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All rights reserved Among the most popular avenues for Christmas shopping when there were still few shopping centers Christmas on Avenida de Roma and Guerra Junqueiro two of Lisbon’s most emblematic and elegant shopping axes take on a new life during the Christmas season decorated shop windows and a welcoming atmosphere These avenues are the perfect destination if you’re looking to experience the spirit of Christmas while shopping among traditional brand stores and modern spaces where you can find unique gifts for all tastes To celebrate Christmas here is to enjoy a sophisticated atmosphere full of human warmth Christmas in Lisbon is truly incredible go straight into our favorites of the city’s arteries for shopping this Christmas season Avenida de Roma stretches from Praça de Londres to Avenida do Brasil So there’s no shortage of places to complete your Christmas gift list which now belongs to the French company Fnac Barata is located at number 11A on this avenue and is defined as a tobacconist It is one of the literary spaces that has made a mark on the city and several generations have nurtured their passion for letters here Nearby is a place where you can buy one of the best chocolates in the city It was founded in 1933 and has 28 stores across the country but at the Avenida de Roma store you’ll find all the brand’s specialties from chocolates in the most diverse sizes and flavors to Bonjour liqueur dragees aromatic coffee always goes well with good chocolate Cafélia has been selling teas and coffees from all over the world We end our trip along the Avenida de Roma with one last stop at Lãs Imperial because we know that the best gifts are those you make with your own hands dedicated to selling woollens of all kinds and shapes You can also offer a sewing or knitting workshop connects Alameda Afonso Henriques to Jardim da Praça de Londres and as you go up towards Jardim da Praça de Londres one for adults and one for the little ones with the best-known fragrances of the moment which is right at the beginning of the street and Here you’ll also find some of the largest practical fashion stores which is a kind of warehouse where you can find the most original Christmas gifts Next door you’ll also find Zara Home and across the street you’ll find Ricardo & Ricardo’s jewelry store withbeautiful pieces and that promotion we’ve been looking for Before we get to Mexicana, a must for a coffee and some relaxation on the famous terrace there’s still time to stop by the Bordallo Pinheiro store with some of the most spectacular products by this famous ceramic artist the guarantee is that whoever receives it will be in possession of a true Portuguese masterpiece of added value co-president and COO of The Save Mart Cos. will retire after 43 years with the retailer Beginning in 1974 as a produce clerk in Tracy Calif. Junqueiro worked his way up through the business thanks to his keen eye for merchandising and operational leadership then-owner and CEO Bob Piccinini named him EVP and since that time he has remained in executive roles “I’m so grateful for the many years of dedication and service that Steve has given to The Save Mart Cos He’s been an integral part of the company’s success I wish him all the best during this exciting time in his life,” said Nicole Pesco Chris McGarry has been named the retailer's chief administrative officer assuming responsibility for the strategy office and strategic execution McGarry was with The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co with his last role there that of chief administrative officer He's a seasoned strategic adviser for boards of directors and senior executives human resources and other functional areas employs nearly 16,000 associates and operates 207 traditional and price-impact stores under the Save Mart Ricardo Bordalo Junqueiro has left Cuatrecasas to join Vieira de Almeida & Associados as a partner in Lisbon Register to receive our newsletter and gain limited access to subscriber content expert analysis and essential resources from the Global Competition Review experts Copyright © Law Business ResearchCompany Number: 03281866 VAT: GB 160 7529 10 Get more from GCRSign up to our daily email alert Unlock unlimited access to all Global Competition Review content Sign up for our daily Newsletter and stay up to date with all the latest news You are receiving this pop-up because this is the first time you are visiting our site You are using software which is blocking our advertisements (adblocker) we are relying on revenues from our banners So please disable your adblocker and reload the page to continue using this site.Thanks "We have listened to our customers and have created solutions keeping the supplier in mind," says Denise Junqueiro "We believe this is the next generation of post-harvest products as they are safer and more effective compared to conventional waxes currently available in the market," she added All products from the new line have been designed to create solutions through the supply-chain that provide true value for customers with sustainability in mind They are safer for workers because the solutions are all plant-based creating an environment where workers can wear less PPE and offering a less toxic environment than most products available which will ultimately benefit suppliers' top and bottom line Fresh Formulaics comes in three different categories: Customers have the option to buy one product from the Fresh Formulaics line or a combination of different options depending on their needs and their operation Launch at Fruit Logistica BerlinThe first product to be officially launched is from the Shine line making its debut at next week's Fruit Logistica event in Berlin it will be available to suppliers in Spain and South Africa the line will become available for customers in the U.S the solution that reduces spoilage and extends freshness is currently in the commercial trial phase Once the commercial trials have been finalized the product will be launched and available globally all products from the Fresh Formulaics line will mainly be applied to citrus but opportunities are being explored in other commodities as well.Fresh Formulaics is a drop ship model providing ease of use within the current packing structure compatible with any other product that is currently used in the packing house," commented Junqueiro this new product line gives the customer base the next level of support and allows them to meet sustainability and freshness goals without having to spend a tremendous amount of extra money Learn more about the new Fresh Formulaics line at Fruit Logistica Berlin For more information:Denise Junqueiro Fresh Formulaics[email protected]www.freshformulaics.com FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com or sign up for a new account and purchase a subscription to continue reading or sign up for a new account to continue reading Your digital subscription allows you to view any content comment on any issue and submit your own news to our newsroom Digital subscriptions do not include home delivery of the Tracy Press. To receive the paper at home, sign up for Premium Membership no promotional deals were found matching that code Large queen Christina Junqueiro and maids Jessica Brakkee and Sabrina Junqueiro Medium queen Jocelyn Silveira and maids Katlyn Trigo and Crystal Conner Small queen Giada Rinaldo and maids Evanna Corallo and Isabella Hernandez Portuguese communities across Northern California will gather in Tracy this weekend for the annual Tracy IPFES Holy Ghost festa medium and small — and bloodless bullfights next Friday The large queen of the festa is Christina Junqueiro attended by maids Jessica Brakkee and Sabrina Junqueiro who will be attended by her maids Katlyn Trigo and Crystal Conner Her maids are Evanna Corallo and Isabella Hernandez elements of the annual parade will begin forming at the Portuguese Hall north on Central Avenue and Holly Drive and west on Eaton Avenue to St Parade units will return to the Portuguese Hall by way of Parker Avenue after a Catholic Mass Contact the Tracy Press at tpnews@tracypress.com or 835-3030 there are no recent results for popular images there are no recent results for popular videos Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: and mangos are just a few examples of fruits that travel the globe and are often consumed thousands of miles away from their growing region It's the risk of high-value produce - that can be worth millions of dollars - arriving in a less than optimal condition "We've developed a solution that allows the product to stay fresh during these long transit times and provides growers and shippers with more confidence for those transit times," says Denise Junqueiro with Apeel Sciences great results have been achieved with vine vegetables that include cucumbers "We want to provide them with more confidence and support their product arriving in great condition." However Apeel's goal also is to help their growers and shippers with opening up new markets "If we could partner with a grower/shipper to utilize our technology and ship their product to Asia with a lot more confidence it would provide them with increased market access." Apeel is witnessing a lot of interest to export produce from South America to Europe but opportunities to ship from South America to Asia are also increasing Water retentionUpon arrival at its final destination the fruit or vegetable variety has to meet the weight that's on the box This can be challenging as produce tends to dehydrate in transit keeping produce close to its original weight It prevents growers from having to overpack produce that arrives in optimal condition will be faced with lower rejection rates "Our technology is a very marginal add-on but creates a lot of efficiencies within the supply chain," Junqueiro mentioned Flexibility of applicationThe solution is applied post-harvest which is easy for packers to install and involves a minimal footprint When Apeel first starts to partner with a new customer a trial is set up to make sure the results are satisfactory This involves installing equipment on the brush bed The application can be turned on and off as the customer desires "They decide whether all volume needs to be coated or just part of it providing a lot of flexibility." In the past Apeel offered a different product that took up about ten times more space and required more guidance and involvement from the Apeel team and we started focusing on adjusting our model in the past year efforts were geared towards fine-tuning our processes and offer a solution that our customers can apply independently while still providing an extreme benefit," Junqueiro said provide more confidence and offer consumers higher quality fruit For more information:Denise Junqueiro Apeel Sciences[email protected]www.appelsciences.com Events leading up to the annual Park Fete weekend in Escalon saw some new royalty selected and a local couple honored for their contributions to the community July 23 was an opportunity for Glenn and Terri Van Ruler to be in the spotlight A luncheon hosted at the Escalon Community Center featured plenty of accolades for the couple with some of their work in the community highlighted Congratulatory proclamations were presented from both local and state officials as friends and family looked on with the honorees wearing their sashes and looking forward to riding in the Saturday morning Park Fete parade Ten hopefuls were vying for the crown and the pageant was coordinated by Renee Snow and Emelyn Mancilla with outgoing Miss Escalon Aileen Aguirre serving as emcee an opening act by the Miss Escalon participants then a casual wear session was followed by formal wear modeling and questions for the contestants Seeking the title this year were Charlotte Shaddix Representatives of Manteca Youth Focus served as judges each contestant was escorted to the stage by a family member and modeled for the judges while some biographical information was shared about them They also each had to answer two impromptu questions Receiving the title this year was Katherine Romero with Tessa Junqueiro the first runner up and Chloe Fraser the second runner up it was back to the Community Center for the Little Miss and Mr The patriotic theme saw the ‘littles’ doing a dance and most wearing red after telling the audience their name and age Candidates for Little Miss Escalon were Presley Merritt Manteca Youth Focus once again provided the judges Crowned as the new 2024 Little Miss Escalon was Liv Sharp daughter of Chris Sharp and Emily Martin; and Jordan Miller He is the son of Clayton and Brandi Miller all had the opportunity to ride in the Saturday morning parade at Park Fete and spend some time throughout the day mingling with the crowd Rosa Junqueiro is the listening ear on a bad day the wise counselor when something is unclear and the warm embrace when love is needed the errand runner and the chauffeur/chaperone who provides rides to volleyball practice or church youth group activities 16-year-old Christina and 13-year-old Sabrina Junqueiro's juggling act includes a career "Her job brings good dough," joked oldest daughter Christina Junqueiro is the executive officer of San Joaquin County Superior Court where she could be considered another kind of mother and she does it all and keeps on going," Jon Junqueiro said Rosa Junqueiro isn't alone when it comes to being a working woman More than half of the women in the United States work or are actively searching for employment the race for time begins the moment the family wakes up Mom sometimes drives the carpool to Christina's high school and sometimes to Sabrina's middle school works through paperwork and serves on a number of statewide committees such as a legislative panel that reviews laws impacting the judicial system It's important for her to focus on her job while she is there but that doesn't always happen." Her workday doesn't always go uninterrupted I'm going to answer that call because it could be an emergency They understand I'm a mom and a wife," she said Balancing life and work takes organization » Saying no: "Knowing your own limits and not saying yes to everything that comes to your desk is very important » Motivating her daughters: "I always tell my kids 'School is your job just like I have my job You have to do well in your job just like I have to do well in my job.' " » Discipline: "You have to be a mother first then the iPod." Her daughters appreciate their mother and see her as a good role model "She's devoted to work and to us," Sabrina said Junqueiro's desire to raise a family in Tracy has led to career decisions that ultimately landed her the position as court executive officer in Stockton but what I like most is that there are moments when they come and kiss you and tell you they love you," Junqueiro said Contact reporter Jennie Rodriguez at (209) 943-8564 or jrodriguez@recordnet.com.