This year, the beer festival 24uurs van Maastricht has added a third day of festivities. For the first time, the festival will devote an entire day to the regional beers of Limburg. What makes this area so special, and what does it offer for beer lovers? The beers of Limburg […]
Swiss Efficiency In Action: The Story of Durgol and Toilet Duck
The story of Toilet Duck and Durgol is the story of a family that exemplifies Swiss know-how and willingness to try new ideas. It’s a story that begins with Maria Düring-Keller, joined later by her son Walter Düring and daughter-in-law Vera Düring. It’s a story about a problem, an innovative […]
The Secrets of Dr Pepper
Food and beverage sciences are critically important and rapidly growing segments of the world economy. Here’s a look at one innovator in that field, and one quirky innovation that rose to prominence, and remains unique to this day. The History of Dr Pepper Dr. Charles Alderton was a pharmacist in […]
Fragrances and Flavors that Improve Your Life: A Look at Firmenich
You may not have heard of Firmenich, but their ingredients are probably in your household right now. They may have had a hand in making your laundry detergent, or perhaps your breakfast cereal. Let’s take a look at this family-owned Swiss firm, still going strong after 125 years. Firmenich is […]
From the People, to the People: Toro de Osborne
Can an ad campaign become too successful? Every brand wants to become iconic, and few have fulfilled that goal like Spain’s legendary Osborne distillery. Let’s learn more about the Toro de Osborne. The Bull as a Symbol of Spain Since pagan times, the bull has been an incredibly important animal […]
Personal Care on the Inside: The Kao Corporation
Japan’s Kao Corporation makes beauty and personal care products, but it’s a brand with a mission. For over 130 years, the company has been enriching lives and working for a better future. With a portfolio of famous products, Kao is quietly shaping the future. History of Kao Corporation In 1887, […]
What’s So Special About a Pringle?
Pringles are an iconic global brand, and a completely unique snack food. Scientifically engineered to be an improvement on classic potato chips, and with an incredible history, how do Pringles stack up? If you’re one of the millions of people who watched Claire Saffitz try to replicate Pringles, you probably […]
Cerveza Victoria – The Signature Beer of Málaga:
Cerveza Victoria is more than a beer, and more than a brewery. Over nearly a century of history, it has become an iconic part of local culture, symbolizing what the Malagueños, also known as boquerones, love about their city and the Costa del Sol. History of Cerveza Victoria This legendary […]
