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Naked Wines named Startups Business of the Year 2010

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Innovative online wine merchant wins Startups Business of the Year award.

Online wine retailer Naked Wines , which has recently announced a £10million investment fund to unearth new winemaking talent, has been named the Startups Business of the Year 2010.

The Norwich-based company, which invests in independent winemakers in return for exclusive wines at preferential prices, also won the Online Business of the Year category.

Set-up six years ago to recognise the best of UK entrepreneurial talent, the awards were judged by a panel of 10 UK business leaders including the Toni & Guy Chairman Toni Mascolo.

The judges comments: “Naked Wines has enjoyed phenomenal growth both in sales and registered customers, and gained tremendous brand recognition in just two short years through its clever use of social media marketing, word-of-mouth and celebrity endorsements. We recognised the enormity of this achievement in such a competitive marketplace and commended founder Rowan Gormley and his team not only for the commercial success of the company, but for the business’ mission to fund other independent businesses. At a time when the government is waxing lyrical on the importance of an enterprise-led recovery, Naked Wines is certainly doing its bit, both for its army of loyal customers, and the wider business community.”

Rowan Gormley, Founder of Naked Wines and former CEO of Virgin Money and Virgin Wines: “To win two Startups awards, especially the big one, is an absolute honour. And it’s thanks to two sets of people; thousands of UK wine drinkers, our customers, who took the plunge and trusted us with their money. And our first few winemakers, who trusted us with their wines and adopted a new way of doing business. Since launch, we’ve helped 22 winemakers set up shop, create 85 new wines and sell over 1million bottles between them – and our goal for 2011 is to double this.”

Previous winners include Alliance & Leister, beathhatquote.com , Wonga and Glasses Direct.

To find out more about Naked Wines and their online wine community, which has attracted more than 100,000 customers, www.nakedwines.com

Food & Beverage

Sweet, exotic melon water improves performance at work

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Gert Strand AB has, under the brand name Aromhuset, achieved great success with their flavours for carbonated water. There are twenty flavours in the range of 30 ml bottles, all with the same healthy qualities of zero sugar or artificial sweetener, and all fulfilling the stringent taste requirements. The result has been a wide variety of rich flavours, all of which can be combined in endless combinations to create new tastes. The essences are mixed with sparkling water, either home carbonated using a sodastream or shop bought. The essences have been so successful primarily because they are suitable for everybody from children to diabetics and dieters, causing no negative side effects such as sugar shock, dental cavities or increased calorie intake.

Now Aromhuset is launching six of the 20 flavours in larger bottles, developed for workplace water dispensers. One of these flavours is melon, a sweet, refreshing, exotic taste that appeals to most people. The new 270 ml bottle is equipped with a clever pump to make adding the dose simple. For a typical 150 ml plastic cup one pump is enough, while for a half litre bottle 3-4 pumps should suffice. Using this method it is easy to either drink a cup of water on the go, or dose a larger container to take back to your workplace.

The water dispenser at work provides staff with the possibility of topping up their bodies water levels whenever they need to, leading to better health and, not least, increased performance on the job. If you have a dispenser with cold, fresh water, an extra tap for carbonated water, and now also the possibility flavour this water with Aromhuset’s healthy essences, you increase the chances that your employees will remember to – and enjoy – drinking water on a regular basis, thus keeping their senses sharp and maintaining a good mood. Compare this with a cup of lukewarm water from an uninspiring tap, and most people would prefer to head straight for the coffee machine.

Coffee has a negative effect on the water levels in the body as it is a diuretic. It is common to drink coffee at work for a quick “hit” to get refreshed, but it is more likely a sign of dehydration when we start to feel slow. Drinking coffee in this state has the opposite effect, so all employers encouraging their staff to drink water on a regular basis are doing the right thing. One effective way to do this is to offer them fresh water that is both carbonated and flavoured. It is a small investment that quickly yields results.

Salesman for Aromhuset’s products, Thomas Strom, says that having a bottle of Aromhuset’s melon essence next to the water dispenser makes it a pleasure for staff to go there at regular intervals for some well-earned refreshment. Strom also points out that he is on the lookout for new importers for his innovative essences.

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Schweizer Award für Berliner Start-up: DELICARDO Foodcard ist Preisträger des aha!award 2010

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DELICARDO Foodcard ist stolzer Preisträger des aha!award 2010 des Schweizerischen Zentrums für Allergie, Haut und Asthma.

Berlin, Germany, December 06, 2010 — Am 18. November in Bern wurde Simone Graebner für die Entwicklung der DELICARDO Foodcard – ein Produkt, das Menschen mit Nahrungsmittelallergien und -Intoleranzen hilft, ihre Lebensqualität zu erhalten – mit dem aha!award 2010 des Schweizerischen Zentrums für Allergie, Haut und Asthma ausgezeichnet.

“…dass wir den Preis gleich im ersten Anlauf nach Berlin holen konnten, macht mich überglücklich! Ich bin sicher, nach Deutschland-Österreich-Schweiz wird uns jetzt auch noch der Sprung über den großen Teich gelingen.”, sagte Simone Graebner, Geschäftsführerin und Gründerin von ENOMIS GmbH. “Unser Ziel ist es, das Leben von Menschen mit Nahrungsmittelallergien und -Intoleranzen beim auswärts Essen und auf Reisen leichter und angenehmer zu machen”.

Die Jungunternehmerin Simone Graebner machte aus der Not eine Tugend: Aus eigener Allergiebetroffenheit entwickelte sie für alle Allergie- und Intoleranz-Betroffenen eine international einsetzbare Gastrokarte als Bitte an den Koch zum Schutz vor Nahrungsmittelunverträglichkeiten. Bereits jetzt zeigen Schweizer HealthCare-Firmen Interesse an dem einzigartigen Berliner Produkt.

Der aha!award ist eine Initiative des aha! Schweizerischen Zentrums für Allergie, Haut und Asthma, steht unter dem Patronat des Bundesamtes für Gesundheit der Schweiz (BAG) und wird von Persönlichkeiten aus Wissenschaft, Medizin und Industrie mitgetragen sowie von innovativen Schweizer Firmen unterstützt. Mit dem aha!award werden herausragende Leistungen und innovative Projekte mit hohem Stellenwert und direktem Nutzen für Allergiebetroffene ausgezeichnet.

Die Empfänger des aha!award 2010 werden von einer Vergabekommission aus namenhaften Ärzten, Stiftsräten, Mitgliedern von aha! und Vertretern des Schweizer Gesundheitsministeriums gewählt. Der Hauptpreis ging an Christian Bohren für sein jahrelanges Engagement in der Bekämpfung des invasiven und hochallergenen Unkrauts Ambrosia. Neben den DELICARDO Foodcards wurde ein Kinderbuch-Konzept zum Thema Neurodermitis von Minca Huber ausgezeichnet.

ENOMIS GmbH, ein Berliner Start-up, hat im Jahr 2009 unter dem Motto “Lebensqualität trotz Allergien und Unverträglichkeiten” die DELICARDO Foodcard als Lifestyle-Produkt für Menschen mit Nahrungsmittelallergien und -Intoleranzen auf dem deutschsprachigen Markt eingeführt. Mit der visitenkartengroßen Karte können Betroffene bei der Bestellung ohne mühsame langwierige Erklärungen den Kellner und Koch dezent und präzise über ihre Allergien und Intoleranzen informieren.

Weitere Informationen über DELICARDO Foodcards unter http://www.delicardo.de

Kontaktinformationen:
Michael Bosson
Enomis GmbH
Berlin, Germany
Tel: +49 (0) 30 27 87 44 090
Fax: +49 (0) 30 27 87 44 099
presse@enomis.de
http://www.delicardo.de

Consumer Services, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

Could The Dilemma Of Buying For That ‘Person Who Has Everything’ Finally Be Over?

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With only twenty-three days of shopping left to go, things are really starting to heat up for consumers battling against the icy conditions, determined to buy friends, family and colleagues that perfect Christmas gift.

Whilst Christmas wish-lists and dropping the odd hint might go some way to help make Christmas gift giving that little bit more straightforward, each year still poses the dilemma – what to get for the person who has everything?

Thankfully, gourmet gurus – Highland Fayre – think they’ve solved the problem with their range of luxury Christmas Hampers; jam-packed with festive fayre and other goodies to suit absolutely any budget.

Discussing the versatility of Christmas hampers, Highland Fayre’s business development manager – Samantha Barrie – explained:

“The Christmas rush can become a stressful time of year, even for the most organised amongst us. This isn’t helped when you’re attempting to buy for that fabled ‘person who has everything’ or even someone who’s not sure what they’d like for Christmas.

“In situations like these, luxury Christmas hampers serve as an excellent gift; loaded with treats that can be enjoyed throughout the festive season and beyond. Our bespoke hamper service also allows you to tailor your gift to the personal preferences or dietary requirements of the person you’re gifting to and when presented in one of our Christmas gift baskets, trays, hampers or cartons they really make something of a show-stopper.”

The solutions posed by christmashamper.com needn’t stop there either as the flexibility of this style of gift giving means customers can peruse hundreds of pre-made collections at their leisure, from the comfort and warmth of their home.

Furthermore, as Samantha Barrie explains, this year’s Christmas hampers collection could be just the ticket for people buying for other potentially tricky recipients:

“As well a buying for people who have everything, there’s often other people on our to-buy for list who we might not know very well but still want to gift to – a child’s school teacher or long distance relative being a good example of this.

“In cases such as these, Christmas hampers act as a thoughtful gift and can be made as personal as need be. We’ve found that our range of Scottish Christmas Gift Hampers, for example, are particularly popular with people gifting to Scottish expats who may have lived out of the country for some years now but are still delighted to receive a gift reminding them of where they grew up.”

ENDS

For more information on Highland Fayre, Christmas Hamper or any of the hampers mentioned please visit http://www.christmashamper.com or contact Samantha Barrie atsamantha@highlandfayre.co.uk

Business, Food & Beverage

Naked Wine Angels to invest £10million in the great unknown

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www.nakedwines.com announces a £10million investment fund to support talented winemakers looking to break into the UK.

UK online wine retailer Naked Wines , which celebrates its second birthday this week, has announced a £10million investment pot to unearth new winemaking talent in 2011 – a 50% increase on this years investment fund.

The Norwich-based company, which together with its 100,000 customers invests in independent winemakers in return for exclusive wines at preferential prices, was launched in the depth of the recession by former Virgin Money and Virgin Wines Founder Rowan Gormley.

Since launching, we’ve helped 22 winemakers set-up shop, create 85 new wines, and sell over 1million bottles of their wines and our goal for 2011 is to double this.

The majority of the money will go towards our existing winemakers who are looking to further improve the quality of their range and the rest will be used to attract new winemaking talent to the UK, who don’t have the cash-flow or support network to do so.

One couple to benefit from Angel investment is husband and wife team Felipe and Constanza Garcia of Bravado Wines, Chile. The pair raised the funds to go it alone when over 1,000 Naked Angels pre-ordered 18,000 bottles of their first solo vintage in one afternoon. They then went on to win the Best Sauvignon Blanc trophy at this year’s Wines of Chile Awards.

Naked Wines are marking their second birthday by giving away free Magnums of Felipe and Constanzas Pinot Noir, as well as launching a competition to win a Naked Christmas Party.

Winemakers looking to break into the UK, who aren’t represented by an agent, can apply for funding at www.nakedwines.com/suppliers OR get in touch at suppliers@nakedwines.com

Media Contact Information

Name: Francesca Krajewski
City: Norwich
County/State: Norfolk
Country: United Kingdom
Website: http://www.nakedwines.com
Email: francesca.krajewski@nakedwines.com
Phone: 01603281800

Food & Beverage

Now Aromhuset’s great flavours are available for the water dispenser at work

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As a manager it is important to have alert, focused, happy and thankful employees. To foster company growth it is important to show appreciation to employees and give clear indications that they are important. By offering employees free access to cold, fresh water they will get not just refreshment when they need it, but a clear gesture that their health and well-being is important to the company.

A water dispenser that delivers flavoured, carbonated water is a small investment with a big payoff for the office atmosphere. The dispenser acts as a social hub where people can pause a moment, take a few breaths, exchange a few words with colleagues, and top up the body’s water level. It is a pleasant break that every worker should be able to enjoy at regular intervals before returning to their station feeling refreshed and with renewed focus on their work.

Flavoured water at work is a new concept being launched by Aromhuset. Water dispensers have been around for some time – even dispensers that deliver carbonated water – but flavoured sparkling water in the workplace is new. There are six flavours in Aromhuset’s selection for the workplace: apple, pomegranate, melon, peach, raspberry and blueberry. They all come in pump bottles containing 270 ml of essence, which is enough for 385 glasses, or 58 litres of carbonated water.

The flavours in Gert Strand’s selection work best in cold, carbonated water, where the carbonation helps bring out the flavours, and water keeps its fizz best when it is cold, meaning these flavours work best in dispensers with both cooling and carbonation units – things most dispensers have today. Strand also points out that he is on the lookout for new importers for his innovative essences.

Gert Strand AB has, under the brand name Aromhuset, previously launched 16 flavours in smaller bottles of 30 ml aimed at private consumers. These have been a great success because of the rich tastes, and the fact they contain neither sugar nor artificial sweeteners – a fact today’s health-conscious consumers are constantly on the lookout for.

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Art, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Travel

Daniela Katzenberger Films At Da Bruno Marbella Restaurants

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Daniela Katzenberger , the actress, model and singer of German origin chose to film in Da Bruno Cabopino. She picked the Da Bruno location for her television show which airs every Tuesday on German television. So Da Bruno Cabopino became a television set for the star, her crew and of course German TV viewers.

The versatile presenter, Daniela Katzenberger enjoyed a wonderful dinner accompanied by some friends and fans. She was delighted to be on the Costa del Sol and thanked Da Bruno Marbella Italian Restaurants for their hospitality and allowing her to use their scenic establishment so that she could record the show “Daniela Katzenberger, Natural Blonde.”

About Daniela Katzenberger:

She trained as a specialist in cosmetics and began working as a model for photo shoots and calendars and participated in the making of “World Mallorca Topmodel “in 2009. Subsequently, Katzenberger became famous thanks to their participation in reality television, appearing regularly in the VOX television network that she continues to work with on a regular basis and which has achieved excellent viewing figures.

Daniela Katzenberger filming at the Da Bruno Restaurants is only one of many events that Da Bruno either supports; participates in or hosts. The range is vast and whether it is charitable, sporting, or a culinary, social event you can be sure that there is something happening soon at Da Bruno.

Join us on Facebook to be in the know and enjoy special occasions with Da Bruno.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marbella-Spain/Da-Bruno-Ristorante

About Da Bruno: The Da Bruno Italian restaurants group began operating in Marbella in 1994 with the launch of Pasta Da Bruno after which followed the opening of Da Bruno Home (1999), Da Bruno Cabopino A (2001), Da Bruno Sul Mare ( 2002), Da Bruno to San Pedro (2005) and recently at Da Bruno Cabopino Take Away and Delicatessen (2008). Da Bruno was founded by Bruno and Giuseppina Filippone who continue to run the business and have brought an unmistakable personal stamp of quality traditional Italian food to their restaurants.

Contact: Marta Olea
Tel:34636446179
Email: comunicacion@dabruno.com

Da Bruno – Italian restaurants in Marbella

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Name: Marta Olea
Address: Av. Ricardo Soriano, 18
CCRS20 1 Planta
Marbella
Malaga
Email: comunicacion@dabruno.com
Website: www.dabruno.com
Phone: 34636446179

Food & Beverage

Christmas Party Catering in London from Lotus Food Company

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Lotus Food Company London caters for your every party need, from parties of 30 up to 1000, you really wont be disappointed with their events organising service and ability to make your event go so smoothly you will have no choice but to enjoy yourself.

Lotus Food Company have been catering London for 8 years and deliver a fantastic service no matter what you request. They specialise in food with an Asian flair, they produce unique and beautifully presented food which is great tasting. This is alongside their comprehensive event organising and party planning service called Lotus Events.

Their client list speaks for itself, and they will do private parties in your own home as well as champagne receptions, through to corporate events, so if you are organising your Christmas party for your colleagues you need look no further as they will take over the responsibility for you.

The menus really are exquisite, using the very best ingredients to create food that tastes amazing and looks phenomenal. From the meticulously prepared canaps to three course lunches, their team of chefs provide pure pleasure and satisfaction to the taste buds.

They not only provide the food but also the drinks which will fit perfectly with the theme of your evening. The Lotus Food Company can create you an amazing beverages menu, they will select drinks from their vast range of fine wines and spirits, to fit in with your budget. They can also offer you iced alcoholic cocktails of established established favourites and new exhilarating combinations to delight your guests. You can also have a large variety of exciting non alcoholic drinks, including cocktails to suit all your requirements. They even have their own professional bartenders and amazing and unusual glassware, mobile bars, waiting staff and equipment.

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Name: Lotus Food Company
Website: http://www.thelotusfoodcompany.com/
Email: jaimin@thelotusfoodcompany.co.uk
Phone: 020 8428 6300
Address: Industrial Unit 203a
Headstone Lane
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Food & Beverage, Travel

Da Bruno Italian Marbella Restaurants Retain The Lead In The Costa Del Sol Grand Prix

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On the same weekend that Fernando Alonso was racing in the Formula 1 final in Abu Dhabi, the Da Bruno Costa del Sol Grand Prix team was out navigating the waters skilfully to hold onto the lead in the Costa del Sol Grand Prix.

It was exciting to watch as the boats put up a good fight, with some great match racing manoeuvres. The action built up to a climax in the last downwind leg when Juan Luis Páez, helmsman of Da Bruno, and Iñaki Castañer maintained a tough battle a few lengths from the finishing line.

The Da Bruno Marbella Restaurants Orbaneja Pepequín finished in second place, with first place being taken by winner the Servimil, Pablo Villar.

However Da Bruno Restaurants is the overall leader, thanks to two second in the boat skippered by Juan Luis Páez, which gave a fine performance. This is followed by Peninsula Petroleum’s R.C.M. Servimil Sotogrande, sailing under the CM pendant Melilla.

During the race the wind was at a rate of 2.8 miles with a wind from 230 ° (SW), ranging between 10 and 15 knots intensity. The conditions were quite favourable for the vessels in the bay of Marbella.

The Costa Del Sol Grand Prix is only one of many events that Da Bruno either participates in or supports. The range is vast and whether it is sporting, charitable or a culinary, social event you can be sure that there is something happening soon at Da Bruno.

Join us on Facebook to be in the know and enjoy special occasions with Da Bruno – http://www.facebook.com/pages/Marbella-Spain/Da-Bruno-Ristorante

About Da Bruno: The Da Bruno Italian restaurants group began operating in Marbella in 1994 with the launch of Pasta Da Bruno after which followed the opening of Da Bruno Home (1999), Da Bruno Cabopino A (2001), Da Bruno Sul Mare ( 2002), Da Bruno to San Pedro (2005) and recently at Da Bruno Cabopino Take Away and Delicatessen (2008). Da Bruno was founded by Bruno and Giuseppina Filippone who continue to run the business and have brought an unmistakable personal stamp of quality traditional Italian food to their restaurants.

Da Bruno – Italian restaurants in Marbella

Media Contact Information

Name: Marta Olea
Address: Av. Ricardo Soriano, 18
CCRS20 1 Planta
Marbella
Malaga
Phone: +34636446179
Website: www.dabruno.com
Email: comunicacion@dabruno.com

Food & Beverage, Travel

Cafe Katzenberger – Cup full of Amazing Hospitality and Coziness for the Guests

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Mallorca, Spain, 24/11/2010 – Daniel Katz after a brief stint in modeling and captivating the world with the voice finally plunged into the new project that is popularly known as Cafe Katzenberger at Mallorca. Mallorca, which is quite popular as holiday paradise receives huge number of tourists all round the year and Cafe Katzenberger Mallorca is one such place that tourists should never miss more because it is owned by the famous Daniel Katz. The café is small and cozy and welcomes the guests with warm hospitality. Guests can relax in comfy atmosphere with cup of coffee; they can have their own personal space in the café and enjoy the vacation and the ambience to their fullest.

It is considered that opening of katzenberger café is one of the best ideas and venture taken up by Daniel Katz and since its opening, the café has been running quite successfully. The menu that is served there is of high quality and reflects the refined taste of the owner. The café is considered to be pleasant having its own kind of panache. It is very well organized with wide variety of menu and has affordable price in spite of being a start’s café. The café is considered to be the top café of Mallorca.

Visitors can even meet the star who is present most of the time at his café. This is one of the main reasons that attract both tourists and the local people of the place for a cup of coffee or main course. Guests to this cafe are often given souvenirs like coffee mugs which make their visit all the more pleasant and accounts for the café popularity. The opening of Cafe Katzenberger at Mallorca was covered by media with full hype and there was huge level of curiosity among the people about the opening and running of this star-owned café. Presently the proceeds that Mallorca Cafe Katzenberger makes is quite impressive and people from across the globe visiting the beautiful place of Mallorca make it a definite point to visit the café as well.

About Cafe Katzenberger

From the website dealing with Café Katzenberger, readers can get details information about Cafe Katzenberger Mallorca, its location and the food available there. katzenberger café was opened by the famous Daniel Katz and now is immensely popular among both the tourists as well as the local people of Mallorca.

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