain product categories.

    Amazon, which has an express, same-day delivery service in Singapore, did not respond to a request for comment on this story.

    Local supermarket chain NTUC FairPrice said since the disease response level was upgraded last month, demand for online orders surged and its daily delivery facilities reached almost full capacity.

    “Our orders received in the month of February reached unprecedented levels, even larger than the busiest month of last year which is December 2019 for us,” a FairPrice spokesperson told CNBC. “We managed to clear the bulk of our backlog of deliveries and continue to invest additional resources and funds to increase our delivery capacity.”

    Express delivery business Ninja Van said it saw parcel volume almost triple in February for the pharmacy and health category compared to a month earlier. The start-up is responsible for delivering a million parcels a day on behalf of some of Southeast Asia’s biggest retailers.

    “We have received more requests from customers in that segment to do more parcel pickups,” Ray Chou, country head for Ninja Van Singapore, told CNBC by email. “We have also noticed more of our shipping customers who are not in the pharmacy/health category starting to sell medical and health products.”

    Ride-hailing giant Grab told CNBC its food delivery business saw a more than 20% jump in orders over the past few weeks. The company attributed the increase to the virus outbreak situation as well as ongoing promotions and campaigns.

    Singapore has reported a total of 108 confirmed cases of coronavirus since noon on Mar. 2, and 78 of them have been discharged, according to the health ministry. First detected in China’s Hubei province, the pneumonia-like virus has infected more than 89,100 people globally and killed over 3,000.

    Delivery capacity a challenge

    Fast delivery, sometimes done on the same day the order is placed, serves as an important distinguishing factor for e-commerce retailers.

    During the brief panic-buying period in Singapore, delivery slots for RedMart and Amazon’s Prime Now services took longer than usual. At one point, there were no delivery slots available on RedMart for the same week and users had to wait seven days or more to get their items.

    “We increased delivery capacity and the situation has normalized,” Chang said, adding users could now get delivery slots within three days.

    Still, delivery capacity remains the biggest challenge for the company, according to Chang. Lazada is still working to increase its fleet of vehicles and drivers to fulfill orders.

    Ninja Van’s Chou said his company has the experience, technology, and infrastructure to scale up operations quickly to meet demand. He pointed to special events such as the massive online shopping phenomenon known as Singles Day, which has allowed Ninja Van to “finetune the process to ensure consistency and predictability in the delivery experience.”

    The trend for online shopping in Singapore is expected to continue growing as the country’s internet economy was worth $12 billion last year, according to a frequently-cited industry report. Because of its high per capita income, average order values for online shopping in the city-state are three to four times higher than those in the rest of Southeast Asia.

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Covid 19 outbreak : How to adapt an strategy in this hard time?

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Singapore Wine Market : Strategy

As recently reports by mp.weixin.qq.com, Considering the current situation, the impact of the coronavirus will hit almost all country’s First – Second quarter growth, and we may expect a rebound after the outbreak is contained with a rise in the activity in the  Q3 and Q4 of 2020.

Chance favors the prepared mind; We would like to share a couple of areas where we see opportunities, if they are approached correctly:

1. Closer tie with the sales chain.

It may not be a surprise that some wineries focus more on importers as the latter contributes to the sales directly. Besides, distributors and final consumers will influence greatly importers’ purchasing power.

From importer to final consumer, the sales chain can be very complex and opaque. As a result, it could be difficult for some wineries to acquire the knowledge about how their wines are distributed or the profile of their final consumers. Recently, the Covid-19 is reshaping the market. In order to adapt to the fast-changing market, some importers may update their portfolios, with some new star wines in. Those who are close to importers, distributors, consumers, and the market could react quickly when the rebound arrives. Our suggestions:

  • Doing more events with its importer/distributor to understand their business and the market trends; meeting with different final customers to acknowledge their purchasing reasons.
  • Learning regularly market trends and consumer behaviors.
  • Building brand image constantly among targeted consumers, importers and distributors.

2. Digitalize the strategy

A. 2.1 Market-oriented Competition

2020 maybe difficult for our economy but awards is one of the easiest way to market your products or brands to consumers. 

Singapore Awards is a market-oriented competition, that means it rewards all good or excellent products for our market.

Join Singapore Awards 2020 here and get Importers and Distributors in Asia especially in Singapore.

B .2-2 Marketing & Branding building through e-channels

Before the outbreak of Coronavirus, each mobile user spent an average of 6.2 hours of day (from Jan. to Nov. 2019), according to a report published by research firm QuestMobile. The time spent online would be even higher on 2020. To cope with the outbreak of Covid-19, lots of wine schools and wine merchants have released live-streaming courses and video lessons. Some brands have established partnership with wine schools so that their brands could be featured in live-streaming. A large number of wineries have highlighted the opportunity of online training among traders especially their importers and distributors. Through the short video content/live-streaming/online course, wineries may build brands among their targets, and probably increase the sales numbers. On one hand, the content could help importers and distributors to market products, on the other hand, the promotional content could engage final consumers. Our suggestions:

  • The content should be qualitative instead of quantitative. High definition and smooth broadcast will be appreciated by the audience.
  • Considering the high penetration level of smart phone in China, if you want to do marketing in China, mobile should be first.
  •  Correctly featuring the KOLs in the live-streaming or (short) videos could attract an enormous flow of views.
  • Through interactions with the audience, brands can better understand their preferences, rapidly improve the user experience, and come up with effective marketing plans quickly.
  • Share on social medias (WeChat, Weibo etc.) to maximize the exposure of the brand and its products.
C. 2-3 Challenges and opportunities of online sales

Facing the needs for food and other life necessities, Almost all consumers tend to order online to minimize physical contact. The outbreak of Covid-19 has disrupted the pace of the gradual transition from offline to online. Many businesses rush to digitalize their sales channels. However, we should be aware that not all categories are beneficiaries; Online groceries gaining new users and traction because people tend to cook at home with fresh products. The most common wine drinking occasions are gatherings, whereas people are advised to avoid gathering together nowadays. As a result, the discretionary categories, including wine, remains weak. Besides, the e-commerce is a complex playground and players are facing fierce competition. Our suggestions are:

  • The online business is better to be operated by the local team, who are closer to consumers, have a better grasp of local market rules, understand and speak their language, and can interpret subtle cultural cues.
  • Partnering with big local E-commerce players could contribute to not only the sales, but also the brand awareness among public.
  • Prepare the budget for the promotional cost.

We encourage wineries to maintain close tie with the market, while searching for growth engine online. Those who act now can minimize the worst effects and emerge from the crisis stronger.

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