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Our colleague Dennis de Laat has been interviewed by EB Live. In this article, he provides more insight into the utilization of our BeerMate Event Containers, our perspective on the new bar logistics, and the additional benefits it brings. Go check it out! 🚀

In the frothy realm of craft beer, where every sip is an adventure, don't let your brewery get lost in the crowd. In our first blog post, we unveil the secrets to becoming a craft beer legend, from brewing brilliance to navigating the ever-changing beer-verse. Please read our post and unleash your inner brewmaster! 

New column is out: the caviar bump #caviar #column #hospitality #luxurylifestyle #caviarbumps #foodie #industryinsights #hospitalitytrends

How does Meron go beyond convention to redefine wine quality? Have you ever wondered what makes your favorite wine taste so good? You are about to know because Meron Quality Institute is revolutionizing the taste industry with data-driven insights. In this MT/Sprout interview with Karin Swiers, Harry van den Dungen shares his journey from facing skepticism to becoming a global player in wine analysis. Meron's meticulous approach involves scrutinizing every aspect of the wine-making process, from grape varieties to soil types, ensuring quality and authenticity throughout the supply chain. But Meron is more than just an analyzer; it's a game-changer. Using the power of the latest technology, such as AI and the high-tech machines of its lab, Meron can leverage its 5.2 million data points to reveal 95% of a wine's taste. This eliminates subjectivity and brings unprecedented transparency to the market, showcasing Meron's success in revolutionizing the wine industry. If you are not a Dutch speaker, this one is worth translating into your favorite language 🤩  #WineIndustry #DataDriven #MeronQuality

Brazilian cachaça Magnífica de Faria will be available in Portugal from February 2024, after the brand partnered with distributor Viriathus. Magnífica is produced in the mountains near Rio de Janeiro, in Brazil, and was founded in 1985 by Joāo Luiz de Faria. It is a pot still cachaça, different to the industrial column still version of the spirit. The pot still cachaça category was officially recognised by the Brazilian government in 2023, the brand said. Raul de Faria, CEO of Magnífica, said: “We have been waiting for this launch in Portugal for a long time; there are obvious historical and cultural links between Rio de Janeiro and Portugal, we know that many Portuguese have been wanting to experience quality cachaças, but they simply weren’t available. “We are delighted that such a competent and enthusiastic team as in Viriathus will help us present our quality products to the Portuguese clients and consumers. We are confident it will be a success as we are seeing in other European markets.” Currently, Magnífica is sold in 15 European markets. The brand says that now that the pot still denomination has been established, there is a ‘keen interest’ in the premiumisation of the category. Viriathus will distribute four varieties of Magnífica’s cachaça, across all channels. Cesar Coutinho, managing director of Viriathus Drinks, added: “Magnífica de Faria is a perfect fit for our premium portfolio of mixers and spirits. We have been amazed by the quality and the depth of their range, totally unique in the cachaça market. “We are very excited to bring the authentic Rio de Janeiro spirit to the bars of Lisbon, Oporto and the rest of the country.” Last year, The Spirits Business looked at how producers are taking the Brazilian spirit global. Source - The Spirits Business #SPIRITFINDER #TasteOfSpirits #SpiritsCommunity #SpiritEnthusiasts #ExploreSpirits #SpiritsDiscovery

Today is International Beer Day! 🍻 On this special occasion, let’s raise our glasses to the perfect fusion of technology and tradition! Siemens has worked with the iconic Paulaner Marquee at the famous Oktoberfest venue in Munich, Germany, to ensure you have a beer experience like no other. 🍺🎡 Can you believe that around 8 million liters of beer are consumed every year at the festival? When it comes to serving cool and fresh beer to millions of guests, finding the perfect balance between temperature, fill level and CO₂ content is no small feat and this is why #efficiency and #precision are key. And how can these challenges be mastered? Paulaner Brewery partnered with Siemens to develop an advanced system for monitoring beer quality. Marquee operators now enjoy real-time access to comprehensive #data on crucial parameters that influence the beer's perfection. We all know how important it is to keep the Oktoberfest spirit alive, and digitalization plays a crucial role in preserving this cherished tradition. So, next time you raise your glass at the Oktoberfest, remember the innovative solutions behind the scenes to enhance your experience and make it unforgettable. 🌟 Dive into this journey and watch whole the process here: https://lnkd.in/e4BQDuCx ‘Prost’ to great beer and exceptional technology! 🎉🍺

That’s a really good and interesting case study how to use the new Luca App in gastronomy and event business- see the video attached. Luca in cooperation with Bayerische Staatsoper and Feinkost Käfer and SAP luca University of Europe for Applied Sciences

One of the fun things of doing consumer research is the insights you gain into perceptions, drivers and barriers, behavior. Together with Frederieke van Leeuwen of Blauw Research - Marktonderzoekbureau we were able to gather a lot of knowledge on the fingerfood category which can be turned into a strong category vision and strategy.