Photography Courtesy of Christos Bonis // EUROKINISSI Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was officially declared an honorary citizen of Pallini a suburban town in the Greater Athens Area he was presented with the golden key to the city as a symbol of trust and respect the Ecumenical Patriarch planted an olive tree outside the city hall A plaque was also unveiled to commemorate the naming of Imbros Street honoring Bartholomew’s ancestral homeland of Imbros the Patriarch expressed his deep appreciation “This is an evening I will forever cherish.” Photography Courtesy of Christos Bonis // EUROKINISSI / Article translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas The Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate approved on October 4th the canonization of Eldress Sophia Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew traveled by air to Antalya the Patriarchate of Jerusalem solemnly celebrated the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women... Archbishop Elpidophoros of America celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Monastery of the Theotokos.. it was announced that two Roman Catholic institutions in Bavaria have decided to jointly.. (function() { window.mc4wp = window.mc4wp || { listeners: [] cb) { window.mc4wp.listeners.push( { event : evt callback: cb } ); } } }})(); © 2023 OrthodoxTimes.com - All rights reserved Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website These cookies do not store any personal information Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website the No.1 Limoncello brand in the world by volume and value with a global market share of approximately 15% is pleased to announce its new partnership with Proof Drinks as its exclusive UK distributor This strategic collaboration marks an exciting step in Pallini’s ongoing expansion ensuring that UK consumers and trade partners have greater access to the iconic Italian liqueur Pallini is renowned for its premium limoncello crafted in Italy using handpicked Sfusato Amalfitano lemons from the Amalfi Coast The brand has already achieved major success in the UK retail sector securing strong listings with leading supermarkets and retailers such as Tesco Pallini is now setting its sights on a significant push into the on-trade market aiming to establish itself as the go-to limoncello for bars and restaurants across the country Limoncello’s bright and refreshing flavour is experiencing a resurgence recently recognized by National Geographic as one of the 11 biggest food trends for 2025 Offering a modern twist on the classic Spritz making it an ideal choice for today’s consumers The Limoncello Spritz is now the fastest-growing spritz serve (+7pp) driven by increasing demand for unique flavour experiences and the expanding day-trade opportunity that Spritzes fulfil a leading distributor of premium and innovative spirits brings extensive market knowledge and a dynamic approach to the UK drinks industry With a strong track record of building successful brands Proof Drinks is well-positioned to elevate Pallini Limoncello’s presence in both on-trade and off-trade sectors across the UK “We are delighted to join forces with Proof Drinks to strengthen our presence in the UK market,” said Micaela Pallini “Their expertise and passion for premium spirits align perfectly with our values and we are confident this partnership will help us introduce more UK consumers to the authentic taste of Pallini Limoncello.” added: “We are thrilled to welcome Pallini Limoncello to our portfolio and strong global reputation make it a fantastic addition to our lineup We look forward to working together to expand Pallini’s reach and drive growth in the UK.” Pallini Limoncello will now be more widely available through key retailers making it easier than ever for consumers to enjoy the taste of Italy in every sip For more information, please visit www.proofdrinks.com or contact info@proofdrinks.com Family-owned Italian distillery Pallini has noted “unstoppable and global growth” for its popular Limoncello liqueur with the brand’s strong performance including a +30% increase in travel retail sales sales of Limoncello are “on the rise” thanks to international expansion and a focus on Spritz cocktails the brand’s sales have increased +66% in the last four years Pallini Limoncello is available in 80 countries with domestic markets in Germany and the UK performing “exceptionally well” Pallini underlined the success of activations centred on the popular Spritz cocktail “Limoncello is establishing itself as an aperitif thanks to its versatility in the preparation of cocktails,” the distiller said offering an extraordinary version of this great classic and riding the global popularity of the Italian aperitif.” Pallini CEO Micaela Pallini added: “Pallini Limoncello is not only the pride of our product portfolio it is also the leading Limoncello in the world: an important recognition that confirms the success of our marketing strategy we will continue to expand the brand in both established and new markets as well as in the mixology segment.” In the lead up to celebrations for its 150th anniversary next year Pallini has refreshed its Limoncello presentation and packaging adding a sense of place and “an even more iconic Italian look and feel” Subscribe to our newsletter for critical marketing information delivered to your inbox The Moodie Davitt Report is delighted to present the results of the inaugural TREX Awards A trailblazing celebration of the finest travel retail-exclusive products and other initiatives the TREX Awards recognise the critical need for differentiation within travel retail shining a spotlight on innovations that deliver unique value to travellers is relaunching its annual whisky festival under the name 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scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " The brand is the best-selling limoncello by volume and value worldwide Pallini Limoncello is seeing rapid growth across its business as the global trend for cocktails and spritz drinks continues to grow A focus on mixology and spritzs in particular has been a hallmark of the Roman brand’s efforts in the travel retail sector in recent years and Pallini has seen 30% growth in the market during the period This comes as part of a wider 66% sales growth across its whole business over the past four years This growth outstrips the wider limoncello category Pallini CEO Micaela Pallini said: “Pallini Limoncello is not only the pride of our product portfolio Mixology plays a key role in Pallini’s customer engagement in travel retail with a focus on establishing the brand as an aperitif and cocktail ingredient Pallini is created from lemons hand-picked on the Amalfi Coast Tagged with: Sign up for email newsletters for up-to-date news Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application also lovingly referred to as “Jo” or “Mama Jo,” 88  She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and the Asbury Sunday School class where she participated in Bible studies and ladies retreats Jo worked as a bookkeeper and office manager at John R as well as secretary at Macon Coca Cola Bottling Company gardening and especially loved watching her flowers grow she cherished her family deeply and enjoyed family get togethers Her memory will forever be treasured by her loving children and Margie VanEvera (Glenn); grandchildren and Tyler VanEvera (Allison); great-grandchildren The family of Jo Wolfe would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Gramps & Grannies Nursing Home as well as Georgia Hospice Care for the care they provided to Jo during her final days A memorial service will be held at a later date the family respectfully suggests memorial donations be given in memory of Mamie Jo Wolfe to Alzheimer’s Association at 3040 Riverside Drive GA or Trinity United Methodist Church Trustee Fund at 129 S Go to www.mcculloughfh.com to sign the Online Registry for the family  McCullough Funeral Home and Crematory has the privilege of being entrusted with these arrangements This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors Industria Liquori Affini Roma (I.L.A.R.) is a family-owned company headquartered in Rome Its activities include production and distribution of a wide range of spirits and fruit syrups and import and distribution of spirits on the Italian market a local merchant and liqueur producer from Antrodoco (a commercial town in central Italy) The quality of the liqueurs produced has been such that the Pallini trademark has become synonymous of excellence and professional skill both in the distillation of anise liqueurs and non-alcoholic beverages (syrups) The firm's use of modern technologies facilitated development and product diversification in order to respond to a continuously evolving market The use of raw and exclusively natural ingredients has allowed I.L.A.R nowadays considered essential for both restaurant and bakery professionals I.L.A.R. recognizes the value of its intellectual property (IP) rights and considers them essential to protect its products and brands. National and international trademark registrations are crucial for both commercial diffusion and maintenance of a high standard of exclusivity all over the world In some cases the firm uses industrial design registrations to protect certain design features of the bottles (labels has always been proactive in protecting its intellectual property rights and some years ago sued a rival Italian firm who copied the design of the bottle of their “Mistrà Pallini” liqueur It won the case and was awarded substantial damages against the counterfeiter The firm constantly monitors trademark databases with a view to preventing infringement of its IP both at home and in foreign markets to register trademarks in Italy and/or abroad (European Union and the United States) when introducing a new product The firm uses an Italian trademark agent to manage all matters relating to its trademark portfolio (registrations enquiries on existing trademarks in other countries etc.) both in Italy and through the agent's associated companies abroad The firm’s commitment to quality and high standards has been rewarded by awards at various exhibitions and at national and international competitions won twice the prestigious “Anglo Overseas Trophy” for their Romana Sambuca® and for their Romana Black® liqueurs This coveted prize is awarded annually in London by an international jury during the "International Wine and Spirit Competition" to the producer of the liqueur that is considered to be the best in the world The elegance of its packaging was rewarded with a gold medal at the drinks packaging design awards 2006 has gained a foothold and consolidated its position in the fiercely competitive global spirits market due to a strong commitment to quality and smart use of IP: their protected and closely monitored trademarks are associated with high quality products standing out from their competitors – an impression that is reinforced by the design of their packaging author Kurt Vonnegut began work on his second book a comic sci-fi novel called “The Sirens of Titan.” a new Memphis group named Salo Pallini will release a companion album to the book Salo Pallini features some of the city’s top players — including guitarist John Whittemore drummer Danny Banks and keyboardist Pat Fusco — and the project is a unique effort born out of literary fascination and the strange statis caused by the pandemic a fitting combination of forces for a Vonnegut-themed concept record Moore read about an adaption of “The Sirens of Titan” being developed by writer/producer Dan Harmon creator of “Community” and “Rick & Morty.” “When I heard he was doing an adaptation of it 'I’ll do him a favor and score it for him,'” laughs Moore Although the news of the possible Harmon adaption provided a spark Moore had always been fascinated by Vonnegut’s sophomore effort which focuses on a Martian invasion of Earth and the journey of the story’s protagonist And every once in a while I’ll pick one out and thumb through it again — 'cause I’ve read them so many times,” says Moore “But I grabbed [‘Sirens’] and just loved the name Malachi and wrote a surf-sounding song based on the name I just kept going with the Vonnegut theme until I had four songs.” Moore called his guitarist pal Whittemore to flesh out the material and eventually they enlisted drummer Banks and keyboard player Fusco to help round out the project Taking their name from the robot messenger in "Sirens," Salo Pallini formed just as the COVID-19 pandemic hit This group of usually busy gigging musicians suddenly found themselves with a lot of time on their hands all that sort of thing — that was a part of it,” says Whittemore “But Landon and I had done a fair number of things together over the years it was just exciting to work on something together of our own Because usually we’re all serving as sidemen supporting someone else’s music It was fun to write our own stuff and do something fresh with it.” Moore had initially penned a quartet of instrumental songs tied to “Sirens.” Offering a musical translation of Vonnegut’s work involved some good “The year it was written — he started it in ‘58 and it came out in ‘59 — we took that into account, and also how quirky a guy he was,” says Moore. “I started out with this idea of composing late–‘50s-style elevator music. Recently there was a Vonnegut documentary that came out called ‘Unstuck in Time’ and his daughters were interviewed in it and they complained about all the awful elevator music he listened to while writing the music has a lounge kind of feel,” adds Moore “And once the other guys got more involved we expanded into a slightly more involved sound that John calls ‘progressive Latin space country.’”   After writing and rehearsing for six months during COVID the band recorded a set of demos at Whittemore’s home rehearsal space The group was almost ready to release those tracks when — in another literary twist — an opportunity came to rerecord the songs at a new Memphis studio that had been set up in the former home of Civil War historian and novelist Shelby Foote Moore began sending the resulting 11-song LP “Sirens of Titan: A Preemptive Scoring" out to Vonnegut-connected festivals and organizations Salo Pallini quickly landed a booking playing in Indianapolis as part of Vonnegut’s 100th birthday celebrations this past November The gig — which marked Salo Pallini’s live debut — went over big with the assembled Kurt-heads “Just to be playing these songs for such a dedicated audience of Vonnegut fans I thought I knew a lot about his books and work but there are folks out there who are super deep into his stuff and everything associated with it.” Salo Pallini is set to play another event this summer in Bloomington, Indiana, called Granfalloon: A Kurt Vonnegut Convergence. The group may also appear at Big Ears the annual experimental music festival held in Knoxville this year or next In the meantime, the group will make its local debut, playing a release show on Jan. 20 at Crosstown Arts’ Green Room, where they will have copies of the album available for sale. The record can also be purchased at local retailers and online at salopallini.bandcamp.com/releases Although there’s been no recent news on the Dan Harmon led-adaptation of “The Sirens of Titan,” through some mutual contacts Moore has gotten a copy of Salo Pallini’s album to the writer/director “I don’t know if Harmon will ever make the project,” chuckles Moore “but we’ve got the soundtrack all ready for him just in case.” Details: crosstownarts.org/calendar/salo-pallini A new trilogy of Serpenti Pallini jewellery watches powered by Bulgari’s miniature Piccolissimo calibre form part of the brand’s novelties unveiled during Geneva Watch Days and the rare en tremblant setting of the tiny gold beads and diamonds that quiver with the slightest movement generate tiny vibrations Bulgari’s first Serpenti watch appeared in the late 1940s with a tubular coiling Tubogas bracelet the Serpenti took on more realistic features and the dial was hidden under a hinged cover on the snake’s head The muse for the latest trilogy is a 1955 Serpenti five-turn bracelet watch with thousands of tiny yellow gold beads (pallini) interspersed with diamonds and a platinum diamond-encrusted head with emerald eyes the scales of the three Serpenti Pallini are composed of countless small gold beads or brilliant-cut diamonds each individually set on a gold mesh using a technique derived from the en tremblant method jewellers attached gemstones to a thin wire-coiled spring so that it would tremble with the wearer’s movements Bulgari adopted and perfected the en tremblant technique in the 1950s and 1960s for its floral sprays and brooches adding movement to its fantastic compositions Powered by the miniature marvel known as the Piccolissimo the smallest round mechanical movement ever created and produced in Bulgari’s manufacture in Le Sentier the calibre has a thickness of just 2.55mm beats at 21,600vph and can store up to 30 hours of power reserve The calibre and dial can also be swivelled by half a turn to allow the watch to be worn on either wrist This model features a yellow gold articulated bracelet with yellow gold pallini beads quivering along its coils Marking the first contemporary interpretation of the Serpenti Pallini in yellow gold the distinctive glow of yellow gold gives it a slightly vintage spirit The white gold tapering tail is set with brilliant-cut diamonds and the diamond-set head with two pear-shaped emerald eyes opens to reveal the dial Graced with a mother-of-pearl background and diamond indices the hands of the dial are green to match the eyes Quick facts: white and yellow gold set with 7.58 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds – pear-cut emerald eyes green hands – Piccolissimo BVL100 manual-winding micro movement the rose gold pallini of this Serpenti are interspersed with brilliant-cut diamonds the tapering white gold diamond-set tail and the head of the snake are surmounted by large diamonds Pear-cut emerald eyes and a pavé-set diamond dial and mouth cavity add more radiance to the secret watch Quick facts: white and rose gold set with 24.44 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds – pear-cut emerald eyes green hands – Piccolissimo BVL100 manual-winding micro movement This sparkling high jewellery model is crafted entirely in white gold with 66.31 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds including the diamond pallini representing the scales that quiver with the slightest motion the glowing green eyes are pear-cut emeralds and larger diamonds are set on the tail and crest of the snake’s head Quick facts: white gold set with 66.31 carats of brilliant-cut diamonds – pear-shaped emerald eyes For more information, please consult bulgari.com Looking forward to the hands on video of this fine timepiece At Medina HS: State qualifier in shot put and discus as a senior .. Three-time regional qualifier and district placer .. Earned all-conference honors as a freshman and was named all-county as a junior and senior .. Member of conference championship and district championship team each of her first three seasons and competed in Nike Team Nationals in 2012 .. Personal bests of 138-0 in discus and 39-2 in shot put .. Member of two-time conference champion basketball team and winner of squad's sportsmanship award .. Graduated with honors and member of National Honor Society Thanks for visiting The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here My first time back in an airplane since the pandemic struck was unlike anything I've experienced before in a lifetime of flying.  While the pandemic was at its peak in the US, I avoided non-essential flying. Despite my initial cavalier attitude I determined it wasn't worth the risk despite some great deals My first venture back into the skies was on June 2 I knew from the second I booked my tickets that this trip would be different from any that I'd taken before and there would be numerous precautions that I'd need to take I flew American Airlines and Delta Air Lines My flight down was non-stop on Delta and the way back was on American connecting in Charlotte.  After writing about the effect of this pandemic on the airlines I was curious to see just how exactly the flights would go and was surprised by how differently the two airlines have adjusted their practices in response to calls for social distancing in the skies Delta was very proactive in ensuring peace of mind during the flight especially for someone like me who hadn't flown since the pandemic I would've felt differently about flying had my first flight back been on American where there were very little social distancing efforts Even though the practice will incur losses for Delta the airline is extending its policy of blocking middle seats until the end of September instead of giving up on service altogether like American Delta still provided some essentials like hand sanitizer and water.  I saw firsthand how social distancing on airplanes is a myth some airlines are still making the effort and that will undoubtedly go a long way for some passengers as it did for me on my first flight back.  Italian brand Pallini Limoncello and confectionery specialist Flamigni have partnered to produce two stand-out festive treats enriched by the popular lemon-based liqueur The 350g and 950g Limoncello Panettone – a rich Italian sweet bread/fruitcake typically enjoyed at Christmas and New Year – is filled with custard enriched with Pallini Limoncello The 350g Dolce Limoncello cake has an intense citrus flavour and is filled with the same cream The collaboration between the two brands was highlighted at an event at the Lagardère Travel Retail store at Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Airport on 29 November Pallini Limoncello Export Brand Manager Luca Pallini and Flamigni Owner Massimo Buli took part in a live cooking show which featured a 10kg Limoncello Panettone and offered airport passengers the chance to sample the Italian speciality Pallini said: “The collaboration with Flamigni was born to enhance the great versatility of our limoncello.” He noted Pallini Limoncello’s standing as one of the top 100 alcohol brands sold in travel retail Buli commented: “Working with a historic company like Pallini and its iconic limoncello is a challenge that we took up with great enthusiasm Our collaboration came about very naturally We specialise in creating high-quality confectionery products and we can customise any brand or product which will appeal to international tourists who search for innovation and high quality in ‘made in Italy’ foods.” “We are reinforcing the routine that you cannot pass through an airport without buying a Toblerone There is no other confectionery brand that is more strongly associated with travel than Toblerone,” says Mondelez World Travel Retail Director Category which marked Amicelli’s regional travel retail debut is the first step in a wider global strategy to drive presence in the channel The new drink – Pallini Limonzero –retails for US$19.99 for a 500ml bottle Italy-based drinks group Pallini has launched a zero-proof version of its flagship liqueur brand Limoncello eyeing growing demand for non-alcoholic spirits The new drink – Pallini Limonzero – is available via the company’s US e-commerce site It retails for US$19.99 for a 500ml bottle “We worked on this recipe during the toughest days of the Covid-19 lockdown in Italy,” Micaela Pallini “It became one of the projects that helped us to stay positive during those difficult days we set out to create an equally festive healthier alternative.” Some 35% of legal-age Americans participated in Dry January in 2022 Data for January this is not yet available Buoyed by broader moderation trends and a growing interest in cocktails and mixology The market for no- and low-alcohol spirits was worth US$143m globally in 2021 according to GlobalData giving the category a ten-year CAGR of 10.45% Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis Just Drinks analysis, January 2023: Low- and no-alcohol in high spirits as consumer trends continue to drive growth Just Drinks opinion pages, January 2023: Distillers must focus on the positives to thrive in no and low Nominations are now open for the prestigious Just Drinks Excellence Awards - one of the industry's most recognised programmes celebrating innovation This is your chance to showcase your achievements Don't miss the opportunity to be honoured among the best - submit your nomination today Give your business an edge with our leading industry insights View all newsletters from across the GlobalData Media network I've always enjoyed the occasional train trip.  Traveling by rail long has been overlooked by the public as airlines have been able to provide faster But Amtrak's new health and safety protocols should have travelers giving it a second chance for regional travel Travelers can even see how full their trains are by checking Amtrak's website so they know exactly what to expect when stepping aboard.  And that's even while keeping its fares pretty low on its most popular routes The 3-hour hop from New York to Washington still starts at $29 on the Northeast Regional while the slightly longer journey from Boston to New York is often the same price with all the nostalgia of inter-city train travel included.  I took Amtrak to and from New York's Pennsylvania Station I started on the Northeast Regional and returned on the high-speed Acela to get adequately acquainted with the service.  Here's what it's like riding on Amtrak during the pandemic Read More: The history of Amtrak's new Acela trains, which will likely be delayed beyond their 2021 estimated date Both of my train trips were highly enjoyable and showed how Amtrak is a hidden gem for regional travel during the pandemic I didn't once have to worry about social distancing or the cleanliness of the cars while onboard.  The key advantage Amtrak has over the airlines is that traveling by train is often a more stress-free experience than flying when everything is going right I didn't have to arrive two hours before my train I arrived just a few minutes before my train was to depart and didn't have to wait in line at all reserving a seat ahead of time also allowed me to sit as far away from others as I could without having to worry about finding the perfect seat upon stepping aboard.  Amtrak is a great option for regional travel thanks to its new health and safety protocols And I'll certainly be looking forward to my next train trip.  or to take the train," that is the question the answer is clear: flying beats rail every time the clear choice is not always as obvious and each traveler has a personal preference on which is better Flights are shorter than train trips but require getting to an airport all of which increase the overall travel time Train travel offers the ability to arrive at the station minutes before departure with no security checks required though the possibility of a delay remains.  I decided to answer the question once and for all and timed myself as I traveled between the two cities I flew Spirit Airlines for the first half of my journey and took Amtrak's high-speed Acela for the second half to see which one was faster Full disclosure: I'm an aviation enthusiast but I do also enjoy a good train trip.  Here's which one was the better option for the 200-mile trip between New York and Boston.  Train travel failed to beat airplane travel even with the added extras of getting to the airport especially as the Acela was achieving speeds of nearly 150 miles per hour in some stretches.  But I was able to do things on the train I was not able to do on the plane journey While I undoubtedly enjoyed the plane journey I was constantly on the move going from one train to another and then onto a bus before arriving in Boston I still prefer flying but I can't knock train travel and if wasn't in a hurry to get to Boston It's worth noting that the Northeast Regional is slower by around 30 minutes on the route compared to Acela the Italian industry association for wine and spirits Pallini was elected president at the end of an assembly held in Rome on 25 May marking the first time that a woman has become president of the association The female breakthrough is strengthened with the election of Albiera Antinori (Marchesi Antinori) as president of the Gruppo Vini Pallini is a fifth generation member of the Pallini company in Rome the only distillery in the capital of Italy founded in 1875 and known for Mistrà (anise-based liqueur) and for its limoncello – a brand leader in the duty free sector and in the US She takes over as president of Federvini from Sandro Boscaini who chaired the association for two terms from 2014 Piero Mastroberardino and Aldo Davoli of the Campari Group were appointed to the vice-presidency to look after wine and spirits respectively For the presidency of the individual groups in addition to Albiera Antinori for the wine Giuseppe D’Avino (Strega Alberti Benevento) was elected for to oversee spirits and Giacomo Ponti (Ponti) vinegar The priorities of the new phase of Federvini were indicated by the new president during the first public event organised by the association A top priority is restarting hospitality within Italian wine and spirits companies in a more integrated and constant promotion of the sector The association is also seeking greater regulatory simplifications from the Italian government and in a further acceleration of sustainability One of the key issues at the moment concerns European policies related to the protection of health “We must avoid the demonisation of the consumption of our products and work to reach an agreement on labelling that won’t penalise us” Pallini said The sectors of which Federvini is the main national representative body count 340,000 companies over 1 million employees and a turnover that the increase in consumption in the off-trade channel didn’t make up for the decline in the on-trade where wine and spirits producers’ revenues dropped by around €1.2 billion according to the data from the Edison Foundation is the second European exporter by value in the categories of sparkling wines and bottled wines It is the European leader for the vermouth/bitters and vinegar categories We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again The World's First Zero-Proof Limoncello from One of Italy's Most Iconic Brands one of Rome's oldest and most renowned creators of Limoncello has crafted the world's first zero-proof Limoncello Made with the same renowned Sfusato lemons from the Amalfi Coast Pallini Limonzero is ideal for anyone who wants to enjoy the delicious taste of a Limoncello cocktail without experiencing the effects of alcohol With non-alcoholic spirits sales on the rise Pallini set out to transform their beloved Limoncello into the perfect zero-proof beverage To tap into this growing market of drinkers who occasionally choose a non-alcoholic drink Pallini is adding Limonzero to their portfolio of liqueurs traditionally consumed in times of celebration more than one-third of legal-aged Americans participated in Dry January The Global Spirits Masters Competitions of 2023 judged low-and-no-alcohol spirits to dole out their signature Master awards The Global Spirits Masters awarded Pallini Limonzero a Master award "We are very proud to bring the first ever non-alcoholic Limoncello to the U.S We worked on this recipe during the toughest days of the Covid-19 lockdown in Italy It became one of the projects that helped us to stay positive during those difficult days we set out to create an equally festive healthier alternative," said Micaela Pallini "Pallini Limonzero delivers the same fresh lemon zesty flavor of our traditional Limoncello creating a refreshing drink that can be enjoyed neat or mixed with non alcoholic sparkling wine for a zero proof spritz," added Pallini The Pallini Zero Spritz is the perfect way to experience this first-of-its kind non-alcoholic limoncello we suggest trying a Pallini Low Proof Spritz About Pallini: Pallini is one of Rome's oldest and most influential companies in the beverage industry exporting its product to over 35 countries worldwide Pallini's has been made with only the highest quality Sfusato lemons from the Amalfi Coast since 1875 Pallini Limoncello leads both the Duty-Free and the US markets and is known worldwide for its high-quality premium liqueurs FOR PRESS INQUIRIES AND MORE INFORMATION OR IMAGES Contact: Lindsay MarcheseTractenberg & Co.[email protected] Do not sell or share my personal information: The engagement of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein with ACE2 is a critical step for viral entry to human cells, and, therefore, blocking this interaction is a major determinant of the efficacy of monoclonal antibody therapeutics and vaccine elicited serum antibodies. The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants has necessitated the development of adaptable assays that can be applied to assess the effectiveness of antibody-based therapeutics. Through the testing of a range of recombinant spike proteins, we have developed a cell-based, ACE2/spike protein interaction assay that characterises monoclonal anti-spike protein antibodies and neutralising antibodies in donor serum. The assay uses high-content imaging to quantify cell-bound spike protein fluorescence. Using spike proteins from the original “Wuhan” SARS-CoV-2 strain and the Delta and Omicron variants, we identified differential blocking activity of three monoclonal antibodies directed against the spike receptor-binding domain. Importantly, biological activity in the spike interaction assay translated to efficacy in a SARS-CoV-2 infection assay. The spike protein interaction assay can be used to monitor anti-spike antibodies against the major known SARS-CoV-2 variants and is readily adaptable for quantification of the impact of antibodies against new and emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants. Volume 3 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fviro.2023.1163385 Introduction: The engagement of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein with ACE2 is a critical step for viral entry to human cells blocking this interaction is a major determinant of the efficacy of monoclonal antibody therapeutics and vaccine elicited serum antibodies The emergence of SARS-CoV-2 variants has necessitated the development of adaptable assays that can be applied to assess the effectiveness of antibody-based therapeutics Methods: Through the testing of a range of recombinant spike proteins ACE2/spike protein interaction assay that characterises monoclonal anti-spike protein antibodies and neutralising antibodies in donor serum The assay uses high-content imaging to quantify cell-bound spike protein fluorescence Results: Using spike proteins from the original “Wuhan” SARS-CoV-2 strain and the Delta and Omicron variants we identified differential blocking activity of three monoclonal antibodies directed against the spike receptor-binding domain biological activity in the spike interaction assay translated to efficacy in a SARS-CoV-2 infection assay Discussion: The spike protein interaction assay can be used to monitor anti-spike antibodies against the major known SARS-CoV-2 variants and is readily adaptable for quantification of the impact of antibodies against new and emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and knowledge of these limitations informs health and political strategies in the face of societal challenges arising from the pandemic We therefore sought to develop a reductionist cell-based model that quantifies the inhibition of SARS-CoV-2 spike protein interactions with mammalian cells and is suitable for assisting in therapeutic antibody development and immune monitoring See Table 1 for a list of recombinant spike proteins used in this study. Hoechst-33342 was obtained from ThermoFisher Scientific (H21492), His tag® antibody [HIS.H8] was obtained from Abcam (ab18184), Rho1D4 antibody was obtained from Cube Biotech (40020), and goat anti-Mouse IgG H&L (Alexa Fluor® 488) was obtained from ThermoFisher Scientific (A-11001). See Table 2 for a list of antibodies against spike proteins were obtained from Invivogen (a549 or a549-hace2 Cells were cultured in F-12K Ham Nutrient Mixture media (ThermoFisher Scientific; 21127022) and supplemented with 10% fetal bovine serum (Sigma-Aldrich; F9665) and 1% penicillin-streptomycin (ThermoFisher Scientific; 15140122) in a tissue culture incubator at 37°C (5% CO2) using standard cell culture practices Cells were seeded in 96-well plates overnight prior to incubation with recombinant spike proteins Recombinant spike proteins (4.0 μg/mL unless otherwise indicated) were pre-incubated with anti-His detection antibody (8.0 μg/mL) and blocking antibodies or plasma were pre-incubated for 1 hour prior to the addition to cells for 1 hour at 37°C This was followed by preparation for confocal microscopy Media was removed from cells and wells washed with PBS (ThermoFisher Scientific; 14190144) Cells were then fixed with 4% paraformaldehyde for 10 minutes before being washed twice in PBS once in permeabilisation buffer (ThermoFisher Scientific; 00–8333–56) prior to blocking (1% goat serum in permeabilisation buffer) Cells were then incubated with Alexa Fluor 488-conjugated anti-mouse IgG (1:500) and Hoechst (1:1,000) prepared in permeabilisation buffer before being washed three times with permeabilisation buffer Confocal microscopy was carried out using a Yokogawa CQ1 spinning-disc microscope using a × 40 objective and appropriate excitation/emission settings for Hoechst and Alexa Fluor 488 Z-stack images were acquired and displayed as maximum intensity projections Image analysis was carried out using Yokogawa image analysis software and IgM antibodies in plasma samples were measured by protein ELISA using the IgG/A/M Sars-COV-2 ELISA kit following the manufacturer’s instructions (Binding Site; MK654) SARS-CoV-2-England 2 (Wuhan strain) at 106 IU/mL (GSAID Accession ID EPI_ISL_407073) was kindly gifted to us by Christine Bruce Antibodies were pre-incubated with virus for 1 hour prior to being added to the Vero cells cells were fixed with ice-cold methanol (5 minutes) and stained with rabbit anti-SARS-CoV-2 spike protein detected by Alexa Fluor 555-conjugated goat anti-rabbit IgG secondary antibody (Invitrogen Cell nuclei were stained with Hoechst 33342 (ThermoFisher Scientific) Cells were washed with PBS and imaged and analysed using a ThermoFisher Scientific CellInsight CX5 High-Content Screening (HCS) platform Infected cells and cell viability were detected by measuring perinuclear fluorescence above a set threshold that was determined by positive (untreated) and negative (uninfected) controls Automated quantification algorithms were developed with assistance from Dr Henri Huppert Data are presented as mean + SEM or mean ± SD from at least three independent experimental setups unless otherwise indicated Curve-fitting data analysis was conducted using KaleidaGraph (version 3.5) All statistical analysis was carried out using GraphPad Prism software (version 9.2) Data were tested for normality using the Shapiro–Wilk test and normally distributed data were analysed using one-way ANOVA and post hoc Tukey tests (unless specified) with corrected p-values where multiple comparisons were carried out A Kruskal–Wallis test was used for data that were not considered to be normally distributed All samples were obtained with informed consent and with approval from the appropriate research ethics committee (REC Reference 20/WA/0216) The human studies reported in the manuscript abide by the Declaration of Helsinki principles Figure 1 Labelling of ACE2 expressing A549 cells by recombinant spike proteins (A) Representative confocal images showing labelling of wild type (A549-WT) and ACE2-overexpressing (A549-ACE2) cells by recombinant spike proteins (“Wuhan 1”) and anti-His + AF488-conjugated anti-mIgG detection antibodies (B) Representative confocal images showing labelling of A549 cells (A549-WT) and ACE2-overexpressing (A549-ACE2) cells by recombinant spike proteins (“Alpha”) and anti-Rho1D4 + AF488-conjugated anti-mIgG detection antibodies (green; nuclei in cyan) (C) Quantification of spike protein labelling intensity from images acquired by high content confocal microscopy for cells labelled in (A A mixed-effects one-way ANOVA with Tukey’s post hoc multiple comparison test was carried out for comparison of each spike protein to AF488 Anti-mIgG control Data expressed as mean + SD from three independent experiments These data confirmed that both full-length spike and RBD allowed the clear labelling of A549-ACE2 cells Figure 2 Comparison of recombinant spike proteins. Labelling of A549-WT (A) and A549-ACE2 (B) cells by recombinant spike proteins (listed in Table 1) Spike proteins were detected using anti-His + AF488-conjugated anti-mouse IgG antibodies which was detected using anti-Rho1D4 + AF488-conjugated anti-mouse IgG antibodies followed by visualisation and quantification of spike protein labelling intensity by high-content confocal microscopy (C) Labelling of A549-ACE2 cells by full-length Delta and Delta RBD Non-parametric Kruskal–Wallis test was carried out for comparison of each spike protein to AF488 Anti-mIgG control (A) and a one-way ANOVA with Tukey’s post hoc multiple comparison test was carried out for comparison of each spike protein to AF488 Anti-mIgG control (B) One-way ANOVA with Tukey’s post hoc multiple comparison test was carried out for comparison of each concentration of spike L or spike L RBD to Anti-His + AF488 Anti-mIgG control (C) Data expressed as mean + SEM from three independent experiments Figure 3 Antibody blockade of spike-protein binding. Labelling of A549-ACE2 cells by recombinant spike proteins Wuhan 1 (A) or Alpha (B) that had been pre-incubated in the absence or presence of anti-spike antibodies (as listed in Table 2) at 10 μg/mL followed by detection using anti-His or anti-Rho1D4 + AF488-conjugated anti-mouse IgG antibodies and visualisation and quantification of spike protein labelling intensity by high-content confocal microscopy One-way ANOVA with Holm–Šídák post hoc multiple comparison test was carried out for comparison of each concentration of RBD antibody to Wuhan 1 (A) or Alpha alone (B) Data expressed as mean + SEM from at least three independent experiments Figure 4 Characterisation of spike blocking antibodies Labelling of A549-ACE2 cells by recombinant spike protein Wuhan 1 (A) or Wuhan 3 (B) that had been pre-incubated in the absence or presence of the indicated concentrations of antibodies anti-RBD1 followed by detection using anti-His + AF488-conjugated anti-mouse IgG antibodies and visualisation and quantification of spike protein labelling intensity by confocal microscopy Plots show data expressed as mean ± SEM of three independent experiments One-way ANOVA with Tukey’s post hoc multiple comparison test was carried out for comparison of each concentration of anti-RBD antibody to their relative vehicle control Solid line represents non-linear regression using a 4-parameter logistic equation Representative confocal images show labelling of cells under control conditions or with spike protein pre-incubated with 10 μg/mL anti-RBD1 Table 3 IC50 values ± SEM from four independent experiments; Anti-RBD1 Anti-RBD7 and Anti-RBD8; Wuhan 1 and Wuhan 3 Figure 5 Impact of spike blocking antibodies on SARS-CoV-2 infection of Vero cells Vero cells were infected with 3.3 × 103 IU/mL of hCOV-19/England/2/2020 virus isolate in the absence or presence of the indicated concentrations of anti-RBD1 Infection rates were assessed at 24 h by staining Vero cells for viral spike protein (magenta) and counterstaining nuclei with Hoechst (cyan) Plots show data expressed as mean ± SD of replicate wells One-way ANOVA with Tukey’s post hoc multiple comparison test was carried out for comparison of each concentration of RBD antibody to their relative vehicle control Table 4 IC50 values ± SD from triplicate wells; SARS-CoV-2 infection of Vero cells To expand the potential utility of the spike interaction assay, we first determined the total IgG/A/M against SARS-CoV-2 spike protein of five donor plasma samples by ELISA (Figure 6A). A value of ≥ 1.0 was considered positive in this assay, and the plasma samples containing levels of anti-spike IgG/A/M >3 exhibited concentration-dependent spike-blocking activity, whereas those with levels <3 did not (Figure 6B) Figure 6 Impact of plasma on spike protein binding (A) Plasma levels of anti-Spike IgG/M/A quantified by ELISA Data expressed are mean + SD from three replicate wells Dashed red line indicates threshold for positive for SARS-CoV-2 antibodies (B) Labelling of A549-ACE2 by Wuhan 3 pre-incubated in the absence or presence of plasma at 1% One-way ANOVA with Tukey’s post hoc multiple comparison test was carried out for comparison of each plasma at 1% (C) Correlation of plasma anti-Spike IgG/M/A quantified by ELISA spike binding (as described in “B”) and the viral infection neutralisation assay carried out in A549-ACE2 cells Data points represent mean of triplicate wells To further assess the relationship between spike interaction blockade, levels of anti-spike antibodies, and viral neutralisation, we screened the activity of donor plasma in the spike-binding assay, the anti-spike IgG/A/M ELISA, and an in vitro viral infection assay (Figure 6C) and analysed the correlation between the three assays Although there was a correlation between all three assays the correlation was strongest (R2 >0.75) between the spike-binding assays and the viral infection assay This emphasises the fact that the spike interaction blockade assay provides information about the relevant functional activity of anti-spike antibodies these data suggest that the spike-binding assay is suitable for both monoclonal-antibody characterisation and monitoring neutralising antibody activity in plasma shows consistent relative potencies across independent experiments Figure 7 Characterisation of spike blocking antibodies against variants Delta and Omicron Labelling of A549-ACE2 cells by recombinant Delta spike protein (A) and Omicron BA.1 spike protein (B) pre-incubated in the absence or presence of the indicated concentrations of antibodies anti-RBD14 Representative confocal images show labelling of cells under control conditions (in the absence of anti-spike antibody) or with spike protein pre-incubated with 10 μg/mL anti-RBD14 Table 5 IC50 values ± SEM from three independent experiments; Anti-RBD14 Anti-RBD7 and Anti-RBD8; Delta and Omicron BA.1 Table 6 IC50 values from independent experiments we have developed a high-content imaging assay to quantify SARS-CoV-2 spike protein interaction with ACE2-expressing target cells ACE2 expression in A549 cells was sufficient to detect various recombinant spike proteins from the Wuhan strain and from the variants of concern: Alpha We demonstrated that some commercially available monoclonal antibodies were able to neutralise recombinant spike labelling in a manner comparable to replicating virus neutralisation these results indicated that our platform was in accordance with previous data although they can identify blocking antibodies and have benefits of convenience do not utilise ACE2 expressed in its native cellular environment and do not enable quantification at the single-cell level As with all studies defining pharmacological potency when ligands (in the present case antibodies) display similar potency (e.g. anti-RBD14 and anti-RBD7 antibodies against the Delta variant) establishing a consistent rank order of potency is challenging when there are clear potency differences in blocking activity the rank order of potency for the antibodies was consistent across independent experiments further emphasising the utility of the assay As this assay system uses a “His tag” for detection which is frequently used for the purification His-tagged recombinant viral variant spike proteins are often rapidly available and accessible enabling the assay to be quickly adapted to test the activity of therapeutics as new strains of SARS-CoV-2 emerge Across viral variants, although antibody affinity for spike protein may remain approximately constant, the affinity of spike protein for ACE2 may increase significantly and be associated with reduced antibody neutralisation (21) Measuring functional antibody blockade of the spike protein/ACE2 interaction is therefore likely to become increasingly important spike protein interaction assay would complement existing biochemical and pseudovirus assays in the development of therapeutics and may be adapted for other cell types to investigate the potentially ACE2-independent binding of spike protein The raw data supporting the conclusions of this article will be made available by the authors on reasonable request The studies involving human participants were reviewed and approved by Wales REC 6 (REC Reference 20/WA/0216) The patients/participants provided their written informed consent to participate in this study RM performed and advised on statistical testing interpretation of data and final approval of manuscript All authors contributed to the 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Indeed, it is made from the infusion of the prized “Limone Costa D’Amalfi IGP” hand-picked on the terraces of Vietri Sul Mare, which has allowed it to win 3 editions of the Quality Award as the best liqueur for the Italian public. as long as it is “Pallini Limoncello Spritz” Pallini Limoncello has a thousand resources and also lends itself as the basis for an innovative version of the classic spritz the cocktail can accompany sweet creations and aperitivo as well Preparation: add all ingredients to a large wine glass filled with ice ——————————————————————————————————————– Founded by Nicola Pallini in 1875 in Antrodoco Pallini is one of the oldest companies in Rome where he moved in the 1920s and where the historic facilities are still located today A leader in Italy with Mistrà and Sciroppi today Pallini is the only active distillery in the capital and is led by Micaela Pallini The group exports its products to more than 45 countries the company offers a wide range of specialties including liqueurs bitters and spirits imported from around the world and a range of cake syrups for professional and domestic confectionery the historic confectionery company was founded by brothers Armando where its production facilities are still based today covering an area of more than 12,000 square meters This is where all the company’s specialties are created starting with Panettone in all its variations all the way to Nougat and refined tea and rustic pastries The company is known throughout the world for its wide and refined range of creations from the classics of haute patisserie following the authentic recipe or a revisited one to make the final product more delicious and creative Flamigni is also an important reference company for the Ho.re.ca channel where it develops customized confectionery art products both for the hotellerie field and catering industry What to Expect in Chocolate in 2024 – and Beyond Michigan Milk Producers Association announces strategic investment in GoodSport Nutrition The Sigep Observatory dedicated to Christmas 2021 spotlights panettone: the undisputed king of Italian tables in the festive season is increasingly requested for international ones. … Bindi, the leading Italian name in restaurant quality desserts for the foodservice community, kicks off the holiday season by offering a vast and elegant variety of Panettone and Pandoro for this year’s holiday season. … Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Enjoying the perks of the status during the pandemic has been harder as Delta is blocking middle seats and adjacent seats in first class It's an easy trade-off to make when it comes to safety but means fewer upgrades to the premium cabins.  extended its members' elite status for an extra year and gave frequent flyers like me more time to enjoy the perks I took three Delta flights to see how far having status would get me even as a lowly Silver Medallion as those in the first rung of the program are called.  Texas to New York via Salt Lake City and Los Angeles on a variety of aircraft to see just how much more I'd get from my fare by sticking with Delta during the pandemic.  Read More: I took 3 Delta flights in one day after finally getting elite status to see if it's really worth having — here's what I discovered Getting a first class upgrade as a Silver Medallion proved to be harder during the pandemic than in normal times but getting at least one flight in the premium cabin made it all worth it Delta is "upgauging," or placing larger aircraft on more domestic routes that increase a frequent flyer's chance of an upgrade but getting bumped to first class is few and far between for those lower in the program thanks to the seat-blocking policy.  is the current expiration date for that policy (unless Delta extends it again) at which point it may be easier for elites to snag a first class seat the best way to first class is to either buy a ticket in the cabin or seek out the airline's largest aircraft.  Heinemann Duty Free and Pallini are celebrating one of Italy’s most iconic liqueurs with a summer campaign at Bologna Airport This is the first campaign of its kind that Pallini has developed exclusively with Travel Retail Italiana Customers are invited to observe the creation and craftsmanship work of the iconic ceramic bottles of Pallini’s Amalfi Coast Limited Edition Limoncello Two Italian artists will paint a limited exclusive edition of bottles with Bologna inspired details – passengers will have the chance to win the bottles in a raffle Travelers at Bologna will be able to watch the demonstration even before security thanks to displays placed on a Pallini branded Ape car Passengers will also have the opportunity to taste Limoncello at various locations across the airport They will have the chance to win an exclusive weekend trip to Italy’s Amalfi Coast Our shared goal is to be at the forefront of innovation creating memorable moments for air passengers in travel retail The prospect of winning a very special trip or a super-limited-edition bottle is unique and will help to entice even more passengers into our stores,” said Karl Niendorf managing director of Travel Retail Italiana Amtrak's Acela trains are the closest thing Americans have to European-style high-speed trains in the US they can reach speeds of around 150 miles per hour And while a far cry from the likes of the French TGV or the Eurostar the new Acela non-stop service between New York and Washington only takes two hours and 35 minutes It's one of Amtrak's only profitable lines with a primary purpose of shuttling business travelers up and down the Northeast between Boston and Washington making stops in every major city in between Acela trains only have two classes of service and fares are often significantly higher than the slower Northeast Regional Here's what it was like riding Acela during the pandemic.  which killed an hour as we sped down the Connecticut coastline and stopped in New Haven and Stamford The last hour of the journey from Stamford to New York City was the most exciting as we sped across the Byram River into New York and eventually over the Hell Gate Bridge The city skyline was spectacularly lit and in just a few minutes I went inside the East Coast's largest port and saw how a backlog of goods is moved amid never-ending chaos of ships, trucks, and trains The cakes were showcased at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport in November the best-selling limoncello sold in duty free shops worldwide in partnership confectionery company Flamigni  is offering Limoncello Panettone cakes this festive season and Flamigni is a landmark company based in Forlì (Emilia-Romagna region) Luca Pallini said: “The collaboration with Flamigni was born to enhance the great versatility of our limoncello which is the number one premium brand in the world to this day and entered the top 100 brands of alcohol sold in the duty free channel and travel retail.” “Working with a historic company like Pallini and its iconic limoncello is a challenge that we took up with great enthusiasm “Our collaboration came about very naturally: we specialise in creating high-quality confectionery products and we can customize any brand or product in the 300g format is presented in packaging on which appears the fruit the Amalfi Coast is most known for Its soft and natural dough is filled with Limoncello Pallini scented pastry cream and hand-decorated with sugar grains While the festive Panettone al Limoncello comes in two packages – 950g and 350g They are being sold in duty free and gourmet stores internationally ideal for those seeking the “Italian way of life” The Pallini Limoncello Spritz cocktail and Panettone al Limoncello Pallini were showcased on 29 November at Rome Leonardo da Vinci Airport Luca Pallini and Massimo Buli presented travellers with a live cooking show where a giant 10-kilogram panettone was sliced and flavoured with limoncello essences to make panettone tastings a sensory experience Intrepid — New York City has a new decommissioned aircraft carrier and this one has an outdoor bar on its main deck Just a few miles north of the iconic museum on the same river sits the Baylander a Vietnam War-era Navy ship that was later used to train helicopter pilots how to land on boats Commissioned in 1968, Museum Ships reports the ship has been bouncing around different branches of the military for decades and eventually ended up in New York City after its retirement from the service the Baylander was moved to the West Harlem Piers and converted into an outdoor bar called the Baylander Steel Beach With New York City still holding back on opening up indoor dining outdoor bars have been in high demand so I went to the Baylander on Wednesday for dinner and drinks with friends to see if the concept held water.  Here's what it was like dining on a former aircraft carrier turned restaurant.  United Airlines is the third largest airline in the US in terms of fleet size and one of the hardest hit because of the pandemic's impact on its lucrative international routes which were effectively closed to Americans throughout the crisis were among United's top international destination regions when the pandemic struck.  the airline is opting against blocking middle seats and is instead offering free flight changes for passengers when more than 70% of seats are booked The airline had initially announced that middle and certain aisle seats would be blocked but a now-viral social media post had revealed otherwise.  Seats won't be blocked from booking and flights will be booked to capacity if demand requires but United won't assign middle seats and certain aisle seats in paired rows until they are the only ones available It doesn't mean that a passenger won't be assigned a middle seat but it will be a last resort once all other seats are taken.  I flew on United in late June to see how the airline's policies played out in the real world Flying from Orlando to New York with a connection in Washington I saw how the airline handled social distancing on its mainline and regional jets Source: United Airlines Whether or not that's a bad thing is up to each passenger the airline is choosing to abandon in-flight services on shorter flights under two hours and 20 minutes in favor of an on-request system This meant limited interactions between the passengers and crew and nothing to really mix up the monotony of flying.  United is also not blocking middle seats for booking and allowing its flights to be filled to capacity part of which I experienced on this journey the airline allows passengers to change their flights for free if their original flight is more than 70% full.  there are often very few alternatives as the airline is flying fewer flights I've found it to be an empty gesture during my travels United is also following a policy of not assigning middle seats until absolutely necessary It's ultimately meaningless if a flight fills up but for less crowded flights like the one I took from Orlando to Washington it did ensure passengers weren't needlessly assigned middle seats before all of the aisle and windows were filled.  the seats were clean and flights went off without a hitch which is a luxury in flying during the pandemic.  pilots routinely spend hundreds of dollars on food items It's not the cost of the food itself that drives up the price will often select destinations with a good food scene or even better The 121 Restaurant at Waterbury-Oxford Airport in Connecticut is located at the airport with its own airplane parking stands making it ideal for short trips from nearby airports.  especially newly-minted private pilots eager for a reason to get in the air For non-pilot aviation enthusiasts such as myself some creativity is required since we can't as easily hop in a plane and fly it ourselves.  So when the opportunity arose to fly to Los Angeles for $112 roundtrip thanks to an Alaska Airlines "buy one get one" promotion I jumped on it for a chance to visit one of the most famous restaurants in aviation Read More: I ate similar meals at McDonald's and In-N-Out, and I saw why the chains belong to 2 different worlds I recently had the pleasure of visiting the Pallini orchards on the Amalfi coast in southern Italy where small harvests of gigantic Sfusato Amalfitano lemons are handpicked for distillation While you might know limoncello as the sickly sweet after-dinner drink usually given for free at your local Italian restaurant or a luminescent gift you bought at the airport the product I had in Salerno was a very different beverage Read more: Sicily is one of Europe's most overlooked tourist destinations — and these photos I took will prove it I spoke to Pallini President and CEO Micaela Pallini and Brand Export Manager Luca Cervellione Pallini (it's a family business) about the three red flags that can help you tell the difference between quality limoncello bad limoncello will cause "allappa," which she described as "thick tongue" — "it's not a pleasurable feeling afterwards," she said.  From the verb "allappare," a better translation might be that it makes your mouth pucker due to the sourness it's not overbalanced and leaves your tongue fresh and clean," she said you smell lemon," Luca said — and he means real lemon He added that many brands will use a strong alcohol percentage to cover up the fact that there are little or no natural ingredients in their product the first thing you smell should not be the alcohol "You can really feel the perfumes of the Amalfi coast in a good limoncello," Micaela said Cervellione said that the quality of the lemons used in production is paramount to the flavour of the finished liqueur if your limoncello doesn't clearly display where it's main ingredient is coming from it's fairly safe to assume that they just don't want you to know "We're very proud to say we use the lemons from the Amalfi coast because they're very special," Luca said for their high sweetness and low acidity — you can literally bite into one like an apple without screwing your face up They also have a much larger pith than regular lemons which is ideal for distillation as the actual fruit is a byproduct of limoncello Even if you're not sipping the liqueur from a sunny terrace on the Amalfi coast it's time to set your limoncello standards a little higher Read more of Tom Murray's reporting from Italy: I stayed in one of Italy's ghost towns that's selling off homes for $1, and I was treated like royalty 2 restaurant views show how different visiting the glittering island of Capri is if you're not loaded with cash Source: Planespotters.net Finnair is one of the many airlines that connects New York with Europe offering daily service between the Big Apple and the airline's hub in Helsinki The Finnish flag carrier has been faithfully flying the route for over half a century celebrating its 50-year anniversary in 2019 while operating the only current nonstop link between the US and Finland with connections into Europe I noticed an unbeatable flight deal to Copenhagen from New York for Martin Luther King Jr Day weekend that involved two legs on Finnair with a return on British Airways for only $280 in economy.  The catch: the ticket was a basic economy fare.  Finnair joined the growing list of airlines adopting a basic economy fare for transatlantic flights in 2018 when it introduced an economy "light" fare The fare has allowed full-service carriers such as Finnair to fight back against the low-cost carriers that entered the transatlantic market in recent years selling deconstructed tickets where passengers could select what add-ons they wanted.  according to the American Airlines website where I booked the ticket it seemed I was being intimidated to pay more for the standard economy fare which had a difference of a few hundred dollars.  As it would only be a quick weekend trip with no reason to check bags I decided to book it and flew my first transatlantic flight in basic economy from New York to Helsinki on Finnair While the Finnair in-flight experience was normal for a transatlantic hop to Europe I wasn't treated as a sub-par passenger who was trying to skirt the system to get a good deal and instead When I checked-in for the flight on the app I had free reign to choose any available seat while other airlines charge for seat changes at check-in for basic economy I was also offered the opportunity to check my bag for free at the airport counter as well as having the seat next to me blocked off so I could have it to myself.  This shocked me as my other basic economy experiences have paled in comparison to Finnair and I was glad to be treated as a passenger rather than punished for being a basic economy flyer Though it wasn't initially my airline of choice for heading to Europe I certainly would take it again — if the price was right.  Heinemann Duty Free and Pallini Limoncello have partnered for an artistic and authentically Italian activation at Bologna Airport Pallini said it was the first campaign of its kind that it had developed exclusively with Heinemann subsidiary Travel Retail Italiana In a celebration of creation and craftsmanship two Italian artists will paint the ceramic bottles of a Heinemann- exclusive ‘Amalfi Coast Limited Edition Limoncello’ The bottles will feature Bologna-inspired details and can be won at a sweepstake that will take place after the activation ends The partners said the activation at the Heinemann Duty Free & Travel Value Shop was timed to coincide with the summer high season It launched yesterday (1 August) and runs until 15 September Pre-security displays placed on a Pallini-branded Ape car highlight the activation before passengers reach the duty free store Limoncello tastings are also available in various locations at the airport Heinemann and Pallini are encouraging travellers to share their Limoncello experience on social media to win an exclusive weekend trip to the Amalfi Coast “Our company is thrilled about this activation in Bologna and about partnering with Heinemann Duty Free in Italy for such an extensive promotion,” said Pallini CEO Micaela Pallini “Heinemann is one of our strongest travel retail partners globally and when they offered us the possibility to create such a unique promotion within their outlets in Italy we were very pleased to build this activity together Our company has a strong focus and commitment to the travel retail segment.” Travel Retail Italiana Managing Director Karl Niendorf commented: “Partnering with Pallini in creating this magnificent promotion was a pure pleasure Our common goal is to be on the forefront of innovation and creating memorable moments for air passengers in travel retail The prospect of winning a very special trip or a super limited edition bottle is particular and unique and will help to entice even more passengers into our stores.” Bologna Airport Business Non-Aviation Director Stefano Gardini added: “We are delighted to host such an exclusive event and product Limoncello is among the most iconic Italian products but what we see today is something unexpected that undoubtedly will contribute to a unique passenger experience HMSHost will debut six new restaurants spanning over 725sq m Hudson separately captured a seven-year contract to launch a Manhattan-inspired retail store and Terminal 5’s first immersive video gaming lounge I flew seven flights on the largest airlines in the US I'm adequately reacquainted with flying after having been grounded since February The experiences have been unlike anything I've seen before in a lifetime of flying with each airline having its own way of handling the pandemic No two airlines have been exactly alike on any of my journeys and seemingly ever-changing policies are creating confusion for passengers has different definitions depending on the airline Some airlines have chosen to block middle seats and limit capacity in an effort to achieve social distancing while others have given up entirely or give only the appearance of social distancing Here's what you can expect on each airline Blocking middle seats or allowing free flight changes American began filling its flights to capacity and not blocking any middle seats there is an option for a free flight change if an alternative flight is available and passengers flying in basic economy may be automatically assigned a middle seat even if other aisle or window seats are available Only check-in or gate agents typically have the power to change seat assignments if a passenger isn't happy with a seat location American has not said which factors determine whether the option to change flights is offered The airline has been operating a reduced flying schedule so alternative flights have not always been available for passengers but an airline representative told Business Insider that more flights being flown starting July 7 should give passengers more options American operates a normal boarding process and passengers still board in their assigned groups This results in economy passengers in the back of the plane walking through an entire aircraft of people before arriving at their seat Signage at the gate informs passengers that masks are required and that the airline has adopted new cleaning standards but does not go into detail American is limiting the in-flight service depending on the duration of the flight Flights under 2,200 miles will no longer have a snack or drink service with nonalcoholic canned or bottled beverages being served on request in economy Flights greater than 2,200 miles will see a beverage service but no snack service in economy The airline will also not distribute wipes or hand-sanitizer kits to passengers upon boarding or as part of the in-flight service Flight attendants on American are typically asking passengers to remain seated until it is time for their row to deplane Delta is blocking middle seats and certain aisle seats on its flights until September 30 Passengers who still do not wish to travel on a crowded flight even with the capacity restriction will have the option to request a free rebooking to a later flight a Delta representative told Business Insider Delta is boarding its aircraft back to front with passengers being asked to remain seated until their row is called Elite-status holders and first-class flyers can still board first Signage at the gate area informs passengers that aircraft are being "sanitized and inspected," asks passengers to socially distance and reminds passengers that face coverings are required aboard the aircraft The airline has also installed placards both on the floor and in jetways at hub and outstation airports reminding passengers to socially distance Employees at Delta's Atlanta hub were distributing hand sanitizer to passengers of all airlines after the security checkpoint The traditional in-flight snack and beverage service has been replaced by flight attendants distributing a sealed bag containing snacks Flight attendants did not ask passengers to stay seated during the deplaning process United is not blocking middle seats but won't assign them until there are no more aisle or window seats to assign Passengers on flights with greater than 70% capacity will have the option of free flight changes but as United's flying schedule has been reduced because of the pandemic United is boarding its aircraft back to front with first-class passengers and elites still boarding first Economy passengers are boarded from the last row forward in groups of five rows Gate agents are asking passengers to scan their own boarding passes when they board to reduce interactions between staff and passengers Passengers are given sanitary wipes when they step on the plane that can be used to clean the seat were inconsistent and were prominent only at United's hubs and not outstations United has suspended the in-flight snack and beverage service for shorter flights in economy including those less than two hours and 20 minutes request beverages from the flight attendant On flights longer than two hours and 20 minutes passengers in economy will receive a snack bag that includes a sanitary wipe Flight attendants on United are typically asking passengers to remain seated until it is time for their row to deplane Southwest is limiting capacity by about one-third so there are no more than two people in each row The airline does not assign seats in advance Southwest is boarding its aircraft in groups of 10 based on a boarding number given at check-in The system is similar to the airline's previous procedure except only 10 passengers line up and board at a time instead of 30 Some airports were not following the 10-passenger procedure, as I found on a recent Southwest flight and passengers who boarded first chose to sit in the front of the plane this meant passengers boarding last would have to walk past crowded rows of people There is some signage at the gate asking passengers to socially distance and informing them of the new boarding procedure but no visuals or anything pertaining to the airline's new cleaning procedure Southwest is suspending the in-flight service on flights under 250 miles Passengers on flights over that threshold will receive a cup of ice water and a snack bag served by flight attendants as nearly every aspect of a flight has been revised to become more passenger-friendly during this pandemic while not compromising too much on service From placards and informational signage in the gate area to blocking middle seats and maintaining an in-flight service Delta is leading the way in multiple aspects Southwest Airlines comes in a close second with the low-cost airline earning its reputation for good customer service even more so during this crisis The only downsides were the boarding process the lack of informational signage at the gate area that I found on most other airlines and a lack of consistency in staff following the new procedures United Airlines is the second-runner up mainly because I found its policies to be more empty gestures than actually helpful The airline is offering free flight changes despite having few backup options and restricting the advance selection of middle seats rather than blocking them but are still allowing flights to fill up United did have some positives in that it revised its boarding procedure and offered sanitary wipes upon boarding but I did find a lack of consistency in informational signage at different airports as the in-flight service was also suspended American Airlines was the least passenger-friendly airline I found on my travels with a complete lack of social-distancing policies and abandonment of in-flight service on most of its domestic flights It's largely business as usual when flying on American with the airline happy to assign middle seats to basic-economy passengers when entire empty rows are available and keep the standard boarding procedure that all aircraft I flew on from all airlines were clean and I was never worried I was getting on a dirty aircraft The Arrivals and Departures Hall of the new Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport just opened to passengers on June 13 after four years of construction marking a new era for the long-forsaken airport it's the centerpiece of the first major overhaul to LaGuardia's largest terminal since it opened in 1964 replacing the old and congested Central Terminal Building and United Airlines were the first to experience the new building part of the $5.1 billion project to completely revamp the airport The terminal itself is only around 80% complete but the first impression for departing passengers will now be a brand-new facility with the most modern infrastructure.  Come take a look at what it's like to fly out of and into the new LaGuardia Airport Terminal B.  The new terminal is clearly impressive and provides a much-needed upgrade for LaGuardia Airport isn't just one specific feature but it's that the new facility allows the rest of the airport to shine.  LaGuardia is a small airport so taxi times are short when there are no delays and the new terminal removes a good chunk of the congestion that plagued on-time departures and arrivals passengers will no longer have to wait for the plane behind theirs to move before they can pushback and won't have to wait as long to taxi into the gate on arrival.  and flying out of LaGuardia is typically more convenient than John F Kennedy International or Newark Liberty International. Its proximity to the city also means passengers are treated to the best views of the city on arrival and departure The reason some travelers hated going there is that its infrastructure paled in comparison to other area airports Now that the airport boasts modern facilities flyers can enjoy the other understated aspects of LaGuardia You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience Customer trust is essential for all organizations – regardless of size and industry A customer that trusts your brand will not only buy your products/services but will also recommend them to others Building trust is not easy … keeping it and protecting it is even harder The same can be said for a company’s reputation The case of the European Super League (ESL) is probably the perfect example of how to destroy both in the blink of an eye 12 football clubs were able to generate one of the most disruptive events in the history of football and destroy their image at the same time Regardless of whether you are in favour or against the announcement of the formation of the ESL came as a shock to everyone But what was more shocking was the confident attitude of the 12 clubs which seemed to have not considered the impact that this decision would have had on their own fans/customers The backlash and reaction were unprecedent - fans media and even politicians bluntly showcased their disapproval and disdain towards the ESL There was a call for a boycott of the ESL and the clubs faced multiple accusations - from acting for ‘pure greed’ to not respecting football traditions and the feelings of their own fans The clubs’ PR strategies were a disaster The ESL launch was also accompanied by a radio silence from most of the clubs involved There was no attempt to explain what the 12 clubs viewed as the positives for joining the ESL two club owners released statements where they spoke about the ESL by defining it as the ‘future of football’ but for the most part it was a ‘no comment’ strategy The decision created such a disruptive effect and a powerful backlash that by Tuesday evening two teams had started proceedings to pull out of the ESL By Tuesday night four others followed and then by Wednesday more followed and some started issuing apologies … but the damage had already been done How much damage to relationships must the 12 clubs repair Trust will be a major issue for all the 12 clubs - both at European and domestic level Trust has been broken with the fans but also with football organizations such as the FA and FIFA – especially if we think about Juventus chairman Andrea Agnelli and Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward These clubs have not only lost the trust of their fans but also their peers (other clubs) and in doing so have significantly reduced the negotiating power that they once had Although apologies have been issued by some clubs to do some level of damage control and regain the sympathy of the fans; this is unlikely to be enough but others believe that the clubs have shown their intent and that an apology will not ‘do the trick’ How will these clubs regain their fan/customers trust It will be interesting to see in the next few weeks and months if there will further resignations – following the one of Ed Woodward This could bring in new top-management and it could work as a ‘breath of fresh air’ that could wipe away that ‘greedy intention’ perceived by most fans with some calling for the owners of these clubs to now leave and further demonstrations are predicted especially when fans are allowed back into stadiums There are also reports that suggest giving fans a stake in their clubs which could help clubs understand footballing traditions better Whatever the outcomes at these clubs over the next few months this is certainly a prime example of how easy it is to do reputational damage in the blink of an eye Improve staff knowledge and demonstrate your organization’s commitment to resilience or raise your organizations profile and showcase your products/services to an engaged audience Join as a Corporate Member or Sponsor and take your organization to the next level Find out more about Corporate Membership and Sponsorship opportunities Copyright © 2025 The Business Continuity Institute (BCI) Company No Website design & development by Pixl8 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reignited the debate over whether airlines should be blocking middle seats just as airlines thought it was settled deferred to the trade organization Airlines for America on the issue when reached for comment by Insider "Multiple scientific studies confirm that the layers of protection significantly reduce risk and research continues to demonstrate that the risk of transmission onboard aircraft is very low," a spokesperson for Airlines for America told Insider indicating no changes would be recommended to airlines The trade organization also pointed to Department of Defense and Harvard studies, as well as data from the International Air Transport Association finding low transmission rates among passengers since the start of the pandemic "Since the start of 2020, there have been 44 confirmed or possible cases of COVID-19 associated with a flight," IATA found some 1.2 billion passengers have traveled." Delta Air Lines is the only major US airline still blocking middle seats but will stop doing so May 1 told Insider: "We do not currently have plans to change any of our existing seating policies." we've worked closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and our industry peers to ensure we're maintaining top health and safety measures," Erin Blanton Allegiant Air referred Insider to the National Air Carriers Association which did not respond to a request for comment and Frontier Airlines also did not respond to a request for comment.  an industry analyst and cofounder of Atmosphere Research Group told Insider this likely wouldn't change the course of airlines that had already decided to fill planes that's nice — moving along,'" Harteveldt said.  Airlines are riding high after a long year of losses and some are starting to report positive cash flow Harteveldt said airlines likely would not revert to blocking middle seats unless mandated by the federal government.  "All the signs are pointing towards a very good summer travel season at least in terms of demand," Harteveldt said adding this announcement likely would not jeopardize the gains made by airlines as people have shown they're eager to travel.  The researchers also conducted the study in 2017 with mannequins that were not wearing masks while wearing a mask on an airplane is now mandated by federal law The COVID-19 vaccine rollout is also in high gear with nearly 40% of the American public having received at least one dose which Harteveldt said was not factored into the findings The abrupt retirement ended an 11-year run between the French carrier and Airbus' towering creation that replaced the Boeing 747 as the world's largest passenger plane when it first took flight in 2005 While once the flagship of the European manufacturer with only a handful of major airlines taking on orders for the type.  The French flag carrier itself only purchased 10 of the type and later focused more on the new twin-engine next-generation aircraft from Boeing and Airbus I flew on an Air France A380 from Los Angeles to Paris my first and likely last time on the Super Jumbo.  Here's what it was like to fly on an Air France Airbus A380 Source: SeatGuru On a recent flight from Orlando to New York I got to experience Delta's domestic first-class product on one of its newest narrow-body aircraft Delta recently acquired more Airbus aircraft to complement its fleet and became the latest airline to fly the A321 when it took delivery of the type in 2016 The A321s feature one of the largest first-class cabins found on Delta narrow-body aircraft with 20 seats spread across five rows Due to the light passenger load of the flight Delta was selling upgrades for as low as $159 and nearly all elite status holders were upgraded into the cabin from economy.  Here's what it's like to fly in first-class on the route.  Source: Planespotters.net Source: SeatGuru I definitely would not have paid the $159 upgrade price for what was basically a larger seat unless I was looking to earn extra miles.  Even with all the amenities such as two free checked bags and complimentary alcohol the lack of service on the nighttime flight basically meant I'd be paying nearly $200 for a bigger seat Had I been traveling on a flight earlier in the day when there would've been a meal service but not on a nighttime flight when all we were given was a single drink and snack service.  Access to airport lounges is a top perk for frequent flyers and those who pay top dollar to sit in the premium cabins of an airliner.  The exclusive spaces not only offer a reprieve from a terminal's hustle and bustle but come stocked with complimentary food and beverages Their allure is also enough to entice travelers into spending hundreds on annual memberships or credit cards that offer access while giving them a reason to head to the airport early it wasn't uncommon in pre-pandemic times for a flyer to arrive countless hours before their flight just to take advantage of all the lounge has to offer American Airlines' Flagship Lounges and United's Polaris lounge offered complimentary sit-down dining with multi-course meals to eligible patrons.  But the pandemic has changed the mandate of these lounges especially as the business travelers and wealthy international jet setters that once filled the spaces have largely been grounded due to forces outside of their control.  The airline lounge now serves as merely another place to wait before a flight as we settle into what will undoubtedly be a protracted recovery for aviation airlines are examining their lounges differently and are slowly bringing back or modifying the luxuries flyers once enjoyed.  Here's what it's like to visit an airport lounge during the pandemic.  Markedly shorter wait times at security and less traffic on the roads has allowed travelers to cut out the safety margins in their airport arrival plans and skip the lounge altogether And they aren't really missing out on much by doing so As with nearly everything during the pandemic airport lounging now is not what it once was Each airline is taking a different approach to providing some sense of normal but flyers can expect a modified experience at all three with reduced offerings across the board the Delta Sky Club came the closest to offering an actual meal and even then it wasn't something to arrive extra early to enjoy a visit to the lounge might be a bonus if one happens to arrive early All three airlines will continue opening more lounges as demand dictates but the timeline for doing so is hazy as daily passenger numbers are still a fraction of what they were in 2019 More amenities will also be brought back as more flyers return.  is in the midst of evaluating its food offering as the winter season and is awaiting the return of international travel to reopen its Polaris lounges.  A resurgence of international travel and premium flyers will likely see the lounges restored to their former glory That's when flyers can starting making plans for extended lounge visits.  I used a credit perk to dine for nearly free at an airport restaurant and it's my new favorite travel hack I visited a brand-new Amazon Go-powered store at Newark Airport and it's clear more airports should adopt the tech as travel returns to normal Amex just opened its newest lounge inside LaGuardia Airport's brand-new terminal and it's just what the infamous airport needed