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.

Website: www.electroluxprofessional.com

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 57 varieties in 200 countries and territories, H J Heinz Company is one of the world's largest food companies. Spanning around the globe, with over 40,000 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 Frozen Chinese food 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.

Website: www.heinz.com

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°C to -13°C -- sometimes the picking must be done at night to take advantage of the temperature. Yields are very low, often as little as 5% to 10% of normal.

Website: www.inniskillin.com

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.

Website: www.cordonbleu.net

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.

Website: www.mla.com.au

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. His most recent achievement was that he was awarded Officier de L'Ordre National Du Mérite.

A strong supporter of World Gourmet Summit, S. Pellegrino is a premium quality natural mineral water that was first discovered in the Italian Alps in the 13^th century. The waters of S. Pellegrino 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.

Website: www.sanpellegrino.com

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, please contact:
Schott Zwiesel AG (S) Rep Office
42 Club Street- Level 2
Singapore 269420
Tel: +65 6324 2931 Fax: +65 6324 2932

Website: www.schott.zwiesel.com.sg

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.

Website: www.tabasco.com

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 .

Website: www.tp.edu.sg

Unilever Foodsolutios Asia - Unilever Foodsolutions Lifetime Achievement Award Unilever Foodsolutions is one of the leading food companies in the world. Unilever Foodsolutions (previously known as Caterplan) is the dedicated foodservice operation of Unilever with global presence; offering branded and tailored solutions to a variety of independent and chain customers around the world.

Our strengths come from deep customer knowledge both "global and local", culinary competence, technological expertise, efficient customer response and above all our dedicated team of people.

The Unilever Foodsolutions umbrella is home to internationally savoured brands like Knorr, Hellmann's, Lipton, Bestfoods, Bertolli, Lady's Choice and Alsa.

In Asia Pacific region, Unilever Foodsolutions is present in Australia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam.

Our vision is to become the "Best Solution Provider" for our customers.

At Unilever Foodsolutions, we are committed to partnering with you to help you succeed in delighting your customers and grow your business by providing cost effective and innovative solutions to meet your needs. Check out our recipes or get in touch with one of our chefs via our website for fresh ideas or to see how we can help meet your needs.

Website: www.unileverfoodsolutionsasia.com

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.

Website: www.wmf.com