Issue 9
SAVOURSMITHS : Savouring the Flavour of the Crisp Paradigm Shift
From humble potatoes to gourmet crisps, SAVOURSMITHS is transforming snacking with bold flavours and a rich family heritage, turning a classic treat into a decadent experience. Co-Founder Colette Russell Smith discusses culinary quality, sustainability, and future plans.
Cooplands Bakery : Freshly Baked and Ready to Go
From a single, humble shopfront in Scarborough to 154 shops across the Northeast of the UK, Cooplands Bakery has risen over the last century to become a modern bakery business that has stayed true to its artisan roots. John Ruddock, CEO, tells us more.
DN AGRAR : From Farm to Future Dairy Dominance
On a mission to revolutionise the milk industry, leading dairy producer DN AGRAR is setting ambitious goals for sustainable growth and expanding its market reach across Europe. CEO, Peter de Boer, discusses the company’s advanced approach to agriculture and the environment.
Brakebush : Chicken to Impress
Celebrating over 100 years of excellence, family-owned poultry processor and distributor Brakebush combines innovation, responsible sourcing, and customer-focused solutions to deliver premium products to customers across North America.
Osmow’s Shawarma : Delicious Scenes for Shawarma
Osmow’s Shawarma continues to take the North American culinary industry by storm as it celebrates a quarter century of success. We catch up with CEO, Ben Osmow, and hear more about the brand’s scrumptious updates.
Danone Romania : Nurturing Nutrition
With the ambition of continued growth alongside stronger brand equity, innovation, and competitiveness, Danone Romania is making its mark on the dairy, plant-based, baby, and medical nutrition industry. We explore further with Delia Corniciuc, Marketing and Growth Acceleration Director for Central and Eastern Europe.
Al Rabie Saudi Foods : The Choice of Champions
Rooted in originality and flavour, Al Rabie Saudi Foods boasts nearly 70 years of providing the freshest, most innovative products to the food and beverage market. We take a closer look at the company’s dedication to quality.
Chickie’s and Pete’s : Philadelphia’s Favorite Local Sports Bar
For those in search of the ultimate game day experience, Chickie’s and Pete’s is the place to be, offering an award-winning mix of delicious cuisine and live, watch-along sports action.
Montego Pet Nutrition : Africa’s Pet Care Pioneers
Montego Pet Nutrition has placed its genuine love of pets at the heart of its business for 26 years. Johan van Jaarsveld, Managing Director, tells us about the family business and its promise of ‘Better Every Day’.
An Interview With Joe Yalley-Ogunro, Head of Sustainability, Finlays
Joe Yalley-Ogunro, Global Head of Sustainability at Finlays, explains why collaboration, traceability, and practical decarbonisation will be essential to building more resilient and sustainable beverage supply chains.
FORM : Welcome to the Smart Shelf Era
Kevin Corcoran, Chief Customer Officer at FORM, explains how artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and real-time data are reshaping retail execution for food and beverage brands.
Blue Ventures : Resilient Women, Resilient Ocean
Celebrating women fishers, traders, and processors advancing inclusive ocean protection and coastal livelihoods, Blue Ventures is proudly presenting the visual storytelling project Ocean Matriarchs. Nelly Otieno, East Africa Director, tells us more about how thriving communities create thriving oceans.
GAIL’s : Modern Craft Bakery
GAIL’s is intuitive in its flexible and caring approach to baking bread. For the award-winning neighbourhood bakery, every step in its process matters when curating a product that satisfies evolving customer needs – from farmer to miller and baker. We sit down with Anomarel Ogden, Group Executive Head Baker.
Supplier Relations: How are you managing relationships with key suppliers in an increasingly volatile environment?
Saskia van Gendt
Chief Sustainability Officer, Blue Yonder
Kari Barnes
Head of Regulatory Standards, TraceGains
Andy LaPointe
Co-Founder, Traverse Bay Farms
Highlights from Issue 8
FreshGround : The Flavours Reshaping Office Beverage Culture
Russell Cowley, General Manager of FreshGround, examines the rise in lower-caffeine and wellness-led drinks sitting proudly alongside the more traditional bean-to-cup coffee.
GREY GOOSE Hits the Runway
Reaching new levels of a fashionable pour, GREY GOOSE served in its Devil Wears Prada 2 partnership. We browse the campaign’s multi-platform programme that builds on the leading vodka brand’s foray into the fashion industry.
Rutland Square Spirits : Scottish Spirit; Indian Soul
At Rutland Square Spirits, every bottle tells a story inspired by ancestral heritage and craftsmanship. Nishant Sharma, CEO and Founder, pours a glass and shares more about the unique intersection of two powerful cultures that the company sits at the centre of.
KROHNE : Instrumental to Process Instrumentation
Offering the right solutions for customers’ process measurement applications, KROHNE is a global supplier for process instrumentation and automation. Jason Yew, Managing Director – Malaysia, takes us on a deep dive.
The Country Pie Co. : The Rise of a Pastry Powerhouse
The Country Pie Co. has emerged as a premier pie manufacturer in South Africa, a testament to its unwavering dedication to quality, flavour, and honest ingredients. Founder Dino Christodoulides shares the company’s journey.
Trade Kings Group : A Story of African Manufacturing
Zambia’s largest fast-moving consumer goods manufacturer, Trade Kings Group, has an expanding ecosystem of brands that remain both relevant and scalable. We speak to Mohsin Patel, Director, who tells the story of the locally grown business.
Cervejas de Moçambique : Natural, Local, and Inclusive
Cervejas de Moçambique believes that beer exists as much more than a product – it is an ecosystem that creates jobs, builds local supply chains, and connects people. We hear why beer Is one of Africa’s most powerful economic engines whilst protecting communities from harmful alcohol with CEO, Galo Rivera.
Bokomo Namibia : Nourishing a Nation
Bokomo Namibia has established itself as a significant contributor to the country’s food and beverage market by manufacturing and distributing essential goods and bolstering local economies. CEO, Hubertus Hamm, discusses meeting consumer needs whilst supporting local agriculture and communities.
Youvit : Making Health Delightful
Youvit has pioneered a lifestyle supplement brand built around delightful, one-a-day gummy vitamins tailored to meet the needs of millennial and Gen-Z customers across Southeast Asia. Wouter van der Kolk, co-Founder and CEO, shares more.
Wenzel’s The Bakers : Born and Bread in London
Wenzel’s The Bakers started as one family’s sweet dream and has risen to be a community favourite across England. We browse the menu with COO, Karl Spinks, and hear more about how the company is perfecting its recipe for success.
The Barcelona Taste : A Historical Gastronomic Journey
Curated for peripatetic eaters and appreciated by cosmopolitan travellers, The Barcelona Taste offers a culinary tour of one of the world’s most colourful cities. Managing Director, Kenny Dunn, explores enticing experiences that tickle the taste buds.
Aunt Millie’s : Bake Memories
Celebrating 125 years of excellence, Aunt Millie’s blends its family values, community commitment, and cutting-edge baking innovation to deliver healthier, high-quality products to its customers across the Midwest.
Kuku Foods : A Recipe for Success
Dedicated to shaping a brighter future for Kenya and beyond, Kuku Foods proudly serves Finger Lickin’ Good food and long-term aid to the communities in which it serves. We revisit the company with Jacques Theunissen, CEO.
KRT Group : Farming Forward – A Vision for Sustainable Agriculture
KRT Group is at the forefront of Zambia’s food production revolution, integrating sustainable practices and innovative strategies to enhance operations whilst ensuring long-term resource efficiency. Brendon Cantlay, Executive Chairman, tells us more.
Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe : Zimbabwe’s Sweet Spot
As the largest and oldest sugarcane producer in the country, Tongaat Hulett Zimbabwe is sweetening the agribusiness landscape. Tendai Masawi, Managing Director, talks us through the unwavering success of the company’s two leading estates.
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