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Jollibee [JFC 252.60, down 0.6%; 240% avgVol] [link] disclosed that it purchased a 10% stake in Botrista, a “leader in the beverage technology space”, for $28 million through its subsidiary, Jollibee Worldwide Pte. Ltd. (JWPL). According to JFC’s press release, Botrista “holds more than 100 patents globally for its proprietary dispense technology” that allows an automated system to prepare and sell “cold specialty coffee and tea-based drinks”.
MANILA, Philippines — The inaugural “Sama-sama sa Angel’s Pizza” TikTok Singing Contest, an electrifying celebration of talent and creativity, reached its pinnacle with the Grand Finals held at Viva Café in Cyberpark Tower 1, Araneta City in Quezon City.
MANILA, Philippines — Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. has ordered the Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) to account for millions of missing coffee seedlings following disclosure from a farmers’ group that funds were allocated for the revitalization of the industry.
TOULOUSE, France — A French baker has won the Chocolate Croissant World Cup, wowing judges with his windmill-shaped variation of the pastry with a dash of Chinese pepper and a citrus glaze.
MANILA, Philippines — Jacob Fuentebella, a University of the Philippines (UP)-Diliman graduate who now works as a Korean Account Associate, is the grand champion of the 51st Nihongo Speech Contest, which took place at Shangri-La Plaza in Mandaluyong City last February 24.
I just had a wonderful lunch at a pop up of this Cubao restaurant and I am happy. Having talked about Slow Food (www.slowfood.com) for over ten years now (when these young chefs were still babies), I am happy there is now a category called “Progressive Pinoy” food.
TABUK, Kalinga: The cup of coffee brewed from the robusta beans of farmer Pablo Dao-wan was the winner in the 2024 Kalinga Coffee Quality Competition.
