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🌟 Here’s why equity really matters 🌟 At Gousto, we believe in the power of action, and few exemplify that more than Noella Coursaris Musunka. Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, she turned a challenge into an opportunity, building Malaika, a nonprofit dedicated to educating and empowering young girls while strengthening entire communities. For 17 years, she has remained committed to this mission, proving that long-term impact comes from persistence, purpose, and leadership. Her story is a powerful reminder of why equity matters. International Women’s Month is about all women, but true equity means recognising that some women face different challenges based on their race, background and experiences. Noëlla’s work speaks directly to this, ensuring that young girls in her community receive the education, support and opportunities they need to thrive. By highlighting Black women’s achievements, we don’t just celebrate their contributions but actively address historical underrepresentation and move towards a more inclusive and just future for all women. Last week, we had the privilege of hearing Noëlla’s journey firsthand and her vision and dedication is truly inspiring. Noella Coursaris Musunka, we are honoured to learn from you.

💡 Introducing the Parental Leave Buddy Scheme 💡 Returning to work after parental leave can feel overwhelming - but at Gousto, you don’t have to navigate it alone. Our Parental Leave Buddy Scheme connects new parents with colleagues who’ve been there before, offering practical advice and emotional support as they adjust to life as a working parent. 👶 Who is it for? Anyone taking maternity, paternity, adoption, shared parental, or unpaid parental leave. 🤝 How does it work? ✔️ Connect with a buddy before you go on leave. ✔️ Receive support upon return. ✔️ Continue catching up as needed. 💬 Topics you can discuss: 🔹 Managing emotions around returning to work 🔹 Childcare and settling in 🔹 Work-life balance & flexibility 🔹 Sleep deprivation strategies 🔹 Breastfeeding & expressing at work Parenthood is a journey. We’re here to support each other along the way!

🚀 Women in Tech & GenAI 🚀 We’re kicking off Women’s History Month with an exciting event: Women In Tech & GenAI: Leading the Future, Not Catching Up – How Women Are Leveraging AI, all about building an inclusive, empowering space for women in tech, because it’s not just important, it’s essential. 💡✨ What’s on the agenda? An inspiring panel of industry leaders will share insights, experiences, and advice on: 📌 The challenges and opportunities for women in Generative AI (GenAI) 📌 Leadership, innovation, and inclusivity in the AI space 📌 Strategies for closing the gender gap in AI adoption and fostering supportive AI environments 📌 Addressing the gender gap in GenAI adoption and increasing women’s participation in AI leadership 📌 Understanding AI’s potential in problem-solving, collaboration, and innovation Meet our panel here: 🎤 Catherine Pendleton | Senior Manager, Data Governance at Gousto 🎤 Macey Baker | Community Engineer at Tessl 🎤 Patricia Walsh | Senior Engineering Manager at Bumble Inc. 🎤 Moderator: Sam Hepburn | Head of Community - AI Native Dev Community Where and when? 📆 Date: Thursday 6th March 2025 ⏰ Time: 5.30 pm onwards 📍 Location: Gousto HQ, London Sign up here: https://lnkd.in/erxkRKA5 Who’s in? 👇 #WomenInTech #Gousto #LeadWithImpact #DiversityInTech

📖 British Pie Week & World Book Day at Gousto is well and truly one for the books 📖 British Pie Week is here and with it falling in the same week as World Book Day this year, we had to whip up something extra special 👀 Behold… our limited-edition Plot-Twist Pies, where we’ve turned classic stories into comfortingly, delicious feasts for all to enjoy, whether you’re a literary lover or a pie professional: 🥧  Dracula’s Graveyard Cheesy Beef & Mushroom Pie 🦇 🥧  Mad Hatter’s Magical Mushroom & Leek Pie 🎩 🥧  Mr Darcy’s Decadent Chicken & Bacon Pie 💕 🥧  Moby-Dick’s Pearl Of The Sea Pie with Prawn & Mussels ⚓ 🥧  King Arthur’s Sword In The Chicken Coronation Pie ⚔️ Talk about devouring a good book… #Gousto #BritishPieWeek #WorldBookDay

🌙 Ramadan at Gousto 🌙 Ramadan is just around the corner. This is a significant month for our Muslim colleagues as it’s a time of fasting, reflection, and community. Here’s how we’re marking the occasion and how our employees are getting involved. 📖 Ramadan Awareness Pack – Tips on how to best support our Muslim colleagues during this important time ❓ Ramadan Quiz – A daily quiz throughout Ramadan. A fun way to learn more about the month—and yes, prizes are up for grabs! 🎉 Eid Celebration – To mark the end of Ramadan, we’ll be celebrating Eid in our London office with delicious desserts and snacks. Ramadan Mubarak ✨

Gousto has arrived in Ireland 🇮🇪 We’ve been cooking this up for a while now. The number 1 recipe box for choice is now live and accepting orders at gousto.ie We’re looking forward to creating new jobs, and delivering delicious dinners to our new customers in Ireland, including family favourites, convenient options and healthy choices. A huge shout out to the incredible teams across Gousto, in Ireland and the UK, who have made this happen

🚀 Learning & Development Week = A win for Neurodiversity 🧠✨ Last week at Gousto, we had our quarterly Learning & Development week, which means one thing: no meetings, just learning. Beyond giving everyone time to focus, this is a real game-changer for our neurodivergent colleagues. So to recap on this quarter's Learning & Development week in style, we’ve got some helpful tips from Software Developer Briony Allison and the NeuroGousto community to set you up for neurodivergent learning success: Structure & Support for Deep Work 💡 Use Slack integrations (calendar sync, status updates) to manage availability and avoid unnecessary distractions. 💡Time-box tasks to create focused work sessions. 💡 Snooze notifications or use speech bubble statuses to signal deep work time. Tools to Reduce Cognitive Load 🧠 Use ChatGPT or Grammarly to refine emails, Slacks, or documentation. 🧠 Buddying and XP pairing can boost engagement and maintain focus. 🧠 Write important messages in Notes or Pages first to prevent accidental sending. Optimising the Work Environment 🔹 Arrive early to set up a workspace that suits your needs. 🔹 Use headphones or Loop earplugs to minimise distractions. 🔹 Customise notification settings to ensure only essential updates come through. By making learning flexible, we make it inclusive. Because when we create space for all types of minds to thrive, we can all grow. 🌱 Neurodivergent friends - what’s one way that helps YOU learn best? Drop your tips in the comments. 👇 #Neurodiversity #LearningAndDevelopment

Half term, sorted ✅ Keeping the kids entertained over half term can be a challenge, but our Gousto Parents have shared their top tips for turning downtime into quality time… ♻️ Recycle your Gousto box – Transform your box into a spaceship, puppet theatre, or even a DIY board game. A little creativity goes a long way! 🍽 Get cooking – Our Half Term Heroes recipes are perfect for getting little hands involved in the kitchen. Fun, easy, and delicious – what’s not to love? 📖 Creative storytelling – Let imaginations run wild by writing and illustrating their own stories, then acting them out with costumes and props for a family show. That’s half-term sorted. What are your go-to activities? #HalfTerm #ParentTips #Gousto

Gousto is shaking up supply chains, and here’s why it matters 💡 Our Head of Insights, Sustainability & Health, Hugh Lewis, sat alongside Katherine Rolfe, and Carley-Jane Stanton, at Retail Week x The Grocer LIVE 2025 and broke down how Gousto is shaking up supply chains - balancing growth with real impact through data, collaboration, and innovation. Here’s what went down: 🌍 Data is King We’re scaling PCFs, or should we say Product Carbon Footprints, to bring radical transparency and cut emissions - our model already slashes 23% of emissions compared to supermarket shopping. Smarter data, smarter choices. 🤝 Collaboration is the Power Play Sustainability isn’t a solo sport, that’s why we’re teaming up with suppliers to reduce emissions, level up packaging recyclability, and rescue surplus food through game-changing partnerships like DPD & FareShare. 🚀 Future-Ready Innovation AI-powered forecasting, automated carbon tracking and next-gen biodiversity mapping - this is the future of sustainable food, and we’re leading the charge in this. Sustainability isn’t just good for the planet - it’s good business. Let’s keep the momentum rolling! #SustainableSupplyChains #BetterBusiness #Gousto #CollaborationForChange

💘 Love is in the air... and on your plate.💘 This Valentine’s Day, Gousto is playing Cupid with our brand-new indulgent premium range and perfectly paired dessert bundles, bringing romance straight to your doorstep. Whether it’s a date-night masterpiece or a saucy solo supper, we’ve got you covered: 🥩 21-Day Aged Sirloin Steak with Chips & Peppercorn Sauce 🐟 Sea Bass with Lemon & Saffron Risotto 💍 Marry Me Chicken Burger with Garlic & Cheese Chicken Wings 🧀 Be Mine, Red Wine Orzo with Hot Honey & Baked Cheese And for those with a sweet tooth? We’ve teamed up with Pots & Co Ltd to offer swoon-worthy dessert bundles with the 70% Chocolate Ganache and Salted Caramel & Chocolate Dessert. With fresh pre-portioned, quality ingredients delivered directly to your door, our Valentine's Day range is designed to impress without any of the stress.