PRESS RELEASE | Ipanema opens more stores in time for the holidays

Brazil’s fun, chic and colorful brand of sandals and flip flops- Ipanema, has opened its latest outlet at SM City in Sta. Rosa, Laguna as part of its expansionary thrust in time for the holidays. The new store is one of the new outlets that the company is eyeing to open this year in time for the holiday season.

With the opening of this latest branch, residents within the area can conveniently shop for the latest Ipanema footwear, especially for gift giving this Christmas. 

The new store carries the latest Ipanema styles and collections, each one inspired by the spectacular coastal neighborhood of Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

“Our expansion in this part of the South couldn’t have come at a more opportune time as the holiday season is just around the corner,” explains Cecille Loretizo, Head of Marketing, ELRO Retail Corp. 

“This new store which carries Ipanema sandals exclusively, boasts of a wider selection of the latest footwear from this iconic Brazilian brand.” she added.

Aside from the newly opened Ipanema outlet at SM City Sta. Rosa, Ipanema store is set to open in SM City Dasmarinas and more stores on the upcoming months, signs of ELRO’s strong outlook in the market as it aims to further grow its retail footprint in the country.

The new Ipanema store is located at Level 1, SM City Sta Rosa. Ipanema stores are also located at SM City Lucena, Clark-Angeles, North Edsa, Bacolod, Pampanga, Cauayan-Isabela, Gensan, Iloilo, Roasales and Cabanatuan; as well as at SM Lanang Premier in Davao, SM Seaside Cebu, Ayala Centrio Cagayan de Oro, Ayala Abreeza Davao and Robinsons Place Antipolo.

Add Extra Cheer to Your Holiday Toast with Franzia

The most wonderful time of the year is finally just around the corner, and what is a better way to celebrate the festive season than to spend it with the ones we love. And, to add extra cheer to your holiday why not open a box of Franzia for every gatherings? With the classy packaging of the three liter wine, a box of Franzia would already be more than perfect to share with friends in a small sized office, with your Christmas party barkada or a family reunion during Noche Buena.

Made from the finest grapes in California USA and known as the world’s best-selling wine, Franzia’s innovative Smart Tap technology amps up its freshness and quality that make the wine fresh and delicious up to its last glass. 

Much more, Franzia is also a classy hamper centerpiece to give to all the important people on your Christmas gift list. Franzia also offers a bottle of wine in 750ml, aside from the Franzia box, which is equivalent to three liter bottle of wine, that could serve more than twenty-five wine glasses.

Whether you choose California Red or Chillable Red, Franzia Wines provide value and pleasure out of these two selections. Take a cue from these recommendations on what best Franzia wine to take to your holiday shindigs:

Best wine for the meat connoisseurs. Smooth, easy and wonderfully balanced, Franzia California Red Wine possesses ripe and juicy blackberry and cherry flavors that ends with a crisp, clean finish. A delicious pair to rich and flavorful beef, pork, and pasta dishes, it also surprisingly blends well with sweet-spicy sauces. 

Best wine for a laid-back dinner. Sexy but not stuffy and punctuated with a sweet cherry flavor, Chillable Red Wine is best enjoyed on dreariest days and also perfect for a cool cocktail. Pairing it with any salad, seafood or dessert will show more of its high flavor and strong finish. From big to simple events, it’s a wine that’s perfect for a relaxing night or chilling with friends.

Ideal for special occasions and as a heartwarming surprise to your loved ones this holiday season, Franzia wines are a standout from the food-gift crowd.

Fly Ace Corporation is one of the leading food and beverage consumer goods company in the country today. Propelling limitless multiple-category growth by bringing the best of the world closer to Filipino homes, Fly Ace Corporation’s portfolio of food and beverage products includes house brands and exclusively distributed brands. Learn more at www.flyacecorp.com.

Franzia Wines is available in California Red 750ml bottle & 3L box and Chillable Red 3L box. Franzia is exclusively distributed by Fly Ace Corporation and are available in leading supermarkets and wine stores nationwide. For more information about Franzia, visit www.franzia.com and facebook.com/winelifeph.

Different Types of Biscuit Snacks that will tickle your Taste Buds

Biscuits are one the best options for a quick snack fix or when you're on the go, because of the delicious taste it leaves in our mouth and the various forms that are available. And because of that, biscuits have been a hit all over the world. It is almost impossible for you not to find something that will tickle your taste buds, because of the different types of biscuit snacks offered in the market today and here are some examples:

Saltines

Also called a “soda cracker”, saltines are crispy, dry, and sprinkled with some salt. This type has a variety of uses, making it perfect with your favorite dip and with the soup you need to warm your day. This simple yet delightful snack is the best pair for almost anything, balancing the flavors incredibly. Although some may feel it is a little bland on its own, saltines still serve as the yin to the very flavorful yang.

Ladyfingers

If you are into biscuits that feel light when bitten and melt in your mouth with a few munches, get yourself a pack of these babies immediately. Ladyfingers are delectable, egg-based snacks, usually serving as the main ingredient of just as mouthwatering desserts such as tiramisu and charlottes. These do pretty well as a stand-alone snack too, and can even be fed to teething infants.

Sandwich Cookies

Being one of the most popular types among school kids, sandwich cookies have found itself in the lunch bags of kids everywhere. The cream filling is sandwiched between two delicious cookies, satisfying both the taste buds and the hunger of anyone who would finish it. Depending on your taste, there are many varieties of this kind that you can choose from, all with very unique cookies and filling.

Shortbread Cookies

Experience that Christmas-y vibe with every bite of a shortbread cookie. Traditionally prepared from a particular ratio of sugar, butter, and flour, it has a white or light brown color. Today, shortbread cookies come in different tasty flavors such as chocolate chip and pecan.

Wafers and Wafer Rolls

Indulge in this scrumptious treat, a perfect biscuit snack for people on the go. A wafer pertains to a dry biscuit used to top your ice cream. But it can be made into a cookie by sandwiching a creamy filling, usually chocolate, between two crispy and sweet wafers. Some have taken it to the next level and marketed a wafer covered with chocolate, perfect for people who have a sweet tooth! Wafer rolls, also known as barquillos, are simply the cylindrically rolled brother of wafers.

One of the best wafer brands in the world, Gastone Lago Elledi, a leading Italian confectionery company is now available in the Philippines. Elledi specializes in the production of wafers and shortbread cookies.

For more of that sweet and creamy goodness, glimpse into the world of Elledi wafers at their Instagram page.