East African Breweries to Distribute Diageo’s Wines

By Eric Ombok

May 31 (Bloomberg) -- East African Breweries Ltd., the Kenyan unit of Diageo Plc, will distribute Diageo’s Blossom Hill wine range in Kenya.

The wines will initially only be available in the capital, Nairobi, EABL Venture Ltd. Managing Director told reporters in the city today. They will then be introduced in neighboring Uganda and Tanzania, Ithau said. East African Breweries created Tanzania-based EABL Venture on Sept. 8, 2008 to spearhead expansion of its spirits business.

East African Breweries, which controls about 95 percent of the Kenyan beer industry, is targeting market share of as much as 20 percent within the first year, she said. “Ten percent is the minimum we are going for,” Ithau said.

Kenya, whose economy is East Africa’s biggest, is estimated to have a wine market of 6.2 million liters (1.6 million gallons) worth 2.5 billion shillings ($31.3 million), Ithau said. The industry has reported year-on-year growth of about 25 percent, the “fastest-growing category within the alcoholic beverages segment,” Ithau said.

--Editors: Ana Monteiro, Antony Sguazzin.

To contact the reporter on this story: Eric Ombok in Nairobi at eombok@bloomberg.net.
To contact the editor responsible for this story: Antony Sguazzin in Johannesburg at asguazzin@bloomberg.net.

President Clinton to Travel to Peru and Colombia to Visit Clinton Foundation Projects

New York, NY – On Tuesday, June 8, President Clinton will travel to Lima, Peru. In the morning, President Clinton will tour the Sacro Cuore Eye Institute where potentials candidates for cataract surgery are screened to receive surgery under the program operated by the Clinton Giustra Sustinable Growth Initiative (CGSGI) and the SLIM Foundation. This event is open press.

In the afternoon, he will make an announcement with the City of Lima. He will then sign an MOU and visit the PRA Producers Fair in Lima. This event is open press.

On Wednesday, June, 9, President Clinton will travel to Colombia. In the morning, he will make an announcement and hold a press conference in Bogotá. Later, he will visit a trade fair and tour a training facility in Soacha. Both are open press.

In the afternoon, he will travel to Barranquilla, Colombia, where he will visit a skills-training facility. This event is open press.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

11:45AM CST President Clinton makes an announcement with the City of Lima Estación Central Av. Grau Lima, Peru Call Time: 10:45 AM CST OPEN PRESS

1:00 PM CST President Clinton tours the Sacro Cuore Eye Institute Av. Grau 228-248 Miraflores Lima, Peru Call Time: 12:15 PM CST OPEN PRESS

1:45 PM CST President Clinton signs an MOU and visits the PRA Producers Fair in Lima Museo del Sitio Lima, Peru Call Time: 12:45 PM CST OPEN PRESS

Wednesday, June 9, 2010
11:00 AM CST President Clinton makes an announcement and holds a press conference in Bogotá Avenida El Dorado No. 68D-35 Bogotá, Colombia Call Time: 10:00 AM CST OPEN PRESS

12:45 PM CST President Clinton visits a trade fair and tours a training facility in Soacha SOACHA Facility Techno Parque del Sena Calle 8 No. 6-59, Entrada 3 Zona Industrial de Cazuca Soacha, Colombia Call Time: 11:45 AM CST OPEN PRESS

5:00 PM CST President Clinton visits a training facility in Barranquilla Gente Estrategica Training Facility Carrera 57 No. 72-121 Barranquilla, Colombia Call Time: 4:00 PM CST OPEN PRESS
###

Grey Goose global ambassador feted with dinner party

THE WORLD’S BEST-TASTING VODKA recently threw a spectacular party that the Manila nightlife scene will surely not forget. The evening kicked off with a lavish private dinner at posh Sala Resto hosted by designer Rajo Laurel and Grey Goose’s main man in the Philippines, expatriate Rajiv Ghumman. The event was held in honor of visiting Grey Goose global ambassador Dimitri Lezinska. An extravagant four-course dinner was served and Dimitri, who is famous the world over for mixing drinks and partying with Hollywood stars and famous VIPs, created special vodka cocktails that perfectly complemented each and every dish. These special creations such as the Betty Lands in Paris was inspired by Rajo Laurel’s love for that city, and The Flerida, a character in “Florante at Laura.” Lemoncito was a cocktail inspired by our native calamansi.

The evening focused on a singular theme, “satisfying the senses,” as each dish was combined with every cocktail for a truly unique and luxurious experience. The dinner’s guest list, as expected from any Grey Goose event, was composed of Manila’s crème de la crème from various sectors of society, among them Taguig’s first lady Kaye Tinga, model-host Joey Mead, party man Tim Yap, historian Carlos Celdran, Preview editor Pauline Juan, club owners GP Reyes and Erik Cua, columnists Pepper Teehankee and moi, artist Kiko Escora. Every dinner guest was given a mysterious blue box as invitation. Inside was a specially created Grey Goose bracelet in sterling silver to be worn to the dinner. Also inside the box were five other blue bracelets that each guest could distribute to their friends for exclusive VIP access to the Big Grey Goose bash that was to follow after the meal.

Grey Goose party

After the sumptuous dinner, the guests were whisked away to the Grey Goose tent which stood like a massive igloo in the middle of The Fort. Manila’s hip party set felt like they were walking into a bubble as they were transported into the world of Grey Goose. Dimitri himself mixed cocktails for guests as soul music filled the entire venue. Encore/Suite’s renowned chef Fernando Aracama prepared a feast of brilliant pica-pica like Grilled US Prime Angus Beef Steak cutlets accompanied by Spicy Bloody Mary Dip (using Grey Goose vodka); Side-Seared Tuna Sashimi in Grey Goose Vodka & Sweet Miso dressing with pink young ginger shreds; Citrus & Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka-Infused Smoked Salmon on whole wheat toast, red onion relish and dill sour cream; Suite’s Black & White Crostini, Black Caviar & Egg Salad with Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka, lemon essence and snipped chives, along with Strawberries & Cream, strawberries soaked in Grey Goose Vodka and served on Chantilly cream spoons, and Baby Lemon Curd & Grey Goose L’Orange Vodka Meringue Tarts.

It truly was an evening that satisfied our senses. Guests enjoyed their Grey Goose cocktails while dancing the night away ’til the early morning. Grey Goose sure knows how to throw a party, and Manila couldn’t wait ’til the next one.

Nivea invades BoracayThe annual Nivea Sun Wellness Center was recently held at the popular Sun Village Central Beachfront resort. And before you could even bat an eyelash, tons of vacationers went to Nivea’s Wellness Center to enjoy the oh-so-relaxing spa treatments by professionally trained massage therapists no less, dahlings. It was done in utmost privacy complete with individual massage beds creating an oasis in the middle of Boracay. They used Nivea Smooth Body Oil.Making this happening more sizzling were gorgeous Nivea models who breezed around the island inviting vacationers to try Nivea’s Sun Invisible Protection Spray, and to enjoy a fun exercise regimen via free zip dancing classes (“proven to be effective in toning muscles, improving hand-eye coordination and increasing overall strength”) by a professional instructor.

Nivea Sun’s newest product is cool on the skin with its SPF 30 formulation. It’s non-greasy and water resistant, giving everyone 100-percent attractive skin this hot summer, palanggas.Authentic Italian experienceThis one-of-a-kind authentic Italian experience can be had at Spasso, dahlings. The guests of the Italian tapas bar had a blast on opening night as 200 of our town’s young, young-at-hearts and gourmands packed the place which spilled out onto the sidewalk, dahlings.

Proud of the awesome opening were business partner Geni Lopez Psinakis, Nikos Gitsis, chefs Andrew Tan Chua and Jeremiah Go who entertained VIPs like Greek Ambassador Xenia Stefanidou, Chris and Katrina Feist, filmmaker Teddy Manotoc, dahlings.One of Spasso’s owners, Nikos Gitsis of SEAir fame, said: “Entering Spasso is like exploring Italy, as it lets you experience a cornucopia of excellent food and fabulous wine, the interiors with the splash of bold colors.”

According to my palangga, workaholic heiress and Spasso co-owner Geni Psinakis: “The resto has an impressive custom-designed wine cellar which accounts for the best fabulous wines from around the globe, with 90 brands to choose from.”Spasso Italian Tapas Enoteca is open Monday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. and 6 p.m. onward. Located at the chic Luxe Residences, 4th Ave. corner 28th St., Bonifacio Global City. Reservations only at 5560070 or 6687186.

BPI treats their preferred clients

One of the best things being a BPI Preferred Banking client, palanggas, is that you can expect them to be present in your life through their always helpful relationship managers. BPI senior vice president, the amicable Imelda Trillo, and Consumer Banking group head, senior VP Natividad Alejo, took their loyal clients to different musical shows at the NBC Tent, Marriott Hotel in Cebu and Marco Polo Davao.

With sumptuous finger foods and cocktails plus hot entertainers, how could anything go wrong, ’di bala?The whole happening was hosted by BPI president Aurelio Montinola III, and hotshot executives welcomed their VIP invitees plus other BPI die-hard followers, dahlings.

The bottom-line, palanggas, is you can have true pampering beyond the ordinary only with BPI Preferred Banking. Not bad huh, palanggas?

President Clinton off to Haiti

MEDIA ADVISORY: President Clinton to Travel to Haiti and the Dominican Republic
New York, NY – On Tuesday, June 1, President Clinton will travel to Haiti and visit Léogâne, where he will meet with UN Cluster Heads, UN agencies and community leaders. He will then tour a temporary housing site. Both are open to the press.

President Clinton will then travel to the Dominican Republic where he and Haitian Prime Minister, Jean Max Bellerive, will brief board representatives - including donors and Haitians - of the Interim Haiti Reconstruction Commission (IHRC). There will be a spray at the top.
On Wednesday, June 2, he will address the summit on Haiti, “Solidarity beyond the Crisis,” in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. His remarks are open press.

President Clinton first traveled to Haiti in 1975. As President, he worked to encourage economic development and restore democratically elected leadership in Haiti. After leaving the White House, he continued to travel to Haiti as a private citizen and respond to the needs of Haitians through the work of the William J. Clinton Foundation, the Clinton Global Initiative, and the Clinton Health Access Initiative, and recently, as the UN Special Envoy for Haiti. In May 2010, he was named by the Government of Haiti as the international co-Chair of the Interim Haiti Reconstruction Commission (IHRC).

Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:30 AM CST President Clinton meets with UN Cluster Heads, UN agencies and community leaders MINUSTAH Regional HeadquarterLéogâne, Haiti Call Time: 9:30 AM CST OPEN PRESS NOTE: There are a limited number of seats available for the trip from Port-au-Prince to Léogâne. Seats will be designated on a first-come, first-served basis. To RSVP, email mailto:aurena@clintonfoundation.org

11:45 AM CST President Clinton Tours Temporary Housing SiteRue BevalLéogâne, Haiti Call Time: 10:45 AM CST OPEN PRESS

5:00 PM EST President Clinton and Prime Minister Bellerive brief board representatives of the IHRCMoon Palace Resort, Patio 3 Punta Cana, Dominican Republic CLOSED PRESS NOTE: There will be a spray at the top of the meeting

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 9:00 AM EST President Clinton addresses the summit on Haiti, “Solidarity beyond the Crisis” Moon Palace Resort, Cumbre Conference Room Punta Cana, Dominican Republic Call Time: 8:00 AM EST OPEN PRESS

###

Statement by President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on the Passing of Dr. Dorothy Height

"We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Dorothy Height, an icon of America’s long march toward equality and a personal inspiration to us both. As the only woman among the 'Big Six' civil rights leaders, Dr. Height helped galvanize a movement that changed our country forever. She organized the 'Wednesdays in Mississippi' meetings that brought black and white women together to find common ground and break down barriers. She never stopped fighting for what she knew was right. Through it all, she was always the best dressed woman in the room.

We were blessed to know Dr. Height, to benefit from her grace, passion and wisdom, and to call her our friend. For decades, starting with the early days at the Children’s Defense Fund, we worked with her, learned from her, and drew inspiration from her example. From the Presidential Medal of Freedom, to the Congressional Gold Medal, to the unveiling of a long-sought-after bust of Sojourner Truth in the United States Capitol, we had the privilege of helping honor Dr. Height and her accomplishments.

Born before women had the right to vote, denied access to the college of her choice because of the color of her skin, and witness to a nation divided, Dr. Height dedicated her life to the proposition that all Americans should have the opportunity to live up to their full God-given potential. Our nation is poorer for her loss but infinitely richer for the life she led, the progress she achieved, and the people she touched.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Height’s family today, and with her many loving friends and colleagues. She would be the first to tell us that the best way to honor her memory is to carry forward the work she started and the causes she championed, to open wide the freedom gates.

May we all find the strength and the wisdom to live up to her legacy."

###

Beverage Industry Delivers on Commitment to Remove Regular Soft Drinks in Schools, Driving 88% Decline in Calories

Final progress report on agreement with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation shows beverage landscape in schools dramatically changed
Lower-calorie or smaller-portion beverages now prevalent

NEW YORK - America's leading beverage companies have delivered on a three-year commitment with the Alliance for a Healthier Generation, a joint initiative of the American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation, to remove full-calorie soft drinks from schools across the country and replace them with lower-calorie, smaller-portion beverages. As a result of the landmark agreement, there has been an 88 percent reduction in calories from beverages shipped to schools since 2004.

The American Beverage Association (ABA) released today the Alliance School Beverage Guidelines Final Progress Report, confirming that the beverage industry's major companies –The Coca-Cola Company, PepsiCo, Dr Pepper Snapple Group and their systems of local bottling companies that work directly with the school partners – have transformed the beverage landscape in schools across America. The report was prepared by the independent firm Keybridge Research, LLC, which has prepared the previous two progress reports.

"A critical component of the Alliance's national effort to end childhood obesity has been our work with the beverage industry to reduce the amount of calories our kids consume in schools," said President Bill Clinton, founder of the William J. Clinton Foundation, who co-leads the Alliance with Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger and American Heart Association President Clyde Yancy. "We are encouraged by the significant progress we’ve made and look forward to continuing our work with participating schools, companies and the American Beverage Association to give young people the options and opportunities they need to lead healthier lives."

"It's a brand new day in America's schools when it comes to beverages," ABA President and CEO Susan Neely said. "Our beverage companies have slashed calories in schools as full-calorie soft drinks have been removed. The beverages available to students are now lower-calorie, nutritious, smaller-portion choices."

This Alliance School Beverage Guidelines Progress Report marks the third and final assessment of the impact and status of the implementation of the Guidelines. In May 2006, the Alliance for a Healthier Generation worked with representatives of The Coca-Cola Company, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, PepsiCo and the American Beverage Association to establish Guidelines that limit portion sizes and reduce the number of beverage calories available to children during the school day. As a result of the Guidelines, the industry committed to changing the beverage mix in schools across America by removing full-calorie soft drinks and providing for lower-calorie, nutritious beverage options in age-appropriate portions by the beginning of the 2009-2010 school year.

"Childhood obesity is a complex problem, and there is no one single solution. The core of the problem, however, is that many of our children and youth are consuming too many calories," said Clyde Yancy, M.D., president of the American Heart Association and medical director for Baylor Heart and Vascular Institute at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas. "School is a unique environment where students make food and beverage choices with limited supervision and begin to set food preferences that last into adulthood. The Alliance School Beverage Guidelines are a tool for reducing students' access to calories during the school day and changing behaviors that may lead to a lifelong improvement in caloric consumption."

Under the voluntary Guidelines, 100 percent juice, low-fat milk and bottled water are allowed in elementary and middle schools, with the addition of diet beverages and calorie-capped sports drinks, flavored waters and teas in high schools. In addition to the removal of full-calorie soft drinks from all schools, the shift towards more lower-calorie, smaller-portion beverages is also contributing to the overall reduction in calories available from beverages in schools.
The report shows that industry delivered on several important markers:

Calories available from beverages in schools have been cut dramatically. In fact, 88 percent fewer beverage calories were shipped to schools between 2004, the last comprehensive data available prior to the agreement, and the end of 2009.

Full-calorie soft drinks have been removed. Shipments of full-calorie soft drinks to schools have declined by 95 percent during that time.

We have successfully changed the beverage landscape in schools across the country. The Guidelines provide for a range of lower-calorie, nutritious and smaller-portion beverage options. At the beginning of the 2009-10 school year, 98.8 percent of schools and school districts measured were aligned to the Guidelines.

"The beverage industry has made a very significant shift in the beverages being shipped to America's schools," said Dr. Robert Wescott, president, Keybridge Research LLC. 'The reduction of calories in schools is real and meaningful. The data truly speaks for itself."

Since announcing the Guidelines in 2006, beverage companies have spent thousands of hours educating and training sales forces, and have invested millions of dollars in retrofitting vending machines, repackaging products and reconfiguring production lines and equipment, among other activities.

"The Guidelines are a shining example of how industry, schools, parents and non-profit organizations can work together towards the common goal of reducing childhood obesity," Neely said.

For a copy of the Alliance School Beverage Guidelines Final Progress Report or for complete details on the Guidelines, please visit www.ameribev.org.
# # #
Media Contacts
American Beverage Association:(202) 463-6770

Clinton Foundation:(212) 384-0360, press@clintonfoundation.org

American Heart Association, Patricia Beatty Gonzalez: (214) 706-1285, patricia.gonzalez@heart.org

Alliance for a Healthier Generation,Doug Cavarocchi: (646) 775-9150, doug.cavarocchi@HealthierGeneration.org

About the American Beverage Association The American Beverage Association is the trade association representing the broad spectrum of companies that manufacture and distribute non-alcoholic beverages in the United States.

About the Alliance for a Healthier Generation

The American Heart Association and the William J. Clinton Foundation joined forces in May of 2005 to create a healthier generation by addressing one of the nation's leading public health threats: childhood obesity. The goal of the Alliance for a Healthier Generation is to reduce the nationwide prevalence of childhood obesity by 2015, and to empower kids nationwide to make healthy lifestyle choices. The Alliance works to positively affect the places that can make a difference to a child's health: homes, schools, restaurants, doctor’s offices and communities. For more information please visit www.healthiergeneration.org.

Clinton Foundation - 55 W125th Street, New York, NY 10027

Message From Bill Clinton From Haiti

Flying into Port-au-Prince for the second time since the earthquake -- I was pleased to see continued signs of an expanding relief effort.

Today, I'll help my team deliver the emergency supplies we brought with us on our plane. Donation by donation, it's the generosity of people like you that is keeping this relief effort going.

And your continued dedication is what will make sure the Haitian people have the tools and supplies they need to rebuild. I am so grateful that you have responded to this devastating crisis.

As you read this, work is underway to deliver meals, set up temporary shelters, and restore access to health services for earthquake survivors.

I'm proud that today we were able to deliver laptops, generators, plastic sheeting, protein bars, and 1,900 lbs of medical supplies. And it's not going to stop there.

Long after the television crews have gone and emergency response teams have returned to their home countries, I can promise you the Clinton Foundation will remain committed to Haiti's long-term rebuilding and recovery.

We will work with reputable organizations, the Haitian government, and most importantly the people of Haiti to ensure that they are empowered to create more opportunities for jobs, education, and health care than existed the day before this tragedy occurred. There is a Haitian proverb, "Men anpil chay pa lou," which translates as "Many hands lighten the load."

It's going to take a lot of help and a long time, but I know that together you and I can lighten the load that the Haitian people have carried on their own for far too long. Thank you for being part of that work with me today.

I'll continue to be in touch as our work continues here in Port-au-Prince and beyond. Bill Clinton

PS. Only with your continued generosity will we be able to sustain these efforts.

Please make a donation of any size today: www.clintonfoundation.org/haitiearthquake