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New ‘Sabores de México’ Tasting Experience Featuring Regional Mexican Cuisine & Spirits Coming January 1 to Casa Velas

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Beginning January 2021, travelers visiting Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta can embark on a culinary adventure across the country with the boutique hotel’s new ‘Sabores de México’ tasting experience. Led…

PUERTO VALLARTA, Mexico, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Beginning January 2021, travelers visiting Casa Velas in Puerto Vallarta can embark on a culinary adventure across the country with the boutique hotel’s new ‘Sabores de México’ tasting experience. Led by Executive Chef, Isaac Esparza, the new offering provides an exclusive look into culinary traditions from five regions in Mexico: Jalisco, Michoacan, Durango, Chihuahua, and Oaxaca. The curated tasting menu is available at the hotel’s Emiliano restaurant, surrounded by native fruits and vegetables in its botanical garden, or oceanfront at its luxury Beach Club. Highlights of the different dishes consist of popular Mexican ingredients such as corn, coriander, mole, and mezcal. Specialty cocktails made from lesser-known Mexican spirits such as Sotol, Charanda, and Pulque complement Mezcal and Tequila as complements to specific dishes.

The first dish served off the curated menu is tuna tlayuda with serrano pepper rings, creamy avocado, peeled orange slices, coriander leaves, and maguey salted worm paired with an Ometochtli cocktail with Pulque; Next, a citrus and fresh berries green salad with «palanqueta» peanuts, mint vinaigrette and bittersweet chocolate sauce is paired with a Raramuri Sunset cocktail with Sotol. The following dish is a corn gordita filled with octopus and pork with green sauce, avocado, fresh cilantro and cured onions served with a Sangre Cora cocktail with tequila. Then, guests will enjoy a Pastor-style salmon served over avocado mousse with grilled pineapple salad, red wine onions, and pineapple purée paired with a mezcal-based Oaxaca in the bar cocktail. Lastly for dessert, guests will be indulged with chocolate mousse with «mole» sauce and nut powder paired with Café de Olla with Charanda.

Reminiscent of a Spanish hacienda and just 5 minutes from Puerto Vallarta International Airport, the luxury all-inclusive property features 80 spacious suites, some with private pools and Jacuzzis. Nestled on the greens of Marina Vallarta’s 18-hole golf course, Casa Velas features deluxe amenities and inclusions such as:

  • discounted golf;
  • rejuvenating spa treatments at ABJA Spa;
  • unique wellness experiences and private workout classes;
  • international cuisine from one of the area’s leading chefs;
  • and more.

Special offerings exclusive to the resort include its handbag bar where guests can enjoy use of a «loaner» designer handbag at no extra charge, a botanical garden where guests can hand pick ingredients for cocktails and their personalized menus, among others.

Velas Resorts have received the global safety stamp of approval from the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) due to its state-of-the-art safety and cleanliness protocols detailed in a 15-page Stay Safe with Velas program. Sanitizing mats and booths, touchless hand sanitizing dispensers, increased cleaning and sanitation with both EPA-chemicals and UV light, and special COVID-19 training for staff are examples of protocols being implemented by the resort collection.

The Sabores de México tasting costs $150 USD per person. Guests must book the experience at least 72 hours prior to the event. All-inclusive resort rates start at $221 per person per night based on double occupancy. At Casa Velas, luxury accommodations, gourmet meals, premium liquor and wine, 24-hour suite service, use of the fitness center facilities, WIFI, taxes, and gratuities are included in the nightly rate. With a minimum booking of 70 suites and a minimum stay of 4 nights, the nightly buyout rate is $49,420 USD per night. For more information on Casa Velas, please call 1-888-407-4869 or visit http://www.hotelcasavelas.com.

About Casa Velas
Casa Velas is a luxury all-inclusive boutique hotel with pool and Beach Club for adults only in Puerto Vallarta. Reminiscent of a Spanish hacienda, the hotel features 80 spacious suites, some with private pools and Jacuzzis. Nestled on the greens of Marina Vallarta’s 18-hole golf course, this Puerto Vallarta hotel offers guests a 25% discount on green fees. Its serene, exclusive setting provides an ideal backdrop for a Puerto Vallarta wedding ranging in size from 2 to 300. ABJA Spa encompasses treatment rooms for singles and couples, a hydrotherapy area, garden-view fitness center equipped with state-of-the-art exercise equipment, and a beauty salon. A novel service is a handbag bar where guests can enjoy use of a «loaner» designer handbag at no extra charge. Emiliano restaurant is in the hands of one of the area’s leading chefs serving Mexican and international cuisine. Eduardo Vela Ruiz, founder and president of Velas Resorts, operates Velas Resorts with brother Juan Vela, vice president of Velas Resorts, by his side. Explore tips, recipes, lifestyle and travel trends, and the latest news about Velas Resorts on the digital mag: https://velasmagazine.com.

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Protecting and supporting Canadians during the COVID-19 pandemic

CBSA 2020 operational and enforcement highlights

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today released operational and enforcement highlights that demonstrate how the CBSA has safeguarded our health, security and economy during these unprecedented times.

The Agency has worked closely with its federal, provincial and territorial partners to implement and enforce public health directives, to keep commerce and trade moving and our…

CBSA 2020 operational and enforcement highlights

OTTAWA, ON, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ – The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) today released operational and enforcement highlights that demonstrate how the CBSA has safeguarded our health, security and economy during these unprecedented times.

The Agency has worked closely with its federal, provincial and territorial partners to implement and enforce public health directives, to keep commerce and trade moving and our communities safe.

Despite new and complex challenges posed by the pandemic, CBSA officers continued to fulfill the Agency’s mandate, stopping a substantial amount of drugs, firearms and other contraband from entering our communities.

The 2020 enforcement and operational highlights cover January 1 to October 31, 2020.

National Highlights

CBSA employees adjust quickly to new realities of border management during pandemic
CBSA employees were quick to adopt and integrate the directions of over 30 Orders in Council issued by the Government of Canada to restrict travel and keep Canadians safe during the pandemic. The CBSA adjusted its posture in response to this pandemic and worked closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to ensure border measures were enforced, including onboarding in June an additional 35 PHAC health screeners to work alongside the CBSA in high volume ports, under a Memorandum of Understanding.

Shifting resources to respond to courier shipment increases
The CBSA reprioritized resources in its courier facilitation and screening to adjust to a surge during COVID. The volume of courier shipments increased by almost 33% in the first 10 months of 2020 when compared to the same period in 2019. That increase is expected to continue to rise as we enter the busiest month of shopping for the holiday season.

Touchless process creates savings and speeds processing of commercial imports
By pivoting to replace paper processing with «touchless» methods, the CBSA created cost savings and reduced a three day process to 30 minutes for brokers to clear goods. This helped keep supply chains strong and merchandise on Canadian store shelves with commercial goods imported from around the globe.

CBSA responds to a sharp spike in information requests about new COVID border measures
Border Information Service (BIS) handled 629,752 calls compared to 355,825 during the same period last year, an increase of 77% in call volumes compared to 2019. Also, from January to October 2020, the BIS received 67,417 e-mails compared to 25,320 e-mails last year, which is an increase of 166%.

NEXUS program upgrades and new tech features added to airports kiosks
The CBSA completed its NEXUS Modernization Initiative in October upgrading kiosks at airports across Canada with new, modernized NEXUS facial verification kiosks and eGates. The new technology will help make crossing the border smoother and enhance the traveller experience while maintaining border security and keeping Canadians safe.

CBSA continues to recover missing or abducted children – 24 this year adds to almost 2000 children over the past 3 decades
Since January, 24 missing children were reunited with the parents or legal guardians. The Our Missing Children Program (OMC) is comprised of four federal Government Departments including the CBSA, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the Department of Justice Canada (DOJ) and Global Affairs Canada (GAC). Founded in 1986, CBSA officers have reunited 1,959 missing or abducted children with their parents or legal guardians.

Keeping Canadians safe by stopping weapons and firearms at the border
Stopping weapons and firearms at the border continues to be a high priority for the CBSA. Border Services Officers kept over 39,000 weapons off the streets of our communities in 2020. This represents a 135% increase over the total number of weapons seized for all of 2019. Additionally, 437 firearms were seized for the period of January 1 to October 31, 2020.

CBSA provides guidance to businesses to offset economic impacts of COVID
The Government of Canada took immediate, significant and decisive action to support Canadians and businesses facing hardship as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The CBSA issued guidance on a number of temporary measures such as an extension of time frames, late accounting penalties, the importation of emergency goods and system changes to provide assistance to businesses and individuals most affected by the economic impacts of the pandemic through the COVID -19 Economic Response Plan.

Regional Highlights

CBSA Regional operations have had a number of enforcement successes and other achievements throughout the year as they remained focused on our mandate and managing through the COVID pandemic.

Atlantic Region

Over $3.8 million worth of stolen vehicles intercepted
CBSA officers have been busy intercepting stolen vehicles destined for overseas. So far this year, 85 stolen vehicles valued at $3,825,000 were seized in the Atlantic Region. Vehicle types include pick-up trucks, cars, SUVs and various luxury vehicles. Our officers work with the Insurance Bureau of Canada and local law enforcement to identify, intercept and investigate these cases.

Quebec Region

Project Butane shuts down tobacco smuggling operation
On September 25, charges were laid against 13 individuals tied to a criminal organization at the Longueuil (QUE) courthouse following a major contraband tobacco investigation called Project Butane. According to the evidence collected by the CBSA during the investigation, this organization imported 88 loads of bulk tobacco to Canada between September 2, 2017, and May 27, 2019. The fraud strategies of this organization allegedly led to an estimated $450 million in lost tobacco duties and taxes.

Teamwork keeps $30 million of opium off the streets
On February 17, CBSA officers at the Port of Montreal (QUE) seized 507 kg of suspected opium found in a marine container arriving from Pakistan. The drugs, valued at approximately $30.4 million, were found thanks to astute information sharing and targeting methods.

Northern Ontario Region

Employees help repatriation efforts
In our role to assist with the repatriation of Canadians from some of the first COVID-19 quarantined zones, officers, superintendents, and chiefs from the CBSA’s Northern Ontario Region volunteered to deploy to Canadian Forces Base Trenton (ON). In total, close to 600 passengers and crew from four flights originating from Wuhan, China’s Hubei province, and Japan landed and were processed at the air force base.

Greater Toronto Region

CBSA expedites the release of PPE shipments
At the height of the first wave of the pandemic when Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) was in critical demand, CBSA officers in the GTA ensured the expedited release of these shipments while remaining vigilant for any fraudulent or substandard products that could be harmful for Canadians. This was a collaborative effort between the CBSA and many partners and stakeholders such as the PHAC, Health Canada, the Department of National Defence, airport authorities, airlines, ground handlers and warehouse operators at both Toronto Pearson International Airport (ON) and John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (ON). This combined effort resulted in approximately 80,000 shipments of PPE being facilitated by CBSA during the period from January and November 2020.

Southern Ontario Region:

Tobacco seizures are way up in 2020
From January 1 to October 31, 2020, the total amount of tobacco seized in the Southern Ontario Region (SOR) increased by 313% compared to the same period in 2019 (92,956 kg in 2019 compared to 383,497 kg in 2020) equating to a total value of $68.1 million. Officers at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor (ON) alone seized 282,161 kg of tobacco products accounting for 74% of the region’s total tobacco seizures in 2020.

Value of narcotics seized doubles
The value of narcotics seized in the SOR increased by 98% to $64 million in 2020 with a combined weight of 589 kg compared to the same period in 2019. That includes a record amount of 255 kg of cocaine with a value of $31.9 million seized at the Blue Water Bridge in Sarnia (ON) on September 8, 2020 and 117.7 kg of cocaine worth $14 million was seized at the Queenston Bridge in Niagara Falls (ON) on August 18.

Prairie Region

One person charged for immigration scam
After dismantling a fraudulent immigration scheme in Saskatchewan, the CBSA announced charges against Gurpreet Singh on January 21 for his alleged involvement in exploiting work permit exemptions afforded to certain temporary foreign workers. The CBSA alleges that Singh, 34, impersonated registered charities by falsifying job offer letters and then selling them, for profit, to individuals seeking to gain entry to or remain in Canada.

Fake bus pass find leads to charges for Edmonton man
On June 26, CBSA officers at Edmonton International Airport intercepted more than 1,000 fraudulent bus passes, worth more than $100,000 total, which resulted in further investigation of the importer. On October 7, the regional Criminal Investigations Section and the Edmonton Police Service jointly announced charges against Yuexuan Wu of Edmonton, Alberta.

Pacific Region

Officers from NTC and Tsawwassen Container Facility team up to take over 100 kg of methamphetamine off Canadian streets
On February 4, 2020, after receiving information from the CBSA National Targeting Centre (NTC), CBSA officers at the Tsawwassen Container Examination Facility (Tsawwassen, BC) examined a container from Mexico using a wide range of detection tools and technology. During the examination, bags of white crystal were discovered and the CBSA laboratory confirmed the results were positive for methamphetamine. The CBSA estimates the value of 106 kilograms of methamphetamine to be approximately $13.5 million.

Quote

«Working on the front-lines, CBSA employees across the country have assisted with on-going efforts to keep food and goods on store shelves. They have also enabled the entry of personal protective equipment for the health care industry and our families. They protected our communities limiting the spread of COVID-19, while continuing to keep inadmissible people and goods from entering Canada. We are very grateful for the work they have done and continue to do to keep Canadians safe during this global pandemic.»
–  John Ossowski, President, Canada Border Services Agency

Quick Facts

  • The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) is working closely with the Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 into Canada at all international ports of entry. PHAC is responsible for advising the CBSA of any required enhanced measures to be implemented at the Canadian border to help prevent the spread of serious infectious diseases into Canada.
  • Cross-border supply chains are vital to ensure the continued flow of goods, including food and medical supplies for all Canadians. As such, the CBSA is working with other federal partners to share information with commercial stakeholders to provide assurances that commercial traffic is not impeded.
  • For information on current border measures and requirements during COVID-19, visit the CBSA website or call the CBSA’s information line (1-800-461-9999) or visit canada.ca/coronavirus.
  • Travellers are encouraged to keep up-to-date on matters related to COVID-19 by checking with the Government of Canada’s COVID-19 Web page.
  • All travellers (asymptomatic and symptomatic) are required to provide their contact information using the Traveller Contact Information Form (paper or online), the ArriveCAN mobile application, or to a border services officer verbally (land mode only) and follow the 14-day quarantine or isolation requirement. All information collected in the Traveller Contact Information Form is provided to PHAC. The App is available on the Apple App and Google Play stores.

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Best Buddies International Teams Up with Global Ambassador Tom Brady For its First-Ever Specialty License Plate in Florida

MIAMI, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Best Buddies International, a nonprofit founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver to create opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual…

MIAMI, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Best Buddies International, a nonprofit founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver to create opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is excited to announce that Florida residents can now pre-purchase the organization’s first-ever specialty license plate featuring Best Buddies Global Ambassador and Tampa Bay Buccaneers Quarterback, Tom Brady.

«With his recent move to Florida, we are incredibly excited to team up with long-time Global Ambassador Tom Brady for the new Best Buddies specialty license plate. Since 2003, Tom has proven himself to be a committed advocate for individuals with disabilities, and we’re grateful that his commitment to our mission-driven initiatives will continue to create friendships, jobs, leadership development training, and inclusive living opportunities for people with special abilities here in the sunshine state,» said Anthony K. Shriver, Founder & CEO of Best Buddies International.

«Best Buddies is a fantastic organization with a great message to spread, and I am so proud to support their work,» said Tom Brady. «I hope my involvement as a Global Ambassador will continue to bring attention to the organization’s mission of friendship and inclusion for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.»

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed legislation approving the Best Buddies specialty plate. Production will begin once each plate receives 3,000 pre-orders, or license plate vouchers. Once the voucher initiative passes, the plates will become available for distribution. Pre-sale vouchers are available to Floridians in all counties and can be purchased online at bestbuddies.org/florida/license-plate for $35. Vouchers can also be purchased by visiting any county tax collector office or license plate agency.

When you purchase or renew the specialty license plate, $25 goes directly to Best Buddies to further expand the impact of its four mission pillars – one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, and inclusive living – for individuals with special abilities.

«The purchase of a Best Buddies specialty plate is a life-changing investment into Best Buddies programs, the IDD community, and a more inclusive world at large,» said Anthony K. Shriver.

ABOUT BEST BUDDIES INTERNATIONAL:

Best Buddies® is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development and inclusive living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Founded in 1989 by Anthony K. Shriver, Best Buddies is a vibrant organization that has grown from one original chapter to more than 3,000 elementary school, middle school, high school, and college Friendship and Promoter chapters worldwide. Today, Best Buddies programs engage participants in each of the 50 states and in 59 countries and territories, positively impacting the lives of over 1.3 million people with and without disabilities around the world. In many cases, as a result of their involvement with Best Buddies, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities secure rewarding jobs, live independently, become inspirational leaders and build lifelong friendships. For more information, please visit www.bestbuddies.org or connect with us via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

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North America Airport Asset Tracking Market Report 2020-2027 with COVID-19 Impact and Analysis by Offering and Asset Type

DUBLIN, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «North America Airport Asset Tracking Market Forecast to 2027 – COVID-19 Impact and Regional…

DUBLIN, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The «North America Airport Asset Tracking Market Forecast to 2027 – COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Offering, and Asset Type» report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering.

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Hardware Segment to Dominate North America Airport Asset Tracking Market during 2019-2027.

The market is expected to reach US$158.1 million by 2027 from US$73.0 million in 2019. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 10.7% from 2020 to 2027.

The report provides trends prevailing in the North America airport asset tracking market along with the drivers and restraints pertaining to the market growth. Acceptance of common platform by various asset tracking tasks is the major factor driving the growth of the North America airport asset tracking market. However, issues associated with developed countries witnessing low investments on airports hinders the growth of North America airport asset tracking market.

The North America airport asset tracking market is segmented into offering, asset type and country. Based on offering, the North America airport asset tracking is bifurcated into hardware and software. Hardware held the larger market share in 2019. On basis of the asset type the market is further segmented into fixed assets, portable assets and mobile assets. Mobile assets held a substantial market share throughout the forecast period.

Also the ongoing COVID-19 is having a very devastating impact over the North America region. Presently, the US is the worst-affected country due to the COVID-19 outbreak. North America is one of the most important regions for the adoption and growth of new technologies owing to favorable government policies to boost innovation, the presence of a high-tech companies, and high purchasing power, especially in developed countries such as the US and Canada.

The US is the worst-hit country in North America, with thousands of infected individuals facing severe health conditions across the country. The continuous growth of infected individuals had led the government to impose lockdown across the nation’s borders in last few months. The airport closure for regular passengers has led the airports to experience deflation in revenue.

The adoption rate of technological adoption among US airports is decent, and owing to the closure of airports, the demand has shrunken to a drastic level. This is showcasing a negative effect on the airport asset tracking market. However, the impact of COVID-19 is short-term and is likely to decrease by 2022.

Adveez; Asset Fusion Limited; Ctrack; Geotab Inc.; Radiant RFID, LLC; Steerpath Oy; Unilode Aviation Solutions are among the leading companies in the North America airport asset tracking market. The companies are focused on adopting organic growth strategies such as product launches and expansions to sustain their position in the dynamic market.

For instance, in 2020, Geotab announced a collaboration with Deloitte. As per the partnership, Deloitte would offer Geotab’s award-winning product portfolio as well as consultation and integration services to its current customer base across Canada and Latin America.

Key Topics Covered: 

1. Introduction

2. Key Takeaways

3. Research Methodology

4. North America Airport Asset Tracking Market Landscape
4.1 Market Overview
4.2 North America PEST Analysis
4.3 Ecosystem Analysis
4.4 Expert Opinions

5. North America Airport Asset Tracking Market – Key Market Dynamics
5.1 Market Drivers
5.1.1 Acceptance of Common Platform by Various Asset Tracking Tasks
5.1.2 Growing Number of Airports Leading to Surge in Air Traffic
5.2 Market Restraints
5.2.1 Developed Countries Witnessing Low Investments on Airports
5.3 Market Opportunities
5.3.1 Ecosystem Players Building More Partnerships
5.3.2 More Smart Airports Getting Developed
5.4 Future Trends
5.4.1 Coming up of Low-Power Wide-Area Networks
5.5 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints

6. Airport Asset Tracking Market – North America Analysis
6.1 North America Airport Asset Tracking Market Overview
6.2 North America Airport Asset Tracking Market -Revenue, and Forecast to 2027 (US$ Million)
6.3 Market Positioning – Key Players

7. North America Airport Asset Tracking Market Analysis – By Offering
7.1 Overview
7.2 North America Airport Asset Tracking Market, By Offering (2019 and 2027)
7.3 Hardware
7.4 Software

8. North America Airport Asset Tracking Market Analysis – By Asset Type
8.1 Overview
8.2 North America Airport Asset Tracking Market Breakdown, by Asset Type, 2019 & 2027
8.3 Fixed Assets
8.4 Portable Assets
8.5 Mobile Assets

9. North America Airport Asset Tracking Market – Country Analysis

10. Impact of COVID-19 on North America Airport Asset Tracking Market

11. Airport Asset Tracking Market-Industry Landscape
11.1 Market Initiative
11.2 Merger and Acquisition

12. Company Profiles

  • Adveez
  • Asset Fusion Limited
  • Ctrack
  • Geotab Inc.
  • Radiant RFID, LLC
  • Steerpath Oy
  • Unilode Aviation Solutions

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Bermuda Announces Nationwide Collaboration with Costco To Provide Gold-Standard COVID-19 Testing to Travelers

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) and the Government of Bermuda have teamed up with U.S. wholesale chain Costco to provide gold-standard COVID-19 testing that  is available nationwide and easily accessible to all Bermuda-bound travelers. Bermuda is the first international destination to partner with Costco in this way, representing a new opportunity for U.S….

NEW YORK, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) and the Government of Bermuda have teamed up with U.S. wholesale chain Costco to provide gold-standard COVID-19 testing that  is available nationwide and easily accessible to all Bermuda-bound travelers. Bermuda is the first international destination to partner with Costco in this way, representing a new opportunity for U.S. visitors and returning residents to easily use PCR saliva screening as an acceptable pre-arrival test.

The tests, retailing for $139.99, are self-administered saliva tests that deliver results within the newly implemented five-day turn-around period. Test kits are available online now, managed by Costco Pharmacy in partnership with AZOVA Health, an online distributor of FDA-authorised, self-administered COVID-19 PCR saliva tests.  Later this month, tests will also be available at more than 100 Costco locations; New York and Boston-area stores will be among the first regions to offer the kits.  Costco membership is not required to utilise the test service online or in-store.

«We believe this marks a major step forward in facilitating access to pre-travel testing required for Bermuda visitors—it will be offered across the U.S., including major tourism markets with direct air service to the island,» said BTA Interim CEO Glenn Jones. «The prospect for travel is still difficult for many. Everyday we’re working to make it a little easier.»

The Costco e-commerce solution allows travellers to purchase their COVID-19 saliva PCR test and observed sample collection kit online from costco.com. Once purchased, the traveller will receive an unique code to their email inbox. They will be prompted to visit AZOVA.com/costcotest to register for COVID Credentials and to complete a brief health assessment. Once the traveller’s health assessment is complete and their lab order is generated, their test kit will be shipped via UPS overnight delivery directly to their home. The traveller will be instructed to schedule their required virtual sample collection observation ahead of their travel window. Dependents can be added to a single account and samples returned to the lab via UPS overnight delivery. Digital test results are delivered within 12 to 48 hours of lab receipt and can then be shared with Bermuda’s public-health authorities via the requisite Travel Authorisation portal for all island travellers.

«We’re proud to serve as an essential part of Bermuda’s initiative to expand COVID-19 testing options for its travellers to include 120 markets around Costco warehouses and on Costco.com,» said Costco Senior Vice President of Pharmacy, Victor Curtis.

By year’s end, travellers will have the option to purchase their test kits at select Costco pharmacies where a pharmacist can observe customers self-administering the test.  This will further offer ease, accessibility, and streamlined turn-around times for the Bermuda traveller. Costco Wholesale is the third-largest global retailer, with warehouse club operations in a dozen countries. The chain also operates 534 pharmacies across the U.S.  «This is fantastic news for visitors and returning residents alike, and I wish to commend all involved for working to make this happen,» said Health Minister Kim Wilson. «Ensuring timely access to pre-arrival testing such as this approved PCR saliva test under observation is a huge gain for Bermuda.»

This collaboration is the latest of many efforts the destination is making to make visiting both safer and easier. The BTA recently announced a collaboration with OpenClear that offers travelers flying to Bermuda convenient access to an expedited COVID-19 screening service in line with the Government of Bermuda’s health protocols. The service is designed to help visitors to Bermuda from the New York City area, as well returning residents of Bermuda, to obtain a COVID-19 test result for the country’s pre-trip Travel Authorization process. Visit https://www.openclear.nyc/bermuda-tourism to learn more about OpenClear’s COVID-19 screening service, rates and appointment scheduling. 

Throughout 2020, Bermuda’s COVID-19 strategy has established the island as a safe destination for travelers. The US Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) ranks Bermuda among countries at Level 1 («Low Risk» for travellers). Bermuda also earned the Safe Travels Stamp from the World Travel & Tourism Council. For more details and updates on Bermuda’s safety protocols, go to https://www.gotobermuda.com/bta/press-release/bermuda-tourism-authority-update.

About the Bermuda Tourism Authority

The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) is an independent, non-government, entity and the official destination marketing organization for the island country. The Bermuda Tourism Authority (BTA) promotes Bermuda globally as a world-class destination for leisure and group travel and tourism investment. For more information visit: www.gotobermuda.com/bermudatourism.

Contact: Tiffani Cailor Torrence
Director of Public Relations & Content Development
tcailor@bermudatourism.com | +1 212.916.3139

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New benchmark by umlaut and Charged ranks US charging infrastructure providers

DETROIT, Mich., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — umlaut, the global infrastructure and benchmarking specialist, and Charged Electric Vehicles Magazine have tested and analyzed the DC charging infrastructure in the US in a first of its kind comprehensive benchmark: The Charging Infrastructure Benchmark US. Availability, functionality, prices, interoperability, transparency and authentication methods are among the parameters based on which the best provider has been determined. The results show…

DETROIT, Mich., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — umlaut, the global infrastructure and benchmarking specialist, and Charged Electric Vehicles Magazine have tested and analyzed the DC charging infrastructure in the US in a first of its kind comprehensive benchmark: The Charging Infrastructure Benchmark US. Availability, functionality, prices, interoperability, transparency and authentication methods are among the parameters based on which the best provider has been determined. The results show Electrify America as the winner overall scoring 691 out of 1,000 points. EVgo comes second with 610 points, ChargePoint takes the third place with 604 points, EVconnect the fourth place with 566 points and Greenlots is last with 512 points. Electrify America is awarded with the new 2020 EV Charging Infrastructure Best-in-Test award, scoring most points in both main categories «Website & App» and «Charging Location» and an overall good network.

Hakan Ekmen, Managing Director at umlaut US, says: «For the acceptance of e-mobility, a reliable charging infrastructure with a comprehensive coverage of charging stations is an indispensable requirement. For a technology which is still emerging, the results are all in all pleasing. But they show still room for improvements. This is also true for the providers which have earned a good grade in our assessment.»

Christian Sussbauer, Technology Lead Electrification at umlaut, adds: «The CPOs are rapidly expanding their own network of public AC and DC charging stations. With assessing DC fast charging in California, our benchmark is a comparison of the charging industry’s best efforts: a search for the best user experience currently available. However, with the best operator scoring 691 out of 1,000 points in the US, we see quite some room for improvement. We are well prepared to assess and track the future development of the charging infrastructure in the US.»

Christian Ruoff, Publisher at Charged, says: «The charging infrastructure industry has made tremendous progress in the past decade, but there is still a much work to do if EVs are to become ubiquitous. We hope that this partnership between Charged and umlaut – to test and report on the charging user experience – will help to clarify were the industry should focus its efforts.»

umlaut conducted the measurements for the comprehensive benchmark in September 2020 taking a close look at the US charge-point-operators (CPOs) Electrify America, EVgo, ChargePoint, EV Connect and Greenlots offering DC charging in California, the most electrified area in the US and hotspot for electric vehicles. Among others, it was tested how intuitive and convenient is the charging process, how convenient is parking at the charging location, if the charging power is suitable for the location and many more. As test vehicles, the umlaut experts chose two different EVs in two different classes: the Audi e-tron crossover SUV and BMW’s i3 subcompact city car. Both use the CCS Type 1 charging standard.

As charging companies in the United States are often a one-stop-shop, offering public charging stations, as well as mobility service solutions – in form of backend, payment, smartphone application and customer support -, umlaut examined the whole charging process. In order to rank the different networks, umlaut split the analysis into two areas: the physical interaction at the charging station location; and the digital experience on a network’s web site and smartphone app. umlaut developed a comprehensive set of key performance indicators (KPIs) in order to compare the most important user experience aspects of the whole charging process.

High-level findings that apply to all the tested networks include with view to the charging locations: Overall poor reliability with a success rate far below 100%, inadequate lighting, poor signage and a maintenance that needs improvement. With regards to pricing these findings show: More price transparency is needed, estimated total price to charge is often missing. And with regards to the smartphone app: The locations of other networks’ stations are often not shown, no option to reserve a charging station and no information about out-of-service charging stations.

With the results, umlaut and Charged highlight the key differences between the market participants aiming to contribute to improvements in the charging infrastructure. Above all, the user-journey and convenience are essential to further increase the acceptance and growth of electric mobility in the United States.

The Charging Infrastructure Benchmark US follows a series of benchmarks conducted and published by umlaut, including e-mobility benchmarks in Germany, Austria and Switzerland earlier this year. For the US benchmark, umlaut has adapted its testing methodology to the US market, and together with Charged developed the new 2020 EV Charging Infrastructure Best-in -Test award. The Charging Infrastructure Benchmark will be conducted annually with next year’s testing expand beyond California to include more regions of North America.

About umlaut

umlaut is a global, full-service, cross-industry, end-to-end company that offers advisory and fulfilment services to clients all over the world. In-depth domain expertise, broad practical knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration allow them to add value, quality and focus to their clients’ organizations, services and products, in disruptive times in which industries are increasingly converging. 

Within an able and agile collective of 20 consultancies and engineering firms spread across 50 locations all over the world, 4,500 specialized experts and engineers provide innovative solutions and transformations across all industries and their various intersections as well as serving the public sector and developing organizational cultures, structures and processes. 

For more information please visit: umlaut.com.

About Charged Electric Vehicles Magazine

Charged Electric Vehicles Magazine is the leading EV industry magazine, website and conference dedicated to bringing the EV industry to primetime. Charged content features vehicle and company profiles, battery and technology news, charging industry trends, big picture analysis and more. Charged readers are key decision makers throughout the electric vehicle industry: from small start-ups to the biggest automakers, design firms to Tier One suppliers, charging infrastructure providers, fleet managers, energy suppliers, policy makers, government officials, and academia.

For more information, please visit: www.ChargedEVs.com.

For the full article, see:
https://chargedevs.com/features/2020-ev-charging-infrastructure-best-in-test-rating-the-dc-fast-charging-user-experience/

For the interview with Hakan Ekmen, Managing Director umlaut USA, see
https://chargedevs.com/newswire/charged-and-umlaut-partner-on-ev-charging-infrastructure-testing/

 

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Christian Sussbauer 
cell +1 248 302 0190 
christian.sussbauer@umlaut.com

Press Office umlaut 
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Press Contact Charged  
Christian Ruoff  
Info@ChargedEVs.com.

 

 

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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina Hosting 2021 Beach House Giveaway

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Beach lovers dreaming of a sand and surf getaway next year should look to the 60 miles of beautiful coastline along the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the destination’s 2021 Beach…

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C., Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Beach lovers dreaming of a sand and surf getaway next year should look to the 60 miles of beautiful coastline along the Grand Strand of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and the destination’s 2021 Beach House Giveaway. The seven-day beach house vacation giveaway has opened just in time for visitors to begin thinking about a trip to Myrtle Beach next year. From December 3, 2020 to February 28, 2021, participants can enter online at VisitMyrtleBeach.com/BeachHouseGiveaway for the chance to win a seven-day stay with Dunes Realty Vacation Rentals.

«As we look ahead to the new year full of anticipation for upcoming travel, Visit Myrtle Beach is excited to give the gift of a vacation and host one lucky winner for a full week in the Grand Strand,» said Karen Riordan, president and CEO of Visit Myrtle Beach. «In addition to 60-miles of gorgeous coastline, Myrtle Beach is home to wide open spaces, beautiful beaches, fun activities and a not-to-miss culinary scene the whole family can enjoy.»

The 2021 Beach House Giveaway is being hosted at the Dunes Realty Vacation Rental property aptly named «Sunkist.» The adorable beachfront home in Surfside Beach is perfect for a family getaway with four bedrooms and three full baths plus an outdoor shower. Guests can relax at the private pool and hot tub, enjoy coffee or ice cream on the covered porch and stream the latest binge-worthy show – all just steps from the beach. Even the family dog is a welcome guest in this dog-friendly home.

Whether planning a first-time visit to the Grand Strand, hoping to re-create a favorite childhood trip to Myrtle Beach or just escape the day-to-day (or 2020!) for a relaxing beach vacation, there has never been a better time to enter the Beach House Giveaway. Rules can also be found here: www.visitmyrtlebeach.com/hotels/beach-house-giveaway/rules/. 

About Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Stretching from Little River to Pawleys Island and comprising 14 distinct communities, the Myrtle Beach area is home to 60 miles of sandy beaches, an assortment of entertainment and family attractions and world-class golf. Popularly known as the Grand Strand, the Myrtle Beach area presents the quintessential vacation experience peppered with plenty of Southern hospitality. For additional information on the Myrtle Beach area, visit www.visitmyrtlebeach.com or call (888) Myrtle-1.

Media Contact:
Ann Marcum
Fahlgren Mortine
614-383-1634
mbteam@fahlgren.com 

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Pork’s Versatility Shines Brightly this Holiday Season with Mexican Celebrity Ana Patricia Gámez

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Although this holiday season will be different, there are still many flavorful ways to safely celebrate, share love, and pass down Hispanic family traditions to your loved ones. Mexican-born celebrity and host Ana Patricia Gámez has partnered with the National Pork Board to share joy and delicious recipes as part of its latest campaign, Menú Urbano, where time-honored recipes are gathered from three major…

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — Although this holiday season will be different, there are still many flavorful ways to safely celebrate, share love, and pass down Hispanic family traditions to your loved ones. Mexican-born celebrity and host Ana Patricia Gámez has partnered with the National Pork Board to share joy and delicious recipes as part of its latest campaign, Menú Urbano, where time-honored recipes are gathered from three major Hispanic-influenced cities across the country (Miami, Los Angeles, and El Paso) with the goal of celebrating cultures from around the world and encouraging Latinos to enjoy pork in the most authentic way possible: as street food.

Through Menú Urbano, Ana Patricia Gámez and three Hispanic foodie influencers offer consumers a flavor-filled virtual experience sprinkled with heritage by introducing them to different cultures, flavors, and traditions through street foods they can prepare at home during the holiday season. Recipes and time-saving hacks are also shared for recreating authentic pork dishes such as: quesadillas de cerdo, hamburguesas de cochinita pibil, and pozole de cerdo at home. 

«Within the Hispanic culture, the power of food transcends flavor. We cook to express love, to keep our family traditions alive, and to remember special people and moments in our lives, especially during  the holiday season,» Ana Patricia Gámez said. «Celebrations will be different this year, but the love and connections to our heritage will never change. Bringing to life recipes that I grew up with, such as my pork pozole dish on Nochebuena, is one of the ways I’m passing down my family’s traditions to my little ones, making sure that they experience the same love I have for our culture through food.»

The Pork Es Sabor platform has become a source of inspiration, inviting consumers to try a variety of pork-based street food recipes from Latin American countries such as Mexico, Venezuela, El Salvador, and Peru, among others. As we kick off the holiday season, Pork Es Sabor will continue to offer consumers enticing new ways to enjoy pork as they prepare for this special time of the year. A study from the National Pork Board revealed that 62% of Hispanics prefer dishes that remind them of their own family traditions. For many Hispanics living in the United States, pork is the essential protein during every holiday season.

«At the National Pork Board, we know that pork is deeply rooted in Latin heritage and culture. It is a vital ingredient in recipes that have been passed down through generations. Traditions are something we hold close, and this year we have a different opportunity to keep these delicious traditions alive. Whether you are virtually celebrating Nochebuena or delivering your traditional pork dish to your relatives, our Spanish-language digital platform @PorkEsSabor offers a number of recipes that can add flavor to one of the most important feasts of the year,» said Senior Director of Multicultural Marketing, Jose de Jesus.

To add a memorable, flavor-packed dish to this year’s holiday spread, try any of these top-rated pork recipes gathered from the Menú Urbano campaign, which consumers can recreate at home:

To stay connected on the latest with Menú Urbano, recipe ideas, and more, please visit PorkEsSabor.com and follow along at @PorkEsSabor on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Join the conversation using #MenuUrbano.

About the National Pork Board

The National Pork Board has responsibility for Pork Checkoff-funded research, promotion and consumer information projects, and for communicating with pork producers and the public. The Pork Checkoff funds national and state programs in consumer education and marketing, retail and foodservice marketing, export market promotion, production improvement, science and technology, swine health, pork safety, and environmental management and sustainability. For the past half-century, the U.S. pork industry has delivered on its commitment to sustainable production and has made significant strides in reducing the environmental impact of pig farming. Through a legislative national Pork Checkoff, pork producers invest $0.40 for each $100 value of hogs sold. Importers of pork products contribute a like amount, based on a formula. For information on Checkoff-funded programs, pork producers can call the Pork Checkoff Service Center at (800) 456-7675 or visit www.pork.org.

 

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La versatilidad de la carne de cerdo sobresale en esta temporada navideña en manos de la celebridad mexicana Ana Patricia Gámez

La familia, la cultura y la tradición toman protagonismo en la más reciente campaña de National Pork Board, que reúne deliciosas recetas con carne de cerdo para preparar en la Nochebuena

DES MOINES, Iowa, 10 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —  Aunque estas fiestas de fin de año serán diferentes, aún hay muchas formas sabrosas de celebrar, compartir amor y transmitir las tradiciones familiares hispanas a tus seres queridos de manera segura. Ana Patricia Gámez,la celebridad y…

La familia, la cultura y la tradición toman protagonismo en la más reciente campaña de National Pork Board, que reúne deliciosas recetas con carne de cerdo para preparar en la Nochebuena

DES MOINES, Iowa, 10 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —  Aunque estas fiestas de fin de año serán diferentes, aún hay muchas formas sabrosas de celebrar, compartir amor y transmitir las tradiciones familiares hispanas a tus seres queridos de manera segura. Ana Patricia Gámez,la celebridad y presentadora nacida en México, ha colaborado con National Pork Board para compartir alegría y deliciosas recetas como parte de su más reciente campaña Menú Urbano, donde se recopilan recetas tradicionales de tres ciudades importantes de influencia hispana en el país (Miami, Los Ángeles y El Paso), con el objetivo de celebrar culturas de todo el mundo y alentar a los latinos a disfrutar de la carne de cerdo de la manera más auténtica posible: como comida de la calle.

A través de Menú Urbano, Ana Patricia Gámez y tres personalidades influyentes conocedoras de la comida hispana ofrecen a los consumidores una experiencia virtual llena de sabor y de herencia cultural, al presentarles diferentes culturas, sabores y tradiciones por medio de comidas de la calle que pueden preparar en casa durante la temporada de fin de año. También se comparten recetas y consejos para ahorrar tiempo al recrear estos auténticos platos elaborados con carne de cerdo como: quesadillas de cerdo, hamburguesas de cochinita pibil y pozole de cerdo. 

«Dentro de la cultura hispana, el poder de la comida va más allá del sabor. Cocinamos para expresar amor, para mantener vivas nuestras tradiciones familiares y para recordar a personas y momentos especiales en nuestras vidas, especialmente durante las fiestas de fin de año», expresó Ana Patricia Gámez. «Las celebraciones serán diferentes este año, pero el amor y las conexiones con nuestra herencia cultural nunca cambiarán. Recrear las recetas con las que crecí, como mi plato de pozole de cerdo, en Nochebuena, es una de las formas en que estoy transmitiendo las tradiciones de mi familia a mis pequeños, y me estoy asegurando de que experimenten, a través de la comida, el mismo amor que siento por nuestra cultura».

La plataforma Pork Es Sabor se ha convertido en una fuente de inspiración que invita a los consumidores a probar una variedad de recetas de comida de la calle, elaboradas con carne de cerdo, de países latinoamericanos como México, Venezuela, El Salvador y Perú, entre otros. Al comenzar la temporada festiva, Pork Es Sabor continuará ofreciendo a los consumidores nuevas y atractivas maneras de disfrutar de la carne de cerdo mientras se preparan para esta época especial del año. Un estudio de National Pork Board reveló que el 62% de los hispanos prefieren platos que les recuerden sus propias tradiciones familiares. Para muchos hispanos que viven en los Estados Unidos, la carne de cerdo es la proteína esencial durante la temporada de fiestas.

«En National Pork Board sabemos que la carne de cerdo está profundamente arraigada en la herencia y la cultura latina. Es un ingrediente vital en recetas que se han transmitido de generación en generación. Las tradiciones son algo que mantenemos muy cerca, y este año tenemos una oportunidad diferente para mantener vivas estas deliciosas tradiciones. Ya sea que estés celebrando la Nochebuena de manera virtual, u ofreciendo tu plato tradicional con carne de cerdo a tus familiares, nuestra plataforma digital en español @PorkEsSabor proporciona una serie de recetas que pueden agregar sabor a una de las fiestas más importantes del año», afirmó el director sénior de marketing multicultural, José de Jesús.

Para agregar un plato memorable y lleno de sabor a la variedad de estas fiestas de fin de año, prueba cualquiera de estas recetas de calidad superior elaboradas con carne de cerdo, obtenidas de la campaña Menú Urbano, que los consumidores pueden recrear en casa:

Para mantenerte conectado con las últimas ideas de recetas y más de Menú Urbano,visita PorkEsSabor.com y síguenos en @PorkEsSabor en Instagram, Facebook, Twitter y YouTube. Únete a la conversación usando #MenuUrbano.

Acerca de National Pork Board

National Pork Board tiene la responsabilidad de llevar a cabo investigaciones, información para el consumidor y proyectos de promoción financiados por Pork Checkoff y de comunicarse con los productores de carne porcina y con el público. El fondo Pork Checkoff tiene como fin financiar programas publicitarios a nivel nacional y estatal de información al consumidor, de mercadeo para los sectores minoristas y de servicios de alimentos, de promoción a la exportación, de mejora del producto, ciencia y tecnología, salud porcina, seguridad porcina y administración del medio ambiente. Durante las últimas cinco décadas, la industria porcina de los Estados Unidos ha cumplido su compromiso con la producción sostenible y ha logrado avances significativos en la reducción del impacto ambiental de la cría de cerdos. Mediante un fondo Pork Checkoff legislado a nivel nacional, los productores de carne porcina invierten $0.40 por cada $100 vendidos. Los importadores de los productos porcinos contribuyen con una cantidad similar basados en una fórmula específica. Para obtener información sobre los programas financiados por Checkoff, los productores de carne de cerdo pueden llamar a Pork Checkoff Service Center al (800) 456-7675 o visitar www.pork.org.  

 

 

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La versatilidad de la carne de cerdo sobresale en esta temporada navideña en manos de la celebridad mexicana Ana Patricia Gámez

La familia, la cultura y la tradición toman protagonismo en la más reciente campaña de National Pork Board, que reúne deliciosas recetas con carne de cerdo para preparar en la Nochebuena

DES MOINES, Iowa, 10 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —  Aunque estas fiestas de fin de año serán diferentes, aún hay muchas formas sabrosas de celebrar, compartir amor y transmitir las tradiciones familiares hispanas a tus seres queridos de manera segura. Ana Patricia Gámez,la celebridad y…

La familia, la cultura y la tradición toman protagonismo en la más reciente campaña de National Pork Board, que reúne deliciosas recetas con carne de cerdo para preparar en la Nochebuena

DES MOINES, Iowa, 10 de diciembre de 2020 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ —  Aunque estas fiestas de fin de año serán diferentes, aún hay muchas formas sabrosas de celebrar, compartir amor y transmitir las tradiciones familiares hispanas a tus seres queridos de manera segura. Ana Patricia Gámez,la celebridad y presentadora nacida en México, ha colaborado con National Pork Board para compartir alegría y deliciosas recetas como parte de su más reciente campaña Menú Urbano, donde se recopilan recetas tradicionales de tres ciudades importantes de influencia hispana en el país (Miami, Los Ángeles y El Paso), con el objetivo de celebrar culturas de todo el mundo y alentar a los latinos a disfrutar de la carne de cerdo de la manera más auténtica posible: como comida de la calle.

A través de Menú Urbano, Ana Patricia Gámez y tres personalidades influyentes conocedoras de la comida hispana ofrecen a los consumidores una experiencia virtual llena de sabor y de herencia cultural, al presentarles diferentes culturas, sabores y tradiciones por medio de comidas de la calle que pueden preparar en casa durante la temporada de fin de año. También se comparten recetas y consejos para ahorrar tiempo al recrear estos auténticos platos elaborados con carne de cerdo como: quesadillas de cerdo, hamburguesas de cochinita pibil y pozole de cerdo. 

«Dentro de la cultura hispana, el poder de la comida va más allá del sabor. Cocinamos para expresar amor, para mantener vivas nuestras tradiciones familiares y para recordar a personas y momentos especiales en nuestras vidas, especialmente durante las fiestas de fin de año», expresó Ana Patricia Gámez. «Las celebraciones serán diferentes este año, pero el amor y las conexiones con nuestra herencia cultural nunca cambiarán. Recrear las recetas con las que crecí, como mi plato de pozole de cerdo, en Nochebuena, es una de las formas en que estoy transmitiendo las tradiciones de mi familia a mis pequeños, y me estoy asegurando de que experimenten, a través de la comida, el mismo amor que siento por nuestra cultura».

La plataforma Pork Es Sabor se ha convertido en una fuente de inspiración que invita a los consumidores a probar una variedad de recetas de comida de la calle, elaboradas con carne de cerdo, de países latinoamericanos como México, Venezuela, El Salvador y Perú, entre otros. Al comenzar la temporada festiva, Pork Es Sabor continuará ofreciendo a los consumidores nuevas y atractivas maneras de disfrutar de la carne de cerdo mientras se preparan para esta época especial del año. Un estudio de National Pork Board reveló que el 62% de los hispanos prefieren platos que les recuerden sus propias tradiciones familiares. Para muchos hispanos que viven en los Estados Unidos, la carne de cerdo es la proteína esencial durante la temporada de fiestas.

«En National Pork Board sabemos que la carne de cerdo está profundamente arraigada en la herencia y la cultura latina. Es un ingrediente vital en recetas que se han transmitido de generación en generación. Las tradiciones son algo que mantenemos muy cerca, y este año tenemos una oportunidad diferente para mantener vivas estas deliciosas tradiciones. Ya sea que estés celebrando la Nochebuena de manera virtual, u ofreciendo tu plato tradicional con carne de cerdo a tus familiares, nuestra plataforma digital en español @PorkEsSabor proporciona una serie de recetas que pueden agregar sabor a una de las fiestas más importantes del año», afirmó el director sénior de marketing multicultural, José de Jesús.

Para agregar un plato memorable y lleno de sabor a la variedad de estas fiestas de fin de año, prueba cualquiera de estas recetas de calidad superior elaboradas con carne de cerdo, obtenidas de la campaña Menú Urbano, que los consumidores pueden recrear en casa:

Para mantenerte conectado con las últimas ideas de recetas y más de Menú Urbano,visita PorkEsSabor.com y síguenos en @PorkEsSabor en Instagram, Facebook, Twitter y YouTube. Únete a la conversación usando #MenuUrbano.

Acerca de National Pork Board

National Pork Board tiene la responsabilidad de llevar a cabo investigaciones, información para el consumidor y proyectos de promoción financiados por Pork Checkoff y de comunicarse con los productores de carne porcina y con el público. El fondo Pork Checkoff tiene como fin financiar programas publicitarios a nivel nacional y estatal de información al consumidor, de mercadeo para los sectores minoristas y de servicios de alimentos, de promoción a la exportación, de mejora del producto, ciencia y tecnología, salud porcina, seguridad porcina y administración del medio ambiente. Durante las últimas cinco décadas, la industria porcina de los Estados Unidos ha cumplido su compromiso con la producción sostenible y ha logrado avances significativos en la reducción del impacto ambiental de la cría de cerdos. Mediante un fondo Pork Checkoff legislado a nivel nacional, los productores de carne porcina invierten $0.40 por cada $100 vendidos. Los importadores de los productos porcinos contribuyen con una cantidad similar basados en una fórmula específica. Para obtener información sobre los programas financiados por Checkoff, los productores de carne de cerdo pueden llamar a Pork Checkoff Service Center al (800) 456-7675 o visitar www.pork.org.  

 

 

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