Cuban rums: A blend of preservation and innovation   By Daily Pérez Guillén Cuban premium rums were the center of attention on the second day of the International Food, Beverages, Packaging and Food Technology Fair being held at Pabexpo in Havana. The Cuba Ron SA Corporation highlighted the legacy of the island’s rum masters and stressed the importance of preserving their knowledge as intangible cultural heritage. Meanwhile, Havana Club Internacional showed how much can still be done following criteria of sustainability and innovation based on the brands that make up its renowned portfolio. Melany Couso Esquivel, intellectual property specialist at Cuba Ron SA, spoke at the conference “Masters of Cuban rum: 160 years of history and knowledge” regarding the importance of safeguarding this heritage, which was recognized by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in November 2022, marking the first declaration made in Cuba linked to the agri-food sector. “Such [...]

Antigua and Barbuda restaurant week was a Big Hit It was back for its second year, and this edition of Antigua and Barbuda Restaurant Week was a big hit. The festival put the spotlight on the twin-island destination’s buzzing restaurant scene, from its fine-dining eateries to vibrant local hotspots. It was also a dynamic journey through the destination’s culture and gastronomy, buoyed by a lineup of all-Caribbean celebrity chefs, from Digby Stridiron to Nadine Brown. One of the highlights was the “Eat Like a Local” program, which created an island-wide map featuring top local eateries, a rather unique and welcome addition to the Caribbean food festival landscape. If you’re planning to enjoy the food here, though, May isn’t the only time to enjoy the destination’s food scene. It’s a year-round foodie paradise. You can watch more about the event in this video by Elite Island Resorts. Source: https://www.caribjournal.com