News & Insights
Corporate news from Helen Ida and articles about our fields — yachting supplies, olive oil and coffee.
A practical pre-season provisioning checklist for yachts: galley, deck, engine room, safety and crew supplies — and how to plan orders before the first charter.
Read moreWhat separates extra virgin, virgin, refined and pomace olive oil? A clear guide to olive oil grades, acidity limits and how to read the label.
Read moreThe two main coffee species compared: flavour, caffeine, growing altitude, bean shape and how they are used in espresso blends and single origins.
Read moreSalt, UV and constant movement are hard on equipment. Learn what to look for in marine-grade materials, fittings, wiring, sealants and cleaning products for yachts.
Read moreLight, heat and air are the enemies of olive oil. Practical tips on containers, temperature, shelf life after opening and signs that oil has gone rancid.
Read moreAfter harvest, coffee cherries are processed to remove the fruit and dry the beans. How natural, washed and honey processing affect the taste in your cup.
Read moreFilters, impellers, belts, anodes and fluids: a guide to the maintenance consumables worth keeping on board a yacht, and how to organise them.
Read moreFollow olive oil from the grove to the bottle: harvest timing, early harvest, washing, crushing, malaxation, separation, storage and bottling.
Read moreUganda is one of Africa’s leading coffee producers. A guide to its Robusta heritage, Bugisu Arabica from Mount Elgon and what to expect in the cup.
Read moreThe information a yacht supplier needs to quote quickly and correctly: vessel details, part numbers, quantities, photos, delivery location and timing.
Read moreIn Turkish and Aegean cuisine, “zeytinyagli” dishes are vegetables slowly cooked in olive oil and served at room temperature. How to cook with olive oil, with classic examples.
Read moreTurkish coffee is a brewing method and a culture recognised by UNESCO. How to make it in a cezve with a rich foam: grind, ratio, heat and serving.
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