The Lav'a Belle success story

A young founding couple conquers the aperitif scene with their purple liqueur

18-Nov-2024 - A start-up that turned a wish into an idea and turned a vision into reality: Veronika and Constantin Ebert, a young couple in their 30s from Stuttgart, are real France enthusiasts and wanted an aperitif that would capture the magic of the South of France. Both the typical taste and the color of ...

Special releases collection 2024 from DIAGEO

SPIRITED XChange 2.0 presents 8 exceptional single malts

29-Oct-2024 - DIAGEO, one of the world's largest producers of premium spirits, has launched the 2024 special releases that whisky lovers have been eagerly awaiting. Spirited XChange 2.0, the sequel to last year's Spirited XChange collection, has been available in limited editions since October. Composed of ...

Germany: 2024 wine harvest expected to be 4.9% lower than the previous year

Expected to be 3% less Weißer Riesling and 14% less Blauer Spätburgunder than in the previous year

15-Oct-2024 - Winegrowers in Germany are expecting a significantly lower wine harvest in 2024 than in 2023. According to the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis), based on the estimate as of September 20, 2024, the harvest volume is expected to be 8.26 million hectolitres of wine must. Compared to the 2023 ...

ALDI SOUTH Nutrition Report

Discounter carries more plant-based than animal-based products in its range

10-Sep-2024 - As a basic supplier, ALDI SOUTH is committed to a conscious and more sustainable diet that is affordable for everyone. In the second edition of its nutrition report, the discounter presents the progress it has made in implementing its dietary change. One focus is on expanding the range of ...

EPR Sensor on a Chip Boosts Olive Oil & Beer Quality Control

05-Sep-2024 - The first sign of spoilage in manyfoodproducts is the formation of free radicals, which reduces the shelf-life and the overall quality of thefood. Until now, the detection of these molecules has been very costly for thefoodcompanies. Researchers at HZB and the University of Stuttgart have ...

Krombacher celebrates successful Wacken Open Air 2024

09-Aug-2024 - With more than 85,000 party-loving metal fans, great concerts and perfect festival weather, Wacken Open Air 2024 was once again a complete success. The ideal conditions and great atmosphere among visitors and teams on site once again led to a record-breaking performance for Krombacher at the ...

How we perceive earthy odors

The unmistakable earthy smell of summer rain comes from the fragrance geosmin.

06-Aug-2024 - Geosmin is a volatile compound of microbial origin with a distinct "earthy" to "musty" odor that can affect the quality of drinking water and food. A research team led by Dietmar Krautwurst from the Leibniz Institute for Food Systems Biology at the Technical University of Munich has now ...

Meatless happiness: how Germany will be barbecuing in 2024

Knuspr survey shows Germans' barbecue preferences

18-Jul-2024 - In the summer months, barbecuing is indispensable in Germany. This is shown by a new study by online supermarket Knuspr in collaboration with market research company Appinio: one in five (20%) barbecues weekly during the summer months, 38% barbecue several times a month, and more than half (52%) ...

Non-alcoholic enjoyment trend

Rotkäppchen-Mumm presents new 0.0% non-alcoholic sparkling wines*

03-Jul-2024 - The market leader is gradually converting its range of non-alcoholic sparkling wines* to 0.0%, starting with the company's two biggest brands: Rotkäppchen and Mumm. The further development of products in the alcohol-free growth segment will be accompanied by an extensive campaign on the topic of ...

NIO Cocktails announces management change and expansion

The investment by The Growth Foundation, a team specializing in eCommerce, goes hand in hand with a change of leadership at the brand

28-Jun-2024 - Premium RTD cocktail brand NIO Cocktails, one of the leading innovators in spirits eCommerce, has today announced its new ownership and operating structure, with the aim of strengthening its leading position in direct-to-consumer sales and unlocking future growth. Specialized eCommerce ...