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Marta studied Political Science and Media & Journalism at the Catholic University of Portugal (UCP) and has developed her journalistic career working for the Portuguese newspapers Diário de Notícias, Correio da Manhā and media outlets in Brussels. She is a reporter for Travel Tomorrow, and is also engaged in delivering communications services and EU policy research for different consultancies in Brussels. A former Blue Book trainee of the European Commission, Marta has a keen interest in EU and global affairs, and experience in reporting and interpreting information. Whenever she can, Marta loves traveling, exploring nature and learning about regenerative agriculture. She is also quite enthusiastic about space ventures and the cosmos.

1 December 2022

French baguette gets Unesco World Heritage status

An icon of the French culture portrayed in the big screens, the baguette has finally made it into the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list. 1. Baguette […]
24 November 2022

AI-based systems help hotel chain Iberostar to cut food waste

The hotel chain and global tourism company Iberostar is working with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce food waste and its management unveiled initiatives […]
23 November 2022

How a small Belgian craft beer is competing with giant multinationals

Belgo, a Belgian craft beer brewed in Vietnam, has launched a beer-currency campaign. It allows beer lovers to exchange any mass market beer for the higher […]
23 November 2022

Thanksgiving Day: What’s on the menu?

Thursday is Thanksgiving Day. This annual national holiday celebrates the blessings of the past year. The holiday is celebrated across the United States on the fourth […]
21 November 2022

Target packaging waste, not packaging circularity

We are just a couple of weeks away from the publication by the European Commission of one of the most important pieces of EU legislation for […]
16 November 2022

This mix between wine and beer is the new it-drink

Every now and then, you come across an invention that makes you wonder: why did no one think of this before? How did this stroke of […]
11 November 2022

This Belgian meat is the best in the world

Meat is quite the delicate subject to write about these days. In a world where living sustainably is or at least should be our biggest concern, […]
10 November 2022

These are the best chefs and restaurants in Belgium

French restaurant guide Gault&Millau has revealed the 20th edition of the Belgian Guide. Over the past year, anonymous inspectors have been travelling the country and compiled […]
9 November 2022

Gruyère named best cheese in the world for the fourth time

The World Cheese Awards were granted at the International Convention Centre Wales in Newport on 3 November. For the fourth time, a Le Gruyère AOP surchoix, […]
7 November 2022

Carrefour tests delivery of groceries directly to your fridge

Carrefour group is testing a way to deliver groceries directly to your refrigerator even if you are not at home.  The French multinational is currently testing […]
7 November 2022

The best vineyards in the world for 2022 have been revealed

World’s Best Vineyards has revealed this year’s top wine destinations at an event held in Argentina’s wine capital, Mendoza. The annual list which highlights the world’s […]
28 October 2022

Strasbourg’s Christmas market will not serve raclette and champagne this year

Christmas is without doubt one of the most celebrated days of the year. It’s a period we like to celebrate with family, friends and a lot […]
26 October 2022

Beverage industry asks European Commission to reconsider mandatory reuse targets

Four leading European beverage associations, European Fruit Juice Association (AIJN), The Brewers of Europe, Natural Mineral Waters Europe and UNESDA Soft Drinks Europe have united in […]
25 October 2022

How the Black Sea Grain Initiative is ensuring worldwide food security

Food insecurity and trade disruption are two of the many consequences of the military conflict in Ukraine. The war has meant important export routes were closed […]
21 October 2022

The 5 best cheese shops in Brussels

There is quite some controversy around cheese. Some love it, some hate it, there is no in between. To each its own, but for those who […]
20 October 2022

This is officially Belgium’s best cheesemaker

Cheese as a food is pretty magic. First of all, it offers tons of possibilities. Whether you choose to eat it with a bit of butter […]
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