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Japan Plans to Burn Radiation-Tainted Beef PDF Print E-mail
Tuesday, 26 July 2011 11:42

TOKYO — The Japanese government is preparing to buy and burn beef tainted by radiation following the country’s recent earthquake and ensuing Fukushima nuclear disaster, AFP reports.

According to AFP, plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has been pegged to cover the costs, which could amount to the equivalent of about $25 million.

 
UAE to Become Home of Largest Indoor Caviar Farm PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 30 June 2011 11:35

ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi is preparing to cash in on a gold mine as plans unfold to build the world’s largest indoor caviar farm, which is expected to harvest more than a quarter of the current global production, according to The New York Times.

 
Culinary Capers on Move in Beijing PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 26 November 2010 12:34

culinarycapers_switchVANCOUVER  — The award-winning catering team at Culinary Capers Beijing are celebrating new digs and the opening of their restaurant at the Ullens Center for Contemporary Art (UCCA), the largest gallery in the city’s 798 Art District.

The new restaurant, Switch!, is helmed by the company’s president and executive chef, Billy Kawaja, who prepares modern dishes such as duck confit dip, crispy mac ‘n’ cheese croquettes, warm cinnamon doughnuts with mascarpone and fruit compote.

“We are very excited about the opportunity for growth in the Beijing market, and we see the location of our catering and restaurant at UCCA as a key factor in driving both the growth of our business in China and the strength of our international brand,” said Debra Lykkemark, CEO of Culinary Capers.
 
Buffet Celebrates DQ Opening in Beijing PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 30 September 2010 12:08
dqwarrenbuffett2BEIJING — Dairy Queen’s launch of a new Beijing location today, Sept. 30, was augmented by a visit from Warren Buffett, renowned investor, philanthropist and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway.

“We are proud to welcome Mr. Buffett to our new Joy City DQ store to experience his favourite DQ treats in Beijing,” said Marvin Hung, CEO of Hop Hing Food Group. “With this opening, Hop Hing Franchise now operates 100 Dairy Queen locations in Beijing and Northern China. The Dairy Queen system’s growth opportunities continue to be tremendous throughout the country.”
 
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