enstream lp is a mobile commerce joint venture company owned by bell mobility , rogers and telus — canada ’s three main wireless companies .

the three carriers formed enstream lp in 2005 .

enstream manages a mobile money transfer service called zoompass .

the company was initially called wireless payment services but was later re-branded as enstream .

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gsma : that’s really impressive . with the successful operators so far , what is next for enstream ?
enstream provides identity verification and device authentication services based on real - life customer identities held by trusted mobile networks .
almis : enstream , with software from bell id and secure hosting from blackberry , is the secure element trusted service management ( tsm ) hub for canada . enstream is also a service provider ( sp ) tsm for an increasing number of issuing banks and wallet providers . where enstream does the technical work for both sides of a connection , the process is quick and efficient . however , enstream has connected with other tsm providers including gemalto and g & d , as needed .
enstream announces identity confirmation services to improve on line identity verification and mitigate fraud . services cover > 90 % of canadians .
because enstream can resell access to mno secure elements , we operate as a commercial hub for operators and issuing banks . as the single point of contact , enstream eliminates the need for bilateral negotiations , bilateral contracts and associated complexities between operators and financial institutions .
enstream is a joint venture of bell , rogers , and telus that provides identity verification and authentication services for 3rd party applications .
“as the single point of contact , enstream eliminates the need for bilateral negotiations , bilateral contracts and associated complexities between operators and financial institutions . ”
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enstream has been established to act as a hub , interconnecting any canadian issuer with all mobile network operators making bell id’s vendor neutrality especially attractive .
i applied through a recruiter . the process took 1 day . i interviewed at enstream ( toronto , on ( canada ) ) in april 2011 .
you can’t spoof your network location . enstream retrieves mobile location based on the same cell - site triangulation technology used to support emergency 911 services . simple , fast , reliable .
almis ledas , coo of enstream , spoke with the gsma’s digital commerce programme to discuss how its end - to - end mobile payment solution is helping to evolve the canadian mobile payment system .
enstream is a joint venture set up between bce inc . ' s bell , rogers and telus specifically to manage mobile payment technology , which also includes gift cards , and loyalty rewards programs .
pat curran , executive chairman at bell id , adds : “bell id has proven success in delivering large scale emv token deployments for key canadian banks . we are delighted to now be working with enstream to also share our global tsm expertise in canada to advance the nfc landscape . the selection of bell id’s solution by enstream confirms our position as a leading vendor independent tsm software provider . ”
formed in 2005 by rogers , bell and telus , enstream has attempted for years to develop a platform that lets customers use their smartphone to make everyday purchases , such as groceries or dining out .
about half of the big banks are actively looking at allowing customers to use smartphones to make purchases , mr . ledas said , while the others are tentatively exploring nfc - based solutions with enstream .
the blackberry - maker says it has been chosen by enstream , a mobile payment company set up by canada ' s three largest wireless networks , to provide the security infrastructure that would make the technology work .
dutch provider of chip lifecycle management solutions , bell id , has been selected by enstream - a joint venture of bell mobility , telus and rogers communications - to provision and manage secure applications on near field communication ( nfc ) - enabled devices in canada . the technology enables enstream to operate as a trusted service manager ( tsm ) , and will drive further deployment of nfc - based applications and promote consumer adoption of mobile services across canada .
enstream lp , a joint venture between the country’s three biggest wireless operators , is selling its experimental zoompass mobile payment service in a bid to partner more closely with the country’s big banks , which saw the platform as a competitor .
canadian innovation award for mobile application - enstream lp for zoompass zoompass is a breakthrough mobile money transfer and payment service that offers canadians a fast and convenient way to send , receive and request money instantly and securely from their mobile phone .
who are you , really ? enstream services improve online account opening using verified customer information from trusted sources . reduce identity theft and account takeover fraud . verify and maintain up - to - date contact numbers , without clumsy text messages .
enstream , a bell , telus and rogers joint venture , is uniquely positioned to establish itself as canada ' s leader in the mobile payment and mobile security , creating a
one stop
solution for issuers and service providers across all mobile devices . enstream will continue to expand the m - commerce ecosystem by providing innovative mobile security solutions that further integrate mobile devices into the lives of canadians and leverage and grow the benefits of mobile payment and mobile security technology worldwide .
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“we continue to support enstream , ” a spokeswoman for telus said in an email message . “in regards to [ a ] progress update on our nfc mobile payment solution , we are working hard to bring this service to customers very soon . ”
the sale is more symbolic than material . the platform failed to catch on , while nfc or “near field communications” technology , which can embed banking credentials onto a smartphone through a secured sim card , has superseded and replaced zoompass as the focus for enstream .
sem is a trusted service manager ( tsm ) solution for carriers that securely manages credentials on sim cards installed in all types of nfc - capable mobile devices . sem is being used by canadian carrier joint venture enstream to manage secure credentials on nfc phones .
blackberry has struck a three - year mobile payment agreement with enstream , a joint venture between canada ' s three biggest telecom companies - bell ( tsx : bce ) , rogers communications ( tsx : rci . b ) and telus ( tsx : t ) .
“we want to enable existing institutions to have access to the mobile handset as a payment vehicle . we don’t want to compete with the financial institutions , ” almis ledas , chief operating officer for enstream , said in an interview . “zoompass got in the way by being a competing service . ”
in addition to consumer - facing suretap , rivals rogers , bell and telus operate another joint venture called enstream lp , which manages access to the infrastructure in a smartphone where sensitive card credentials are stored . like the companies do in their other business units , this vertical integration is a play for control .
almis : we have plans to expand the capability of enstream support , and with each implementation this becomes easier , quicker and more cost effective . we are also moving into non - financial issuers and examining the level of security required to make this possible . currently , we are in the process of developing a tsm to accommodate transit . this platform will be less complex and less expensive than our visa / mc certified tsm because there is less functionality and less security overhead required . this means that we will soon have a tsm available for non - financial transactions , such as access control , ticketing and transport . having demonstrated the value of enstream on the basis of being an impartial hub , we will use this as a unique selling point to move into new markets .
almis ledas , chief operating officer at enstream , comments : “bell id trusted service manager was chosen since it fully aligns with industry standards and is scalable and adaptable to future business and technical requirements . it is also form factor neutral , supporting applications on any type of se . the flexibility offered by the solution ensures that we can support different implementation models and provide a wide range of capabilities to our customers . ”
our proposition is to operate as a utility – so , we do not own the user interface and we have a business model that is open access for all , which in itself will help the market scale . from our point of view , the end game for canada is to use the mobile handset for secure payments and other services . multiple bank applications can coexist on the enstream infrastructure , run by the banks themselves .
bell id® trusted service manager is a vendor neutral software platform used by tsms . the solution provides over - the - air lifecycle management of applications , cryptographic keys and secure elements ( ses ) on nfc devices . it enables tsms – such as enstream – to supply service providers , including banks , transit operators and merchants , with the means to securely provision , store and update their credentials and applications on nfc capable mobile devices .
almis : i believe that the enstream solution has three aspects that appeal to our customers . first , we enable access to the entire mobile customer base through one point of contact . this removes the need for financial institutions to deploy multiple technical connections or engage in separate contractual negotiations with each mno . in this , our appeal is similar to that of apple pay . second , we are a utility operating on a cost recovery basis . we are not seeking to derive margin from serving the issuers . our goal to serve as much of the market as we can on shared infrastructure and pass the efficiencies on to our customers . finally , we are totally flexible in adapting to the needs of the fis , rather than seeking to impose a predefined solution . we support banks using their own stand - alone payment applications , shared wallets , or enabled banking applications . we will work with banks deploying their own credentials or tokens from card associations .
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how do you compete ? it ' s an interesting question because it relates not just to you personally , but also to how you help your organization compete . do you work at expanding your network ? likely you do . does your organization ? likely it doesn ' t .
at act canada we are networked with close to 1 , 000 organizations and more than 5 , 000 individuals around the world . we are dismayed by how often organizations rely on their employees ' networks while isolating themselves from both their stakeholders and competitors .
is that because we have a flawed definition of
competition
? do we confuse
competitor
with
competition
? i think we do and it is to our detriment .
most of our members are competitors with other members , but they face common issues and share common needs . this is true in both the public and private sectors .
let ' s take the time to redefine competition , because it is fundamentally important in any market . but having said that , many things that competitors do are not related to their competitive edge . these are areas where collaboration can help open , grow or sustain a market .
for 21 years , act canada has practiced this philosophy and our members have benefitted from it . if you are not at the table , you ' re missing this key benefit .
international innovation for banking / finance technology - cpi card group for the nfc pilot for vancouver olympics emv personalized microsd ' s to enable near field communication (
nfc
) phones to us olympic athletes . this solution uses the industry standard microsd interface built into the smart phones to add plug - and - pay active contactless capability to mobile devices .
international innovation for business model service - oberthur technologies for emv in a box emv - in - a - box is a fully integrated emv migration solution and management program . it is a fully flexible turnkey solution based on oberthur ' s expertise adapted to the technological framework and project criteria of the issuer .
canadian innovation award for banking / finance application - cpi card group for their bio degradable dual interface mastercard cpi - canada with mastercard has introduced a product that is compliant with all security specifications commanded by emv standards , offers the benefits of contactless speed - of - transaction and caters to the environmentally conscious consumer in canada .
canadian innovation award for e - transaction application - stj retail for eft plus lite eft plus lite is an emv certified software solution that , when coupled with the appropriate services , will allow stj retail to offer a turnkey retail payments solution for multinational retailers .
our congratulations to all the nominees and we look forward to celebrating next year ' s achievements .
interac association , canada ' s leading payment network , has successfully carried out a series of contactless debit transactions using scotiabank debit cards and td merchant services ' point - of - sale terminals . the new contactless enhancement of interac direct payment , called interac flash , increases the functionality of interac branded debit cards by leveraging dual interface chips that give cardholders the ability to carry out a point - of - sale debit transaction using the contact or contactless feature of the card .
the successful transactions that have taken place bring us closer to a national roll out of interac flash ,
said mark o ' connell , president and ceo , interac association .
from delivering exclusive functionality to providing a strong value proposition to the market , interac flash is a win - win . we leveraged our intimate understanding of the canadian marketplace to design innovative and unique contactless features that we believe will meet the needs and wants of all participants .
inside contactless developed the dual interface chips for interac flash . interac flash builds on the security of global emv standards ; existing chip debit infrastructure ; strong consumer protections and other features unique to interac association ; as well as the trusted interac brand . the dual interface chip that will reside on interac debit cards will allow cardholders to choose either the standard chip debit or contactless feature of the card to make everyday purchases .
responding to our customers ' needs is important to scotiabank , and they have told us that they want to be provided with innovative products and services to help simplify their everyday banking and shopping experiences ,
said brent currie , managing director , day to day banking , scotiabank .
these successful in - market transactions took place at select merchants in downtown toronto .
we are focused on providing superior customer service . to us that service includes providing innovation our merchants can depend on , like the option to improve their customers ' check - out experience ,
said jeff van duynhoven , president , td merchant services .
interac association will continue to work with key stakeholders through 2010 to ready the interac direct payment point - of - sale extension of interac flash for national rollout on interac branded debit cards in 2011 .
interac association , inside contactless , scotiabank and td merchant services are members of act canada ; please visit urltoken ; urltoken ; urltoken & urltoken .
inside contactless achieved a major milestone with the delivery of the first dual - interface debit card solution compliant with the interac flash specification . scotiabank debit cards based on the inside solution and td merchant services ' point - of - sale terminals have already been used to perform a series of successful interac flash transactions at select merchants in toronto .
the scotiabank debit cards use inside ' s micropass 6008 dual - interface payment microprocessor with the resident interac flash application , allowing cardholders to pay using the contact or new contactless interface to make everyday interac purchases . interac association is using the inside micropass 6000 platform as the
reference chipset
to perform in - market testing and to prepare the payment ecosystem for national rollout of interac flash next year .
inside has been working closely with interac association on the creation of interac flash , a next - generation contactless payment enhancement for the canadian marketplace , and developed the interac flash application running on the micropass 6000 dual - interface platform .
inside contactless , interac association , scotiabank and td merchant services are members of act canada ; please visit urltoken ; urltoken ; urltoken & urltoken .
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inside contactless and cpi card group announced they have received type approval from discover financial services , llc for mobile payment stickers based upon inside ' s micropass 4002 contactless payment processor . incorporating the discover zip payment application , the certified stickers contain all the functionality of a traditional discover credit , debit or prepaid card , and enable discover card issuers to offer their customers the additional convenience of using their mobile phones or other portable devices to make contactless payments anywhere using the discover zip standard .
available now , the new discover zip mobile payment stickers are being manufactured by cpi card group . the stickers are delivered already pre - cut from id1 card devices and pre - personalized to allow for personalization and fulfillment using traditional card processing equipment .
canadians looking for a mobile app , regardless of their choice of smartphones , should look no further . td today announced it has launched a free td mobile app for blackberry and android devices . the new apps make td the first financial services provider in canada with mobile apps for the most in - demand smartphones available on the market .
whether you ' re a blackberry , iphone or android fan , we ' re making mobile banking convenient and comfortable for everyone ,
said joan dal bianco , vice president , online channel , td .
now our customers , including thousands of small business owners , can pay bills , check account balances , and find a nearby td branch or atm , anytime , anywhere , on any of these mobile devices .
the metropolitan transportation authority ( mta ) , port authority of new york and new jersey ( path ) , nj transit ( njt ) and mastercard worldwide announced the launch of a six month pilot program in which mastercard paypass will be accepted for fare payments on select train and bus routes throughout new york city and new jersey . the announcement enables riders of the three transit systems to purchase fares and transfer between transit systems simply by tapping a single type of contactless credit or debit card or device .
the trial , which will take place june 1 - november 30 , 2010 , is the first payment system to link the transit agencies , replacing the need for riders to carry specific fare cards for three separate transit systems . for example , commuters transferring from a path train to the new york city subway will need only one type of payment device for each ride - their mastercard paypass card or device - to
tap & go
, improving the overall customer experience through increased speed and convenience .
the trial program is an extension of a successful pilot of contactless payments conducted by the mta with mastercard and citigroup beginning in july 2006 when contactless readers were placed in 80 fare gates at 30 stations on the lexington avenue train line . during this new trial , all mastercard paypass cards and devices will be accepted from any issuing financial institution .
using their mastercard paypass or other contactless payment - enabled card or device , riders will be able to choose from a
pre - fund
or
pay - as - you - go
fare option , and on mta and njt services can take advantage of existing time - based fares , such as one day , weekly , bi - weekly or monthly passes , as well as discounted fares for senior citizens , disabled and student riders .
visa has launched a payment card in europe to improve security for online transactions .
the codesure card contains a keypad and an eight - character display for showing a one - time passcode for any visa debit or credit card .
the company has taken the step because online transactions are more susceptible to fraud as they do not use the pin .
online transactions often rely on information printed on the card and hackers who have these details may be able to make a purchase online .
visa ' s verified by visa and mastercard ' s securecode systems provide additional security , but still rely on a static password , which is vulnerable to hacker attacks .
the codesure card overcomes that vulnerability by displaying a unique one - time passcode after users enter their pin using the keypad on the card .
the codesure card goes beyond online banking and shopping and also allows organisations to use the card in place of other online log - in systems to access , for example , corporate virtual private networks , she said .
gemalto announced that it has been selected by japan ' s kddi - a leading mobile communication provider with over 31 million subscribers , to provide its user identity module ( uim ) cards and trusted service management ( tsm ) solution for their near - field communication ( nfc ) program . from may to december 2010 , participants in this pilot can experience various types of nfc services ranging from mobile payments , transportation services , e - driver licenses , e - ticketing , as well as information acquisition from smart posters . this trial will have participation from a wide - range of leading industries including car manufacturers , airline companies , and cinema operators .
gemalto plays an important role in this trial , entrusted with the preparation and management of sensitive user information between kddi and other service providers , as well as the provision of multiple mobile applications to subscribers . this nfc project will be based on international standards , complying with the gsma ' s pay - buy - mobile specifications . gsma is the worldwide association of mobile network operators . japan is already the world ' s most advanced mobile contactless market with 18 % of mobile subscribers actively using mobile contactless services ; and industry experts are optimistic about quick consumer pick - up .
yespay international ltd has completed the emv chip and pin end - to - end certification of its emboss card payment service with chase paymentech and first data , two major card acquirers in the usa and canada . yespay is now working with merchants in the usa and canada who need to upgrade their retail pos systems to emv chip - and - pin card payment standards : merchants can thus process emv chip & pin cards that are being globally issued including in canada and mexico within usa thus stopping cross - border card fraud to migrate from canada and mexico to usa .
dr chandra patni , ceo of yespay international said ,
we are not the only company thinking along the lines of offering emv card acceptance in the u . s . : according to an industry article published recently ( wal - mart to support smartcard payments , computerworld , 21 may 2010 ) , the retail giant wal - mart is reportedly planning to make all its payment terminals in its u . s . stores chip - and - pin - capable . such a move would definitely trigger other u . s . merchants to move to chip - and - pin transaction processing
.
it is true that the imminent emv chip - and - pin card rollout in the usa will certainly reveal a challenge for merchants that will have to upgrade their integrated epos point of sale systems to accept payments with emv chip - and - pin cards which yespay can provide help in .
through emboss , merchants can fast track the implementation of integrated emv card payments acceptance solutions for in - store and unattended payment systems , as well as enhance their websites for on - line payments with minimal capital investment and low on - going services costs . it reduces business and technical issues of outsourcing payment services and helps merchants avoid lengthy timescales and high costs of emv certification and pci compliance of their retail environments . fully scalable , emboss can address the needs the single location merchant as well as larger chains .
13 . cibc to acquire $ 2 . 1 billion canadian mastercard portfolio from citigroup source : canada newswire ( 06 / 14 )
cibc announced that it is broadening its reach in the canadian marketplace through the acquisition of a $ 2 . 1 - billion credit card portfolio from citigroup ' s (
citi
) canadian mastercard business . through this transaction , cibc , which had more than $ 14 billion in outstanding credit card balances at april 30 , 2010 , will become the largest dual credit card issuer in canada .
citi cards canada and mastercard canada are members of act canada ; please visit urltoken & urltoken .
oberthur technologies delivers the issuance system of the georgian electronic passport . the first electronic passport has been issued april 15th 2010 .
oberthur is supplying full end - to - end e - passport , personalization solutions . the project also includes the supply of standards and interoperable electronic passports , and consumables .
today , there are 3 centres in georgia ( tbilisi , kutaisi and batumi ) fully operational to deliver electronic passports , with 5 levels of delivery depending on the emergency of the demand .
oberthur technologies and the civil registry of georgia have been working on this project in order to offer a high secure passport to the georgian citizens . the offer endows with the latest and best electronic passport technologies with a secure chip inside the booklet , common criteria certified eal4 + , and fully compliant with the international recommandations of icao and with the latest eu recommendations for a secure chip inside the booklet ( eac chip ) and common criteria .
the new u . k . government announced that it is to scrap plans for identity cards for british citizens within 100 days . the national identity register , the database that contains the biographic and biometric fingerprint data of card holders , would also be destroyed .
home secretary , theresa may said ,
this bill is a first step of many that this government is taking to reduce the control of the state over decent , law - abiding people and hand power back to them . with swift parliamentary approval , we aim to consign identity cards and the intrusive id - card scheme to history within 100 days .
deputy prime minister , nick clegg said ,
the wasteful , bureaucratic and intrusive id - card scheme represents everything that has been wrong with government in recent years . by taking swift action to scrap it , we are making it clear that this government won ' t sacrifice people ' s liberty for the sake of ministers ' pet projects .
the identity documents bill is part of a first wave of priority legislation set out in the queen ' s speech on may 25 , 2010 . the bill invalidates the identity card , meaning that holders will no longer be able to use them to prove their identity or as a travel document in europe .
the government aims to have the bill passed through parliament and enacted by the parliamentary recess in august , in a move that will save the taxpayer around £86 million over the next four years , once all cancellation costs are taken into account . it would also avoid around £800 million of ongoing costs over the next 10 years , which were to be recovered through fees .
the role of the identity commissioner would also be terminated . the public panels , designed to scrutinize the identity - cards scheme , have already been disbanded .
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as companies race to position themselves in the swap of physical wallets and plastic cards for virtual ones , canada’s largest telcos unveiled a lofty expansion to their mobile payments app tuesday .
the launch of suretap , co - owned by rogers communications inc . , bce inc . , and telus corp . , has been pushed back at least twice . but the launch tuesday mean it will now be accepted on more cell phones , on more credit cards and at more merchants .
the biggest challenge in getting the expanded app — in production for the past nine months — to stand on its own was getting the slew of moving parts on the same page at the same time , said jeppe dorff , the president of suretap .
when suretap was first released last year , it was a closed wallet with limited application . it could have been used to pay for everyday purchases where contactless payments were accepted on select devices connected only to the wireless network of rogers communications inc . only two credit cards from issuer rogers bank and gift cards to a handful of retailers could have been installed on the digital application and used in stores .
this release broadens the carrier support for suretap to five , adding both the main and flanker brands of bce inc . and telus corp . , including bell , virgin , telus and koodo . cibc , which also has its own mobile payments app , will offer suretap users access to its complete credit card portfolio and more retailers such as forever 21 and groupon have signed on as well , bringing the total to 38 credit cards and 30 gift cards .
“it made sense to let’s say make sure there’s an application that’s good for the consumer , that the consumer can access irrespective of what carrier they’re on , or what bank they’re with , or what retailer they want to engage with , ” said dorff . “it avoids confusion and drives adoption . ”
canadians have been slow to adopt mobile payments , and the time delay between new product releases and the lack of widespread advertising campaigns to improve awareness has only stymied consumer usage .
still , companies from an array of sectors are converging on the fast - changing space . some of the country’s largest banks are all promising to be wherever their clients are – even if it means inking partnerships that potentially threaten their own proprietary products . conversely , the telcos are trying to solidify their place , as technological advances are making it possible for carriers to be bypassed altogether .
the suretap joint venture makes use of the current payments infrastructure and is pre - installed in most newly activated rogers devices , a tactic dorff says has made “a material difference” for adoption . the carriers can persuade new subscribers at the point - of - sale to use suretap and educate them on how to seamlessly conduct mobile payments , giving the big three telcos a valuable head start against the many bank - run or other less - known third - party apps that people have to search for .
dorff expects to make additional announcements later this year about the inclusion of debit cards , loyalty cards , digital coupons and deals as well as partnerships with other issuers and rogers’ fido , an obvious exclusion because it claims to target younger , tech - savvy users who are more likely to try mobile payments . but it remains to be seen whether suretap will take hold .
“if you think about the experiences you have with the card products you have in your wallet today – those pieces of plastic – they’re good , they serve a purpose for you , ” dorff said . “but in the future , you’re going to see your balances , transaction histories and get other relevant information when you need it on - demand . it’ll be different . ” cpellegrini @ urltoken
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alongside increased efforts by rogers communications inc . , bce inc . and telus corp . to strike agreements with the banks , the divestiture announced tuesday may pave the way for a broader rollout of the so - called “mobile wallet” this year .
zoompass , introduced in 2009 , was designed to enable phone to phone cash transfers as well as physical purchases with a prepaid credit - card . the model was somewhat of a workaround by the carriers to circumvent the country’s big banks , who control the traditional payment - solutions market place alongside credit - card issuers .
some analysts suggest that by creating an alternative payment system , zoompass would have given rogers , bell and telus bargaining power with the banks in wresting away a portion of the billions of dollars in electronic transactions between merchants and financial institutions each day .
mr . ledas said the rogers - bell - telus partnership hopes to make announcements in the coming weeks of new agreements between banks and mobile carriers .
there are currently about 1 . 4 million mobile subscribers in canada equipped with phones which can support near - field transactions , according to comscore , which involve swiping a device over a contactless credit - card terminal .
the market is split 50 / 50 between blackberry and android phones , comscore vice - president and analyst bryan segal said . apple inc . has yet to develop an iphone equipped with nfc capabilities .
still , analysts suggest the revenue for the wireless carrier facilitating a mobile transaction is minimal , with the lion’s share of fees claimed by banks and credit - card issuers . some suggest carriers must still create greater leverage if the new revenue stream is to grow substantially .
one way to achieve that is to become an issuing bank , they say . rogers , the country’s biggest mobile operator applied to become just that in late 2011 , months before striking its own deal with the canadian imperial bank of commerce in may .
“all of this is one massive negotiation between the banks and the telcos , ” said one telecom analyst , who asked not to be named . “i would say everything that they do , including rogers applying for a schedule 1 banking licence , is along that road . ”
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canada is a world leader in mobile payments . the country’s early commitment to emv card security opened the door for a high penetration of contactless terminals . canadian mobile network operators are also creating fertile ground for mobile payments , with canada’s major mobile operators ( bell , rogers and telus ; as well as regional operators mts and sasktel ) , offering secure element - based nfc payment capability . five of canada’s “big six” financial institutions offer secure element - based nfc payment capability and an incredible 84 per cent of major canadian retailers have adopted nfc terminals . combined with 74 per cent smart phone penetration across the country , consumers are well placed to adopt mobile payments .
in this , we are different from apple pay . we manage more complexity , and if the banks want to evolve their service to leverage the capabilities of the mobile device to authenticate customers , we will evolve with them . we have also found that it can be time consuming and expensive for banks to make internal changes to accommodate mobile payments . it is faster and less expensive for us to undertake modifications on our side , adapting to the needs of each bank .
we expect continued evolution in mobile payment applications . some banks may favour services tightly integrated with their mobile banking applications . others might prefer the simplicity of shared wallets . we aim to accommodate their needs regardless of which path they take .
almis : we are still in the very early stages of mobile payments . so far , both issuers and handset manufacturers that have had the option of using a secure element have chosen to use a secure element . but the best technology doesn’t always win . where mobile operators don’t back the sim - based solution , issuers may have no option but hce . in canada , however , we are fortunate to have broad market support among mobile operators for the sim based solution . nevertheless , we realise that we are in a very competitive field and the issuers have options . fortunately , i believe that the sim - based secure element is the best solution for any handset that can use it . it has significant advantages and we have already worked through many of the technical deployment challenges .
a technology with its challenges known from commercial operation , like the sim - based solution , will never look as easy or effortless as an alternative still in the lab or on the drawing board . but hce will also face challenges due to the number of manufacturers and operating systems . the mobile industry has demonstrated that the sim is an asset in making different handsets work harmoniously on a single network , and i believe the same will be true for payments .
“in the long term , i believe that the mobile phone in itself will replace the wallet for many applications . ”
in the long term , i believe that the mobile phone in itself will replace the wallet for many applications . currently , it is the app rather than the phone that effectively acts as a wallet , but there is a limit to how many apps a person will actually use for mobile payments in everyday life . too many apps will slow down the user experience , resulting in the inevitable demand for a more streamlined solution . the user interface will have to change , but there are still many different elements of a phone that can be used to greatly improve the user experience .
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taste festivals is a company which runs a series of food festivals around the world .

as of 2012 , these have taken place in fifteen cities .

the events typically have the prefix " taste of " , although the company joined forces with celebrity chef jamie oliver to organise the big feastival for the first time in 2011 .

the events are typically attended by restaurants who operate mini-kitchens , these include michelin starred restaurants .

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gourmet shows is proud to present the 2018 taste ! festivals of food , wine & spirits .
organisers taste festivals ltd submitted a licensing application to west oxfordshire district council for the event on friday .
brand events has sold taste festivals , its subsidiary which runs taste of london and the big feastival , to entertainment company img arts & entertainment .
the airline , along with many of its etihad airways partners , will have a presence at 15 taste festivals scheduled in 2016 , beginning on 10 march with taste of dubai , taste of hong kong and taste of sydney .
taste festivals has called in fresh pr help for its food event backed by jamie oliver and alex james .
brand events created taste in 2004 with the first taste of london held at somerset house .
taste , which organises food festivals in 17 cities around the world , was sold for £4 . 97m on friday ( 1 feb ) .
taste of auckland is an international festival that began with taste of london in 2004 and has since spread to other cities in the united kingdom , ireland , south africa , australia and dubai . taste of auckland first came to new zealand in 2009 and in 2010 taste festivals will be held in 20 cities .
brand events , which runs taste festivals , took over the big feastival last year after it was launched last summer by rouge events on clapham common .
although the taste story began in london , back in 2004 , taste festivals are now a well travelled melting pot of innovations that have packaged up and successfully delivered festivals all over the world . the big feastival , hosted by jamie oliver and alex james is now a firmly established annual event , held in the cotswolds at alex’s farm .
taste has been operating as a separate division within brand events for several years . its events include festivals in milan , sydney and dubai , jamie oliver’s big festival and taste of christmas , which was held at excel london in december .
as part of etihad airways’ global partnership with taste , the airline is creating a ‘taste the world’ initiative to honor and celebrate rising culinary talents from each of the 13 taste festivals outside the uae . these winners will earn a trip to taste of abu dhabi from 3 – 5 november , where they will display their skills and compete against the airline’s celebrated inflight chefs .
justin clarke , director - taste festivals , said : “we are delighted to be in partnership with etihad airways . their commitment to being the world’s leading culinary airline is both exciting and a testament to the logical brand fit between etihad airways and taste festivals . we look forward to working with etihad to communicate their current service and to inspire future innovation . ”
one of the uk ' s most popular free food festivals , loch lemond is full of traditionally scottish treats .
when you think of festivals , you normally conjure up images of mud and wellies , right ? but we beg to differ .
' we love food ' is a set of four food festivals that take place this july in london ' s spitalfields market .
taste festivals have rapidly become the premium events of choice for discerning foodies , not just in the uk but the world over . from london to sydney , amsterdam to auckland , cape town to dubai , taste is a trusted , globally recognised event that delivers time and time again .
gault says , “taste of auckland is a fantastic opportunity for people to taste the best of auckland’s restaurants all in one place . i can’t wait . ”
taste festival show manager vicky bodhani said : ‘house pr has delivered great results for our taste festivals and has impressed us with exciting new ideas for the big feastival . its experience in the food and music sectors and its creativity and media expertise will be invaluable to us for this campaign . ’
chris hughes , chief executive of brand events , told event :
we’re very proud of taste but thought it was time for it to move on to someone else . img is a global company with big resources , so it can take taste to a new level . there’s no reason why there shouldn’t be 100 taste festivals and img is capable of doing that if it chooses to .
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we ' ve put together a huge list of our favourite food festivals around the country , so you can find the best one near you .
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singapore airlines is taste of auckland’s principal partner . general manager looi tein po says that taste of auckland is a natural fit . “fine food and wine coupled with outstanding service are hallmarks of the singapore airlines experience . we received tremendous feedback from our vip customers who visited taste last year and that’s why we’re delighted to support taste of auckland in its second year . ”
we ' re one week away from our biggest festival weekend ! 4 cities . 4 festivals . endless mouthwatering dishes . which are you most excited for ?
the big feastival 2017 offered lots of family fun over the weekend , with top artists , chefs , and children’s entertainers appearing over the three days . the big feastival is produced by taste festivals , setting a new benchmark for food and drink events worldwide .
• for more information , ticket sales and full programme , visit the taste of edinburgh website .
etihad airways , the national airline of the united arab emirates , will showcase its commitment to providing unmatched culinary experiences in the air and on the ground after announcing a multi - year partnership with taste festivals ltd , organisers of the world’s leading restaurant events since 2004 .
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at taste of times square , we will once again be running our instagram contest ! share a photo of your favorite taste from the event on instagram using # tastetsq for the chance to $ 200 in gift certificates to select taste of times square restaurants . click here for full contest rules and guidelines .
with the nation ' s growing obsession around pop up food spots , food festivals are getting bigger and better each year , with new ones popping up all the time .
taste of roma brings together the city ' s best restaurants and chefs alongside history , culture and music for a truly unique festival . stay tuned for more details of taste of roma to be released soon !
we caught up with taste chefs to get the lowdown on their favourite london restaurants in their own ‘hoods .
organiser taste festivals , who bought the event from rouge events late last year , decided not to go ahead with the event as it was concerned branded stalls might break locog’s rules , which state that brands that are not olympic sponsors cannot associate themselves with the games . the decision to cancel the event was made three months ago .
the taste festivals have become something of an institution worldwide for discerning foodies , with successful events being held in world cities such as london , dubai and amsterdam . the juxtaposition of michelin - starred restaurants along with up - and - coming chefs and a multitude of both fledgling and established restaurants makes for a fascinating yet relaxing experience .
shane o’hare , etihad airways’ senior vice president marketing , said : “aligning with taste festivals is a natural progression for a global airline whose mission is to provide remarkable service and hospitality to millions of guests . we deliver this promise through a highly - acclaimed culinary offering and a food philosophy that constantly pushes the boundaries to provide superior guest experience .
taste of london has always been a market leader in the consumer events sector , and 2016 is set to be no exception . with our dedication to exceed expectations and deliver original event content , taste of london is set to astound the market and industry alike this summer .
the number of exhibitors is too great to list here in detail , but full listings can be found on the taste of edinburgh website .
for now , taste of cape town 2016 has been postponed . keep checking our newsletter for updates on when it ' ll be back !
a - list celebrities . up - and - coming chefs . gourmet restaurants . trending new venues . brand - name spirits . fine wines . craft brews . in - demand culinary tools . savory items for your pantry… taste ! festivals offer it all . these premier events are where you need to be to shop , eat , drink , and most of all , have fun !
taste of auckland , the most sophisticated and celebrated food festival in the local calendar returns with a new venue and new date set for 2010 .
additional sponsored festivals will take place across five continents in important etihad airways destinations , such as amsterdam , johannesburg , london , milan , melbourne , moscow , paris , perth , rome and toronto , and its home capital city of abu dhabi .
taste of times square is times square ' s annual outdoor food and music festival , featuring tastes from neighborhood restaurants and flavors from around the world as well as music from nyc performers , dancing , and more . taste of times square 2018 took place on monday , june 4 , 2018 .
taste made an audited pre - tax loss of £62 , 000 for the year ending march 2012 . hughes said the figure reflected internal management fees :
the accounts are misleading , it was a very profitable business . taste was a subsidiary company and brand events made management charges and fees .
taste is the premier restaurant festival to unite food lovers around the world . bringing the best in food and drink to 24 cities across 5 continents .
some like the big feastival come with the added bonus of live bands and entertainment , while others like taste of london concentrating solely on the grub .
justin clarke , ceo of taste festivals , said :
the desire to do something was there , but there wasn’t clarity around olympic sponsorship and what was and wasn’t a controlled area . a live site is in an unusual position where it is official but unofficial – it’s under the regulation of the greater london authority [ gla ] but it needs to adhere to locog regulations as it’s linked to the olympics .
taste clubhouse experience ticket : includes fast - track access to the festival , a tasting glass , r150 worth of crowns , a 2015 taste of cape town gift as well as access to the private clubhouse , where guests can take advantage of the complimentary bar service ( malt , wine , soft drinks ) .
over it ' s 20 year history , abergavenny food festival has earned itself a reputation as one of the best food festivals in the country . it ' s become a haven for chefs and food lovers , as the largest and longest running food festival in wales .
in the heart of the fashion and design city , taste of milano showcases the city ' s best restaurants and top italian wines , alongside shopping opportunities , blind tastings , cocktail masterclasses and live dj sets . taste of milano is an immersive 4 - day festival of feasting , where 12 of the city ' s finest restaurants serve up bespoke tasting menus of 50 dishes alongside a packed schedule of hands - on cookery classes and workshops . whether you ' re looking for the pinnacle of haute cuisine or to discover the trends of tomorrow , you ' ll find it at taste of milano . stay tuned for more information about taste of milano 2019 !
like a fine wine , taste of auckland presented by electrolux , improves with age and after 9 years of development , taste as you know it is no longer . in its place rises an exciting new festival , taking place in a world - class waterfront location . what to expect . . . explore . taste . savour sample taste - sized signature dishes from our selection of the greatest and most exciting restaurants in auckland food influencers . culinary stars see world - class chefs hailing from auckland ' s thriving culinary scene and beyond hints . tips . techniques get up close and personal with your culinary heroes as they dish out fresh inspiration discover . taste . indulge over 100 artisan food and beverage producers , pop - up bars and incredible restaurants , tempting your taste buds against the backdrop of queens wharf culinary celebration . entertainment . live music a decadent festival experience like no other , set in stunning outdoor surroundings . get your friends together , soak up the excitement and dance to outstanding live music
a gla spokesperson told event it had worked closely with taste .
the decision to cancel was feastival’s , based on the issue around branding ,
the spokesperson said .
as a result of the olympic event being abandoned , taste will hold this year’s big feastival from 1 - 2 september at blur bass player alex james’ farm in oxfordshire .
explore the delectable line - up of london ' s most exciting restaurants that joined us at taste of london in june . stay tuned for news of our next edition !
brand events festivals limited has created the festival and the team are enthusiastic about the new venue and the access and visibility that it will offer . general manager rob eliott said , “we’ve had tremendous support to create the fantastic city showcase in victoria park that will be taste of auckland 2010 . for companies like singapore airlines and fisher & paykel to make such a commitment to promote our excellent restaurant , food & drink scene is exciting for our restaurants and exciting for auckland .
you can live this incredible experience , enjoying the game - y menu above with specially curated matching cocktails for only $ 110 per person . get ready to taste the game !
the very best in the food and drink industry come together every year from taste of london . with over 40 world - class restaurants and chefs taking part each year , taste of london is the largest and most impressive gathering of food and drink talent , as well as a place where first class brands , big and small , come to get noticed .
presented by renowned italian events agency pitti immagine ( pitti taste ) , the annual taste florence food festival is one of the most anticipated events on the country’s gastronomic calendar , and that’s saying a lot – italy loves to eat ! if you yearn for a food festival that is stylish to the core , taste florence is it ; everything is curated in inimitable italian style , bringing together the country’s foremost food magicians and style gurus together under one banner to show off their wares and delight festival goers with their flair for all things foodie .
for the august edition of taste tuesdays in sydney , two of australia ' s best restaurants ( voted no . 5 and no . 6 ) are teaming up for what could be
manchester food and drink festival has a number of events set around the city ' s festival hub in albert square - so there will be plenty to do and lots to taste .
going into its 13th year , taste of london is the star attraction on any self - respecting foodie’s calendar , drawing a sell - out crowd of over 55 , 000 visitors .
where cuisine and culture collide taste of sydney is an annual feast for all senses and celebration of sydney ' s vibrant food and culture scene ! taste of sydney is a sophisticated playground for art and entertainment enthusiasts , culinary connoisseurs , gig - goers and passionate producers . in 2018 we ' re celebrating taste of sydney ' s 10 - year anniversary and to coincide with this , we ' re working with our partners to create the best event yet ! we ' re in the midst of refreshing and revitalising the festival experience , from the dates to the venue and a vibrant roster of diverse new activities and surprises . more details will be announced soon via the taste of sydney website and social media channels . watch this space !
taste of london is one of the most popular and largest food events in the uk , and with many world leading chefs flocking to the capital it ' s not hard to see why .
the mix of extraordinary michelin quality restaurants , celebrity chefs , diverse and exciting producers and ingredients , coupled with a relaxing and stunning alfresco setting , makes taste a winning formula for all involved .
more exotic than ever before , the 2015 taste of cape town gastronomic festival returns to the green point cricket club from friday , 10 to sunday , 12 april 2015 to whet the appetites of cape town’s most dedicated and sophisticated foodies . celebrating its eighth anniversary and forming part of one of the biggest food festivals in the world , the calendar highlight brings together some of the city’s most acclaimed restaurants , artisan producers , award - winning wineries and carefully selected exhibitors to give residents a chance to sample a smorgasbord of distinctly local cuisine .
taste of auckland visitors will have the opportunity to partake in four days of decadent delights ; gather insider foodie knowledge with the fisher & paykel chef’s kitchen , perfect the wine swirl at taste wine and buy authentic local produce from authentic food and beverage exhibitors at the arano producers market . the gala night is again presented by regal salmon and will be a major night out on the auckland social calendar .
metro editor bevan rapson also congratulates organisers on the planned event . “the metro team is excited by the new plans for taste of auckland in 2010 . victoria park is a great , central location and we know from this year’s event that taste of auckland is a wonderful chance for aucklanders and visitors to sample and compare dishes from some of the city’s very best chefs and restaurants , ” he said .
there are plenty of events from regional food & fine wine festivals to gastronomy expos ! these events bring together australian and world - renowned winemakers , chefs and industry insiders to entertain , educate and inspire , you may also visit farm gates and cellar doors , meet with local producers , attend degustation dinners , taste regional products or even attend cooking classes ! we have put this list of gourmet events together to encourage you to go walkabout and discover a new region or simply remind you of what ' s coming near you . so watch out !
we caught up with the chef stars of taste of london to pick their brains about the restaurants they like to eat at when they’re not cooking themselves . read on for their picks for the best of 2017
we firmly believe that you haven’t truly discovered the core of a country’s culture if you haven’t been chin - deep in its most iconic treats . to this end , we’re sharing our top picks of europe’s finest food festivals – those ridiculously delicious events that return year after year to showcase its region’s most delectable cuisine offerings , celebrated food artists and acclaimed producers .
taste of auckland 2010 also moves to a new later date ; 18th – 21st november 2010 which will be an ideal warm up for the summer season and the introduction of new summer menus from auckland’s finest restaurants and bars .
colonial - era food culture meets spectacularly affordable prices with the 50 cents fest at chinatown food street . from kerabu bee hoon to fish moilee , the festival offers up a rare taste of food as it was served back in the 1930s .
sydney ' s ' og ' mark best is cooking in sydney for one night only in collaboration with acme young gun mitch orr to bring you the may edition of taste tuesdays . the duo will be turning out an exclusive taste tuesdays menu kicking off with a snack attack by mitch orr , followed by 5 - courses by mark best plus creative cocktails by the drinks experts in the acme crew . the evening includes : welcome aperitif snack attack by mitch orr 5 courses by mark best digestif
kids zone : parents can drop their youngsters off at a fun - filled playground . while finer details for the kids zone are still being confirmed , its inclusion again this year means taste of cape town will offer something for the whole family .
it ' s not just about the nibbles , there are cookery demonstrations and talks on offer throughout the weekend too . last year there was ' a taste of the shore ' talk and ' mcintosh ' s famous haggis - eating competition ' .
it ' s cheap too , with entry just £1 for adults and free for kids . alongside live entertainment , children ' s performers and cookery demonstrations , you ' ll be able to buy and taste some of select lincolshire ' s award - winning produce .
there ' s no confirmed appearances yet , but with some top line sponsors , such as bookatable , fever tree , manchester evening news , reserve wines and taste of manchester you can be sure there ' s going to be lots of big names in attendence .
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“our 8th year promises to be more festive than ever , with loads of new features , a collection of delicious restaurants and of course the sun , sea and mountain that make taste of cape town so iconic , ” says justine drake , the food festival director .
“taste provides us with a platform to highlight our dining innovation across all cabins and in our spectacular lounges . we draw inspiration from the best restaurants and emerging chefs from culinary capitals worldwide , and serve it with the style and sophistication that has become synonymous with the etihad airways brand . ”
a number of world renowned chefs will be present at taste of edinburgh , providing master classes and workshops throughout the weekend . amongst them will be boston - born chef loyd grossman , known particularly for his sauces . joining him will be edinburgh chef tony singh , founder of the popular oloroso restaurant in the city centre . coupling his sikh upbringing with a fondness for scottish produce , tony singh cultivated a distinctive style , which has won him a number of awards , including scottish chef of the year , best restaurant and best new restaurant . another edinburgh - based chef making his first appearance at taste is paul whitecross , who opened angels with bagpipes on the royal mile around two years ago . having spent a number of years learning from the best in the business , he says he is ‘thrilled to take part’ in taste of edinburgh and is ‘thoroughly looking forward to it . ’
taste of london is the definitive showcase of the capital ' s best restaurants , top chefs and leading food and drink brands . taste of london occurs twice each year . our flagship event will be popping up in the stunning regent ' s park from 13 - 17 june 2018 ; with 55 , 000 food - loving visitors set to attend . taste of london is the highlight of the summer foodie calendar , as london ' s latest , greatest and most exciting restaurants serve up signature dishes , world - class chefs cook up a storm live on stage and , as always , there are a myriad opportunities to get hands - on with interactive masterclasses and shop from an array of more than 200 food and drink purveyors . taste of london : the festive edition , the little sister to the summer festival , is the perfect way to kick off the christmas season in style . between 15 - 18 november 2018 east london ' s stunning tobacco dock will be transformed into a foodie wonderland brimming with london ' s tastiest food , festive tipples , a fantastic chef line - up , loads of masterclasses to get involved with and all the shopping you need to get set for the christmas season .
taste of scotland bills itself as the ‘ultimate showcase’ for scotland’s food and drink industry ; an alfresco gourmet experience held in the meadows . with a wide variety of exhibits including stands from innis & gunn brewing company , loyd grossman sauces and valvona and crolla , there is plenty to whet your appetite this weekend .
you might already be aware of glorious food’s range of soups , made from authentic recipes and ingredients sourced from around the world . an innovative company that has won awards for its quality and products , the company has plans to unveil a brand new range of soups at taste of edinburgh , to add to their already impressive selection .
now in its 2nd year , taste of sao paulo will take place at the stunning clube hipico de santo amaro this september and will host 20 of the city ' s best restaurants , 60 leading chefs and over 40 exhibitors for four days of foodie fun . in addition to enjoying the best restaurants and bars in the city , you ' ll have the chance to attend workshops and q & amp ; as with renowned chefs , taste and purchase premium artisan products , and discover an array of unique and original drinks . not to mention getting hands - on at wine tastings and kicking back in front of the barbecue , plus there will be a dedicated children ? s area .
tickets for the 2015 taste of cape town festival can be purchased at the gate on the day or online via itickets . co . za . crowns , which are the official currency of the festival , are available at the festival or as part of select ticket packages ( see below for details ) . children under 12 get in for free .
we picked this one partly for the name but also because we’ve picked two savoury food stalls already . glasgow - based company chocolate fountain specialise in belgian chocolate - covered fruit skewers and other chocolate - based products . the company have promised plenty of samples at their stall at taste of edinburgh , including chocolate liqueur shots as well as champagne with strawberries .
toronto and the surrounding area will see more than 40 music festivals , of varying sizes and ambitions , this year . the past few years have seen the entertainment industry rush to provide unique ( and photographable ) live experiences of our music feeds come to life . we see the romantic and nostalgic instafeed images of beautiful people frolicking in the english mud of glastonbury or the desert heat of coachella , and we get the message : the answer to our digital isolation is to join in to big , loud experiences . but to stand out on these crowded fields , event organizers need something fresh .
taste of helsinki takes you on a culinary journey through the gourmet flavours of the city , where you ' ll devour a sumptuous feast prepared by the capital ' s best restaurants and chefs . design your own menu from a selection of the best helsinki restaurants , while enjoying the midsummer sun with the grass under your feet and jazzy vibes in the background .
for three days in the beginning of june , amstelpark in amsterdam is transformed into a gastronomic wonderland , as the country’s foremost chefs and restaurateurs descend to show off their best dishes . in short – taste of amsterdam presents the tastiest bits of the netherlands , all in one place , served in suitable portions to allow guests to dig in again and again .
with the best in the industry gathering in huge numbers , taste of london has become the largest networking event in the uk’s foodie calendar . from journalists to sommeliers , deli owners to big retailers , buyers to industry legends – this is your opportunity to showcase your brand and products alongside the best in the business and to find out what’s hot in the world of food and drink .
taste of edinburgh 2012 is expected to attract up to 30 , 000 people , improving on last year’s figures and delivering new content in a bid to engage with the capital’s foodies . over 100 food producers will converge on the city , providing a selection of the best food and drink , whilst the restaurants will be offering a menu of starter - sized sample dishes , designed solely for this event .
one of the best - loved food festivals throughout the united kingdom , the foodies festival takes place in no less than ten cities throughout the course of the year . these much - anticipated gastronomic events constitute a highlight on the national culinary calendar , and with good reason – it brings together the region’s finest and most inventive chefs and cooking show winners to delight with their creations and provide festival goers the opportunity to get their hands dirty . there’s also a ‘feast on the street’ with food from around the globe , champagne - , wine - , beer - and cocktail masterclasses , an artisan food market and lots of live music – everything you need for a delicious day out .
taste of abu dhabi is back for its fifth edition and this year we are delighted to return to du arena , yas island . this year is sure to be tastier than ever and promises to be the highlight of the foodie calendar . the festival is a food lover ' s fantasy , jam - packed with the latest , greatest and most exciting restaurants , world - class chefs , an incredible line - up of music , tantalising fresh features and over 100 exhibitors .
how it works : crowns are the official festival currency and can be used to purchase food and drinks from the restaurants , bars and exhibitors . some of the ticket packages include pre - paid crowns ; though , festival - goers can also purchase the food fair’s currency using cash , credit or debit cards at the event from the taste bank or from roaming crown sellers . each crown is worth r5 , and dishes cost between 4 and 8 crowns ; change is offered in crowns only .
for the june edition of sydney taste tuesdays , we have smuggled some of south america ' s finest in just for you . tequila , peruvian ceviche , salsa , exotic chillies and alejandro saravia for one night only , the king of peru , alejandro saravia from pastuso melbourne , is welcomed into the home of john frid at tequila mockingbird to bring you a mindblowing south american feast . what happens when you bring the two together ? a killer fiesta ! so get ready , as this is not going to be your average tuesday night ! the fiesta includes :
oliver , the chipper british tv chef whose brand is a firm proponent of farm - to - table and getting kids interested in good food , had launched the concept in 2011 in east london . a few years in , the show moved to the rural cotswolds to merge with a similar festival by former bassist for the britpop group blur , alex james , who went on to become a noted artisanal cheesemaker . the u . k . concept was purchased by img , the international events company that once owned toronto fashion week and now owns taste of toronto festival . the big feastival is the first brand extension of an intended international rollout .
a taste of stockholm ( smaka pa stockholm ) is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year , and continues to delight visitors with an innovative events programme that provides insight into the city’s unique foodie scene , as well as showcasing everything from locally grown produce to organic food that creates a model of sustainable living . oh , and if it’s not enough that they’re completely green about the whole thing , the city’s foremost restaurants , food trucks , bakers and local producers set up shop in the beautiful downtown park of kungsträdgården to serve all sorts of tasty things and teach festival goers how to save the planet one delicious bite at a time . and there are bands too – how cool ?
for taste tuesdays in july , you will be taken on a journey to the far north , where locals fight the cold winter with cheerful banquets , drinks and laughter . mjølner sydney in collaboration with game farm invites you on a once - in - a - lifetime journey dedicated to the discovery of game meat and nordic culinary traditions , brimming with the cocktail theatre that the speakeasy group is known for . the communal - style dinner will feature 4 shared courses curated by head chef joachim borenius , paired with specially curated cocktails for each course by krystal hart ( national tanqueray ambassador ) and alissa gabriel ( mjølner sydney bar manager ) . join us for an immersive banquet worthy of valhalla at mjølner !
three culinary pioneers ; executive chef nelly robinson of nel . restaurant , head chef alastair waddell and forager peter hardwick of harvest newrybar have joined forces in breathtaking style for the sydney edition of taste tuesdays in april . during the course of the evening , you ' ll be immersed in the coastline of nsw as you devour four bespoke courses celebrating the beauty of native ingredients , all foraged on the day by the team . nelly , alastair and peter will all be on hand to answer your burning questions and introduce you to the world of foraging , bookend with a delicious aperitif and digestif to accompany your meal . tickets include a welcome aperitif with snacks , a bespoke four - course menu created with new south wales produce foraged on the day of the event , and specially curated digestif .
create your ultimate tasting menu from multiple high - end cuisines and try dishes that have never been seen in hong kong before from some of the city ' s best chefs . plus enjoy the amazing array of experiences ranging from whisky and wine tastings to sweet treats , one - off collaborations , live music and family fun . what to expect at taste of hong kong sample the best restaurants from hong kong and beyond choose from over 60 dishes from hong kong ' s latest , greatest and hottest restaurants , alongside a few international restaurants offering exclusive dishes ! world - class chefs and personalities see culinary masters cook up a storm in live demonstrations on stage and in their restaurants at the festival . things to do pop up bars , instagrammable desserts , wine tastings , masterclasses , live music and heaps of family fun . share edible experiences with friends and enjoy the lively festival atmosphere . gourmet shopping indulge in a huge selection of artisan producers who will be offering festival exclusives and unique products as part of the gourmet market .
discover the ultimate food playground of amsterdam with 24 restaurants offering over 100 delicious dishes to choose from . come and create your own dream tasting menu with the most popular bites of the capital ' s food scene . additionally , you can enjoy loads of fun foodie features like tastings , demonstrations and masterclasses ; visit the artisan producers at the gourmet market ; enjoy live music and much more ! what to expect from taste of amsterdam the best restaurants in amsterdam choose from over 100 dishes from amsterdam ' s latest , greatest and hottest restaurants who will be serving small versions of their signature dishes at the festival . throughout the event , you can enjoy multiple dishes from different participating restaurants . leading chefs watch world - class chefs cook up a storm at their restaurant stands or at live demonstrations . things to do get hands - on and participate in interactive masterclasses , workshops and tastings . share edible experiences with friends and enjoy the lively festival atmosphere . gourmet market indulge in an array of artisan producers who will be offering festival exclusives and unique products at the gourmet market .
bringing together a curated selection of toronto and chicago ' s top chefs , restaurants , and artisans , tastemaker is the ultimate collaborative showcase of your city ' s food and drink . taste your way around an immersive food - hall , set in truly awesome venues , where renowned local and national chefs collaborate to produce unique , one - off menus . get up close to the action , and discover exciting new flavours , as toronto & amp ; chicago ' s best culinary talent come together for two days of eating , drinking and good vibes . come join the party with a handpicked selection of restaurants , wineries , breweries and producers all under one roof , for just one ticket price . what to expect at tastemaker toronto and tastemaker chicago . . . all - inclusive ticket pay for your ticket , and then put your wallet away . it ' s that simple sample away enjoy all samples from chefs , restaurants , wineries , and artisans unique food hall an amazing open , communal setting creating an intimate yet energetic atmosphere the best chefs the latest and greatest chefs from across the city collaborating to produce one - off menus tastemaker kitchen the focal point of the event , where chefs will collaborate in the kitchen to produce iconic dishes for guests to sample
après un diner mémorable chez pierre sang signature le 10 avril dernier , les diners taste tuesdays vous donnent une nouvelle fois rendez - vous pour une expérience gastronomique exceptionnelle . lucas felzine , le jeune chef du restaurant uma , vous convie le mardi 8 mai à 19 . 30 pour une invitation au voyage au c ? ur des saveurs péruvo - japonaises qu ? il maitrise sur le bout des doigts . cet amoureux du japon et du pérou a su créer un univers unique qui navigue entre les techniques de la cuisine nippone , les produits du terroir français et l ? inspiration péruvienne qui apporte du piment aux plats . pour ce diner aux influences multiples , lucas felzine vous reçoit autour d ? un repas omakase , qui consiste , selon la tradition japonaise , à surprendre ses hôtes tout au long du diner . il sera en compagnie de l ? ancien champion de france de sushi , passé maitre dans cet art , eric ticana et d ? un expert en sake , gaël vincent qui cherche à lui redonner ses lettres de noblesse et à faire connaitre l ? art de la dégustation à la japonaise . ils vous emmèneront avec passion et dévouement , devant vos yeux , à la découverte de techniques et de dégustations inédites . tout au long de cet omakase , vous pourrez ainsi vous laissez voyager à travers un menu en plusieurs temps . ne manquez pas cette soirée exceptionnelle !
le thème est lancé pour ce 3e diner signé taste tuesdays : le chef simon horwitz du restaurant elmer , l ' une des adresses incontournables du quartier république à paris , vous donne rendez - vous le mardi 12 juin à 19h30 autour d ' un incontournable de la gastronomie : le cochon ! ce petit prodige de l ' assiette décline une cuisine inventive et décomplexée où rôtissoires et braises sont de rigueur pour vous concocter un menu qui prouvera , une nouvelle fois , que dans le cochon ? tout est bon ! en version table d ' hôte pour 4 personnes et plus , ou installés de manière plus intimiste sur les banquettes du restaurant , vous naviguerez au gré d ' un menu aux couleurs rosées qui se déclinera en plusieurs étapes , toujours dans un esprit d ' assiettes généreuses , accompagnées d ' une sauce ou jus qu ' il fait bon saucer avec le pain maison et agrémentées de spiritueux d ' exception . cet amoureux du produit , qui a également ouvert une epicerie - cave à manger , vous fera déguster ses fameuses terrines et autres surprises faites maison tout au long de cette soirée unique . au programme de cette soirée ' copain comme cochon ' ne manquez pas cette soirée exceptionnelle proposée au prix de menu à 69 ? ( hors vins ) et 99 ? en accord vin ( sur entrée , plat , dessert ) en réservant ici . table d ' hôte disponible jusque ' à 16 personnes , dans la salle privative face à la cave à vin . assisses pour 2 / 3 personnes disponibles au sein du restaurant .
plans to hold jamie oliver ' s big feastival at an olympic london live site were abandoned due to concerns over locog ' s branding restrictions , event can reveal .
an olympic version of the music and food festival fronted by the popular chef was planned for this summer in victoria park , one of the bt london live sites offering entertainment and big screens showing olympic coverage .
with that set of dynamics there was a whole lot of interpretations . it was possible that any exhibitor at the feastival could have been regarded as a competitor to the olympic sponsors .
no - one really could give clarity because events like this haven’t been done before . the scale of the risk was hundreds of thousands of pounds .
clarke told event detailed plans had been made for the olympic feastival :
it was ready to go : we knew who the sponsors would be if we could sign them , we knew who our exhibitors would be if we could accept them and we knew who the talent would be if we could do the event . we set our own parameters on what we needed to have confidence about before we officially launched .
he added :
the gla team were keen for an event to represent the great food and drink in this country . the other party that really wanted to get involved and was disappointed was jamie oliver .
because the option of alex ' s farm open to us as well , it made cancelling the olympic feastival an easier pill to swallow ,
said clarke .
he said a few changes would be made to last year ' s festival :
i think [ rouge ] got a lot right with big feastival last year – it’s a music and food led festival and the premise is good . the big thing we’re changing is that it’s on a farm and we’re making it a camping event . we’re looking at around 20 , 000 people whereas last year it had about 23 , 000 .
we can’t reveal much more but we can say that alex james is very excited about the music content and is working with us , and jamie is very excited about the food and is also working with us . it will feel very relaxed but also very special .
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blur bassist alex james is planning to host a festival featuring chef jamie oliver at his oxfordshire farm over the august bank holiday .
last year ' s harvest festival in kingham featured kt tunstall , the feeling and chef hugh fearnley - whittingstall .
david and samantha cameron attended , but the event ' s organisers , big wheel , went bust , leaving 200 people a total of £1m out of pocket .
the title of the festival is expected to be jamie oliver presents the big feastival with alex james .
the event at churchill heath farm , where mr james now makes cheese , will feature live and recorded music and food .
it will run from 31 august to 2 september and up to 10 , 000 people are expected to attend .
the application states that although the acts have yet to be finalised , the music
will reflect the family demographic the event is aimed at
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we’ve picked out our particular highlights , however , should you need any suggestions .
make sure to stop by this sometimes - unorthodox hebridean whisky company for a real education in the ‘water of life . ’ based on islay , the innovative distillery offers both peated and unpeated whiskies , in a variety of expressions . its ‘concept’ series - including but certainly not limited to sherry finishes , oak finishes and the mysterious ‘black art’ edition - is especially attractive , as it seems this distillery really have thought of everything .
situated in edinburgh’s frederick street , eteaket is an independent business that focuses on quality loose leaf tea , sourcing ingredients from around the world for both wholesale and retail . with a variety of teas available , including black tea , green tea and white tea , along with tea accessories for sale , eteaket is a much - needed beacon in a nation of tea - drinkers .
in the rhyme , simple simon met a pieman on his way to the fair , but in this case , simple simon is the pieman himself . or rather , bernard alessi is . based in biggar , simple simon’s perfect pies do exactly what it says on the tin - making use of locally - sourced meats and ingredients to make delicious pies . the pies are also additive free , giving a wholly natural flavour . that the company has won 13 awards should tell you all you need to know .
the weber bbq experience offers tips and techniques for creating the perfect barbecue , with masterclasses from mark greenaway , jeff galvin and valentine warner . with two sessions available , you can learn from those in the know of the best way to cook pizza , tarte tatin or smoked horseradish salmon .
there’s also the chance to watch top chefs battle it out to win the title of british bbq champion , in sunday’s competition , if barbecuing isn’t your cup of tea .
the four day festival will now occupy victoria park in freemans bay ; in the heart of auckland city , a stone’s throw away from the restaurant districts of ponsonby and herne bay .
daily tasting sessions feature a menu of three signature dishes in tasting - sized portions from some of auckland’s top restaurants . also on offer will be fine wines , champagnes and specialty beers available from a range of bars and purveyors of quality beverages .
the inaugural event in 2009 was very popular with both restaurants and exhibitors and the confirmed line - up for 2010 already includes such leading names as clooney , dine by peter gordon and simon gault’s euro .
the heart of auckland city has also thrown its weight behind the event and is thrilled to have such a popular festival mark the debut of victoria park as a festival venue . heart of auckland city ceo alex swny says “it’s great to see another international event come to auckland and to be presented in a quintessentially auckland venue . ”
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