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🍷 #ItalianWine and #GeographicalIndications! 🌟 There are over 500 protected #GeographicalIndications. Embracing diverse styles, grapes and methods, these GIs make it possible for Italy's wine heritage to exist.  🍷🍇 Chianti, Barolo, Brunello di Montalcino, Amarone della Valpolicella, Prosecco and Franciacorta - these are some examples of wines protected as #GeographicalIndications. Read more about GIs and local development: https://lnkd.in/d7Z8aWx8  #batmodel #ItalianWines #GeographicalIndications

The latest Clairfield UK Food & Beverage sector snapshot shows an increase in deal volumes in H2 2023 with transactions involving international investors reaching their highest level since H1 2021. H2 also saw an uplift in standalone private equity investments with PE involvement 'in take private' deals a noticeable feature in the period. Click to read the full report... Gary Ecob Steve Nock #mergersandacquisitions #foodandbeverage  

The latest Clairfield UK Food & Beverage sector snapshot shows that H1 2023 saw 65 transactions completed involving UK targets, a 14% reduction on H2 2022 deal volumes. This reflects a degree of caution amongst investor due to on-going cost pressures in the sector and reduced consumer spend. We expect deal volumes to increase over the next 6 months driven by stabilising interest rates and falling inflation with market consolidation a key driver for both domestic and overseas acquirors. Click to read the full report... Gary Ecob Steve Nock #mergersandacquisitions #foodandbeverage  

The Irish State’s surveillance crusade… The Irish department of Justice are on a crusade to introduce all sorts of surveillance tools. These recent concerns surrounding the use of personal data by businesses underscore a pressing need for legislative action within the European Union, as the Irish won’t. The practice where prices are set based on an individual's income, search, and purchasing history, and even data from health tracker apps, reveals a disturbing trend towards a surveillance society. It raises ethical questions but not a peep from the State. The potential for misuse by a State, with a bad record on this score, and bad actors cannot be overstated. In a world where personal information can be leveraged to manipulate not just pricing but also influence behavior and decision-making, the risk posed by the unchecked use of such technologies is alarming. But not a lot of noise. The lack of straightforward rules to regulate personalised and dynamic pricing, coupled with a hesitant approach to curbing the powers of Big Tech, leaves a gaping vulnerability that is being exploited by private companies. The state wants in on the game. It is imperative, therefore, that the EU takes decisive steps to legislate against such rapacious practices. Tell the MEP candidates.

Jason Kidd: Founder at OUTCAST BRANDS LTD ( Two Shores Rum ) - TRL: Who is Jason Kidd? Senior international drinks specialist turned small business founder in 2020. Outcast Brands is a premium Irish spirits company with brands in the rum and gin categories. - TRL: What does the rum mean to you? What made you fall in love with rum and when did it happen? In Europe, rum has never been appreciated as a high-quality sipping liquid, it has always been viewed as a “party/cocktail” ingredient. Rums are now rightly being enjoyed and compared alongside high-end Scottish and Irish Whiskies. - TRL: Three essential characteristics that define the rum according to your perspective. Origin, sugar distillate base, and aging process - TRL: What is the most important contribution you have made to the rum industry? We launched a “World First” award-winning rum – Two Shores, an 8-year-old Panamanian Rum secondary aged in Ireland in mature whiskey casks. 📲 More about this interview here -

David Rivera “Mashynne”: Brand Ambassador of Rums of Puerto Rico. David is a prominent figure in the Puerto Rican rum industry. His passion for this spirit has led him to become a recognized ambassador both locally and internationally. In 2018, Mashynne was named Ambassador of Prestige Spirits, a company dedicated to the distribution of premium liquor and wine brands. This recognition highlighted his deep knowledge of rum and his ability to promote it to diverse audiences. In 2021, his talent and dedication led him to compete in the Rums of Puerto Rico Cocktail Derby, where he emerged victorious and was selected as one of the ambassadors for Puerto Rican rum. In this role, Mashynne has the responsibility of representing the island's rum culture and history through events, tastings, and other activities. His commitment to the industry makes him a role model for new generations of bartenders and rum enthusiasts. Mashynne is a champion of Puerto Rican rum and a tireless promoter of its quality and unique flavor. Let’s learn more about him in this interview!  - TRL: What does the rum mean to you? What made you fall in love with rum and when did it happen? Rum means culture, tradition, and honor. Rum is such a great drink with so much nuance, so diverse to mix with everything. If you understand the flavor wheel, you understand how to create experiences with rum. - TRL: Three essential characteristics that define the rum according to your perspective. Body, Diversity, Mood. 📲 More about this interview is HERE -

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