HAVANA, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Habanos, S.A. unveiled its new Cohiba Vistosos vitola (53 ring gauge x 145 mm length) at the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference in Cannes, France. Cohiba Vistosos, a parejo format with a "pigtail" and unique dimensions, comes in a travel humidor containing 10 Habanos, "Totally Handmade with Long Filler", crafted from leaves carefully selected from the best tobacco fields in the Vuelta Abajo* region in Pinar del Río*, Cuba*, considered the most prestigious tobacco-growing area in the world.
This exclusive product will be available only through Duty Free and Travel Retail channels, reaffirming Habanos, S.A.'s commitment to creating unique products for the most demanding Habanos aficionados to enjoy anywhere in the world.
During the presentation, Maritza Carrillo González, Co-president of Habanos, S.A., highlighted: "This 2024 has been a particularly significant year for us, as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of Habanos, S.A. This milestone has been an additional source of inspiration to continue working with the same commitment and dedication towards innovation that has guided us through these three decades of history. It is a great honor to be here tonight to unveil a new addition to our most prestigious brand, Cohiba, with its new Cohiba Vistosos vitola."
On the other hand, Luis Sanchéz-Harguindey, Co-president of Habanos, S.A., emphasized: "As everyone knows, since the challenges posed by the pandemic, one of our main objectives has been to recover business volumes in these channels to pre-2020 levels. We have launched exclusive formats, selecting iconic vitolas and developing presentations that are true works of art, such as travel humidors and collector's editions. That is why tonight we are pleased to present a product specifically designed for this important sales channel, which in 2023 achieved almost 8% growth in sales value compared to 2022, representing 19% of Habanos' total market value."
The Cohiba Vistosos travel humidor, with its elegant and practical design, is ideal for travelers looking to enjoy a unique smoking experience with the quality and distinction that Cohiba is known for. This new vitola promises to become a reference for the world's most demanding enthusiasts.
During the TFWA World Exhibition & Conference, held at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, attendees were also able to view other exclusive releases for Duty Free and Travel Retail channels, such as Hoyo de Monterrey Destinos and Quai D'Orsay Imperiales, further solidifying Habanos, S.A.'s leadership in the global premium tobacco market.
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HABANOS, S.A. PRESENTED THE NEW VITOLA COHIBA VISTOSOS AT THE INTERNATIONAL TFWA EXHIBITION IN CANNES
SINGAPORE, Oct. 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW) returns for its fourth edition from 18 to 22 November at Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands. Asia's leading platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration, SIAW gathers global industry leaders, policymakers, decision-makers, and innovators to explore groundbreaking solutions, forge new partnerships, and advance agri-food technology development and adoption across the region.
Themed 'Scaling Innovation in Asia's Agri-Food Systems', SIAW 2024 comprises four constituent events: the Roundtable on Novel Food Regulations, the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, the Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia, and the Global Agri-Food Scientific Symposium. These events showcase the latest innovations in sustainable food production, while providing attendees with multiple opportunities to create and share solutions amongst a like-minded community committed to driving impactful change in the region's agri-food industry.
The week will begin with the SIAW Welcome Reception, an exclusive, by-invitation event held on the evening of 18 November 2024. It will be officiated by Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade and Industry Mr Gan Kim Yong. The reception provides a unique opportunity to engage and network with a distinguished group of agri-food corporates, start-ups, entrepreneurs, business executives, investors, policymakers, research scientists, and trade partners.
The SIAW is jointly organised by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and Temasek; supported by Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG), Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), and Singapore Tourism Board (STB); and with organising partners Constellar and Rethink Events. The largest edition to date, SIAW 2024 expects to welcome 12,000 attendees from 82 countries and regions, 300 exhibitors and 400 speakers.
Nurasa, a wholly-owned Temasek company that focuses on accelerating the adoption of affordable and appealing sustainable nutrition solutions, is a Gold Partner for SIAW 2024.
Scaling Innovation in Asia's Agri-Food Systems
Asia will contribute significantly to the projected 9.7 billion global population by 2050. By that time, Asia and the Pacific would have also more than doubled the number of persons aged 60 and above, from 630 million in 2020 to 1.3 billion in 2050 - representing a quarter of its population. To cater to a growing ageing population, the demand for access to greater quality food and better nutrition will continue to rise rapidly. The ability for food systems to meet this demand will in turn be susceptible to climate change, environmental degradation and supply chain disruptions.
Asia plays an indispensable role in the global agri-food landscape. As the largest producer of rice, it feeds over half of the world's population and accounts for 90 percent of global production. The greater Asia-Pacific region is also the largest and most diverse agricultural market globally.
Scaling innovation, and enabling coordinated effort for collective impact, remain critical enablers in transforming food systems in Asia to be more resilient, sustainable, and accessible. Strengthening food resilience in Asia will also have a positive impact on the global value chain. To achieve this collective vision, Singapore, as a stable and connected global-Asia node, serves as a vital food technology hub, a key supply chain player, and a trusted food and nutrition centre, convening and connecting a global ecosystem of food producers, suppliers, technology providers, policymakers, regulators, and other industry players. Against this backdrop, SIAW 2024 has curated content spanning across regenerative agriculture and aquaculture systems, to protein diversification and accessible nutrition, providing an invaluable platform for catalysing the transition to a sustainable and nutritious agri-food system in Asia.
Regulation for Tomorrow's Food: Roundtable on Novel Food Regulations
Organised by SFA since 2019, the by-invitation Roundtable on Novel Food Regulations is a platform for regulators, local and international industry players, researchers, and members of international organisations to discuss latest technologies for novel food production, challenges in safety assessment, and explore opportunities to advance the regulatory approach while encouraging food innovations. This includes key topics such as the development of a safety-assessed ingredient list for cell culture media components, production of fermentation-derived novel food products, and global regulatory best practices.
Accelerating Climate Resilience and Nutrition in Asia: Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit
Organised by Rethink Events in partnership with Temasek, the Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit is the anchor event of SIAW, bringing together 1,000 global agri-food stakeholders over three days to address the key pillars of climate adaptation, decarbonisation and nourishment.
From regenerative agriculture, biological inputs and AI-driven solutions to climate-smart aquaculture, novel proteins and precision fermentation, the Summit will explore the innovative solutions and financing strategies that are meeting demand for nutritious and affordable foods.
Guest-of-Honour Dr Koh Poh Koon, Singapore's Senior Minister of State for the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment, will deliver the opening keynote, setting the scene for three days of C-level thought leadership, networking and technology discovery. The illustrious 100+ speaking faculty features an A-list of agri-food pioneers and investors, including Olam Agri, Mondelez, Shell Energy, Google, World Bank, CP Foods, BASF, FrieslandCampina, Unilever and Thai Union.
Dozens of regional and international start-ups and scale-ups will feature at the summit, with cohorts presented by Enterprise Singapore, Innovate UK, MARS, Hatch and The Yield Lab Asia Pacific.
Into the Future of Food Sustainability and Security: Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia
Organised by Constellar, Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA) is a focused exhibition platform with a living lab environment, thematic experiential zones, sandbox and community-based learning for the agri-food industry to launch, showcase and testbed their solutions. This year it will provide direct access to 300 exhibitors, including 100 start-ups and 20 international groups, showcasing the latest innovations, practices, and strategies. An expected 10,000 attendees will engage with global leaders, industry experts, suppliers, corporates, start-ups, institutes, and pioneering innovators in Novel Food Technology, Urban Farming, Alternative Proteins, Aquaculture, Safety & Sustainability, Technological Solutions, and more.
New this year is the Precision Fermentation Pavilion, a dedicated space showcasing the latest advancements in precision fermentation technology; as well as the Climate-Smart Practice Forum, featuring senior executives of World Bank, Mars, RIZE, Mae Fah Luang Foundation and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Cementing its position as Southeast Asia's biggest platform convening the agri-food tech start-up ecosystem, AFTEA is also introducing the Agri-Food Innovation World Championship. Organised by Constellar and Innovate 360, the Championship aims to identify, support and celebrate innovative early-stage start-ups with high growth potential in the areas of agri-tech, food sustainability, health & wellness, and deep-tech.
Global Agri-Food Scientific Symposium – Innovation and Sustainability: Transforming the Food Landscape
Organised by SFA and the Singapore Institute of Technology, the Symposium aims to bring together researchers, scientists, and technology solution providers to encourage knowledge exchange and catalyse scientific discussions amongst those with an interest in the food ecosystem. It also serves to advance cutting-edge science, technology and innovation, and foster collaboration to build agri-food capabilities for climate-resilient and sustainable food ecosystems. This year's theme is "Innovation and Sustainability: Transforming the Food Landscape" and will feature academic and research experts presenting across four tracks: Aquaculture, Agriculture, Future Foods, and Nutrition & Food Safety.
With the urgent challenges facing global food systems, SIAW continues to be the nexus for the region's agri-food ecosystem, bringing together research and development, policy discussions and business innovations to enable collaboration and action unlocking collective impact in the agri-food sector.
Please refer to Annex A: SIAW 2024 Constituent Event Highlights; Annex B: Quotes by Organisers and Partners; and Annex C: Corporate Profiles.
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Singapore International Agri-Food Week 2024 to Catalyse the Transition to Sustainable and Nutritious Food Systems in Asia
