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The story of how Grapefruit won at an international competition in London🏆 Read the article below!

🎉 Reflecting on an incredible 5-year journey with Zereau Drinks | KRNWTR+ 🌍💧 Five years ago, I embarked on a mission with founder Tom Niekamp to revolutionize the way we consume water—championing local over single-use packaging that burdens our planet. Today, I'm looking back at 5 milestones with gratitude: 1️⃣ Team Growth: From just Tom and ★ Roderick Burger l MSc l MA(ed) juggling side jobs, to a passionate team of 20 eager beavers. Together, we've tirelessly worked to disrupt the unsustainable beverage industry. 🚀 2️⃣ Revenue Growth: Achieving a 6-fold increase in revenues, translating our vision into tangible impact. 💼📈 3️⃣ Market Recognition: From opening the Amsterdam Stock Exchange with a bang 📊🔔, various TV, newspaper and radio appearances to being celebrated as a changemaker with the Food100 award. 🏆 4️⃣ Partnerships and Clients: Collaborating with amazing clients and partners like Peakz Padel, Vermaat, Almere City FC, PwC, KPMG, Meta/Facebook, Van Gogh Museum, Artis, Shell, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Landal GreenParks, ABN AMRO Bank N.V., ISS A/S Facilicom Group, PEC Zwolle even The Coca-Cola Company's Dutch head office and many more, to promote sustainable drinking. 🌱🤝 5️⃣ Community Support: None of this would have been possible without the unwavering support from our colleagues, partners, committed shareholders, clients, crowd funders, bankers, and everyone who believed in our mission. Your encouragement & support has been the backbone of our success. ❤️ As I transition, my commitment to Social Enterprise KRNWTR+ remains unshaken. I'll continue to support our cause as a very dedicated shareholder. But the question lingers—WHAT'S NEXT?? Having provided "shelter" and quenched thirst with the best tasting cold drinks, the journey continues to unfold and am brewing on something new. Stay tuned! 🌟 Huge thanks to everyone who's been part of this journey. Here's to more innovation, impact and sustainability in the years to come. 🌏💦 #KRNWTR+ #Sustainability #Innovation #FoodIndustry #ThankYou #WhatsNext #krnwtr #zereaudrinks #REFILLution #patternbreakingsocialchange

“A journey of depth, also a journey of dedication.”GenBridge invited over 40 executives from #GenBridge ecosystem companies in food industry in its recent study tour to Tokyo, to visit community stores and Japan's leading food companies, engage in private sessions with industry experts, and attend the FOODEX Exhibition within one week. How did they feel? What experiences and insights would they like to share? What enlightenments did they gain from the tour?

Happy 1st Anniversary to CEREB! 🎉 Proud to be part of this journey in helping organizations navigate the complexities of balancing risk and reward. If you're looking to prioritize and manage these challenges, reach out to CEREB and join the conversation. 🚀 #CEREB #RiskReward #BusinessResilience"

It's amazing to see what a committed and passionate team can do when they focus on an uplifting goal. I am proud of what the Greenscreens.ai people are doing to democratize the freight industry, and to give everyone the tools to boost their profitability through predictive pricing. #logistics #supplychain #predictivepricing #innovation

This year's Fruit Attraction was a milestone for Agriplace. We’ve come a long way as an organization and as a team, making our debut with our very first stand. The team’s hard work paid off, with over 100 meetings booked throughout the event! 🙌 At Agriplace, we believe in growing talent from within. Trust, autonomy, and mentorship are principles for us to do so. This fair was living proof and I could not be more proud. Key takeaways from our conversations with customers and partners 🌟 - "Europe imports fruit but exports legislation." Credit to Hugo Hays for this insight. The new EU regulations like CSRD and CS3D are starting to have a significant impact on suppliers abroad, who now have to navigate increasingly complex compliance requirements. - Certification duplication & Audit overload. We’re seeing more certification overlap and an increasing number of internal audits. The need for streamlined solutions is more evident than ever—there’s a clear gap to be filled! - Impact Data: work in progress. Tracking impact data is still in its early stages for many, but there’s hope. Industry players are starting to adopt a more pragmatic approach, which is promising for the future of responsible supply chains. We’re already looking forward to Fruit Attraction 2025, building on what we’ve learned, and continuing to strengthen partnerships across the industry. A big thank you to everyone who made this fair an amazing experience! #FruitAttraction #SupplyChain #Compliance #Sustainability #TeamAgriplace

Wow! Many forward thinking #smb leaders like Stephen Dixon proactively took on the initiative of creating a Digital Business Plan. As for those great entrepreneurs who are still unsure of what is a #digitalroadmap... Well... It's a guide to help the business navigate its journey from current operations to a digitally optimized future. It includes goals, strategies, timelines, and resources needed to adopt new technologies, improve processes, and enhance customer experiences. All businesses in 2024 are operating #DigitalBusinesses, so take control of the digital benefits without being overwhelmed with navigating the complexities on your own. Book a Meeting with me! 👇

📈 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫: 𝐎𝐬𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐭𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟑 📈 Grupo Osborne closed 2023 with 𝐧𝐞𝐭 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐞𝐬 of 𝟐𝟒𝟖 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐬 and 𝐄𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐝𝐚 of 𝟑𝟗 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐞𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐬, consolidating the excellent results obtained in 2022 and confirming the good trajectory shown by the Company in recent years. ✅ Facing global challenges, our strategy of anticipating expenditure and investment control has been key to success, together with the reinforcement of our brands' market share through an integrated commercial model and a unique customer proposition; Internationally, our sales remained strong thanks to diversification and expansion into new markets. ✅ In 2023, we also delivered on many of the objectives set out in our 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟐-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧, such as the consolidation of the Chairmanship handover, the acceleration of the digital transformation and progress in the premiumisation and internationalisation of our brands. We have also initiated ambitious investment plans in our production centres and we continue to promote the attraction and retention of talent, sustainability and the promotion of the social activity carried out by our Foundation. 👏 𝚆𝚎 𝚝𝚑𝚊𝚗𝚔 𝚝𝚑𝚎 𝚎𝚗𝚝𝚒𝚛𝚎 𝙾𝚜𝚋𝚘𝚛𝚗𝚎 𝚝𝚎𝚊𝚖 𝚏𝚘𝚛 𝚝𝚑𝚎𝚒𝚛 𝚑𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚠𝚘𝚛𝚔 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚍𝚎𝚍𝚒𝚌𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚊𝚗𝚍 𝚠𝚎 𝚖𝚘𝚟𝚎 𝚏𝚘𝚛𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍 𝚠𝚒𝚝𝚑 𝚍𝚎𝚝𝚎𝚛𝚖𝚒𝚗𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗 𝚝𝚘𝚠𝚊𝚛𝚍𝚜 𝚊𝚗 𝚎𝚟𝚎𝚗 𝚖𝚘𝚛𝚎 𝚙𝚛𝚘𝚖𝚒𝚜𝚒𝚗𝚐 𝚏𝚞𝚝𝚞𝚛𝚎. 📈 In the words of 𝐒𝐨𝐟í𝐚 𝐎𝐬𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐧𝐞, Chairman of the company, "Osborne has closed 2023 with a slight improvement in sales, EBITDA and net profit, and with a strengthened balance sheet, which allows us to tackle more ambitious challenges of organic and inorganic growth in the coming years. All of the above has been possible thanks to the efforts of the entire company, starting with the board of directors, followed by the management committee and ending with each and every one of our employees". Fernando Terry Osborne Rocio Osborne Alonso-Allende Grupo Osborne Juan Alegría Rafael Magallon Sangüesa Jaime Fernández de la Puente Rodríguez Luis González Díaz de Cerio Andrés Velasco Álvaro #Osborne #EmbajadoresGastronomicos #ExperienciasGourmet #MarcaEspaña #LegadoYFuturo #Excelencia #ADNOsborne #Resultados2023 #EBITDA #VentasNetas #CrecimientoSostenible #PlanEstratégico

🌐 Smart Industry transformation is like the Douro Valley’s vineyards—patience, vision, and precision lead to lasting impact. 🍇🚀 I spent some time last year in the Douro Valley, walking through those vineyards that have been there for generations. What really struck me was how much care and foresight goes into every detail. The winemakers there aren’t just thinking about today’s harvest—they’re building something that will stand the test of time, year after year. That experience has stayed with me and made me think about the work we’re doing at Coretecs. Just like those vineyards, every solution we deliver is designed to not only meet the demands of today but to lay the foundation for tomorrow. We’re helping businesses embrace the potential of Industry 4.0 with the same level of care, precision, and long-term thinking. It’s exciting to be part of a team that’s always looking ahead, working to ensure that the transformations we create are built to last. If you’re also focused on the future of industry and want to connect, let’s chat. 🍷

🔬 🍻 A Legacy of Science, Sustainability, and Philanthropy: My Carlsberg Visit 🍻 🔬 This Monday, I was fortunate to explore the Carlsberg Research Laboratory and the "Home of Carlsberg" tour, an experience that left a lasting impression. Carlsberg, founded in 1847 by J.C. Jacobsen, is more than a renowned Danish brewery. It's a testament to the enduring power of vision and philanthropy. The Carlsberg Foundation, established by Jacobsen, not only holds a controlling interest in the company, ensuring its values are upheld, but it also funds groundbreaking research and supports the arts in Denmark. Here's what I found most fascinating: 1. Scientific Legacy: The Carlsberg Laboratory is a scientific powerhouse responsible for innovations like the pH scale and pure yeast culturing that revolutionized brewing. 2. Research for the Future: The Carlsberg Foundation generously invests in basic research across various fields, contributing to advancements like ultra-fast crop breeding and click chemistry (which garnered a Nobel Prize!). 3. Sharing for the Greater Good: Carlsberg sets an admirable example by sharing its research findings with other companies and communities, prioritizing societal benefit. 4. Sustainability at the Core: With ambitious goals like achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, Carlsberg is a leader in sustainable brewing, demonstrating a commitment to environmental responsibility. Carlsberg is a shining example of how a founder's vision can extend far beyond their lifetime. Through the Carlsberg Foundation, J.C. Jacobsen's legacy continues to shape scientific research, the arts, and sustainable practices, leaving a positive impact on Denmark and the world. From its rich history to its cutting-edge research and dedication to sustainability, Carlsberg is a company that truly embodies a harmonious blend of tradition and innovation. #Carlsberg #BrewingScience #Sustainability #Research #Denmark #Innovation #Philanthropy #Legacy #CorporateSocialResponsibility #Hass #EMBA