The International Nut and Dried Fruit Council (INC) has celebrated the XXXV World Nut and Dried Fruit Congress in San Diego. From May 30th until today, more than 1,400 delegates have participated in the only and largest international event dedicated to the nut and dried fruit industry that this year’s edition has broken previous records of attendance.
The INC Congress featured a stimulating three-day program to exchange knowledge, ideas and experiences. Attendees had over 16 sessions, among round tables, seminars and keynote speakers’ presentations ranging in topics from market dynamics, crops and production forecasts, agricultural and water resources, new findings in health and nutrition, and product innovations.
Steve Junqueiro, Co-president and COO of Save Mart Supermarkets, shared his vision on the future of American supermarkets. He outlined a market featured by a more digital consumer driven by food transparency, convenience, connectivity, emotional connection and local and sustainable supply.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7849351-inc-world-nut-dried-fruit-congress/
The conference programme will cover the key issues that are of importance to today’s busy IRO, through a range of topical and engaging sessions that will make sure you are right up to date with all the latest thinking. Each session will deliver practical takeaways and there will be a particular emphasis on careers and professional development in IR throughout the conference. With a range of highly engaging breakout sessions to choose from, unparalleled networking opportunities and a showcase of the latest IR services, the 2016 conference promises to be the best yet, an event not to be missed by anyone working in IR.
John Gollifer, General Manager of the IR Society said, “Our annual conference, now in its 30th year, offers a timely opportunity to hear from leading IR practitioners and commentators. We aim to cover the crucial IR issues of the day, as well as offer a great opportunity to meet and share ideas with your peers. We are delighted once again to welcome Evan Davis back as conference host, and where better to be two days before the EU referendum?”
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http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7858751-ir-society-30th-annual-conference-London/
Chocolate-lovers beware! Zombies in search of their next victim haunt Jean Philippe Pâtisserie at Bellagio and ARIA with Halloween-themed displays at both iconic pastry shop locations. From gory and gruesome body parts to whimsical cakes and pastries, the displays cater to every guest, no matter how they prefer to celebrate the holiday. Executive Pastry Chef Claude Escamilla and his talented team worked diligently for eight months to create more than 45 festive showpieces that place the undead at center stage. With a year of planning, countless sketches and hundreds of ideas from skilled pastry artists, the final display showcases their hard work through a cake closely resembling human flesh, tombstones straight out of a horror movie and many more hair-raising pieces.
“I was very much inspired by my favorite TV program, “The Walking Dead,” said Escamilla. “When I was watching the show, I kept thinking about how I could take the characters and turn them into life-size creations for the holiday.”
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7934451-jean-philippe-patisserie-bellagio-aria/
Farmers Insurance® announced today that 15 teachers across the country were named finalists as part of the company’s Thank America’s Teachers® Dream Big Teacher Challenge®, awarding teachers for their ideas to help create a lasting and positive impact on their classrooms, schools, and communities.
Imagen Televisión, el nuevo canal de televisión abierta de México que comienza transmisiones este próximo lunes 17 de octubre, revela detalles de su programación. Una propuesta innovadora bajo la visión estratégica del Lic. Olegario Vázquez Aldir, Director General de Grupo Empresarial Ángeles, que ofrece a la audiencia productos competitivos a nivel nacional e internacional.
Dicho contenido incluye un importante volumen de producciones originales hechas en México y programas exitosos de diferentes partes del mundo. Los géneros de ficción, noticias, entretenimiento y deportes serán los pilares de la programación del canal.
Conscientes de liderar un momento histórico de la televisión en México, al ser el primer lanzamiento de un canal nacional de televisión abierta en más de 20 años, Imagen Televisión asume este gran compromiso con la audiencia mexicana presentando una nueva opción televisiva que conecte a todos y en donde quepan las ideas de todos. Un canal que inspire a las nuevas generaciones, que muestre la realidad con otros ojos y abra nuevos caminos.
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http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7936151-imagen-television-el-nuevo-canal-de-mexico-revela-detalles-programacion/
On 26 – 28 October Skolkovo Technopark hosted the 5th annual Open Innovations Forum. This event was important for developing Russia’s innovative ecosystem. This Forum welcomed more than 13 500 guests from more than 100 countries, 600 speakers, hosted more than 100 sessions. More than 300 investors and venture funds, about 1 200 representatives of innovative structures, more than 2 000 corporate representatives, and 3 000 startups took part in the Forum.
This year for three days Skolkovo Technopark became a working space for open discussions, associate meetings and a search for partners and investors. The Forum’s success was the direct result of the number of meetings held and agreements achieved – above 700 negotiations were conducted on the venue, more 50 partner agreements were signed.
Dmitry Medvedev, Prime Minister of Russia, said: “This year, the Forum is to take place at Skolkovo Technopark, which is considered to be the largest technopark in Europe. It is a clear example of a successful start-up that helps to implement interesting projects and generate original ideas. I am sure that participants of the Open Innovations Forum felt the unique atmosphere of a joint intention to get new knowledge.”
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http://www.multivu.com/players/uk/7964951-open-innovations-forum-2016/
Nordstrom Inc. (NYSE: JWN) is celebrating its customers and their stories through a holiday campaign that thanks them called ‘Love, Nordstrom.’ The company is using the marketing campaign as a stage for larger-than-life love notes to thank customers for the special relationship they share. The campaign debuts today in the U.S. and Canada.
LOVE, NORDSTROM
With this year’s campaign, Nordstrom is prioritizing a pure holiday spirit and expressing gratitude to connect emotionally with its customers in a special way. More than 30 real Nordstrom customers were photographed in Los Angeles, Nashville and Seattle and are featured in the national campaign that was produced in partnership with creative agency Partners & Spade.
“This holiday, we want to remember and thank the people who are most special to us at Nordstrom – our customers,” said Nordstrom Vice President of Creative Projects Olivia Kim. “We reached out to our employees and asked them to share some of their favorite customer stories. We met with as many people as we could, asked them to bring along some of the things that make up their signature style and took photos of them. It was so fun to connect with our customers who make us who we are. The result was our Love, Nordstrom campaign.”
To view the multimedia release go to:
http://www.multivu.com/players/English/7966151-nordstrom-holiday-gifts-ideas/
ProNourish™, a nutritional drink brand from Nestlé Health Science (NHS), is furthering its mission to support people with digestive sensitivities with the launch of videos showcasing quick and easy gluten-free and low-FODMAP snack ideas. Short and snappy “hands and pans” recipe videos have gained popularity online, garnering around 500 million views per month. Most commonly, these are intended for the population at large. These new recipe videos from ProNourish™, however, are geared toward people with digestive sensitivities who are following a gluten-free and/or low-FODMAP diet.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8134551-nestle-pronourish-gluten-free-low-fodmap-snacks/
Most of us are living in a city. Actually we do not have much time to walk around the city. Even though when we are willing to walk especially on a beautifully sunny day, we often fail to find a good place for a walk.
However, the cities are changing now. “Walkable Urbanism” has been emerging as a new global standard for urban development. There was a time when wide roads and fast traffic were regarded as key elements to determine a city’s competitiveness. But today, how much the city provides safe and comfortable walking environment is becoming more important. Urban planners from many cities including Copenhagen, London, Paris and Barcelona prioritize pedestrians, and develop diverse ideas about how to make a walkable city.
Seoul is also in line with these global efforts. As the capital of Korea, Seoul has developed and implemented policies to create more pedestrian roads and to make urban regeneration through this. Among others, Won-Soon Park, Mayor of Seoul, is in the lead to transform Seoul into a walkable city.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8189051-seoul-korea-seoullo-7017/
Let’s be honest, gift giving is well, a gift. Chances are you’ve been on either the giving or the receiving end of an unfortunate ‘thanks-but-no-thanks’ or ‘re-gifting’ scenario. So instead of wasting more money on those one-and-done presents, consider gift options that can be used, and used again. Wahl, a leader in men’s grooming, personal care and pet products, takes the waste out of holiday shopping by providing practical gift ideas for everyone and every budget.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8008352-wahl-holiday-gift-ideas/
The holiday season is in full swing and in your excitement, you’ve managed to overcommit yourself again this year! If you’re like the countless others trying to pull together a last minute festive fete and manage to cross everyone off your shopping list at the same time, don’t fret!
On Monday, December 11th, Chef James Briscione will be available to share his expert advice on how to plan and host your holiday party and get through your gift list with time to spare! He’ll provide easy tips on everything from food and wine pairings and party decorations to last minute gift ideas. With his help, you’ll be able to smoothly host a last-minute shindig.
General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today launched the General Mills Feeding Better Futures Scholars Program, which asks youth to share their ideas to help solve the challenge of feeding a growing world population. Feeding Better Futures will serve as a catalyst in addressing hunger relief and sustainable agriculture issues by championing the bright ideas of today’s youth. Young innovators are invited to pitch their in-action solutions for the opportunity to present at the Aspen Ideas Festival, be partnered with industry mentors, and earn up to $50,000 to further their program and education.
Today, 842 million — nearly 12 percent of the world’s population — struggle with hunger, including 13 million kids and teenagers in America. By 2050, it is projected there will be 9.2 billion people on the planet and recent estimates suggest food production will need to increase by 70 percent to feed everyone. With this clear need to find solutions now to feed more people today and for generations to come, General Mills has launched Feeding Better Futures — as recognition that many small steps equate to big change.
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https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8255651-general-mills-feeding-better-futures-scholars-program/