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Guinness 0.0 takes over taps across the country! The introduction of Guinness 0.0 on draught is a big win for the no low drinks sector and demonstrates the growing demand for alcohol-free options in social settings, providing more variety for consumers who want to enjoy a pint without the alcohol. Could Diageo's decision help boost the sector by encouraging more pubs and bars to offer alcohol-free alternatives? I for one hope so!  https://lnkd.in/etafsrcu 📷Diageo

The vast majority of hospo venues serve a distinctly average Bloody Mary, if they even serve one. Robert Godber and I are on a mission to help sites serve better Bloodys - using Bloody Bens Bloody Mary Mix, the ingredient for perfect Bloody Marys to achieve it. But it's easy to have a mission and talk about what you want to happen. How do you go about actually making it happen? Well, one crucial area, often overlooked by startups is distribution (we're totally guilty of this too). The easier you make it for your potential customers to order, the more who will be able to join your mission. [who agrees with me on the distribution point?] At the start of 2023, we made it our goal to partner up with more distributors, so we could start achieving our mission at scale. It takes time and determination to secure these deals, but you can make them happen, so, we're Bloody delighted to announce we're working with Amathus Drinks PLC 🍅🌶💥 (DM me to learn who our other distribution partners are).

UNESDA - Soft Drinks Europe IS GROWING 📢 📢 📢 There are moments in the life of an #association that are truly remarkable and the expansion of the UNESDA #membership is undoubtedly one of these moments. We will now once again cover all countries in #Europe and are representing an increasing number of #nonalcoholic #beverage categories. On a personal level, I also regard it as a strong recognition for the work our #team is doing every day in representing its amasing members. Helen Benson Delphine Close Inês Rebelo Vanessa Roelandt   I am so proud and delighted to welcome our five outstanding new members Carlsberg Group, Monster Energy, Royal Unibrew, the Hungarian Soft Drinks Association and the Polish Federation of Food Industry. 👏 👏 In addition, I am also excited to announce that Nestlé Waters is expanding its role in our association and taking up a strategic role on our Executive Committee. 👏 👏 All these developments highlight the exciting changes we are witnessing in the non-alcoholic beverage category which are driven by #innovation to offer new drinks to our consumers.   #Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, and we are now 39 members – all united in one voice to advocate for supportive, science-based, and stable policies that enable us to build a more #competitive #SoftDrinks sector and promote more balanced diets across Europe.   I am so excited about what we can accomplish together! 🙌   We remain focused on continuing our legacy of voluntary actions that have driven meaningful change for decades, positioning us as a constructive, proactive sector that leads the way on key issues like #SugarReduction, #innovation and #climate mitigation.   More is yet to come! 🤝

Let's talk about Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience! #cybersecurity #IT #iam #datasecurity

One of the projects I have been involved in in the last few years - managing the Academy of Chocolate awards as one of the award committee members. Whilst it's a completely different world from drug development, many of the skills in clinical trials can easily be transferred into the awards management setting - project/timeline management, process design, standard procedures development, resource planning, finance, vendor selection, software development, protocol development (we have protocols too in awards judging), sample tracking, randomisation (yes, believe it or not!), analytics/analysis methodology etc. Glad that I can bring all these skills I have acquired in the healthcare industry into Academy of Chocolate. There are people who are much closer to the food/drinks industry than me that I can learn from also - whether it's sensory assessment, or how other awards judging are done. It's great to get an insight, and then choose and pick what's appropriate for the chocolate awards. No matter how well the planning is, there are always surprises that we have to deal with. Luckily, the awards coordinating team (led by Katie Ka Yan Chan this year) and the remote team (led by Emma Boatman) have been an absolute joy to work with - we all work together and get things done. After this week, everyone can have a rest for 2 weeks, and then we will have to start planning for next year's awards in January! (Yes, we plan that far ahead as there are many things we need to prepare before the awards registration open in the latter half of the year)

Looking forward to being part of this webinar. If you want to find out more about how low & no is impacting the Scottish on trade market and how to capitalise on the opportunities it presents then sign up - details below 👇

The first 10 Companies from #Portugal wil attend AFI Food Importers #Convention for #Free 😀 As our founder Fernanda Vasconcelos is a #US Association of Food Industries' ambassador, we have a 100% discount code for the first 10 Portuguese companies to register at this year annual convention: USE CODE FGN24 That's a great opportunity to visit the wonderful city of #Marrakech and meet food industry professionals from arround the world. It's the only convention designed for the US food import sector. You will be able to: - explore the latest trends, innovations and opportunities in the global food market, - network with like-minded professionals, - discover new partnerships and - gain insight from industry leaders. Being an AFI member was a great option for Nolita Food to be able to address the US market with the FDA authorization. Registration link in the first comment

𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄 - 𝐒𝐑𝐁 - 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐔𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 23𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲, 2024. The Sindh Revenue Board (#SRB) clarified that: ▪ The reduced rate of 8% SST for restaurants remains in effect. ▪ Restaurants wishing to apply the standard 15% SST must obtain SRB permission. Out of 1700 registered restaurants, only 58 have this permission, with details available on the SRB website. ▪ The claim of withdrawing the 8% SST rate is false and could mislead customers. ▪ Customers should verify the applicable SST rate either online or by requesting the restaurant's SRB permission. #SST #SindhRevenueBoard #RestaurantTax #TaxClarification #CustomerAwareness #TaxCompliance #SSTRate #RestaurantIndustry #SRBUpdate #TaxInformation

Guinness Nigeria Plc would like to address and correct the recent speculations and false/malicious misinformation alleging that it plans to exit the Nigerian market. Contrary to the rumors circulating on various media platforms, Guinness Nigeria is firmly committed to its operations in Nigeria and is entering a new phase of growth and innovation. Since beginning operations in April 1950, Guinness Nigeria has built a proud 74-year legacy deeply embedded in Nigeria’s cultural and economic landscape. Our commitment to Nigeria is demonstrated through substantial investments in infrastructure, employment, backward integration, community development, and social responsibility initiatives. The recent announcement of the partnership between Diageo and Tolaram Group further affirms that Guinness Nigeria remains dedicated to Nigeria and has no plans to exit the dynamic Nigerian market. Our business will continue robustly, with no adverse effects on jobs or factories resulting from this new partnership. Under the announced partnership, Tolaram Group will acquire a 58.02% majority stake in Guinness Nigeria, allowing us to leverage Tolaram Group’s extensive expertise in manufacturing and distribution. Importantly, Guinness Nigeria will remain a listed company on the Nigerian Stock Exchange, retaining its prominent position in the Nigerian beverage industry. Diageo’s establishment of a wholly-owned international premium spirits company in Nigeria also underscores its commitment to sustaining its operations across West and Central Africa, with Nigeria as a key operational hub. Through a long-term license and royalty arrangement, Guinness Nigeria will continue to produce and sell all our iconic brands, including Guinness FES and Smooth, Smirnoff Ice, Orijin Bitters, and Malta Guinness, as well as Diageo MSS brands like Smirnoff X1, Gordon’s Moringa, and Captain Morgan Gold Rum. This ensures that our esteemed consumers nationwide will continue to enjoy their favorite beverages. We are enthusiastic about embarking on this new chapter of growth and development in Nigeria.

At the recent Alianza de Bebidas Espirituosas de Latinoamérica y el Caribe (ABELAC) Summit, industry leaders, including our CEO Helen Medina and Dr. Patrick Antoine of the Trinidad and Tobago Beverage Alcohol Alliance and Jorge Padilla at FTI Consulting, gathered to discuss strategies to enhance the spirits sector’s role within a rapidly evolving global landscape.   Key discussions focused on fostering responsible drinking and addressing calls for alcohol reduction, emphasizing the sector’s proactive stance on economic and cultural contributions.   To tackle these priorities, ABELAC and the World Spirits Alliance (WSA) are committed to: 🥃 Building cross-sector collaborations that encourage responsible drinking practices  🤝 Strengthening engagement with global and regional policymakers to drive impactful outcomes on a global scale  🌱 Showcasing the sector’s global impact, underscoring its significant role in both the global economy and cultural traditions    Together, we are advancing a balanced, forward-looking agenda that champions responsible enjoyment and the enduring cultural value of spirits.   #ABELACSummit #SpiritsIndustry #DrinkResponsibly #GlobalImpact