SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (Aug.16) – Oggi’s Sports | Brewhouse | Pizzais celebrating an honored 30 years in business. Aug. 16 marks the anniversary of 30 years celebrating family, friends, food and fun. Oggi’s, founded by brothers George and John Hadjis originated from a pizzeria style to a sports-themed restaurant, and shortly evolved into a pioneer of the brewing industry. With 10 Oggi’s award winning craft beers on tap, it is now a hub for the gathering of friends and family and serves as a modern meeting place where the love of pizza, great food, craft beer and sports collide.
Oggi’s has remained a family-owned business since the day it opened its doors at its first location in Del Mar, Calif. in 1991. Now, spearheaded by George’s daughter and VP, Estella Ferrera the company continues carrying on its long-lived traditions. The franchise currently possesses 16 different locations spanning throughout Southern California and Arizona, all of which exude the same family-centric environment as the original location 30 years ago. The company continues to expand its franchise while holding to the belief that each location is a piece of the Oggi’s family.
“It is an absolute honor being such a deep part of the communities that our Oggi’s have served for 30 years! Our entire family values the meaning of family, friendship and community and do our best every day to spread that culture and love throughout Oggi’s,” said Ferrera. “We are constantly evolving and are excited to share our new technologies and experience over the next couple of years. Thank you for all of your support and love over these last 3 decades. We are excited for the future.”
As the company reflects on the past 30 years, it pays due to the challenges and successes this most recent year brought about. While our Oggi’s are owned and operated by amazing families, surviving the COVID-19 pandemic reminded Oggi’s how important family is at all levels. Whether immediate family, friends that have turned into family, or customers that are considered to be family, the company would not be able to celebrate without it. Oggi’s franchise is proud to have seen sales trend upward by 14% from 2019 this past year.
To celebrate its 30 year anniversary as well as a strong year of communal support, Oggi’s will offer its infamous Oggi’s Stix and award-winning Oggi’s craft beer for only $3 on our anniversary. Join all of the Oggi’s families as they celebrate 30 years of delicious food and devoted customers. Here is to another 30 years that is yet to come. Get your beer and Oggi’s Stix fix on Monday, Aug. 16th from 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at select Oggi’slocations. Contact your local Oggi’s for details.
About Oggi’s | Sports | Brewhouse | Pizza: “Oggi” stands for “today” in Italian. It symbolizes freshness and “the here and the now.” It is congruent with high-quality pizza, pasta, salads, beer, and even sports. The Oggi’s franchise was originated by two brothers, George and John Hadjis, who began serving up their own pizzeria experience in August of 1991. After more than 20 combined years working in the technology industry, George and John opened their first restaurant in Del Mar, California as a franchisee of an existing local pizza chain. Throughout the years, the restaurant concept evolved from a pizzeria style to a sports-themed restaurant with many televisions, the addition of delivery, followed by the evolution into the brewing industry. For franchising information please visit, www.oggis.com.
Grüvi, a line of non-alcoholic beer and wine, today announced the latest addition to their growing non-alcoholic wine collection – a special limited batch release of a dry Red Wine. The Red Wine blend will be available for purchase only while supplies last — consumers can purchase online for home delivery starting Saturday, July 31 or at Gruvi’s Denver Tasting Lounge.
Grüvi’s Red Wine is dry and medium-bodied, with notes of jammy raspberries and black currant. This velvety smooth wine has a balance of tannins and a hint of oak and coffee that lingers on the palate. The Red Wine blend consists of premium dealcoholized red wine from California, and is still 0.0% ABV thanks to an advanced technology now available in the industry. Grüvi’s Red Wine is also gluten free and only 45 calories per can.
Alcohol-Free Red Wine
“A non-alcoholic red wine has been the most requested style for Grüvi to make for quite some time. There are few to none good NA red wine options, and we knew it was up to us to create something people genuinely craved, ” said Anika Sawni, Co-Founder of Grüvi. “We are continuously trying to push the limits when it comes to curating non-alcoholic beverage options, and once we were able to secure the technology needed to craft a real, delicious dealcoholized red wine, we jumped at the opportunity.”
Since launching in 2019, Gruvi has seen massive growth — they have expanded to 7 other states, launched 5 new products and expanded internationally to Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Gruvi is currently available in over 1,500 locations across the U.S. and has retailer partnerships with Whole Foods, Natural Grocers, Target and Total Wine & More. The business grew over 5x in 2020 and is expected to quadruple in 2021 as more consumers seek high quality social beverages without alcohol.
Grüvi’s Red Wine comes in a 4-pack of 8.4oz cans and can be purchased online for $24.99 while supplies last.For more information about Gruvi and to purchase the non-alcoholic Red Wine blend, please visit www.getgruvi.com or follow Gruvi on Instagram at @getgruvi.
Canción Tequila, an ultra-premium tequila line, further expanded its footprint in the U.S. today with the launch of a new market – Connecticut. Distributed by Angelini Wine Ltd. of Centerbrook CT, consumers across the state can now experience the top shelf agave spirit with Arizona roots in local CT restaurants and liquor stores. Also distributed in the Mexican beach town of Puerto Peñasco on the Sea of Cortez, Canción Tequila hosts an annual 4 day music festival called Circus Mexicus, making it an International brand with authenticity in culture and concept.
Canción Tequila is the award-winning brand of 100 percent Blue Weber agave tequilas from international touring and recording artists Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers (formerly The Refreshments). Named after the Spanish translation of ‘Song’, Canción Tequila has found popularity on both sides of the border, boasting four varietals — Blanco, Reposado and Añejo— all having earned medals from national and international competitions, and the newly released Extra Añejo makes its public debut. Canción also boasts a 40% solar powered distillery in Jalisco, MX.
“We are proud to welcome new co-owners from Connecticut to embrace our brand and expand Canción Tequila’s presence on the East Coast,” said Alisa Clyne, co-founder of Canción Tequila. “Canción Tequila has been incredibly well received by tequila lovers and the momentum and excitement we’ve seen following our award wins across some of the industry’s most prestigious competitions further drives us to build out our national presence in the agave spirits category.”
Canción’s partnership with Angelini aligns with the brand’s core values. The Connecticut distributor’s goal is to be the leader in the delivery of craft spirits and wines. Angelini provides customers and suppliers exceptional service and value, making its collaboration with Canción a perfect fit.
“Angelini is very pleased to partner with Canción Tequila and to introduce their fine tequilas to the discerning spirits drinkers of Connecticut. We were deeply impressed by the quality of all four of the products, and we look forward to making new friends for both Canción and Angelini as we present the line. Equally impressive was the commitment of the brand and distillery to environmentally friendly practices. Now, more than ever, it’s tequila time in Connecticut!” Said Julius Angelini, Owner of Angelini Wines.
The Canción family portfolio offers four luxurious tequila expressions with suggested retail prices per 750ml bottle starting at $44.99 for Blanco (unoaked), $52.99 for Reposado (rested 9 months), $62.99 Añejo (aged 18 months), and $109.99 for Extra Añejo (aged over 3 years). Angelini will supply the state with Canción’s award-winning, core products including:
Blanco: Crystal clear brilliance conspires with melon and citrus to subtly harmonize and create an alluring nose. Floral agave with hints of quince and white pepper blend for a balanced encounter. The finish is smooth and enduring, leaving the palate with a warm and lustrous invitation to return.
Reposado: Resting for 9 months in Bourbon barrels imparts a golden radiance with a viscous, buttery entry to the palate. A rhythmic balance of agave, hints of honey, and oak accents. Finishes with a smooth and smoldering crescendo.
Añejo: Simple elegance begins with aging for 18 months in Bourbon barrels heralding a full nose of smoky, woody notes. A silky entry to the palate that finishes with a harmonious blend of sweet and dry tastes of agave, tobacco, and hints of vanilla. Perfect for sipping. Lingers with a long, silky glow.
Extra Añejo: A celestial union of a premium Bourbon barrel and agave spirit allowed to rest and coalesce for over three years. Tequila’s legendary obsidian terroir meets the heritage of American White Oak Bourbon barrels to conjure seamless notes of dry fruit, woody smoke, and hints of caramel and butterscotch. The finish is an extravagant, refined experience of balance between sweet and dry in an alluring palate of agave at its best.
Canción will be available in restaurants and retailers throughout Connecticut. For more info and for the Canción store locator, please visit: https://canciontequila.com/.
SAN FRANCISCO — U.S. wine exports, more than 95% from California, reached $1.29 billion in winery revenues and 377 million liters (41.9 million cases) in 2020, according to Wine Institute using Trade Data Monitor. Total exports were up 1.1% in volume and down 6.4% in value versus the prior year. The global pandemic, retaliatory tariffs, trade agreements providing tariff free access for competitors and a strong dollar were all factors in the 2020 outcomes.
“Exports have experienced a 13% growth in the last decade and in 2020 we saw consumers continue to choose California wine despite the need to shift their wine purchases from restaurants and bars to grocery and wine stores, given the pandemic lockdowns,” said Robert P. Koch, president and CEO, Wine Institute. “Wine Institute continues ongoing efforts to increase exports by working closely with the U.S. government on reducing tariffs and trade barriers, and through strategic marketing.”
“With the recent launch of Wine Institute’s ‘Golden State of Mind’ campaign, we are aiming to exceed $2.5 billion in export sales of U.S. wines by 2030, with California wines making up 95% or more of that total,” said Honore Comfort, vice president of International Marketing, Wine Institute. “We remain focused on global expansion, with a continued emphasis on enhancing market opportunities and seeking to connect with a broader audience. Consumers are attracted to California wines because of the exceptional quality at every price point and the state’s vast and diverse options.”
The top export markets for California wines in 2020 were: Canada, $424 million; United Kingdom, $236 million; the European Union’s 27-member countries, $191 million; Japan, $80 million; Hong Kong, $64 million; South Korea, $50 million; China, $21 million; Mexico, $17 million; Norway, $15 million; Switzerland, $14 million; and Singapore, $13 million.
Wine Institute has experts in key export countries and below they have provided insight into their specific regions:
Canada “California wine continues to thrive in Canada, despite the challenging conditions of this past year. We shifted the California Wines marketing strategies to focus on retail and online sectors and as a result, the California wine category grew faster than any other wine region with a 7.4% increase in sales by value. This was a remarkable achievement, as it more than doubled the growth of the total table wine category,” said Danielle Giroux, director, California Wines Canada. “Canadian consumers remain loyal to California wine as they recognize the great quality and consistency of our wines and embrace new offerings at all price points.”
Continental Europe “Despite the global pandemic, 2020 was a good year for exports of California wine to Europe. Retail sales, especially online, saw a strong increase. In Germany, Europe’s largest wine market, U.S. wine imports were up 9%, to 5.5 million cases. In Sweden, U.S. wine sales, 95% from California, increased by 14%,” said Paul Molleman, director, California Wines Europe.
United Kingdom and Ireland “The 10.7% volume growth of U.S. wine exports to the U.K. from 2019 to 2020 equated to over 15 million cases of California wine enjoyed by British consumers in 2020 and demonstrates how important the U.K. market remains to driving the growth of California wine exports,” said Damien Jackman, director, California Wines U.K. and Ireland. “Following three years of volume growth, the U.K. market now represents 38% of total global exports of U.S. wine.”
Japan “In 2020, U.S. wine exports to Japan showed decline both by volume and value, signaling the influence of COVID-19, particularly in on-premise sales, which have long supported the penetration and growth of California’s premium wine business,” said Hiro Tejima, director, California Wines Japan. “The negative effects of COVID-19 restrictions still linger, but leading hospitality business leaders predict a strong comeback and expect the 2022 turnovers to exceed the pre-pandemic 2019 results.”
Asia “Wine Exports to Asia were negatively impacted by the global pandemic, especially in countries with largely on-premise consumption and less-developed retail channels such as Mainland China. Countries with well-developed retail channels benefitted from increased home consumption with Korea showing the strongest growth of any market globally for US wines with an 85% in sales by value, along with Taiwan and Singapore, which showed positive increases of 11.5% and 2.2%, respectively,” said Christopher Beros, director, California Wines Asia. “A rebound of exports to China and Hong Kong and a continuation of the strong performance in Korea and Taiwan during the first quarter of 2021 bode well for a successful 2021. Exports to China, which reached a peak of $88.3 million in 2016 have suffered significant declines in recent years due to the retaliatory tariffs placed on U.S. wines.”
Mexico “With younger, more demanding wine consumers in Mexico, we are seeing new considerations among selection in wines, in addition to affordability. Certified sustainable wines, organic wines and wines with less alcohol are all growing trends that we expect to remain throughout 2021,” said Adriana Cadena, director, California Wines Mexico. “Rosé is also on the rise, experiencing a 10% growth in 2020, while red wine still leads at 60% consumption in Mexico.”
California Wine Export Program
Wine Institute’s California Wine Export Program is a public-private partnership supported by winery contributions and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It supports more than 185 California wineries exporting to 142 countries and highlights California as an aspirational location and environmental leader with beautiful landscapes, an iconic lifestyle and great wine and food. Representatives help develop export markets, covering 27 countries and provide support to California wineries. California is the fourth largest wine producing region in the world and produces more than 80 percent of total U.S. wine production and 95 percent of U.S. wine exports. Established in 1934, Wine Institute is a public policy advocacy group resenting more than 1,000. California winery and affiliated business members.
The young Yann Bertrand has quickly become the talk of Fleurie gaining a reputation for his extremely expressive and vibrant Fleurie in an appellation famous for its elegance and grace.
Mentored by Beaujolais icons Yvon Metras and Jean Foillard, Yann learned the importance of organic viticulture and having a natural hand in the cellar.
Yann Bertrand
WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND RAISED?
I’m from a family of winegrowers. My father and my grandfrather were winegrowers in Beaujolais. My great grandfather had a small winegrowing negoce and was very gifted in business and was also an astute taster.
IF YOU COULD BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR APPROACH IN THE VINEYARD WHAT WOULD IT BE?
My philosophy is simple. The point is to attain the most beautiful balance possible for the soil. A living soil is likely to break down organic material in order to satisfy the all the vine’s needs. A soil with good equilibrium will produce a grape that will represent the terroir where it was grown. The work in the cellar is continued in this philosophy. The goal is to not need to use oenological products in order to obtain wines with more emotion – more “vibrant.”
WHAT EXCITES YOU MOST ABOUT YOUR VINEYARDS?
It’s the complexity of the winemaker’s profession that passions me rather than one particular aspect of it. It’s the best when you think about how you spent the whole year while drinking your wine with a client at a wine shop or restaurant. It’s filled with emotion. What’s unique about our wines is that we produce different wines even though all the vines are in the same area. The complexity that can be found in the vineyard is demonstrated each year through these different cuvees.
IF YOU COULD SAY ONE THING TO THE SOMMELIERS WHO ARE INTRODUCING PEOPLE TO YOUR WINES FOR THE FIRST TIME, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
A saying that I use often “Time doesn’t respect what is done without it.” We make natural, fragile wines that sometimes require more time to express themselves. We must know how to forget about them for a month in the cellar when the wine doesn’t taste as we know it to.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE TYPE OF MUSIC?
“Seventies” de TRINIX
IF YOU COULD HAVE ANY SUPERHERO POWER, WHAT WOULD YOU CHOOSE?
I think that I would like the power to fly.
Maximilian Girardi
Is the youngest winemaker to get the prestigious Merano Wine Festival “red stamp” quality mark and the “best Albana wine in Italy” for two years in a raw.Keynote speaker at the Wine Management Lab at the SDA Bocconi School of Management and confirmed wine communication expert.
WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND RAISED?
I was born in Bolzano, in Northern Italy in a lovely family and I was raised in a small beautiful village, Rocca San Casciano, in the heart of Romagna-Toscana Appennines.
It was my grandfather’s hometown and where I currently live with my wife Giulia and my dog Frodo.
IF YOU COULD BRIEFLY DESCRIBE YOUR APPROACH IN THE VINEYARD WHAT WOULD IT BE?
The company has a young approach with a look at the wine of the future, a good wine, elegant that reflects the territory and gives emotions. We give a lot of importance to the environment, we have a very low environmental impact and we have done studies on the ground for biological and biodynamic with the University of Bolzano, we try to minimize treatments in the vineyard.
WHAT MAKES WINE EXCITING FOR YOU?
Wine is so deeply embedded in the Italian identity and is part of our rich culture.
Each bottle is considered sacred, has its own story to tell.
Wine is conviviality, it’s exciting to try a wine recommended by friends and to find a wine which compliments a great dish.
WHAT ARE YOUR GOALS FOR THE FUTURE?
I love Italy and I love our territory and I would like to focus on the enhancement of the Romagna-Toscana Appennines.
In this area we have excellent products, amazing landscapes and a high standard of living.
About a year ago started a very interesting project from the enthusiasm of some volunteers: “Cambia Vita” a house for free for one week in Rocca San Casciano.
No stress, great food, surrounded by nature: it’s the perfect “place to be”, it just needs to be discovered.
WHO IS YOUR FAVORITE WRITER?
I love Fitzgerald and Pirandello, a genius.
IF YOU WERE A TREE, WHAT KIND OF TREE WOULD YOU BE?
An oak, one of the most beneficial trees for wildlife.
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, Trinchero Family Estates, Shannon Ridge Family of Wines, Boisset Collection Named Green Medal Winners
SAN FRANCISCO — Four California wineries and vintners were named Green Medal winners recognizing a commitment to sustainability in Leader, Business, Environment and Community categories.
The California wine community is a global leader in sustainability, with over 80% of California wine made in a Certified California Sustainable Winery. More than half of the state’s winegrape acreage is certified as Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing, Fish Friendly Farming, LODI RULES, Napa Green or SIP Certified.
“The Green Medal is an opportunity to recognize the industry’s cutting-edge leaders in sustainability,” said Allison Jordan, CSWA Executive Director. “Their stories illustrate what it means to grow and craft quality winegrapes and wine while protecting the environment, being a good neighbor and employer and maintaining thriving family farms and businesses.”
LEADER AWARD – O’Neill Vintners & Distillers
O’Neill Vintners & Distillers, located in California’s Inland Valleys, is the recipient of the Leader Award, given to a vineyard or winery that excels in the three “Es” of sustainability — Environmentally sound, socially Equitable and Economically viable practices.
As a community leader, O’Neill Vintners & Distillers has an overarching belief that sustainability is the right thing to do for everyone’s future. They are committed to making a real impact, not just in sustainable farming, but also by ensuring a well-rounded, diverse workforce with scholarship and internship opportunities to advance Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) representation. The company’s humanitarian mindset translates into its relationships with the community as well.
During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, O’Neill Vintners & Distillers made and distributed hand sanitizer to local first responders and hospitals. Other examples of leadership in practice are the installation of a new BioFiltro worm farm and the recycling of over 43 million gallons of water for field irrigation.
With multiple third-party environmental and sustainability certifications, including Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing, California Certified Organic Farmers and British Retail Consortium; innovative research projects; advancements in BIPOC representation; and a long-term commitment to sustainability through capital improvements in solar, water, and soil, O’Neill Vintners & Distillers has demonstrated that sustainability is the ultimate expression of its commitment to people, to the planet and to profit.
BUSINESS AWARD – Trinchero Family Estates
Trinchero Family Estates, located in Lodi and Napa Valley, is the recipient of the Business Award, given to the vineyard or winery that best demonstrates smart business through efficiencies, cost savings and innovation from implementing sustainable practices.
The family and staff at Trinchero Family Estates believe that they have a responsibility to their customers, employees, partners, and communities to take meaningful actions to reduce their environmental impact and to incorporate sustainability into their business decisions.
Trinchero Family Estates has reduced water use and maximized water reuse at production facilities and in the vineyards. It also minimized waste generated by its facilities, while striving to achieve a zero waste to landfill status.
By reducing energy, fuel consumption and related greenhouse gas emissions; through conservation programs, facility and package design; and the use of alternative energy installations, Trinchero Family Estates has positively impacted its triple bottom line. Its Guiding Environmental Policy has six commitments including continuing its long history of sustainable farming practices, minimizing water usage, waste generation, fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions and integrating environmental responsibility into its supply chain. By acting on these commitments, Trinchero Family Estates has shown that sustainability is good for business.
ENVIRONMENT AWARD – Shannon Ridge Family of Wines
Shannon Ridge Family of Wines, based in Lake County, is the recipient of the Environment Award, given to the vineyard or winery that best demonstrates environmental stewardship through maximized environmental benefits from implementing sustainable practices.
Through initiatives such as “Project Ovis,” the family is implementing a combination of sustainable, organic and regenerative farming practices, utilizing livestock like sheep, chickens and cows in their vineyards and non-crop areas. The sheep have reduced the need to mow by 500% and the use of gas-powered weed eaters has been nearly eliminated.
Shannon Ridge Family of Wines strives to bring balance to its farming system through the promotion of beneficial worms and insects and the creation of natural crop protection materials from compost to soil teas. The company is committed to data collection and analysis, the shares both its successes and failures with the greater wine industry.
As one of the largest employers in Lake County, Shannon Ridge Family of Wines contributes to a local homeless shelter, an annual wine auction for local charities and scholarship fund for local students; participates in local farmers markets; and educates community members on their sustainable farming practices.
Currently certified to Certified California Sustainable Winegrowing, Fish Friendly Farming and LODI RULES, Shannon Ridge Family of Wines is soon to be one of the largest certified organic, mountain-grown vineyards in the U.S. by fall 2021.
COMMUNITY AWARD – Boisset Collection
Boisset Collection, headquartered in Napa Valley, is the recipient of the Community Award, given to the vineyard or winery that is a good neighbor and employer using the most innovative practices that enhance relations with employees, neighbors and/or communities.
Boisset Collection stands apart for its commitment to its local community. This commitment is demonstrated through the care and support provided to its employees during times of crisis, the provision of educational opportunities and resources and its investments and donations to charitable endeavors that benefit the broader community.
Boisset Collection educates its community and customers about sustainability through company-supported initiatives and curated guest experiences including tours through its renowned Biodynamic® gardens.
In March 2020, Boisset Collection premiered JCB LIVE, an online series that has featured over 175 guests including vintners, growers, community leaders, activists, philanthropists and more.
In 2020, through the production and sale of two wines, a donation of over $40,000 was given to support out-of-work sommeliers as well as scholarship funds from the Association of African American Vintners Scholarship Fund and Wine Unify. Boisset Collection’s goal is to donate over $140,000 in 2021 to similar organizations. With a commitment to progress and a passion for diversity, Boisset Collection is driving forward positive change for both its employees and community.
Applications to determine the winners were judged by a panel of wine and sustainability experts, including Karen Block, PhD, UC Davis Viticulture and Enology; Stephanie Bolton, PhD, Lodi Winegrape Commission; Anna Brittain, Napa Green; David Glancy, MS, San Francisco Wine School; Allison Jordan, California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance; Frances Knapczyk, Napa Resource Conservation District; Cyril Penn, Wine Business Monthly; Mike Taylor, Nugget Market, Inc.; Sandra Taylor, Sustainable Business International LLC; and Beth Vukmanic Lopez, The Vineyard Team.
The seventh annual Green Medal awards are supported by the California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, California Association of Winegrape Growers, Wine Institute, Lodi Winegrape Commission, Napa Green, Napa Valley Vintners, Sonoma County Winegrowers and Vineyard Team.
Sponsors of this year’s Green Medal Awards include Wine Business Monthly, Amorim America, Farm Credit Alliance, ETS Laboratories and Protected Harvest.
Yolé, the first brand in the world to offer the entire range of ice cream and frozen yogurt without adding a gram of sugar, has landed in the UK.
The revolutionary food-tech franchise will hit the ground running with the launch of its first store in the Lakeside Mall in July.
This will be followed in rapid succession by openings in Canary Wharf, Covent Garden, the flagship store in Shaftersbury Avenue and White City, all within a few short weeks.
The international chain, has its global HQ in Singapore and its European head office in Spain.
In addition to Ibiza, it has recently arrived in Portugal.
The UK is the latest addition to Yolé’s ambitious global expansion plans. The brand aims to target the rest of the UK and continental Europe plus the USA, all within the next two years.
It already has a strong presence in countries such as Singapore, Cambodia, Taiwan, and Indonesia, where it is among the leaders in the supermarket ice cream sector.
Yolé’s ice creams have up to 60% fewer calories, fat and sugar than the most recognized brands of ice cream and frozen yogurt.
Without losing taste or texture, ice cream lovers can enjoy a great variety of flavors and a multitude of toppings.
In addition, it has different sales formats, adapting its products for delivery and take-away sales.
Marta Díaz, responsible for Yolé’s international expansion, said: “Our flavor, in its different formats, is what makes us so special.”
“As soon as our potential stakeholders try it, they are convinced the brand will succeed in their respective territories.”
“We are very excited about the amazing popularity Yolé is experiencing as it expands across the world.”
For more information or to sample Yolé’s incredible range, please contact Colin Grant on 07411 697666 or colin@oceanic-media.com
Yolé Fast Facts
Yolé (pronounced yo-lay) is the first brand in the world to offer the entire range of ice cream and frozen yogurt, in all its formats, preserving an intense flavour, very low in calories and without adding a gram of sugar.
It arrives in the UK in July when the first two stores open in Lakeside and Canary Wharf. A few weeks later two more will open in London’s Shaftesbury Avenue and Covent Garden.
Yolé ice creams are full of top-quality Spanish ingredients and have up to 60% fewer calories, fat and sugar than the most recognized brands of ice cream and frozen yogurt.
Its European HQ is in Spain with a store in Ibiza and it is also available in Portugal, two of the most popular destinations for British holidaymakers.
Yolé was launched in 2019 after years of research involving a team of ice cream experts, nutritionists and biochemists from different parts of the world.
It comes in a great variety of flavours with multitude toppings and the choice includes frozen yogurts and ice cream, frappes, shakes, handmade cones and much much more.
The brand is part of D+1 Holding, a Food Tech company founded by a team of Spanish professionals with diverse financial and consulting backgrounds.
Yolé respects the environment, with 30 trees planted for every new Yolé kiosk opened.
Worldwide sales doubled in the past year, despite the Covid-19 pandemic.
The company plans to expand in Europe, the USA and Asia in the next two years. It has a strong presence in Singapore, Indonesia, Cambodia and Taiwan, where it is stocked in over 600 supermarkets.
Yolé is available in three types of outlets: kiosks (designed in modules to be installed in malls, stations, and airports), food trucks (as the perfect mobile solution for exterior and events), and stores (where the brand offers tailored solutions to each space all that with a minimalist, sustainable, and functional design).
Yolé laboratories in Spain, Italy, and Singapore are continually searching for new products develop to satisfy new markets, as Yolé expands around the world.
“We wanted to compete with the flavor leaders like Haagen Dazs or Ben & Jerry, without all the sugar that conventional ice creams add. An ice cream, that when you try it, you will not know it is low in calories”, a Yolé spokesman says.
For more information, please contact Colin Grant on 07411 697666 or colin@oceanic-media.com
Washington, D.C. – The National Restaurant Association announced today that it was recently honored with three 2021 Telly Awards, the premier awards honoring excellence in video and television across all screens. The awards are judged by leaders from video platforms, television, streaming networks, and production companies.
The Association won a Gold award, the highest honor, for its first national TV consumer ad campaign, “The Sounds We Crave.” Produced in partnership with The Richards Group and backed by sponsors The Coca-Cola Company, DoorDash, Anheuser-Busch InBev/Stella Artois, Ecolab, Beam Suntory, Cargill, Tyson Foodservice, Hormel Foods, International Foodservice Distributors Association, Georgia-Pacific Professional, Campbell’s Foodservice, and American Express, the campaign increased on-premises dining across the country in the summer of 2020 and launched the Association’s ServSafe Dining Commitment program.
The Association also won two Bronze awards for additional consumer campaigns in 2020:
“Let Restaurants Do the Cooking,” the second national TV ad urging consumers to support restaurants with delivery and takeout during the 2020 holiday season.
“Change is on the Menu,” which supported the Educational Foundation’s 2020 year-end fundraising campaign and helped generate more than $857,000 in individual giving and contributions from PepsiCo, Uber Eats, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Moët Hennessy USA, TikTok, Land O’Lakes, Ecolab, and Anheuser-Busch InBev/Bud Light.
“In a year when the restaurant industry was forced to pivot and innovate to survive, the Association was challenged to step out of its comfort zone to find new ways to support operators’ efforts,” said Tom Bené, National Restaurant Association president & CEO. “These awards showcase how our Enterprise Marketing and Communications team rose to the occasion to produce award-winning content that moved the needle for the industry while supporting our mission.”
Each year, the Telly Awards receive more than 12,000 entries from all 50 states and five continents. Find a full list of the 42nd annual winners here.
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Founded in 1919, the National Restaurant Association is the leading business association for the restaurant industry, which comprises 1 million restaurant and foodservice outlets and a workforce of 15.6 million employees. We represent the industry in Washington, D.C., and advocate on its behalf. We sponsor the industry’s largest trade show (National Restaurant Association Show); leading food safety training and certification program (ServSafe); unique career-building high school program (the NRAEF’s ProStart). For more information, visit Restaurant.org and find us on Twitter @WeRRestaurants, Facebook and YouTube.
5,045 beers entered; 126 medals awarded to recognize brewing excellence
Boulder, Colo. — The American Homebrewers AssociationOpens in new window (AHA) awarded more than 120 medals in 40 categories to amateur brewers and homebrew clubs worldwide at the 2021 National Homebrew CompetitionOpens in new window awards ceremony. Winners of the world’s largest homebrew competition were recognized for the most outstanding homemade beer, mead, and cider during a ceremony livestream.
Over its 43-year history, 156,830 brews have been evaluated since the inaugural AHA National Homebrew Competition in 1979 in Boulder, Colo. This year’s competition saw more than 5,045 entries from 2,037 homebrewers located in 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and 13 countries.
Most-Entered Style Categories
The winners of the top five most-entered categories were:
Category 26: Strong Belgian Ale (246 entries) GOLD: Daniel Kukuk, Grosse Point, Mich., Motor City Mashers SILVER: John Thompson, Encinitas, Calif. BRONZE: John Horton, Aurora, Colo., Aurora City Brew Club
Category 3: Pilsner (199 entries) GOLD: Jeff Klatt, San Bruno, Calif., Worts of Wisdom Homebrewers SILVER: Rob Hardisty, Fort Collins, Colo., Liquid Poets BRONZE: Patrick Mousaw, Granger, Ind., Michiana Extract & Grain Association (MEGA)
Category 5: Amber European Beer (185 entries) GOLD: Jon Serluco, Brooklyn, N.Y., Brewminaries SILVER: Matt Lennon, Redwood City, Calif., Bitches & Studs Brew Club BRONZE: Joe St. John, Los Angeles, Calif., Yeastside Brewers
Category 19: New England IPA (191 entries) GOLD: Keith Linn, Rogers, Ark., Fayetteville Lovers of Pure Suds (F.L.O.P.S.) SILVER: Jason Lowery, Amherst, Ohio, Brewly Homebrew Club BRONZE: Paul Arends, Rockford, Mich., Brewsquitos Homebrewing Club
Category 23: Imperial Porter & Stout (191 entries) GOLD: Mandy Naglich & Wesley Carmichael, New York, N.Y. SILVER: Zach Rice, West Des Moines, Iowa, Iowa Brewers Union (IBU) BRONZE: Ryan Stack, Saint Cloud, Minn., Cloudy Town Brewers
Major Awards
In addition to category style awards, six major awards recognizing overall brewing excellence were presented.
Samuel Adams Ninkasi Award – Sponsored by Samuel Adams Recognizes the entrant who accumulates the most points in the final round of competition. Jason Lowery, Amherst, Ohio, Brewly Homebrew Club
Homebrewer of the Year Award – Sponsored by Muntons Malted Ingredients Ben Amidon, Arlington, Mass.
Cidermaker of the Year Award – Sponsored by Vermont Hard Cider Company Jeff Carlson, Grand Rapids, Mich., Primetime Brewers
Meadmaker of the Year Award – Sponsored by Redstone Meadery Stephen Kilburn, Bonita, Calif.
Homebrew Club Award – Sponsored by Country Malt Group Awarded to the club accumulating the most total points in all categories of beer, mead, and cider in the final round of competition. Diablo Order of Zymiracle Enthusiasts (DOZE), Walnut Creek, Calif.
Gambrinus Club Award – Sponsored by LD Carlson Recognizes the club garnering the most final round points per total club entries. Foam Rangers Homebrew Club, Houston, Texas
Homebrew Con™
This year’s 43rd annual Homebrew ConOpens in new window concluded with the National Homebrew Competition (NHC), the world’s largest international amateur beer competition recognizing outstanding homebrewed beer, mead, and cider. Homebrew Con is a three-day conference where homebrewers and fermentation hobbyists celebrate the art of brewing beer, making cider, mead, and kombucha, and learning fermentation techniques. This year, Homebrew Con was held online and featured a keynote speaker, a virtual expo hall, meetups, and more than 30 live seminars with access to post-event recordings.
“Once again, homebrewers around the world continue to amaze judges with their quality and creativity across all categories,” said John Moorhead, AHA competition manager. “Congratulations to this year’s winners of the National Homebrew Competition for their mastery of fermentation.”
A complete list of winners of the 2021 National Homebrew Competition can be found hereOpens in new window.
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The 2021 AHA National Homebrew Competition was made possible in part by the generous support of its sponsorsOpens in new window.
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Washington, D.C. (June 17, 2021) – Restaurants rely on global, interconnected supply chains to provide meals to millions of customers daily. For nearly two years, tariffs levied on European Union and United Kingdom food and beverage products — as part of an international trade dispute — have been a tax passed down to every restaurant in this country where menus rely on these products. New agreements between the U.S. and EU and U.S. and UK suspend the tariffs for five years, beginning in July 2021.
“The resolution of these disputes is welcome news to our industry,” said Sean Kennedy, executive vice president of Public Affairs for the National Restaurant Association. “For two years, the Association pressed for the removal of these tariffs, which were punishing American restaurants and consumers, not the governments or industries involved in the dispute. Following the challenges of the pandemic, these tariffs would only have served to cause deeper harm and threaten industry recovery.”
While the tariffs were in place, they created volatility and uncertainty for an industry that operates on thin profit margins and deals in real time with fluctuations in supply prices. Restaurants had been challenged to find new suppliers who could meet their needs without significant time delays or cost differences. Many could not afford the changes that having to alter their supply chain required. These challenges were heightened by the pandemic and its lingering impact on the supply chain. As costs for domestic goods rise, the added costs for these needed international goods could have threatened restaurants still on the brink of collapse after 15 months of pandemic losses.
For more information about the Association’s advocacy, go to RestaurantsAct.com.
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