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😍 Excited to launch our new partnership with Crumbs Brewing | B Corp! Isn't it exciting when some partnerships just seem to work? When we look for our new seasonal beer partner for our Tastesmiths Any 6 kits + 6 Beers bundle, our main key criteria is finding someone who: 1️⃣ Produces fantastic beer 2️⃣ Shares our company values So when we saw the Crumbs Brewing | B Corp beers at the launch of FoodCycle's Social Impact Report, the stars were aligned. Not only do they make amazingly tasty beer, but they are also: ✅ A family-run business (like us), with Elaine and Morgan Arnell at the helm. ✅ Focussed on tackling food waste. ✅ Fellow supporters of FoodCycle, our charity partner. Plus, can you think of a better beer to go with your curry than a Naan Laager?!? Sometimes, it is just meant to be. Crumbs Brewing | B Corp takes loaves that would otherwise go unsold from their local bakery and turn them into beer. Each beer is brewed using a different type of leftover loaf, that way the style of the beer reflects the character of the delicious bread that makes it. Thank you to Morgan Arnell for making it so simple to work together and to FoodCycle team for the indirect introduction. Check out the link in the comments for the bundle. Image shot by Alex Daly at DREAM FACTORY

Grumpy Mule: New look, same kick-ass coffee Grumpy Mule’s back with a fresh new look, but it’s still the same kick-ass coffee you know and love. We’ve kept all the flavour, ditched the fuss, and made it easier than ever to enjoy our specialty brews. Our new packaging is bold, simple, and to the point. The mule is still front and centre, but now with clearer labels so you know exactly what you’re grabbing - whether it’s our Kick-Ass House Blend or single origin Colombia. No guessing, just great coffee made simple. We’re still roasting up in Yorkshire, with the same mule-like determination to make every cup stubbornly delicious. Great coffee doesn’t happen by accident - it takes hard work, precision, and a commitment to flavour. Grumpy Mule is now 100% Fairtrade, largely organic, and our packaging is now fully recyclable. Cafédirect Group has always led the way in putting farmers first, and Grumpy Mule is following right behind, making sure our coffee’s good for the world as well as your taste buds. Our 200g bags are available now at Waitrose and Ocado, with new look to come next month. And we’re just getting started - we’ve got plans to roll out to even more shelves soon. We’re also gaining ground in universities, cafés, hotels, and offices across the UK. “At Grumpy Mule, we’re not just making coffee - we’re making sure every cup is stubbornly perfect,” says John Steel, CEO of Cafédirect Group. New look, same kick-ass coffee. Simple. Get in touch if you want to find out more – info@cafedirect.co.uk #coffee #foodanddrink #specialitycoffee Waitrose & Partners Ocado Retail The Fairtrade Foundation Family (and friends) Branding

Connecting people, #beer is a fermented beverage brewed with ingredients of agricultural origin. Offering a diversity of choice for every occasion and consumer, including lower and no alcohol options, beer brings people together and enhances conviviality. #Brewers champion moderation as, consumed responsibly, beer can be perfectly compatible with an adult’s balanced lifestyle. With 10,000 breweries creating over 2 million jobs and €40 billion in government revenues across the European Union, beer is not just an integral part of #Europe’s rich culture and heritage, but a major contributor to social, economic, and sustainable development. Ahead of the #EUElections2024, The Brewers of Europe offers the following recommendations to policymakers, to support Europe’s brewing sector and beer value chain, for the benefit of citizens, the environment, and our economies during the upcoming legislative mandate. Read our Manifesto here 🍺🔗https://loom.ly/Mu0R0pk #BeerFuture

Did you know that around 44% of the bread we produce ends up wasted, using up valuable land, water, and energy? 🌍 Toast Brewing is tackling this challenge head-on, transforming surplus bread into delicious craft beer, saving over 3.3 million slices since they started out in 2016. 🍞🍺 Impressed by their mission and ever eager to collaborate with fellow B-corps, we were thrilled to team up with Toast on their latest Aldi launch, “Another Round”; a hazy IPA brewed with Aldi’s surplus tiger bread. Our content studio crafted a suite of social assets, from scroll-stopping static visuals to impactful video content, spotlighting the brand's sustainable impact and refreshing taste appeal, while helping them brew up a buzz around the launch. Grab a cold one, and do your part for the planet while you're at it. Find “Another Round” at an Aldi near you! #BCorp #Sustainability #Aldi #Toast #Beer #AttentionToDigital

What does your coffee do?🌱 “Creating delicious coffee is at our core. It’s what we are known for, and that will never change. However, our second love is the planet. We want to do as much good as possible, not because we’re perfect but because there are a lot of things that can be improved. - Abdullah Ramay CEO Thanks to the Team at BeanScene Magazine for the opportunity to share our journey so far 🤗 Find your copy 👉 via link in the comments #pabloandrustys #coffeejourney #bcorp #coffee #coffeeroaster #australia #sustainabillity #journeyofimpact

Calling all cafés, caterers, and coffee buyers. If farmers can’t make a living growing coffee, they’ll stop. And right now, 80% of them aren’t earning enough to feed their families. That’s why Cafédirect is doing things differently. We buy direct, pay fairly, and invest in coffee cooperatives. It means we get their pick of the crop. So with Cafédirect you're not just offering great coffee - you’re helping secure its future. We’ve got something that your customers will love – get in touch at info@cafedirect.co.uk. It's coffee as good as it acts. P.S. Grumpy Mule is now part of the Cafédirect Group so we have an even bigger range of coffees to fit your needs. #coffee #catering #cafes #cafeculture #cater #cafelife #sustainability

🚨 Exciting Portfolio News! 🚨 Originally, we weren’t planning to bring on a beer, and there are plenty of reasons why. It’s a crowded space, and it takes something truly special to stand out. But when we came across Jump Ship Brewing Ltd, we knew we had to make an exception. Here’s why: 🍻 Jump Ship is different: Not just another alcohol-free beer, it’s award-winning, and it’s brewed in Scotland’s first dedicated alcohol-free brewery—the first of its kind! That’s a huge milestone for the industry and a testament to their commitment to quality. 👩💼 Female-owned in a male-dominated space: Jump Ship is led by an incredible female founder. We don’t need to spell out how important that is. It’s a brand breaking barriers in more ways than one, and we’re proud to support them. 🌾 Gluten-free and inclusive: With each batch carefully tested to meet the highest standards, Jump Ship makes sure more people can enjoy a great beer, whatever their dietary needs. 🔥 Amazing taste: Trust us when we say, you’ll need to try it to believe it. The flavor is beyond impressive—grab the hint! 😉 The team behind Jump Ship are fantastic, and there's meaning in every can, every name, and every flag they raise. We weren't going to take on a beer, but when the people, values, and liquid are this extraordinary, we simply had to. Welcome to the portfolio, Jump Ship! ⛵ #JumpShip #AlcoholFree #CraftBeer #FemaleOwned #ScotlandBrewed #GlutenFree #NewInPortfolio

If you're still unsure about non-alcoholic wine then this episode is for you... I'll be honest, I was incredibly nervous about interviewing such a powerhouse in the non-alc industry but Amanda Thomson was amazing and so generous with her time and knowledge. Amanda Thomson, the brilliant mind behind Thomson & Scott NOUGHTY alcohol-free wines shares the secrets behind crafting top-tier non-alcoholic wine and the hurdles she faced while breaking into the industry. We explore why quality is paramount in the non-alcoholic wine realm and how NOUGHTY AF is revolutionising the game with its sophisticated offerings. We also delve into the impact of non-alcoholic wine on social gatherings and the hospitality scene, discussing the importance of inclusivity. If you're sober-curious, a non-drinker, or simply seeking to cut back on alcohol, this episode is full with insights and inspiration. Plus, Amanda dishes out her expert tips for selecting superb non-alcoholic wines, ensuring you never waste a dime on subpar products again! 🌟 As always thank you to Poddster Singapore for hosting us. 🎙 https://lnkd.in/g9bmz8a8 #NonAlcoholicWine #NoughtyAF #TheUpwardSpiral #SoberCurious #MindfulDrinking #WineIndustry #Quality #Transparency #BCorp #Sustainability #InclusiveDrinking #Hospitality #SocialOccasions #WineAlternatives The Upward Spiral with Michelle O'Brien Podcast

We’re continually challenging ourselves to do better for people and the planet. Our B Corp Recertification recognises some of the improvements we’ve made, including: 👩🏽💻 Upgrading our people policies e.g. a new ‘Periods & Menopause Policy’ (lmk if your company doesn’t yet have and you want a copy of ours to inspire). 🍺 Reducing our carbon footprint e.g. we switched more customers - all DTC - to cans away from glass bottles. ✊🏼 Wider campaigning for systemic change, from funding local community gardens with ActionFunder to supporting legal change with Feedback and Zero Hour. These and lots more changes, influenced by our commitment to using business as a force for good, with the support of the B Lab UK community 🙌🏼

If you haven't booked on to the next People Planet Pint (Pizza Party) in Cardiff, here are some pretty good reasons to attend. 1. Relaxed and informal opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals in the sustainability space. 2. Free drink courtesy of Krystal for the first 33 registered attendees. 3. We'll be announcing the next People Planet Pastry. Not convinced? Here are two more reasons... 1. We're bringing a tonne of cupcakes. 2. There will also be free Pizza. Why you ask? Let's just say Motion Manor will be celebrating a small announcement that starts with the letter 'B' and ends in the letter's 'ertified'. Spread the word, let's make it our biggest and best yet, tickets in the comments. #betterbusiness #sustainability #peopleplanetpint #cardiff