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Industrial heritage. Slovenia is one of those ten places in the world that I would like to visit soon, now also to go see Cukrarna in Ljubljana. A former sugar refinery, built in 1828 and later destroyed by a fire, it subsequently became a tobacco factory, a textile factory, a military barracks, and a shelter for the homeless. It is an important cultural symbol of the nation. The architecture firm Scapelab won the international competition for the design of the building in 2009 with the idea of completely renovating the structure, preserving only its historic shell and converting it into a multifunctional space for contemporary art. Cukrarna, with its gigantic dimensions, represents a revolutionary space in Ljubljana's cultural infrastructure. It is a modern center for art and culture that attracts many visitors with its long-term programming of exhibitions and events. All of this on the outskirts of the city center, revitalizing the previously abandoned urban area. # 222 MODERN CULTURE, Slovenia 👇 More contents on our website, the link to the featured news is in the first comment below. If you want to learn more about our transformative approach to generating growth (yes, what we call innovation marketing!), feel free to write me privately. Boris Matić, Anna Kravcova, Scapelab More about this topics follow #MaurizioRibotti #innovationmarketing #cultureofmodernbusiness #luxury #premium #lifestyle #DRUMROLL --- All rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s). Contact us to add you as a reference or content removal.

🥂 A little more lighthearted #culturalheritage after deep debates on the origin of indigenous art yesterday. There' is both lots to reflect on and lots to enjoy in this piece in The Conversation Australia + NZ by Garritt C Van Dyk from the University of Newcastle. The story of Dom Perignon is widely known but this suggests that it is was the representatives of perfidious Albion (England) who added the bubbles. Whether your interest is in how myths grow, how cultures are defined or in how #innovation happens, there are lessons here. It shows how innovation comes when you embrace alternatives, but use your constraints (the need for timber for the maritime fleets) as a spur to innovation. It demonstrates the power of #storytelling firstly in the Dom Perignon legend, but also in the role of natural second fermentation as a proxy for terroir (or placemaking) and it reminds us how cultures can interact. Enjoy (preferably with a glass of champagne, English or Aussie sparkling!) 🍾 The World Tourism Association for Culture and Heritage Chris Flynn Bronwyn White Laurette Douglas Nigel Fell Sue Hodges

Originally from Santiago Matatlán, Juan Carlos Méndez Zamora comes from a rich history of mezcal production—his family started crafting the spirit in 1795 and in the 1980s their brand El Cortijo was exported to France, becoming the first mezcal brand to be sold outside of Mexico. For Juan Carlos, the growing global reach of mezcal is only one part of the equation. "One thing is to commercialize and another is to educate," he explains. This stance is at the center of his work. In addition to El Cortijo, he and his brother, Raúl Méndez Zamora, opened El Cortijo La Mezcalería to teach friends, locals, and supporters about the production and heritage of mezcal. Casa Cortijo soon followed with guided tours of maguey crops, agave trails, and palenques and El Cortijo Cocktail Room exists as a space to enjoy all the spirit has to offer. His goal is clear. "Personally, as a brand and a family business, it's about safeguarding and preserving traditional artisanal mezcal, as it should be done. Essentially, when someone says they want to try a mezcal, it should taste like Oaxaca, like Mexico primarily. It should embody our customs and traditions. So the goal is to preserve that because otherwise we might lose it." At Maguey Exchange, we partner with producers like Juan Carlos to balance increased interest in artisanal spirts with the traditions and generational legacies at the center of its appeal. 🔗 Learn more about our work at www.magueyexchange.com. #ArtisanalSpirits #SupplyChainTechnology #MezcalOaxaca #MagueyExchange

When we talk about Alvarinho, it is impossible not to associate it with Palácio da Brejoeira. But, what is this place? Palácio da Brejoeira is one of the largest wine producers in the region. It stands out, among other things, for its historical value and the emblematic tradition that characterizes each of its products. Also known as Quinta da Brejoeira, you can found it in Monção. One of its most outstanding features is that it is a 30-hectare property of which 18 are destined exclusively for Alvarinho plantations. In addition to being one of the best-known winemaking companies, Palácio da Brejoeira draws much attention for its structure and appearance. Palácio da Brejoeira has a range of products that can be placed in the Alvarinho category and include: 🍷 Palácio da Brejoeira 2020 Alvarinho wine which is complex, with a good body, but at the same time elegant and fresh. https://lnkd.in/dYCu9ZDg #PalacioDaBrejoeira #AlvarinhoWine #Alvarinho2020 #VinhoVerde #Minho #Moncao #Melgaco #WineHousePortugal #WineLovers #PortugueseWine

HPC stands for Honduras Premium Cigars, three words meant to summarize our vision to promote the terroir we’re blessed to live in. HPC is a pledge, a promise to deliver always authentic products, cigars handmade in Honduras with Honduran aged long filler tobaccos.  The authentic flavors of tobaccos grown in Honduras, through the shape of elegant cigars rolled by genuine artists in Danlí’s factories, respecting local culture and traditions of cigar making. Such craftsmanship can only be found in the land that brought the cigar smoking rituals to humanity thousands of years ago, in the Mayan settlements of Western Honduras. Such tobaccos also could only come from the very same Honduran land, from Copán to Jamastran and from Talanga to Azacualpa, these valleys produces some of the most flavorful and aromatic tobaccos ever found on earth. At the end of the day, if it’s only about one thing, HPC is a mere and sincere homage to this unique terroir, the land and culture from where the history of cigars all started, the Beautiful Land of Honduras.

Barrel Sizes Around the World 🌍 In our Budapest facility, we craft barrels ranging from the little 110 liters all the way up to the monumental 6000 liters. The category of "standard" barrels includes sizes from 225 liters to 5 hectoliters. Those larger than this are referred to as "Casks", which are entirely unique, from the doors on them to the taps. Interestingly, different regions of the world have preferences for different barrel sizes. In Bordeaux, the 225-liter barrels are favored, while in Australia it's the 3-hectoliter barrels, in Italy the 5-hectoliter ones, and in Austria and Germany, the casks are the most sought after. More info: https://lnkd.in/dcAYHiPk . #kadarhungary #kadarbarrels #cooperage #kadarcask #caskorbarrel #hungarianbarrel #hungarianoak

🇧🇪 Vandemoortele’s Flemish expansion into Italy 🇮🇹   🥐 In a move that underscores the dynamic synergy between #Italy and #Flanders, Vandemoortele has recently acquired the renowned Italian bakery company Dolciaria Acquaviva.   🏭 The acquisition of the Naples-based producer of high-quality frozen #bakery goods marks a significant milestone. With a portfolio that spans both #sweet and #savory delights, Dolciaria Acquaviva boasts four state-of-the-art production lines in Naples and three additional facilities in Northern Italy, catering to over 40,000 customers.   👨🍳 As Vandemoortele fortifies its position in Italy in addition to the already existing offices and factories in Genoa and Agrate and a workforce of 312 employees, this acquisition not only kneads together the expertise of two bakery connoisseurs, but also reveals the flourishing business #opportunities between Italy and Flanders.   🤝 Another proof of the potential of cross-border #collaborations to foster growth, new ideas and economic prosperity.   Read the press release here: https://lnkd.in/daEGsaED   Marleen Verstreken | Sophie Massagé Flanders Investment & Trade (FIT) Pierluigi Acquaviva | Jean Vandemoortele Yvon GUERIN ❖ DIRECTEUR GENERAL | Sabine Sagaert

CHARLES SYMINGTON IS THE NEW PRESIDENT OF PRIMUM FAMILIAE VINI Each year, Primum Familiae Vini (PFV) – an association of twelve prestigious families from the world of wine – appoints one of its members as President to oversee the association for the year and act as its representative at various events around the world. This year, Charles Symington of Symington Family Estates in Portugal succeeds Véronique Drouhin of Maison Joseph Drouhin in France as PFV President for the period July 2024 to June 2025. Charles Symington: "I am extremely honored to be taking over from my predecessors at Primum Familiae Vini and to support our twelve families who share the same values: the culture of excellence, love and respect for the earth and the terroir, and the powerful desire to remain family-run, independent businesses and transmit the heritage of our ancestors to the next generation. These are particularly exciting times at PFV. The last 12 months have been fruitful under Véronique Drouhin's leadership, with major advances on climate change issues within the technical committee. Among initiatives that I would like to draw, I will very shortly be proposing that the technical committee focuses on the evaluation of Artificial Intelligence in viticulture and winemaking, a subject of the future that will enable the new generations within the 12 families to contribute their knowledge and share it with our entire group. #PFV #primumfamiliaevini #PFVPrize #familybusiness #familyowned #generations #creativity #innovation #Sustainability #future #transmission #excellence #management #buildthefuture #inspired #history #heritage #passion

#Ljubljana, #Slovenia’s capital, is one of my favorite places. Check out this @nytimestravel article to help you discover new parts of the city.

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