A state-of-art culinary school at Fort Canning Park, at-sunrice's main objective is to promote and elevate Asian and international culinary in this region. The new culinary institution aspires to be a center for involvement in Asian food, culinary skills and craftware, providing epicures the opportunity of cultivating their interest.

website: www.at-sunrice.com

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.

website: www.uniformsmart.com

The member of the Singapore Press Holdings group, was launched in October 1976 when Singapore was beginning its rapid development as a regional financial centre and business hub.

Now firmly established as South-east Asia's leading business daily, BT brings to its readers each day a comprehensive and concise package of corporate, financial, economic and political news, analysis and commentary. The emphasis is on Singapore and Asian news and trends, but developments elsewhere in the world are also covered in considerable depth as Singapore's business interests are global.

In June 1995, BT became the first English-language newspaper in Asia to go on the World Wide Web. Since January 2000, BT Online started to be available from 4am Singapore time (GMT +0800) and to offer news updates throughout the day.

website: www.business-times.com.sg

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

website: www.raisins.org

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 fashion blow over.

website: www.callebaut.com

Carlsberg is a brand that is synonymous in the beverage industry for its superiority and heritage. It is a market-oriented company with a leading position within the global brewing industry. Carlsberg emphasises the importance of quality and ensures that its beers are brewed to perfection.

website: www.carlsberg.com

Its what you need a business to climb on top and stay there. It is that one deciding factor that puts you ahead of your competition. But having the edge is only half the trick. Carrey Hill is a full service events company that gives you the visibility you need. From a simple backdrop to powerful animation to international events, they can help show your clients and competition that you have the edge. If your company is the best there is, show it. If you want to show it the best way you can, call Carrey Hill.

website: www.carreyhill.com

For more than 140 years, the champagnes of Duval-Leroy have borne the hallmark of expertise acquired over the generations. Today, the predominance of the Chardonnay grape in the wines produced by Duval-Leroy gives them the sophistication, lightness and elegance that are their most noticeable characteristics.

website: www.duval-leroy.com

Founded in 1983, the Community Chest was created to tap the generosity of individuals, companies and institutions to fund voluntary welfare programmes intended to help disadvantaged people in Singapore.

With Singapore's changing demographics and the harsh social and economic pressures of the modern world impinging on our society, the demand for both structured and voluntary social services has grown exponentially.

Today, there are over 200 Voluntary Welfare Organisations (VWOs) in Singapore. They have each developed programmes and projects to help a significant number of disadvantaged people in our community. They all need more financial aid.

For Financial Year 2002/3, Community Chest needs to raise $42 million to fund 130 social service programmes and support 314,000 beneficiaries.

website: www.ncss.org.sg/ncss/donate/comchest_home.asp

Conrad Hotels was founded in 1982, with the goal of operating a network of luxury hotels and resorts in the world's major business and tourism capitals and top resort destinations.

The Conrad brand has earned a reputation for first-class style and service among both business and leisure travellers. Building upon this existing reputation and goodwill as a foundation, the joint venture company will further enhance the brand's presence in the luxury segment of the hotel industry on both sides of the Atlantic.

website: www.conradcentenniale.com

The history of this Munich-based coffee producer can be traced back three centuries, and its quality coffee products have always been a staple on the beverage lists of Munich citizens. The beans are carefully selected from the world's prime coffee-producing areas and then roasted at Dallmayr’s facility in Giesing. Noteworthy varieties include the Sigri Estate arabica roast from Papua New Guinea and San Sebastian from the highlands of Guatemala. Today, the company has grown to become an internationally well-known manufacturer
of quality coffee, and since 1930 has owned and operated a cafe, housed in a historic building in Munich where freshly roasted coffee can be enjoyed with salads and small appetisers or chocolate truffles and other pastries.

website: www.dallmayr-kaffee.com

The cloistered, elegant Four Seasons Hotel Singapore on Orchard Boulevard is situated just minutes away from Singapore's bustling financial and shopping districts, and features the exclusive Club at Four Seasons, with the country's only air-conditioned tennis courts.
With 254 rooms, including 40 suites, two fine dining restaurants, a gorgeous grand ballroom and a rooftop swimming pool, this is classic luxury at its finest.

website: www.fourseasons.com

With annual sales of 30 million bottles, Georges Duboeuf is one of France's largest and best-known French wine merchants. The company was founded in 1964 by Georges Duboeuf, the son of a wine-grower. Its policy - tradition and quality - has met with spectacular success built upon its Beaujolais, Maconnais and Rhone Valley wines. It is the combination of the experience of winegrowers, their close relationships with them and their refusal to compromise which enable them to choose wines that are the most representative and individual Today, Vins Georges Duboeuf continues to balance respect of tradition and commercial growth with its expanded regional offering of a vide range of that includes fine wines from the Beaujolais to the, Pays d'Oc, Ardeche and Jardin de la France.

website: www.duboeuf.com

Constantly reinventing and innovating, providing solution and offering customer satisfaction, Hewlett Packard had created boundless milestones in our age of technological advances. Currently, HP has acquired more than 600 sales and support offices and distributorships worldwide in more than 120 countries, making it one of the largest and most renowned company in its field.

website: www.hp.com.sg

Grand Hyatt Singapore is an oasis for business and leisure travellers who look for the comforts of a home. Strategically located at the start of Orchard Road, in the heart of Singapore's commercial and entertainment district, Grand Hyatt Singapore offers award-winning accommodation, superb restaurants, and world-class conference and recreation facilities. It is a combination that brings West and East together in a classic and contemporary way, a reflection of Singapore itself.

website: www.singapore.grand.hyatt.com

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.

website: www.hudsonvalleyfoiegras.com

Lustrous and Oozing Luscious Attitude. This cozy lounge club located next to Restaurant 360 at One Fullerton, pushes up the glam factor by a notch. A crystal chandelier hangs from above the dance floor, luxurious velvet curtains offer privacy to the VIP room and soft seats accentuates the feel of this premier lounge club. Words can hardly describe this place, that having the experience can only satisfy.

website: www.centro360.com

Miele has earned a worldwide brand reputation for quality, service, innovation, performance, durability and environmental consciousness. At Miele, a broad vision of the word “service” begins with the belief that it takes absolute reliability to win a customer’s confidence and loyalty – a company’s most valuable assets. From research scientists, designers, and engineers to the men and women who sign their name to every machine before it is allowed the Miele nameplate, all are encouraged to cherish and respect their contribution to Miele’s service offerings. Miele’s highly trained team of service technicians and customer support specialists are the final links in the vast “Miele family” network, upholding this service tradition on a daily basis.

website: www.miele.com

Dr 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.
For his distinguished service to the IWFS, Dr Yong was awarded the Andre Simon Silver Medal of the Society in November 1989 and the Andre Simon Gold Medal in April 1998. He was conferred the award of Officier de l'Ordre du Merite Agricole by the French Government in December 1989. Dr Yong was admitted into the Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin of Burgundy in 1988 and into the Commanderie du Bontemps de Medoc et des Graves in Bordeaux, as well as the Jurade de Saint-Emilion, Saint-Emilion in June 1989.
Both Dr Yong and his wife, Melina are avid wine collectors and connoisseurs.

The New Asia Cuisine & Wine Scene, is the most authoritative magazine in Asia for culinary professionals and the foodservice industry in general. The magazine not only appeals to the serious professional, but is also a potent source of inspiration for the avid food & wine lover.

For more information on The New Asia Cuisine & Wine Scene, email peter@asiacuisine.com

website: www.asiacuisine.com

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 worldwide customer recognition.

website: www.nikon.com.sg

The Distinguished Mark of Panelz

Promising a better control in tonality and finishings, the veneer-wrapped concept maintains the natural look and feel of wood grain. Offering design flexibility and stability, Panelz products achieve balance between aesthetic and technical brilliance. Utilising other wrapping materials like vinyl and foil together with the availability of custom-made design, the individual needs of international markets can be met to achieve the best.

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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website: www.designstudio.com.sg

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.

website: www.qantas.com.sg and www.britishairways.com

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.

website: www.regenthotels.com

The Beaufort Singapore was relaunched as The Sentosa Resort & Spa on 3 March, by Singapore Minister for Trade and Industry, Brigadier General George Yeo. Owned and manages by Hong Kong-based HKR International, this luxurious low-rise resort property also includes the 6,000 metre Spa Botanica and The Cliff, an ultra chic oceanfront restaurant. The Sentosa Resort & Spa is geared up to be not only a top spa and leisure destination, but also an excellent business and conference hotel.

website: www.beaufort.com.sg

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.

website: www.schott-zwiesel.com

Over the last two decades, Singapore Airlines has grown from a regional airline into one of the world's leading passenger and cargo carriers. Today, they have a modern and young fleet of aircraft. Their home base, Changi Airport, is regularly voted the world's best, and serves as our gateway to Asia and beyond.

website: www.singaporeair.com

SES is a pioneer of the fast growing and vibrant exhibition industry, Singapore Exhibition Services (SES) is Asia’s top organiser of trade events with a diverse portfolio of Singapore-based exhibitions and conferences in sectors such as Communications, Engineering, Machinery and Lifestyle. SES events consistently attract a high level of overseas participation with foreign exhibitors accounting for almost 80% of the show floor. SES is a member of Allworld Exhibitions Alliance (formerly known as The Montgomery Network), a global network with 34 offices worldwide. For more information, please visit www.sesallworld.com.

SES is the organiser for Food & Hotel Asia 2004 (FHA 2004).

website: www.sesallworld.com

SPRING Singapore (Standards, Productivity and Innovation Board) was established in April 2002. The mission of SPRING Singapore is to raise productivity so as to enhance Singapore's competitiveness and economic growth for a better quality of life for our people. The overall goal is to help Singapore sustain an average annual Total Factor Productivity (TFP) growth of 1.5% over the next 15 years. This is required to drive the overall productivity growth of 2-3% p.a. and economic growth of 3-5% p.a. as spelt out by the Report of the Economic Review Committee. To achieve the overall goal, SPRING Singapore focuses on three areas: productivity and innovation, standards and metrology, and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and domestic sector.

website: www.spring.gov.sg

Sunfresh is a major manufacturer and supplier of premium fruit juices to the hotels, restaurants, fastfood chains, hospitals, supermarkets and airline catering business. The company has a comprehensive range of juices including freshly squeezed juices, NFC (Not from Concentrate) juice and pure juices in various packaging from 95ml single service portion to 1000 litre bulk container.

Sunfresh also distributes an exclusive range of specially-designed juice and milk dispensers in S.E. Asia.

website: www.sunfresh.com

The United States Potato Board (USPB) was established in 1971 by a group of potato growers to promote the benefits of eating potatoes. Recognized as an innovator in the produce marketing industry, the USPB was one of the first commodity groups to promote its product "generically" and to develop a nutrition label approved by the USDA and FDA. Through consumer public relations, nutrition education, retail programs, foodservice marketing and export programs, the USPB strives to educate consumers, retailers and culinary professionals about the convenience, good nutrition and versatility of potatoes.

website: www.uspotatoes.com

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.

website: www.vitamix.com

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.

website: www.wuesthof.de