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“The Charming Taste of Europe” Ends With Great Success in its Fourth Year in the Canadian Market

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The ‘Charming Taste of Europe‘ has heightened awareness of European agricultural excellence among Canadian audiences through its diverse initiatives since the campaign’s launch in 2021

TORONTO, Dec. 2, 2024 /CNW/ — The Charming Taste of Europe campaign has achieved significant success in its fourth year in Canada, effectively raising awareness among consumers, media, and trade professionals about select European products, including Abruzzo wines, Bordeaux white wines, and Greek kiwis from the Association of Imathia’s Agricultural Cooperatives.

In 2024, the campaign had a strong presence at major events such as SIAL Canada, North America’s biggest food-innovation trade show in May, and the European Union Film Festival in November, where it served as the main sponsor. Additional initiatives included press lunches in Toronto, an exclusive food and wine pairing dinner featuring Abruzzo wines in Montreal, and a series of B2B lunches featuring white wines from Bordeaux and wines from Abruzzo, hosted in Vancouver, Toronto, and Montreal. To deepen the Canadian connection to Europe’s rich wine culture, the campaign organized trips for trade professionals to Bordeaux in May and September, offering exclusive insights into the late harvest white wines unique to Bordeaux.

Beyond media engagement, the campaign also reached Canadian consumers directly through in-store tastings, online promotions, and loyalty program incentives. The Union Des Vins Doux de Bordeaux and Consorzio Tutela Vini d’Abruzzo also attended the RASPIPAV Private Import Wine Fair 2024 in Montreal, engaging over 1,000 consumers and enhancing the visibility of both Bordeaux and Abruzzo wines.

As part of its ongoing efforts to establish a strong presence in the Canadian market, the Consortium of Abruzzo Wines collaborated with the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada to launch a series of high-impact initiatives highlighting Abruzzo’s winemaking heritage. In October, a masterclass led by sommelier Kler-Yann Bouteiller in Montreal provided an in-depth exploration of the region’s wines, engaging wine professionals, importers, and journalists.

Additionally, over 20 prominent journalists and influencers attended an exclusive media lunch in Toronto, where they enjoyed curated food pairings showcasing Abruzzo wines’ versatility. In-store tastings at 47 LCBO locations in Ontario further introduced Canadian consumers to the region’s wines, with expert advisors guiding attendees through the tasting experience.

Complementing these efforts, Bouteiller led a series of online training sessions for the Canadian Association of Professional Sommeliers, covering Abruzzo’s winemaking traditions and pairing potential. The program will conclude with an exclusive trip to Abruzzo for the two sommeliers who achieve the highest scores, offering an immersive experience in the region’s vineyards and cellars.

Leadership of the Consorzio Tutela Vini di Abruzzo, Union Des Vins Doux de Bordeaux, and the Association of Imathia’s Agricultural Cooperatives provided this joint statement: “As we conclude the fourth year of the Charming Taste of Europe campaign in Canada, we wish to express our heartfelt thanks to enthusiastic participants, supportive media, and the discerning Canadian audience. Their unwavering commitment has been essential in showcasing the charm, culture, and excellence of European products. Thanks to their enthusiasm, the campaign continues to thrive and make a lasting impact.”

Looking ahead, 2025 is poised to deliver a wealth of exciting initiatives and unique opportunities to further celebrate the charm and excellence of Europe’s finest products. These efforts will continue to deepen connections with Canadian audiences, offering them new and engaging ways to discover the rich heritage, culture, and quality that define European traditions.

About The Charming Taste of Europe

Europe, a place with timeless charm, is the birthplace of some of the highest-quality products in the world. The Charming Taste of Europe is a special project that introduces exquisite specialties to the United States and Canada, such as Italian and French wines, and fresh kiwis from Greece, that showcase Europe’s charm, beauty, culture, history, art, heritage and unmistakable tastes.

The mission of the Charming Taste of Europe, co-funded by the European Union, is to increase awareness of the merits and quality standards of select European wines and fresh fruits with promotional activities in the competitive markets of the U.S. and Canada. The Charming Taste of Europe is promoted by the Consortium for the Protection of Wines of Abruzzo, the Association of Imathia’s Agricultural Cooperatives and Union Des Vins Doux de Bordeaux. These European agricultural products, famous around the world for their outstanding qualities, will continue to be promoted with initiatives and events for consumers, journalists and trade professionals. For more information visit charmingtasteofeurope.eu

To Follow The Charming Taste of Europe Campaign:

Website: charmingtasteofeurope.eu
Facebook: @CharmingTasteofEU- Canada
Instagram: @charmeu_canada
YouTube: The Charming Taste of Europe
Hashtags: #thecharmingtasteofeu and #charmeu

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European union or the European research executive agency (Rea). Neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible for them.

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2026 Canton Fair Design Award Winners Showcase China’s Innovation Strength

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GUANGZHOU, China, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — As the 140th Canton Fair opens, the winners of the 2026 Canton Fair Design Award (CF Award) have also been announced. Winning products are now on display in Area D of the Canton Fair Complex, offering visitors a closer look at some of the latest advances in Chinese manufacturing and industrial design.

Among this year’s top honorees, a domestically developed high-performance sport motorcycle and an intelligent navigation capsule robot gastric endoscopy system received the Best of the Best Award, the competition’s highest recognition.

The Canton Fair also enhanced the visitor experience with a themed showcase area within the award exhibition. Built around four application-oriented concepts, namely Outdoor Pleasure, Smart Living, Cozy Home and Kitchen Elegance, the immersive displays demonstrate how innovative designs can be integrated into everyday life, helping visitors better understand the practical value behind these award-winning products.

This year, 4,218 products from 2,112 companies competed for the award. Following multiple rounds of evaluation, 222 products from 174 companies were selected.

The award-winning products reflect several key trends shaping the next stage of Chinese manufacturing. Innovation remains a defining theme, with breakthrough technologies ranging from upper limb motor function assistance and enhancement system to exoskeleton robots, underscoring the growing momentum of high-end manufacturing.

Meanwhile, intelligent technologies continue to gain traction across industries. Smart products account for more than 30% of this year’s winners, with AI-powered glasses, intelligent conference terminals and smart healthcare devices extending AI applications across home, office, medical and outdoor environments.

Sustainability is also becoming increasingly embedded throughout the product lifecycle. Green products represent over 40% of the winning entries, while innovations such as integrated energy-saving panels and sugarcane paper demonstrate how environmentally conscious practices are being incorporated into product design, materials selection and manufacturing processes.

Established in 2013, the Canton Fair Design Award is widely regarded as a benchmark for design innovation in China’s foreign trade sector. The award recognizes products that combine design excellence with commercial value, promoting the transformation and upgrading of Chinese manufacturing and supporting high-quality trade development. Entries are evaluated across five dimensions: innovation, quality, functionality, aesthetics and sustainability.

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InstaMall Launches Same-Day Fashion Delivery Experience, Bringing 80+ Brands to Shoppers’ Doors in Miami

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First-of-its-kind shopping app pairs artificial intelligence with same-day delivery, bringing luxury
and contemporary brands directly to customers’ doorsteps 

Featured luxury and contemporary brands include AllSaints, John Varvatos and Aritzia

MIAMI, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — InstaMall, a first-of-its-kind shopping app offering same-day delivery and access to real-time inventory across luxury and contemporary fashion, launches today in Miami, Florida. Now available via iOS and Android, InstaMall provides access to more than 80 contemporary and luxury fashion brands across Miami’s five premier retail clusters, including Balmain, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, Ganni, Coach, Diesel, Reformation, Aritzia, Cult Gaia, Prada and more. InstaMall will add more brands within the app in the coming weeks and seasons. 

Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together through a more dynamic way to discover and shop for fashion. The experience combines access to luxury and contemporary brands with the convenience of same-day delivery, bringing the speed customers have come to expect across categories like food and groceries to fashion while maintaining the brand experience retailers and shoppers expect.

Within the app, customers will have access to InstaMall’s AI-powered stylist and virtual try-on features, making it easier to browse, discover and shop styles online. InstaMall’s AI Stylist serves as an intelligent shopping assistant that responds to customers’ preferences in real time. Customers can use the AI Stylist to receive product recommendations, build outfits, ask questions and discover new styles, while its virtual try-on feature allows them to visualize select items on themselves before making a purchase.

“InstaMall was founded on the belief that the convenience customers have come to expect from same-day delivery should extend to the way they shop for fashion,” said Elliot Aboud, Founder and CEO of InstaMall. “As fashion and technology continue to evolve together, we saw an opportunity to create a more seamless shopping experience that brings customers closer to the brands they love, combining a curated assortment, AI-powered styling and virtual try-on with the ease and convenience of same-day delivery.”

Prior to founding InstaMall, Elliot Aboud helped build the Aroma360 and Hotel Collection brands, overseeing the launch of the first retail store and expanding the retail footprint to more than 30 stores across the United States and two in Dubai. InstaMall is bringing fashion and luxury to the next generation with its seamless shopping experience and wide selection of brands.

Customers can download InstaMall through the Apple App Store or Google Play, or by going to instamall.co.

About InstaMall 

InstaMall is a same-day fashion shopping and discovery app reimagining how consumers shop for luxury and contemporary brands. Sitting at the intersection of fashion, technology and commerce, InstaMall brings inspiration and purchase together in an experience that gives consumers a more dynamic way to discover and shop. Where on-demand delivery has long existed for categories like food and groceries, InstaMall brings that same convenience to luxury fashion for the first time, delivering the same day without compromising the brand experience fashion retailers and their customers expect. The company launched publicly in Miami on October 16, 2026, and plans to expand nationally. For more information, please visit instamall.co.

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PTC to Announce Fourth Fiscal Quarter and Full Year 2026 Results on Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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BOSTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) will release its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter and full year results on Wednesday, November 4th after the stock market closes. As previously announced on October 5th, 2026, PTC entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Schneider Electric. In light of the pending transaction, PTC is suspending quarterly earnings conference calls and is no longer providing quarterly or annual guidance.

The earnings press release and accompanying financial data tables will be accessible on the Investor Relations section of the company’s website at PTC Investor Relations.

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PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) is a global software company that enables manufacturers and product companies to digitally transform how they design, manufacture, and service the physical products the world relies on. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, PTC employs over 7,000 people and supports more than 30,000 customers globally. For more information, please visit www.ptc.com.

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