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Citibank
Citibank
is a member of Citigroup (NYSE:C), the preeminent global financial
services company providing some 200 million consumers, corporations,
governments and institutions in more than 100 countries with a broad
range of financial products and services, including consumer banking
and credit, corporate and investment banking, insurance, securities
brokerage and asset management. Major brand names under Citigroup's
trademark umbrella are Citibank, CitiFinancial, Primerica, Salomon
Smith Barney, and Travelers.
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KLM
Royal Dutch Airlines
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is a pioneer in the world of civil aviation. Established in 1919, it is the longest operating scheduled airline still flying under its original name, with over 80 years of experience in providing quality airline service. KLM has been associated with a long history of being FIRST. 1935
First European airline to train flight attendants Today KLM flies to over 150 destinations in over 80 countries. KLM's hub is based in Amsterdam Schiphol Airport, one of the most modern airports in the world. With its unique single terminal concept, passengers will find it easy to find their way around, whether they are arriving, transferring or departing. KLM currently operates daily B747 services from Singapore to Amsterdam and Jakarta.
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Cacao
Barry Being
the second largest chocolate producer and one of the largest cocoa
processors in the world, Barry Callebaut constantly invest in
innovative R&D and share their expertise with thousands of manufacturers
and craftsmen around the world. Barry Callebaut was created through
the merger of two global leaders: Callebaut and Cacao Barry. The
brands include - Callebaut, Cacao Barry, Carma, Bensdorp and Van
Houten - create strong relationships with customers all over the
world. The Cacao Barry brand honours the great tradition of elegant
French cuisine. It is the preferred brand of confectioners who
treasure the pure and the authentic and let the whims of culinary
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Christofle
Asia Pacific Since
its establishment in 1830, Christofle has become a name synonymous
with exquisite silverware, fine porcelain, crystal and table linen.
Christofle was the first French luxury brand to create its own
chain of stores. In 1856, Christofle opened its first sales outlet,
the ‘Pavillon de Hanovre’ in the heart of Paris. Today, more than
140 years later, Christofle’s network consists of over 65 Pavillons
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Sanpellegrino
A strong supporter of World Gourmet Summit, Sanpellegrino is a premium quality natural mineral water that was first discovered in the Italian Alps in the 13th century. The waters of Sanpellegrino were deemed excellent for the health of both the body and the spirit and it has been lauded by connoisseurs as providing the perfect complement to good food and wine. This "champagne" of mineral waters is a well-established brand name throughout the world.
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UBF
Foodsolutions Unilever
Bestfoods is one of the leading food companies in the world. UBF
Foodsolutions (previously known as Caterplan) is the dedicated foodservice
operation of Unilever Bestfoods with global presence, offering branded
and tailored solutions to a variety of independent and chain customers
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Cordon Bleu
Awards of Excellence Scholarship Partner For over a century, Le Cordon Bleu has grown to become a leading authority on culinary techniques, training and development. In 1984, André J. Cointreau, part of the family who owns the Remy Martin and Cointreau liqueur companies, became president of Le Cordon Bleu. He strengthened the curriculum, recruited the finest chefs of France and relocated the Paris school. The London school became fully part of the Le Cordon Bleu group in 1990 and other schools were opened in Tokyo, Ottawa and Sydney.  Visit
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| Belvedere
Vodka Official Luxury Vodka Luxury vodka is now claiming a new glory as a fashion statement at hip clubs and party scenes worldwide. Whether its drinking neat, served on the rocks with a twist, or as a fancy signature Martini, it's sexy, stylish and sleek to be swinging vodka in this age. Belvedere have been 'discovered'by some of America's most famous celebrities in fashion, movies and music and their demand and preference has elevated an instantaneous demand and prestige of holding a Belvedere in one's hands. The making of Belvedere luxury vodka is a proud legacy of a slow unhurried process, as quality supersedes quantity. The importance is placed on how it is done, rather than how fast. Belvedere is made from 100% Polish rye and is made slowly, by hand, in small batches, from a single select ingredient. Its 100% composition of pure Polish rye gives Belvedere a subtle sweetness and soft character that other grain vodkas cannot duplicate. A faint vanilla nose and a slight hint of rye characteristics are its taste profile, enhanced with a rich velvet smooth sensation on the palate. The
World Gourmet Summit is pleased to present the ultra-stylish vodka
- Belvedere Vodka at the various events for two weeks. Belvedere
Vodka will be served as aperitifs as well as an intermezzo, at various
gourmet dinners. |
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| Hoegaarden Official Gourmet Beer Decidedly
interesting and very refreshing, Hoegaarden White is the authentic
Belgian wheat beer, top fermented and then refermented in the bottle.
Hoegaarden White has a distinctive hazy yellow colour, and an alcohol
content of 5% vol. This is a sweet/sour beer with a little bitterness
- slightly spicy, with a strong touch of coriander and a hint of
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Raisins Official Raisins California raisins are hard to work for, but the results are sweet. It takes at least three full years to produce a single raisin, from the time a grape vine is planted to its first yield. Grapevines must be tended by hand and demand constant attention all year. In January, vines are carefully pruned to allow the 'canes', the most productive branches, to grow. After pruning, the canes are hand-tied to rows of wire four to five feet off the ground. By late August, the lush, heavy and ripe grapes are ready to become raisins. During the two to three weeks' drying period, the grapes are turned to make sure they receive enough sun to become dark sun-dried raisins. When the moisture content is about 15%, the trays are carefully rolled into bundles for protection from the weather. After drying for several more days, the bundles are opened and emptied into field bins ready to be taken to the farmer's yard. The raisins are then put into large wooden bins that help equalise the moisture between the raisins. The bins are stacked and covered to warm the raisins and allow the drier raisins to draw moisture from the juicier raisins. The bins of raisins are then trucked to various packing plants throughout the San Joaquin Valley. Visit
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Panelz Panelz
is an exclusive trademark by Design Studio which has supplied its
products to Singapore's landmark commercial and residential addresses
such as Ardmore Park Condominium, The Fullerton Singapore, Costa
Del Sol Condominium and other high-end developments in Singapore. |
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Schott
Zwiesel Schott
Zwiesel AG, with its history dating back to 1872, has long been
fulfilling the exacting demands of consumers and fine catering establishments
from around the world, for high-quality crystal drinking glasses
and other accessories. The Diva suite of gourmet wine glasses, one of Schott Zwiesel's most successful product launches in recent times, represents the culmination of Schott Zwiesel's innovative spirit and its technical expertise. Made of tritan crystal (the highest quality crystal available in the market), Diva and Schott Zwiesel's other machine-made ranges are particularly breakage-resistant and machine-washable. Diva is but one of many innovative and creative product lines in Schott Zwiesel's vast offering of environmentally-friendly crystal articles. For
more information on
Schott Zwiesel, email
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Wüsthof With
a Trident logo that is synonymous with form, function and uncompromising
quality, Ed. Wüsthof Dreizackwerk of Solingen, Germany, is
one of the world's leading manufacturers of precision forged cutlery.
Throughout its family-owned history, Wüsthof has focused
almost solely on the manufacturing of forged knives for the professional
chef and the home cooking enthusiast, with over 120 styles to
choose from among its three precision forged collections: Classic,
Culinar and Grand Prix. Today, in a state-of-the-art facility,
the tradition of quality is ensured as old-world craftsmanship
meets 21st century production methods.
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| Vita-Mix Official Blender For more than 80 years, Vita-Mix has designed and manufactured quality engineered, high-performance drink blenders and food mixers. Built for outstanding durability and versatility, Vita-Mix blenders are the top choice of restaurateurs and bartenders for both front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house applications. Today, Vita-Mix blenders are distributed in over 45 countries around the world. FoodBex Global Pte Ltd is proud to be Vita-Mix distributor and service centre for Singapore and Indonesia. FoodBex Global Pte Ltd is a modern day broad line distributor to the hospitality industry, the first of its kind in Asia. Working with an established network of local and overseas suppliers, FoodBex can supply anything from perishables to groceries to disposables. FoodBex can also provide seamless supply chain management services, consolidation, warehousing as well as technical expertise. FoodBex
represents well known brands such as Richmond, Simplot, Gold Kist,
Americana and ChinaMist. Presently, FoodBex operates out of a 96,000sq
feet office, owns a vegetables company and has achieved ISO and
HACCP accreditation. Visit
www.vitamix.comVisit
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N K Yong joined the International Wine and Food Society (IWFS),
Singapore in 1982, and was chairman of the Council of Management
of the IWFS from October 1992 to October 1996. He is also currently
the honorary secretary of Asian-Pacific Zone Committee (APZC) and
editor of the APZC newsletter.
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Hiestand,
Swiss Gourmet Bakery Hiestand
follows in the best Swiss tradition of supplying quality products
and excellent service to their clients around the globe. Hiestand
has dedicated themselves to "natural food at its very best",
with an objective to offer continuous traceability of all raw materials.
With the use of traditional production methods, high quality and
wholesome ingredients, homemade fillings and a minimal level of
unnatural additives and preservatives, Hiestand customers can be
sure that they are getting the very best, where even deep-frozen
is even fresher than fresh...
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Sunfresh Sunfresh has been producing various types of blended fruit juices since 1987. To meet the increasing demand, Sunfresh also built Asia's first purpose built fresh juice factory. It is currently now one of the leading juices producing company that caters to airlines, hotels, restaurants, retails and catering industries.
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Carrey
Hill Productions Its
what you need in business to climb on top and stay there. It's that
one deciding factor that puts you ahead of your competition. But
having the edge is only half the trick. Letting people know you
have it is just as important. Carrey Hill, a full service events
company, gives you the visibility you need. From a simple backdrop
to powerful animation to international events, we can help show
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| Bibi
& Baba Official Supplier of Chefs' Apparel A major supplier of quality uniforms in Singapore and the region, Bibi & Baba Pte Ltd offer Uniform Design Services. "Lectra" Cad (Computer Aided Design) System, Uniform Production & Supply and a superb Uniform Management Programme. For more information on Bibi & Baba, email: uniforms@BiBiBaBa.com.sg
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| NewsRadio
93.8 Official Radio Station Media
Corporation of Singapore (MediaCorp) features prominently in the
development of Singapore's broadcasting history. It commenced Radio
broadcast on 1 June 1936 and Television on 15 February 1963. Today
, MediaCorp is Singapore's largest and most established broadcaster
with a complete range of media businesses spanning TV, radio, entertainment
production, press, publications, electronic media and other broadcasting
services. MediaCorp is committed to remain as The Choice in Singapore
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| Hudson
Valley Foie Gras Hudson Valley Foie Gras (HVFG) is a grower of the Moulard Duck from which foie gras is produced. HVFG is situated on 200 acres in Ferndale, New York, a two-hour drive from Manhattan. HVFG is headed by two individuals, Izzy Yanay, a Masters in Philosophy from the Weitzman Institute in Israel, and Michael Ginor, a B.A. from Brandeis University and an M.B.A. from New York University. |
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Beard Foundation James Beard is recognised as the father of American gastronomy. Throughout his life, he pursued and advocated the highest standards, and served as a mentor to emerging talents in the field of the culinary arts. Today
the James Beard Foundation celebrates the country's culinary artists,
provides scholarships and educational opportunities, serves as a
resource for the industry, and offers members the opportunity to
enjoy the delights of fine dining. After Beard's death in 1985,
Julia Child had the idea to preserve his home in New York City as
the gathering place it was throughout his life. The late Peter Kump,
a former student of Beard's and the founder of the Institute of
Culinary Education (formerly Peter Kump's New York Cooking School),
spearheaded the effort to purchase the house and create the Foundation.
But while the Beard House is the center, the Foundation has a decidedly
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Fullerton Singapore
Official Venue Host for WGS Press Conference and WGS Gala Dinner Design that is residential as it is functional, the stylish and chic accommodations exude a sense of warmth and comfort. Views from the 400 rooms and suites at The Fullerton are unrivalled in Singapore. Rooms overlook the sunlit atrium courtyard, or have verandahs that open out to sweeping views of the city skyline, the river promenade or the bustling harbour. Cutting edge technology and high speed Internet access provide each guest global connectivity through the wire. Distinctive and simple, Philippe Starck fittings symbolise contemporary elegance with functionality. The Fullerton Fundamentals - a range of customised amenities grace the bathrooms. Visit www.fullertonhotel.comFor more information on The Fullerton Singapore, email info@fullertonhotel.com |
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Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore
Official Venue Host for Awards of Excellence Presentation/Opening Reception Located in Singapore's new business and commercial centre, the hotel is a five-minute walk from the MRT (public transportation) and a 20-minute drive from Changi International Airport. The 32-storey hotel is a seven acre garden oasis, strategically located in the heart of Marina Centre offering a mix of commercial, retail, entertainment and recreational facilities. Visit www.7rafflesavenue.comFor more information on The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore, email daisyY@ritz-carlton.com.sg |
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Sentosa Resort & Spa (A Beaufort Hotel)
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Regent Singapore Official Venue Host for Wine & Beer Masterclasses and Le Cordon Bleu Dinner Since explorers first ventured across the Indian and Pacific Oceans, the island nation of Singapore has been a haven for travellers. At The Regent Singapore, the island's tradition of luxurious hospitality endures. Revel in rich silks, opulent teak furnishings, and the quiet sophistication of one of the "Garden City's" most exclusive locations. Set among the tranquil residences by Orchard Road, The Regent Singapore is just minutes from the city's best shopping and Central Business District. With its highly trained staff and elegant décor, The Regent Singapore delights even the most discriminating traveller. Visit www.regenthotels.com |
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Seasons Hotel Singapore Specialising
in Modern European cuisine, One-Ninety is warm, casual and yet
has a comfortable feeling of sophistication. It has a relaxed,
vibrant and energetic ambience. The warm wooden floors, an open
display kitchen, communal dining and unique décor set the
stage for a lively and interactive restaurant. For health-conscious
individuals, the Chef's creations also features gourmet dishes
lower in calories, cholesterol, sodium and fat, as well as tasty
vegetarian dishes.
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Imperium
Chinese Dining Imperium Chinese Dining, reminiscent of the 1920s and the Great Gatsby era. Cream coloured walls accentuate the art décor fittings and opulent lamps. Waitresses in flapper dresses ooze the sophistication and elegance of a bygone time. It is this concept that gives Imperium the distinction of being the most uniquely decorated Chinese restaurant in Singapore. While the décor may be reminiscent of yesteryear, the cuisine is a masterpiece of the moment. Guests can look forward to lavish classical and modern Chinese specialities. Expect to be pampered only with fresh ingredients of the highest quality. Freshly made dim sum and noodles are available for those who want a quick meal at great value. With
an area of 30,000 sq. feet, Imperium is also an ideal venue for
large-scale corporate events and wedding banquets. It gives a
choice of 14 private rooms for small parties or banqueting for
650. It can also host up to 1,000 for cocktail parties.
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360 Official Venue Host for Chivas Regal Chill Experience Restaurant 360 has a total area of 19,000 sq feet and is designed by renowned international designer Hans Brouwer. Providing a complete dining experience with its stylish interiors, Restaurant 360 also features a chill-out bar and an exclusive dance club.
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| Nikon
Official Imaging Partner Nikon
manufactures a broad range of products from step-and-repeat semiconductor-manufacturing
equipment, cameras, electronic imaging equipment, eyeglasses, binoculars,
microscopes to surveying instruments. These products have been manufactured
with our accumulated and advanced technologies, and have gained
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and British Airways Qantas and British Airways together operate many flights between Singapore and London, Sydney and Melbourne. The two airlines offer regular code-share services to the world's international markets and have extensive networks across Australia and Europe. British Airways seeks to take the best of world cuisine, finding inspiration from culinary circles, trends, fashion and art and then adapting these for delivery and presentation in an aircraft environment. British Airways has created a Culinary Council to advise, inspire and develop signature dishes for British Airways' menus. The Council is comprised of chefs, restaurateurs and food writers, supplemented by an equally outstanding team of wine consultants. Qantas inflight cuisine is created by Australia's top chef and restaurateur, Neil Perry, who was appointed by the airline to introduce a completely new approach to inflight dining that delivers a restaurant-style experience for all its passengers. Perry's philosophy, 'the cornerstone of good cooking is to source the finest produce,' is carried through from finding the best produce in all ports, providing simple, tasty recipes and in-depth information for crew to prepare the food on board the aircraft.
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SPRING
Singapore SPRING Singapore is the national agency entrusted with the responsibility of sustaining Singapore's productivity growth and competitiveness. This is achieved by focusing on the three key areas: productivity and innovation; standards and quality; and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and domestic sector.
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Hotel Association Partner for WGS Forum The Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) is the representative body of the hotel industry in Singapore. SHA Member Hotels account for about 90% of the total inventory of gazetted hotel rooms in the country. SHA's associate members represent a cross section of related businesses including hotel product/equipment and services providers, restaurants, clubs and convention and exhibition organisers. As
the apex body of the hotel industry in Singapore, SHA plays an important
role in the development and growth of the tourism and hospitality
industries in Singapore. In addition to promoting the business interests
of its membership, the SHA lends strong support to the Singapore
Tourism Board in ensuring continuing tourism growth through marketing
and promotions, product development, manpower training, productivity
improvements and quality assurance. Visit
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Tabasco The Original TABASCO® brand pepper sauce is the product of not only all natural ingredients but also the utmost dedication and persistent patience devoted to making it the world's favourite pepper sauce. The force behind TABASCO®, the McIlhenny Company, has a product range that has since enlarged from a single pepper sauce to a vast and tantalising array of sauces, drinks, condiments and snacks. Nevertheless, unlike many other commercial entities, the McIlhenny Company also plays an integral role in the conservation of the environment, as can be seen from its protection and support of Avery Island - a tropical island and wildlife rookery - from its very beginning.
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& Livestock Australia From the paddock to the plate, Australia has emerged as one of the world's leading exporters of fresh produce. Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) aspires towards providing high quality Australian meat that is nutritious and hygienic to consumers, while educating the masses on industry updates. Another fundamental aspect of the company is its ardor towards conducting accurate research and development, in an effort pertaining to the increment of innovation in livestock production and processing, as well as new product development. Other services that MLA offers are expert advice, strategic planning and precision marketing to Australia's livestock producers.
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Inniskillin
Icewine Inniskillin is Canada's premier estate winery producing truly distinctive estate wines that rank among the finest in the world. The famed icewine has a intriguing history, which was originally developed in the cool wine regions of Germany in the mid-1700s. Icewine is ideally suited to the Niagara peninsula and the Okanagan Valley's climatic conditions. Genuine icewine must follow VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance) regulations that prohibit any artificial freezing of grapes. The grapes are painstakingly picked by hand in their natural frozen state, ideally at temperatures of -10 to -13 degrees C -- sometimes the picking must be done at night to take advantage of the temperature. Yields are very low, often as little as 5-10 percent of normal.
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Heinz As early as 1869, the company was set up by H.J. Heinz in the United States of America, the company headquarters. All through the years, the company has developed globally with a series of product lines. With 5,700 varieties in 200 countries and territories, H.J. Heinz Company is one of the world's greatest food companies. Spanning around the globe, with 46,900 employees sharing a uniform Heinz approach: to do a common thing uncommonly well. Today,
Heinz brands are cultural icons to consumers everywhere, symbolising
quality, convenience and great taste. Heinz is constantly looking
to launch new products. While Heinz has long been perceived as
a premium, Western brand in the local market, the company has
been moving forward to develop Asian style products to target
the Asian population, such as its recent development of the Chinese
soup series. The extension in providing products in the ethnic
Asian profile will start a new page in the Heinz history of innovation
and this strategy will be continued as the company's future thrust
of product development in the region.
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Convotherm Convotherm is at the forefront of combination oven technology. Known for its superior technology, Convotherm has managed to lead the way with innovative solutions and has revolutionised kitchens in various key markets with innovations such as the closed system, disappearing door, and PC control software - to name but a few. It's aim is to make the customers' lives easier, and ensure top quality and safety. Our solutions are simple yet incorporate the latest digital technology and our inventiveness knows no bounds. With
active expansion policy means that the users in over 50 countries
have a network of agents at their disposal who are always ready
to assist with competent advice and service. Pioneering benefits
in perfect kitchen management.
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WMF
Flatware Pte Ltd WMF was founded in Geislingen, Germany in 1853, and is internationally know for its luxurious stainless steel flatware, as well as superior quality cutlery, giftware, kitchen utensils and tableware products.
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Screwpull
Awards of Excellence 2003 Partner ~ Screwpull Sommelier of the Year Recommended by wine experts all around the world, the Screwpull range of corkscrews and wine accessories is well known for its famous corkscrews such as the Table Model and the coveted Lever Model. The self-pulling principle of the design means that only the minimum of effort is required to remove the cork from the bottle. The perfect shape and point of the Teflon® coated screw ensures that it always enters the centre of the cork and therefore never breaks the cork or pushes it into the bottle. Even the most stubborn and fragile corks succumb with ease to the Screwpull corkscrew. Visit www.lecreuset.com
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Electrolux
Professional The Electrolux Group is the world's largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cookers, washing machines, vacuum cleaners, chain saws and lawn mowers) are sold each year in more than 150 countries around the world.
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| Bodegas
Torres Awards of Excellence 2003 Scholarship Partner Bodegas Torres is a strong leader in the wine and brandy industry. It is a company that has been able to evolve and remain close to its customers. Its scope is genuinely international and it strives to contribute to social progress, the preservation of the natural environment and the well being of its workforce. Visit www.bodegastorres.comFor more information on Bodegas Torres, email webmaster@torres.es |
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Temasek
Polytechnic
Awards of Excellence 2003 Scholarship Partner Temasek Polytechnic was established in April 1990 to meet the growing demand and need for para-professional education in a variety of areas. In its brief history of ten years, it has grown by leaps and bounds to be one of the leading tertiary institutions in Singapore. Its vision to be a world class institution in the global education network means that the pioneering spirit is ever fresh and alive in the polytechnic, leading to an infusion of new teaching and learning techniques and a vibrant campus life. Visit
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| TODAY
Newspaper Official Newspaper Supplement for Awards of Excellence More than 100,000 homes and offices have been receiving Today. Positioned as the alternative newspaper, Today offers the busy professional local and international news, all packed into a succinct and informative format. With a team of talented reporters and worldwide correspondents, Today covers a diverse range of interests. From perspectives on the local scene and business insights to lifestyle and entertainment news, technology and sports updates, Today caters to a wide spectrum of audiences. Today is available from Monday to Friday, and readers can pick up their copy of Today at MRT stations, bus interchanges, selected food and beverage outlets, country clubs, on board airlines, hospitals, government buildings and shopping malls. With a daily print run of up to 300,000 copies, Today reaches more than 650,000 readers. |
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