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New York Post
5 days ago
- Business
- New York Post
Spice magnate spends $37.3M for former Sprint CEO neighbor's Aspen teardown — to protect his own views
Variety is the spice of life, but the Badia family would like to keep the status quo. At least, that's when it comes to their Aspen home. Joseph A. Badia, the spice magnate whose products line shelves across America, bought out his Aspen neighbor's $37.3 million teardown in order to preserve his own property's natural beauty, the Wall Street Journal reported. Advertisement 7 A rendering of one of the potential properties. Mitchell Studio/Blok Studio 7 Marcelo Claure, former CEO of Sprint and present CEO of Claure Group. Bloomberg via Getty Images 7 Jospeh 'Pepe' Badia, president of Badia Spices. Bloomberg via Getty Images Advertisement 7 The spice brand is unmistakable on grocery store shelves. Mdv Edwards – The sale spans about 21 acres, including one vacant house and planning permission for two new 15,000-square-foot mansions. Badia's neighbor, former Sprint CEO Marcelo Claure, bought the properties in 2020 with plans to build a family compound, the Journal reported. Badia and his wife Nancy purchased the neighboring six-bedroom house on 10 acres just last year for $18.5 million. Advertisement AJ Morris and Craig Morris of Aspen Snowmass Sotheby's International Realty represented Badia. The magnate's decision to snap up Claure's splittable estate was to prevent its development, AJ told the outlet. 'They did not want massive spec homes being built right next to their house that would impact their views tremendously, and also have a very negative impact on the natural beauty and elk migratory path,' AJ said. 7 A rendering of a sitting area in one of the planned homes. Mitchell Studio/Blok Studio 7 While the renderings of the property's future may look promising, Badia's agent said the purchase was made to prevent development, rather than pursue it. Mitchell Studio/Blok Studio Advertisement Claure, founder and CEO of Claure Group, purchased his scenic swath of land back in 2020. The Bolivian-American entrepreneur ultimately listed the property for $45 million in 2023 after his changing his plans for a family compound, according to the Journal. Claure sold a different Aspen home for $18.5 million in the same year. The Badias' acquisition of Claure's property encompasses two parcels. One spans 10.5 acres and contains an existing 11,000-square-foot dwelling, plus plans for a new seven-bedroom property. The other, a 10.8-acre piece of land, comes with plans for a five-bedroom home and equestrian facilities. The plans on offer made the listing especially valuable, given the surrounding county's restrictions on development, seller's broker Brittanie Rockhill told the Journal at the time of listing. 7 A dining room rendering promises views of Aspen's natural splendor. Mitchell Studio/Blok Studio Badia's father started the Florida-based Badia Spices empire in 1967. The company manufactures and distributes spices, blends and sauces and more. Badia was acquired by the investment firm Bia Foods with BDT & MSD Partners, a merchant bank, in 2024. AJ Morris told the Journal that the Badia family has no present plans to build on their new property, but Badia did purchase the development rights from Claure for under $4 million. Claure's listing agent Brittanie Rockhill of Douglas Elliman declined to comment. Claure and Badia could not be reached for comment.
Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Jordan: Agricultural sector marks ‘major' growth since independence
AMMAN — The Agriculture Ministry on Sunday said that the added value of the sector's production has reached JD1.691 billion, registering a 9 per cent growth rate. Development of the agricultural sector is among the 'most significant' achievements since the independence of Jordan, the ministry said in a statement on the occasion of the 79th Independence Day, carried by Al Mamlaka TV. According to the statement, vegetable production has increased by 91 per cent, while fruit tree produce has risen by 141 per cent. The variety of vegetables and fruit trees grown has also expanded to meet both local and international demand. To date, Jordanian agricultural produce has reached 112 countries, and the value of agricultural exports has risen by 441 per cent, achieving JD1.5 billion, the ministry noted. Regarding livestock, on which residents of rural regions and the Badia rely for income, the ministry reported an increase of 54 per cent, bringing the total number of animals to 3.8 million. The value of animal products has grown by 279 per cent, reaching JD1.305 billion. Employment in the agricultural sector now stands at 261,000 workers, an increase of 38 per cent. This, the ministry said, reflects the sector's potential to generate job opportunities in rural areas. The capital of the Agricultural Credit Corporation (ACC) has grown by 213 per cent, reaching JD100 million. Annual loans provided to farmers now total JD55 million, with 11,000 farmers benefiting from the corporation's services. The ACC has also guided farmers towards cultivating high-value crops and adopting modern technologies, including solar energy systems. The ministry added that it has prioritised food production to ensure integration among economic sectors and generate further employment. It has adopted the development of agricultural industries through several projects, including the Agricultural Industries Complex in the southern Jordan Valley. This initiative, in partnership with the private sector, will see the establishment of three factories. Investments in these factories are expected to reach JD12 million. They will produce 3,800 tonnes of tomato paste and 2,500 tonnes of frozen vegetables, creating 200 job opportunities for the local community. To stimulate agro-industrial activity within industrial estates, the ministry has launched an initiative to encourage private sector investment by covering rent costs for hangars used by investors for five years. Following the signing of 20 agreements with the private sector, it is expected that the facilities will produce 34 tonnes of processed potatoes, 100 tonnes of mushrooms, 2 tonnes of vegetables prepared for export, and 1,500 tonnes of locally farmed fish. The total value of private investment in this area is projected to reach JD30 million, generating approximately 2,500 jobs, the ministry said. Additionally, the ministry has launched the Agricultural Production, Marketing and Manufacturing Accelerator Project. This initiative provides soft loans of up to JD500,000 per company, with a 2 per cent interest rate, to support agricultural industries. The ministry also supports small agricultural enterprises due to their role in job creation. It has helped implement nine agricultural alliance projects at a total cost of approximately JD755,000. These initiatives have enhanced agricultural products and created 135 additional jobs in remote areas. The ministry plans to expand the alliance programme to include 100 alliances by the year 2030. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
Zawya
19-05-2025
- Climate
- Zawya
Jordan: Mild weather to continue through Tuesday, heatwave expected by Thursday
AMMAN — A significant rise in temperatures is expected by midweek, culminating in a heatwave across most regions by Thursday, according to the Jordan Meteorological Department (JMD). Temperatures on Monday dropped to seasonal averages, bringing moderate conditions in most parts of the Kingdom, while relatively hot weather persisted in the Badia, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba. Tuesday's weather is expected to remain stable, with continued mild temperatures in most areas. The Badia, Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba will continue to experience warmer-than-average conditions. High clouds will linger, and northwesterly winds are forecast to be moderate to occasionally active, according to JMD. A slight warming trend is anticipated on Wednesday, bringing relatively hot conditions to most regions. The Jordan Valley, Dead Sea, and Aqaba are likely to see hotter-than-usual temperatures. Winds will gradually shift from northeasterly to northwesterly. By Thursday, a more pronounced rise in temperatures will mark the beginning of a heatwave, JMD said, with relatively hot conditions are expected even in the high mountain areas, with the rest of the country experiencing full summer-like heat. © Copyright The Jordan Times. All rights reserved. Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
New York Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
Every Love Letter Had Its Rose
Amy Milagro Badia and Daniel Naranjo share a 'memory box' from their 12-year relationship. In it is a plane ticket from his first trip to Moca, Dominican Republic, where her family is from; an Eiffel Tower key chain from their vacation to Paris; the cork from the champagne bottle they popped the night of their proposal; and love letters they wrote each other in high school. Ms. Badia took out mementos from the box a few days before her wedding, getting emotional as she reminisced. 'One of the first things Daniel ever taught me was how to draw a rose,' Ms. Badia said of their high school years. 'And on all of our love letters, there's little roses that we've drawn each other.' 'You could just see the love from the beginning,' she added. 'We've talked about this day for so long, and now, it's here.' Technically, Ms. Badia and Ms. Naranjo, both 29, met in prekindergarten in Englewood, N.J., where they're both from, but she doesn't remember him. He does, though: 'She was part of the cool kids in the pre-K class,' he said. (During their adult years, they discovered photos together from prekindergarten, including a photo of them posing at his birthday party.) After prekindergarten, Mr. Naranjo and his family lived in West Palm Beach, Fla., for a few years before returning to Englewood, where the two attended the same middle school and high school. In middle school, he said, he sent her some messages on Myspace, but she never responded to them. (Again, she doesn't recall this.) One weekend in May 2012, during her junior year and his senior year, a friend hosted two parties when his parents were out of town. At the first party, Mr. Naranjo was too shy and nervous to even look at Ms. Badia, she recalled: 'I was like, 'Is this guy gonna talk?'' 'I was so shy that first day because I was like, 'Yo, I don't want to mess it up,'' Mr. Naranjo said. At the second party the following night, Mr. Naranjo loosened up, and they started chatting. 'We just hit it off like if we were together forever,' she said. He walked her home, and they messaged each other the whole night. That summer, they spent many nights climbing ladders on buildings for scenic rooftop views. 'Our dates were super simple because we were in high school, so we didn't really have money to do stuff,' Ms. Badia said. One of those nights, when they saw a shooting star, they made wishes. When she asked him what his wish was, he said, 'That you're my girlfriend.' Ms. Badia responded: 'I'm already your girlfriend.' 'It was so high school, just like so cheesy,' she said, but endearing. [Click here to binge read this week's featured couples.] In the fall of 2012, Mr. Naranjo went to Bergen Community College to study fine arts, eventually dropping out to pursue a career as a tattoo artist. Ms. Badia graduated from Rutgers University with a bachelor's degree in public health. In September 2019, they moved into an apartment in Englewood. 'We were having a ton of fun,' Ms. Badia said. 'We finally had money.' And in November 2022, Mr. Naranjo proposed in Chiang Mai, Thailand, during a dinner at a waterside gazebo. In December 2023, the couple moved to Scottsdale, Ariz., so that Ms. Badia could pursue a career in aviation. She currently works as an administrative coordinator at Merriman Market Analyst. Mr. Naranjo is a tattoo artist at Monarch Studio in Phoenix, and he is an owner of Ink Wave Studio, a tattoo shop in Hackensack, N.J. On April 16, the couple were married at Bel Vino Winery in Temecula, Calif., in front of 35 guests. The ceremony was officiated by Hector Duron, a minister from an officiant service in La Verne, Calif., called Joining Hearts. On the morning of the wedding, they had breakfast together before splitting up to get ready. They met at the venue for their first look, and they read their vows to each other privately. After the ceremony and dinner, the night ended with music and dancing. The D.J. played traditional Latin American genres like bachata, merengue and salsa, as well as hip-hop, R&B, reggaeton and dembow. Looking back at it, Ms. Badia said that the first night they spoke at their friend's party in high school was when she knew he was the one. 'We were walking home and there were some sprinklers because it was nighttime, and Daniel playfully picked me up and ran through the sprinklers,' Ms. Badia said. 'When he touched me, I had this sensation inside and I was like, 'Whoa, what happened?' That feeling is the same feeling that I get now to this day when he hugs me.'
