Natural Awakenings-Puerto Rico magazine held its “Natural Choice” awards this weekend, bestowing its “Yummy Award” (Local Edible Product), to Orgánica Yogurt and its founder, Antonio Castro-Barreto. It is the second time the entrepreneur has received the distinction, and his company is the only one in Puerto Rico to have it, Orgánica officials said.
The management of the Dorado Beach, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve — an ultra-luxury hotel property slated to open December 2012 — announced Friday a partnership agreement with award-winning Chef José Andrés to open his first restaurant outside the U.S. mainland at the property. The related investment was not revealed.
BBVA Auto, one of the island’s largest vehicle financing firms, will be participating during this weekend’s “The Sale” event, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, at 12 dealerships throughout the island where more than 2,000 new and used cars will be available for sale.