Investigation at James Beard Foundation prompts questions about its mission

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An investigation is conducted at the James Beard Foundation into its accounting practices in order to find a successful way of running America's most influential culinary organization to fulfill its mission. The investigation uncovered no evidence of wrongdoing by any of the other paid volunteer staff.

Legal issues & crime, Professional Organizations, Capital funds & cash flow, Professional Membership Assns, Company legal issue, Investigations, Accounting and auditing, Trade and professional associations, Professional associations, James Beard Foundation

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Better grapes from outer space?

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The European Space Agency (ESA) has come up with a project 'Bacchus' that will help to map Europe's vineyards in detail from space and even help the winemakers decide how to best use their land. The main intention of the project is to improve the quality of wines with the help of technology.

Viticulture, Vineyards

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Wine from a windfall

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Sidney Frank, a billionaire sells off his Grey Goose vodka company in order to invest his future time and money in making, importing and selling wine. His ambitious plans of becoming the country's biggest wine marketer are revealed.

Marketing procedures, Beverages, Beverage Manufacturing, Wines, brandy, and brandy spirits, Wine & Brandy, Wineries, Executive changes & profiles, Alcoholic Beverages, Wine, Officials and employees, Marketing, Company marketing practices, Frank, Sidney

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