Global Perspectives : India Hits a Speed Bump
The Indian wine market, which grew annually at 25-30% over the last five years, suddenly hit a bump last year with high taxes, terrorist attacks in Mumbai and falling consumer demand because of recession taking its toll on both the imports and |
MundusVini displays Strong Italian Accent
The 9th edition of MundusVini that concluded successfully on Sunday at Neustadt am Weinstrasse in Germany with a record number of entries to be tasted by international judges for 6 days over two weekends, saw the presence of a strong contingent of |
Wine & Health : Vaccine and Vino Party for Good Health
A board-certified family practice physician in Chicago has hit upon a novel plan to ease the needle anxieties of those taking flu shots by combining it with wine tasting. Dr. Scott Hanlon can help those who are slightly nervous about getting a flu shot or |
EU Minister Expresses Unhappiness over Taxes
The European Union on Thursday raised concern over its trade with India on different tax rates in states and entry barriers for processed food items with the visiting Commissioner, Marian Fischer Boel stressing that this policy is unacceptable to |
Restaurant : Indian Chef Nominated for Training in Spain
Chef Saurabh Arora of Caperberry Restaurant in Bangalore has been selected by the Spanish government for 6 months training under the top chefs in starred restaurants in Spain, including Ferran Adriŕ of El Bulli. Saurabh Arora who is the young Sous Ch |
Barista plans to sell Wine in Cafes
Barely a few weeks after Starbucks opened its first café in Seattle selling beer and wine to augment its drooping sales comes an announcement from the indigenous Barista coffee chain that it plans to add beer and wine sales in its outlets soon If |
French Hotel Chain plans Massive Expansion in India
The French hotel chain Accor with 5 hotels already under its belt, has announced massive further growth of its hotel network for India, with plans to open an additional Ibis later this year in Pune and seven in 2010, followed by 18 hotels in 2011 and |
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