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Introducing the New Zealand Avocado Collective
Best in Show for Four Kiwi Wines Full results from the Decanter World Wine Awards 2022 have been released revealing impressive wins for established wine producers as well as many diverse emerging regions. Only 50 wines were awarded a prestigious Best in Show medal and New Zealand saw its best-ever performance with four wines awarded the medal and scoring 97 points. Read more here.
Borne out of a desire to streamline the efficiencies with which New Zealand Avocados are grown and marketed, the collective brings together three of New Zealand’s biggest avocado growers located in the far north of New Zealand, one of the most pristine and remote growing environments on the planet. Read more here.
Air NZ Unveils “Aotearoa on a Plate”
As international travel kicks off again, Air New Zealand is switching up its inflight menu to highlight the finest local produce and show meals are anything but “plane” at 40,000ft. The airline unveiled its new Business Premier menu which showcases the best of Aotearoa on a plate, including local ingredients like Southland Lamb Prosciutto and Hawke’s Bay extra virgin olive oil. Read more here.
Rebranded McDonald’s Opens in Russia
More than three decades after the arrival of the hugely popular Western fast-food chain, former McDonald’s Corp restaurants have reopened under new branding and ownership. A banner with the logo of the new restaurant chain has replaced the golden arches after the US company sold its restaurants in Russia to one of its local licensees, Alexander Govor. Read more here.
End of an Era for World’s Most Famous Floating Restaurant
Yet another victim of the global pandemic, landmark floating restaurant, Jumbo Floating Restaurant, that fed Cantonese cuisine and seafood to Queen Elizabeth II, Tom Cruise and millions of other diners has been towed from the Hong Kong harbour front. Read more here.
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