Business Enquirer Magazine | Issue 113 | May'23

REFRESHING SOUTH AFRICA

COCA-COLA BEVERAGES

SOUTH AFRICA’S JOURNEY TO SUSTAINABLE SUCCESS

CASSIAR GOLD CORP

EXPONENTIAL POTENTIAL IN BRITISH COLUMBIA

CONSTRUCTING THE

MEDIA FINANCE

Jamie Waite Partner & Creative Director jamie.waite@busenq.com

John Wilson Partner & President john.wilson@busenq.com

Charlotte Rope

Project Director charlotte.rope@busenq.com

Ebony Tomkinson Project Director ebony.tomkinson@busenq.com

Claire Dunn Global Credit Controller claire.dunn@busenq.com

Bethany Waite Credit Controller bethany.waite@busenq.com

Tanya Rudd Head of Finance tanya.rudd@busenq.com

Kim Pearson Global Head of Accounts kim.pearson@busenq.com

DATA ANALYSIS

EDITORIAL

Laura Watling Editor in Chief laura.watling@busenq.com

Carol Gibson Lead Editor carol.gibson@busenq.com

Rebecca Matthews Senior Journalist rebecca.matthews@busenq.com

PRODUCTION

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A WORD FROM OUR EDITOR

Welcome to May’s edition of Business Enquirer, Issue 113.

Whilst the number 13 is considered “unlucky for some”, in numerology it is considered to be a karmic number. According to those who follow the mystical relationship between numbers and events, the number 13 is associated with luck, prosperity and change - often leading to a positive outlook.

As luck would have it (and perhaps a little bit of fate), Business Enquirer Issue 113 features international companies who are all affecting change.

It was a pleasure to interview cover feature Coca Cola Beverages South Africa’s Head of Sustainability, Ntsako Baloyi. With the support of the multi-billion dollar business, Ntsako is implementing several initiatives to increase sustainability and fight vulnerabilities in South Africa and beyond.

Laura Watling Editor in Chief laura.watling@busenq.com

If you have a business story you wish to share in 2023, please contact our Head of Production via production@ busenq.com

Meanwhile, in British Columbia Cassiar Gold is going above and beyond to ensure it is doing its utmost in terms of social and environmental responsibility. I spoke with CEO, Marco Roque, who details the business’ efforts in responsible use of any resources, minimising impact of activities, and providing support and uplift to the local community.

In this issue we also feature Moma Group, the Parisienne-born, global hospitality leader, whose Moma for Good initiative focusses on inclusion, transmission and ecology.

I hope you find inspiration from the enlightening conversations found in May’s edition of Business Enquirer.

If you have a business or leadership story you wish to share, please contact production@busenq.co.uk

EXPERT COMMENT: DONALD TRUMP'S INDICTMENT

Dr Mark Shanahan, Associate Professor of Political Engagement at the University of Surrey said:

“America is waking up this morning as a nation seemingly more polarised than ever. And the agent of polarisation is expresident Donald J Trump. Yesterday was a most surreal game of two halves. First came the Manhattan court appearance with an angry and brooding Trump silent before the world's media, facing 34 felony charges. It was more and more serious than his legal team anticipated, yet the mundanity of the white-collar crime charges: 'Falsifying business records with the intent to defraud' left pundits a little deflated and with less to chew over across the hours of rolling coverage before Trump took the stage at Mar-aLago later in the evening.

“Trump in Mar-a-Lago was back among the adoring. His opponents would paint them as sycophants, grifters and enablers, while the faithful see themselves as holding the true soul of America. Trump was not presidential as

he drifted off the set script and attacked the New York judge and his family and ripped into not just the Manhattan DA, but other law officers across the country who may yet bring charges in much more difficult cases for Trump. Much of the speech was simply a campaign stump: a rehash of the 'poor-me' narrative based on the foundation-less lie of a mythical election steal. It will have cemented the fervour of his base, but convinced no one else of either his innocence, or his standing as a credible candidate for the presidency in 2024.

“Mar-a-Lago offered up Trump's parallel universe last night - a Camelot of kleptocracy where the 45th President of the United States was above the law and should not be tried legally or morally. Elsewhere in the United States, the world turned. The Democrats made significant strides in Judicial elections in the key swing state of Wisconsin, while Chicago is set to elect a distinctly left-leaning Democrat mayor. Trump-world remains frozen in aspic. But beyond his base bubble, Trumpism is beginning to crack.”

HOW YOU CAN PROTECT YOUR MOBILE DEVICE FROM MALWARE

During the first few months of 2022, mobile malware attacks increased by 500%, with one of the main reasons being because many people aren’t protecting their smartphones.

Experts at IT support specialists

CloudTech24 have revealed the best ways you can go about protecting your mobile device from malware effectively.

Use mobile anti-malware

Your mobile phone needs anti-virus and anti-malware software too! Malware can infect smartphones and tablets easily so it’s important to have a reliable antimalware app installed to your device.

Don’t download apps from unknown sources

Only download mobile apps from trusted sources. Do not download outside a main app store. Trusted app stores include places like:

Apple App Store

• Google Play

The Microsoft Store

• Amazon Appstore

You also should research the app developer online. Make sure they have a good reputation. Once you download a dangerous app to your phone, it can infect it with malware. That malware can remain behind even if you delete the app later.

Be wary of SMS phishing, AKA “smishing”

Spam texts are extremely common nowadays, with the text equivalent of phishing being known as “smishing”.

Through malicious links in text messages, hackers may ask you to message back to capture personal information, and/or try to gain access to your device.

Beware of text messages from unknown sources and be on the lookout for texts that don’t make sense. A common text spam is getting a shipping notification when you haven’t ordered anything.

Remove old apps you don’t use

Apps these days are often abandoned by the developer, and there are around 2.6 million apps that haven’t received an update in a year or more. Having these old apps on your phone can leave security vulnerabilities which can be exploited by hackers, so it’s important to address them.

Look through your device for any older apps you aren’t using, and if there’s no reason to keep them around, they can leave your device at risk.

Also, look at the time of the last update, and if it’s over a year, consider replacing it with an app that’s more current and updated more frequently.

Keep your device updated

In addition to keeping your apps updated, it’s important to keep your device updated too. Not updating to the latest version of your device’s operating system can also leave your phone with security vulnerabilities, allowing hackers to breach your data. Turn on automatic updates if possible!

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PIP INTERNATIONAL’S ULTIMATE PEA PROTEIN, UP.P™ HELPS FOOD MANUFACTURERS STAND OUT AGAINST THE COMPETITION

In Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, Protein Isolate Plant (PIP) International’s pilot pea-processing and testing facility is located in a converted craft brewery. Here, PIP’s patented Ultimate Pea Protein, UP.P™, is extracted using a targeted reaction that quickly and gently extracts proteins, keeping their functional properties intact.

This means that PIP International offers food manufacturers a plant-based protein solution that not only tastes great but also helps reduce their carbon footprint. UP.P™ is a high-quality pea protein that is derived from yellow peas, which regenerate the soil with nitrogen. “Yellow peas are a natural environmental steward. They’re nitrogen-fixing, which means they generate nitrogen in symbiosis with bacteria, rather than requiring fertilizer. They’re non-GMO, and they’re packed with protein,” explains PIP’s CEO, Christine Lewington.

UP.P™ is also rich in essential amino acids, making it a superior protein source for consumers who prefer plantbased alternatives. In addition to being nutritionally sound, UP.P™ boasts high solubility, gelling, foaming, and binding properties. These attributes allow for diverse applications in alternative

dairy,cheese,spoonables,beverages, confectioneries,andspecialtyitems. “Thecriticalneedformoreproteinhas createdadriveforincreasedplant-based proteinoptions,”statesLewington.

“Plantproteinshaveamuchlower environmentalimpactthananimalbasedproteins Weconsideryellowpeas asoneofthebestoptionsconsidering itsnutritionalproperties,highprotein content, regenerativesoilcharacteristics, andlow-costabundantglobalsupply. Ithasoneofthehighestplantprotein nutritionalprofilesasitcontainsallnine essentialaminoacids.”

PIPunderstandstheimportanceof offeringfoodmanufacturersatraceable andaffordableplant-proteiningredient. Utilizingleading-edgeag-tech traceabilitytotrackpeasfromourfarms toproteinforyourfamily.Oursustainable designandpracticessignificantlyreduce ouroperatingcostswhichhelpsensure thatUP.P™isalsoanaffordableplantproteinoption.

“Innovationshaveallowedustoreduce processingtime,savesignificantenergy costs,andproduceaplant-protein withflexibleattributesthankstonew technologies.Theresultisagreat-tasting premiumproductwithoutthepremium price,”saysLewington.

Inlessthanayear,PIPhasreceived $7millioninpurchaseorders,striking dealswithseveralfoodmanufacturing companies,andispositioningitselftobe oneoftheleadingsuppliersintheplantbasedproteinmarket.

Ifyou’reafoodmanufacturerlooking foraplant-basedproteinsolutionthat willhelpyoustandoutagainstthe competition,looknofurtherthanUP.P™ byPIPInternational.Contactustoday tolearnmoreabouthowwecanhelp youcreatedeliciousandsustainable products:inquiries@pip-international. com.LearnmoreaboutPIPInternational at: www.pip-international.com

IHG HOTELS & RESORTS ANNOUNCES THE LAUNCH OF HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BRAND IN SAUDI ARABIA

The new-build hotel in Riyadh will cater to the next generation of "smart travellers" Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 17 April 2023: IHG® Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies with more than 6,000 hotels, across 18 distinct brands, has signed a management agreement with Riyadh-based Al Woroud Real Estate to bring one of the world’s largest and most loved hotel brands, Holiday Inn Express, to the Kingdom.

The latest signing will strengthen the company’s mainstream offering in Riyadh and provide an elevated, smart offering to cater to new international and Saudi guest segments, as part of Saudi Vision 2030 strategy for tourism.

Holiday Inn Express champions simple, smart travel by providing a launch pad for guests to make their next connection - the brand is highly suitable and well positioned for targeting new age smart travellers across business, leisure, and meetings segments.

Holiday Inn Express Riyadh will make a stunning first for the brand in The Kingdom with a fresh, bold and modern ‘next generation’ design complemented by an unmatched location. The newbuild hotel, located in the capital’s central Olaya district, will comprise of 200 wellappointed rooms designed to meet the needs of value conscious leisure and business travelers when it opens its doors in 2026.

The hotel will embrace the brand’s hallmarks to deliver a hassle-free and efficient stay experience for its guests. The rooms will feature amenities such as highspeed WiFi, smart TVs, premium bedding, and pillow options to ensure guests have a restful stay. The hotel will also offer signature complimentary ‘Express Start Breakfast’, speedy check-in, and power showers to ensure guests are recharged for the day. With a reimagined food and beverage offering and flexible public spaces, Holiday Inn Express Riyadh will be a great fit for the market.

Holiday Inn Express Riyadh will also offer business facilities including two meeting rooms equipped with enhanced technology and will feature a swimming pool and a fully equipped on-site gym.

The hotel will be located in close proximity to King Fahd Road — Riyadh’s major arterial road connecting the north and south of the capital and will have easy access from King Khalid International Airport.

Haitham Mattar, Managing Director, India, Middle East & Africa, IHG Hotels & Resorts said: “As we continue to expand in Saudi Arabia in line with the country’s tourism strategy, we are delighted to sign a management agreement with Al Woroud Real Estate in dynamic and fast-moving Riyadh to bring a world-leading brand, Holiday Inn Express to the Kingdom.

The government has been progressively investing in the tourism sector and will bring ever more diverse guest segments to the market, across business, leisure, and spiritual tourism. Through the range of stay experiences offered by our brand portfolio, including Holiday Inn Express, we can provide guest experiences to suit the needs of all visitors coming to the Kingdom.

He added: “The new Holiday Inn Express Riyadh will provide an elevated experience to smart travellers with next generation guest rooms and public spaces. We are confident that the hotel will be the first choice for an increasing number of travellers to The Kingdom who need a simple, engaging place to rest and get their work done”.

Mohammed Al Balwi, Chief Executive Officer of Al Woroud Real Estate, added: “WearepleasedtopartnerwithIHG Hotels&Resortsinbringingaflagship HolidayInnExpresshoteltoSaudiArabia andcontributetothecapital’sexpanding hospitalitylandscape.HolidayInnExpress isawell-recognizedbrandglobally andhasahugebaseofloyalguests whoarelookingforsmartandefficient accommodation.Weareconfidentthat withthepowerofthebrand,IHG’sstrong localexpertiseandglobalsystems,the hotelwillbeahugesuccess.”

AsIHGHotels&Resorts’largestandfastest growinghotelbrand,therearecurrently over3000HolidayInnExpresshotels, globally.

IHGHotels&Resortscurrentlyoperates37 hotelsacrossfivebrandsinSaudiArabia, including:InterContinental,CrownePlaza, HolidayInn,StaybridgeSuites,andvoco, with31hotelsinthedevelopmentpipeline settoopenwithinthenextthreetofive years

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CHRISTOPHE GALTIER: “WITH EVERY WIN, WE GET CLOSER TO THE TITLE”

The Paris Saint-Germain coach was accompanied by his captain as they spoke to PSG TV about the 2-1 win over Angers SCO on Matchday 32 of Ligue 1.

CHRISTOPHE GALTIER

“I’msatisfiedwiththeresultandwith thefirsthalf.I’mnotatallsatisfiedwith thesecondhalf.Asmuchaswewere professionaltowardsthestartofthegame andinthefirsthalf,inthesecondhalf,we wereverysluggish.Webarelygottheball downandplayed,ifatall,andwhenyou’re theParisSaint-Germainmanager,you wanttoseeyourteamplayforthewhole game.That’stwicenowwherewe’vereally lackedconsistency.”

Onthetitle:“Ofcourse,witheverywin, wegetclosertothetitle,butnothing iscertainyet. We’lllookatourdirect competitors’results,butobviously,every timethatwewin,giventhatwe’reoutin frontbyacertainnumberofpoints,we getclosertothetitle.”

MARQUINHOS

“Themainthingwastowinandtokeep upourmomentum Thesearekey,mustwingameswhenyou’regoingforthe title.Weneedtokeepupthisgoodform andthisdynamicwithpositiveresults. That’simportantwhenyou’regoingfor thetitle.We’llseehowtheotherteamsdo tomorrowandonSunday,andthen,we’ll keepworkingtokeepimproving.

“Ithinkthateveryonewantstocausean upsetagainstPSG. Weknowthatit’sa biggameforeveryteamwhentheyplay againstus,andwealsohavetorealisethat everygameisatitledecider.Theseare pointsthatyoulookbackatwithregret ifyouletthemslip,andeventhough Angersarestrugglingatthemoment, we neededtocomeheretowinandtoplay wellinordertoscoregoals.Wemanaged todothatearlyinthefirsthalf,butwe relaxedabittoomuchinthesecond halfandmisplacedalotofpasses,which gavethemchancesonthecounter.As forthegoaltowardstheend,weneedto becarefulbecauseotherwisewe’llhave problemsinothergames.”

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services engineering companies.

BRIGGS & FORRESTER

The business, which dates back to 1947, operates with four divisions - Engineering Services, Living, Special Projects, and Building Services Maintenance.

BRIGGS & FORRESTER PROJECT

DIRECTED BY: LEE PHOENIX ARTICLE

WRITTEN BY: LAURA WATLING

To its projects, Briggs & Forrester provides a range of specialist skills such as engineering, design, installation and maintenance. The group is able to develop and implement fully-integrated solutions for some of the most complex and demanding mechanical, electrical and public health engineering installations.

The business provides its decades of experience across sectors, including pharmaceutical and research, education, accommodation, industrial, and commercial.

Having gained a reputation for its high quality, results oriented approach and an emphasis on energy efficiency, energy conservation and other environmental issues, the company boasts a £230 million turnover.

As well as the reputation its received from its diverse portfolio of work, Briggs and Forrester holds over 15 industry accreditations across the group.

A unique asset to Briggs and Forrester, it became an employee owned business in 2020, with a growing employee base of 900.

Briggs & Forrester recognise people are its greatest strength. The business prides itself on “Excellence at every level”, its motto which is embedded into its day-today operations.

This ensures “we deliver not only to our customers on quality and service but also to our people who bring our business to life and ensure its growth and success”, says its website.

The business offers its employees valuable long-term security and a voice. In addition, it runs an annual apprenticeship scheme and provides regular training for its employees.

Trusted to deliver exceptional work on time and within budget for 75 years, Briggs & Forrester is one of the UK’s leading building

Briggs & Forrester recognises the impact of its industry on the environment and its responsibilities towards creating a better future.

Its vision is to “secure the future of our planet for the sake of our business and its people, by becoming the leader in sustainability within the M & E sector”.

It plans to do so by harnessing the creativity of its people, with a vision to create a net zero future based on excellence at every level, whilst creating strong, professional relationships.

Shaped by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, Briggs & Forrester have developed a 3-pillared strategy focussing on Business, People, and Product.

Amongst its targets, by 2030 it aims to:

• Generate renewable energy for its own use (Business);

• Reduce maximum Fleet vehicle emissions (including commercial vehicles) to 40g/km (Business);

• Deliver meaningful social value in the communities its part of (People);

• Enable successful career paths for everyone (People);

• On all projects, offer low carbon alternatives to the highest impact materials it uses (Product);

• Ensure 100% of projects include quantifiable actions across all projects stages to eliminate avoidable waste (Product).

Recently, Briggs & Forrester provided design, installation, and aftercare services on a £54 million contract for Manchester College City Campus.

The building, which spans over fivestoreys, consists of two cutting-edge theatres, film studios, and media, computing and editing suites. In addition

BRIGGS & FORRESTER IS AN EMPLOYEE OWNED COMPANY WITH BOTH THE BREADTH OF EXPERIENCE AND SKILLED STAFF TO UNDERTAKE PROJECTS IN VIRTUALLY ALL MARKET SECTORS.

BRIGGS & FORRESTER

See-Tech Limited are a leading UK manufacturer of Electrical LV Switchgear, main and sub distribution equipment, motor control centres and PLC control panels. We are conveniently located in the East Midlands, near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, approximately 5 miles from J28 of the M1, enabling fast, effective and efficient service to our widespread customer base. We specialise in a full package service to all our customers, from consultation and drawing office facility to manufacture, installation, testing and commissioning of all our products.

Bespoke LV Switchgear Solutions and Power Distribution Products

We can offer a number of BS EN61439-2 compliant solutions, depending on your particular requirements

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Full Turnkey Project Solutions

We design, manufacture, install and commision Control Panels utilising equipment from all of the leading brands.

We manufacture all of our LV switchgear products at our factory in Alfreton in Derbyshire

See Tech are commited to Quality Management, Safety & Enironmental Standards.

See Tech can offer a full packaged service to all of our customers, from Consultation stage to Installation and Commissioning of the Equipment.

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itincludesrecordingandphotography studios,dancestudiosandrehearsal roomsaswellasteachingspacesfor hospitality,mediamake-upandspecial effects.

ThankstoBriggs&Forrester’sknowledge ofandbreadthofskillthebuildinghas achievedBREEAM‘Excellent’standards byincorporatingsustainableandenergy efficientservices

Focussedonconstructingthefuture, Briggs&Forresterhasrecentlycompleted workon61CurzonStreet, whichalso achievedanExcellentBREEAMrating.

WorkingincollaborationwithBlenheim HouseConstruction,Briggs&Forrester SpecialProjectswereresponsiblefor carryingoutthemechanical,electricaland publichealthservicesfortheeight-storey multi-usedevelopment.

WhilstBriggs&Forresterworks nationally,ithasaspectrumofregional hubs,enablingalocalservicewiththe supportingresourcesofanational contractor.

The groupconsidersworkingin partnershipandcollaborationitspreferred method,withitgarneringthebestresults foritsclients

Thebuildingservicesengineering companyboastsaportfolioofwell-known clientsincludingCarter,Ballymore, WillmottDixon,GallifordTry,and Wincanton.

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JAMIE WAITE ARTICLE

WRITTEN BY: LAURA WATLING

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa’s journey to sustainable success

Coca-Cola. Heard of them?

Of course, Coca-Cola is ranked as the leading soft drink brand worldwide, with a global brand value of over $89 billion.

And when considering one of the world’s largest, multinational businesses, it’s par for the course that in 2023 it will be flexing its sustainability muscles.

However, its strategic partner in South Africa, Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is truly going further than average when it comes to sustainability.

Formed out of the conglomeration of a majority of South Africa’s bottlers in 2016, CCBSA is now the biggest bottler in its continent, supplying 40% of Coca-Cola products in Africa.

With 13 plants across the country (excluding the Western Cape), it produces 70% of Coca-Cola’s bottled brands in South Africa.

CCBSA, which maintains the manufacture, sales, and distribution of Coca-Cola products in South Africa, is 66.5% owned by Coca-Cola Company and 33.5% by Gutsche Family Investments.

Brands produced by the bottler include Schweppes, Fanta, Stoney Ginger Beer, Bonaqua water and, always, Coca Cola.

Doing The Right Thing

CCBSA’s vision is to “refresh Africa everyday and make our continent better for all”, it aims to do so by making a difference in sustainability, safety, empowerment and local sourcing, whilst delivering sustainable and profitable revenue growth to its customers.

Leading the front in CCBSA’s innovative sustainability measures is Ntsako Baloyi, Head of Sustainability.

Having completed his degree in Environmental Science at the University of Cape Town, Ntsako engaged in roles in the mining and oil and gas sector managing SLR Consulting Environmental Impact Assessment projects. He also took on a role at BHP Billiton as an Environment and Quality Specialist and as Management Consultant at Accenture.

Moving into the world of beverages in 2016, Ntsako carved out his role at CCBSA starting as the Environmental Manager, moving on to become the EA to the Public Affairs Communication and Sustainability department, before his promotion to Head of Sustainability. He is a Chartered Environmentalist with the Society for the Environment in the UK and a Professionally Registered Environmental Scientist with the South African Council for Natural and Scientific Professions.

Coca Cola Beverages South Africa’s Head of Sustainability, Ntsako Baloyi

“Coca-Cola really cares about its people, and I am an example of career development within the business,” Ntsako shared.

Recently, CCBSA announced a joint venture with Henley Business School in a strategic learning partnership for select suppliers.

The partnership will see 20 qualifying suppliers attend a 12-month programme to obtain a Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice Supplier Development Programme.

The programme is targeted at suppliers who are at least 51% black-owned enterprises, exempt micro-enterprises or qualifying small enterprises in line with the Broad Based Black Economic Empowerment Codes of Good Practice.

“The qualification is linked to Coca-Cola practices and enables participants to succeed within the Coca-Cola System,” explained Ntsako, “our aim is to amplify and accelerate both our people and the business”.

Touching on values, Ntsako highlighted the importance of remaining agile in an ever-changing world, creating focus and awareness, and adding to the value chain.

Fighting Vulnerabilities

Aligning with CCBSA’s mission and vision, it has implemented three main pillars to commit to increasing sustainability: Water, Waste, and Partnerships.

“Our commitment to sustainability goes far beyond compliance, it forms part of our everyday core business and is critical to not only us but those around us,” said Nstako.

Water

South Africa is known to be one of the driest regions in the world, with the country’s average rainfall at 464mm - almost half the world’s average. Meanwhile, 80% of CCBSA’s business is water based. The water pillar in its sustainability measures is therefore crucial to the future of both CCBSA, South Africa, and its people and wildlife.

Prior to implementing regenerative measures, CCBSA was using two litres of water for every one litre of bottled product, or 2:1 as a water use ratio. By 2022, through its regenerative operations it has reduced this to 1.64:1.

A measure implemented by CCBSA is its Healthy Watersheds strategy, which supports a number of watershed restoration projects in locations where

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Global Water Challenge and Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa

South Africa is amongst the most water scarce countries in the world, with climate change increasingly exacerbating the conditions. Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) have prioritized their efforts to alleviate the environmental and human impacts of water scarcity. Building on our long standing partnership with The Coca-Cola Company, GWC is collaborating with CCBSA on a strategic partnership that will increase water security, provide sustainable economic opportunities and improve conservation outcomes. Our partnership will help protect South Africa’s key watersheds , rehabilitating and preserving key source water areas around the country, improving watershed health and building water resilience for communities in water scarce regions.

water is most scarce. The strategy implements watershed stewardship plans whilst also sourcing “water-sustainable” ingredients and supporting landscape solutions.

“My favourite part of our Water Strategy Framework is the “Resilient Communities’’ pillar. This aims to support communities with climate change, as well as providing the communities in which we work with water access to vulnerable communities. Importantly, this strand focuses on empowering women and girls,” explained Ntsako.

A successful project within water sustainability spearheaded by Ntsako is the Coke Ville Project.

Launched in 2020, the ground-breaking project is an off-grid, solar-powered groundwater harvesting and treatment programme — targeting communities experiencing water insecurity.

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In two years, the project generated more than 150-million litres of water. To date, the water generated is over 450 million litres and has benefited over 25,000 households.

Additionally, since establishing Coke Ville, a 100 litre water wheel has been generated, enabling access to water for the most vulnerable.

“The overarching aim for our water strategy is to replenish 100% of water used by 2030,” he continued.

By the close of 2022, CCBSA had replenished 1 billion litres of water. The aim for 2023 is 1.2 billion and by 2030 - 100% of water and beyond.

Waste

In 2023 it was reported that scientists believe there are more than 170 trillion plastic particles within the globe’s oceans.1

It is crucial, then, that CCBSA plays its role in the reduction of plastic waste.

CCBSA’s World Without Waste vision is an ambitious sustainable packaging strategy which has at its core, a commitment to collect or recycle a bottle or can for each one it sells by 2030 and make 100% of its packaging recyclable by 2025. In line with that vision, through better and smart packaging design, CCBSA has committed to use at least 50% recycled material in its packaging by 2030.

“We are making innovations to our product packaging such as Sprite, Stoney, and Appletiser to decolourise bottles making them more versatile at point of recycling,” shared Ntsako, “this requires us to ensure the product taste, quality and shelf life isn’t compromised”.

In addition, the CCBSA team is making sustainable innovations to product sleeves.

Focussing on community empowerment within this strand, CCBSA has also

implemented recycling and collection buyback centres run by women and young people, creating a circular economy.

“It’s important that we encourage the end consumer to consider their recycling habits, so we’ve also run successful school recycling campaigns to embed a culture of recycling at the earliest stage. In return, we have been able to support disadvantaged schools,” said Ntsako.

Partnerships

The final prong to CCBSA’s three key sustainability objectives focuses on working with its suppliers and customers to ensure its products don’t finish their lifecycle in landfill.

“We undertake a lot of awareness work to drive the circular economy in South Africa. Ultimately, we have the ability to “show our receipts” when Coca-Cola’s sustainability is put into question,” said Ntsako.

Ensuring A Sustainable Business

Whilst CCBSA’s sustainability measures are firmly in place and here to stay, Ntsako highlighted other innovations that the business will need to address to ensure sustainability of the business.

“We are currently sat within a volatile market, particularly within the continent of Africa. We have a lot of energy issues in the region including blackouts, and so we need to develop innovative ways to minimise disruption,” explained Ntsako, “We are also developing our postpandemic Affordability Strategy, which will ensure we can operate efficiently whilst also be affordable for our consumers”.

Ultimately, it is key for CCBSA to be not only profitable but sustainable, whilst remaining customer focussed and having a positive impact on the world around it.

With the likes of Ntsako Baloyi leading the way, there is no doubt that CCBSA will be a beacon for other businesses to follow.

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AQUACHEMIE: SKYROCKETING SUCCESS IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY!

Subrato and his co-founder Anand Kumar Varadharajulu established AquaChemie, a leader in the chemical manufacturing, sales and services sphere, having gained years of experience at the likes of GE, ExxonMobil, Sabic, and Shell.

Established in 2009, AquaChemie has seen significant growth, particularly between 2020 and 2022 where it saw 45% growth year on year.

Today, the business employs over 200 people, operates three manufacturing units in UAE, KSA, and Qatar, and supports customers across eight countries in the GCC countries, Iraq and India.

Taking their experience from multinational companies such as GE, Subrato and Anand have developed their own style of leadership.

“We believe in leading from the front, supporting our team and encouraging and empowering them,” shared Anand.

“As the company grows our colleagues have the opportunity to grow too. We have retained a majority of our staff since 2009, and many that have left have returned,” added Subrato, “we benchmark our benefits and packages against the leading players in the industry”.

“Take care of the team, they will take care of the customers, and that will take care of business” said Subrato Saha, Co-Founder of AquaChemie when speaking to Business Enquirer.

Proudly Customer Focussed

AquaChemie supports a range of sectors including both upstream and downstream oil and gas, construction, paints and coatings, and fertiliser and agriculture.

The business can supply a variety of chemicals including organic and inorganic hydrocarbons, aromatic solvents, alcohols, chlorinated solvent, additives, and oilfield chemicals, to name just a few.

In addition, the speciality chemicals company offers support services such as sulfiding services for hydro-processing catalysts, entire supply chain contracts, analytical services, and waste disposal.

AquaChemie’s USP is that it combines both experienced management with technical understanding, giving it the ability to “speak the customer’s language”. “We pride ourselves on both our reliability

and availability,” said Anand, with AquaChemie supporting its customers 24/7, 365.

“Our customers work around the clock, and downtime can be incredibly expensive, so we must support them around the clock too,” he continued, “we are considered partners to our customers rather than suppliers”

AquaChemie believes that its customers are buying performance not a chemical, and so it provides added value by offering further insight such as benchmarking.

From 2020 onwards, industries worldwide have faced significant supply chain issues, which AquaChemie have been able to overcome for its customers.

“Despite the challenges we were able to supply our customers on time throughout the pandemic and onwards. We saw fantastic opportunities to support new customers during this time which

optimised our growth,” said Subrato. AquaChemie also works in partnership with its customers on sustainable initiatives, supplying green chemicals for turnaround decontamination of equipment, and has a team dedicated to this area. As well as supplying green chemicals, it supports customers in reducing the CO2 produced by the chemicals used.

A Groundbreaking New Terminal

The business has also been able to implement sustainable measures into the state-of-the-art environmental design of its new chemical terminal at Jebel Ali Port. The terminal serves as a hub to boost the petrochemical trade in the region and outside.

Amongst its features are dedicated API pumps for ship back loading, tanker truck loading, drum filling and inter tank transfers, five semi-automatic drum filling machines and a processing and

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Transworld Group is a Global Shipping & Logistics Group, operating through our strong network of global offices spread across Middle East, India & Indian sub -Continent, US, and Southeast Asia, with over 1000+ experienced professionals. Headquartered in the Jebel Ali Free Zone (Dubai, UAE), with its global offices combined with strong network partners world over, today, Transworld offers a one-stop solution with almost 5 decades of expertise to all our customers for their Shipping & Logistics needs. Transworld Group is a leading Shipping & Logistics Group with an expertise that covers the complete range of end-to-end solutions from Ship Owning, Ship Management, Agency, Multi-Modal Logistics Solutions, Projects, Aviation, Warehousing, Fulfilment, E-Commerce, First Mile to Last Mile Service, Integrated Digital Solutions. With a fleet of 28 Bulk, Container, Tanker Vessels and Warehousing Operations in Gulf, Americas, & the Indian Subcontinent, Transworld Group takes pride in providing customized solutions to their customers. So, be it through our asset-owning or asset-light businesses, we are focused on serving our customers better. Our focus is on becoming a complete solutions provider for our customers. Today if a customer asks for any service from Transworld, we can provide first mile to last mile solutions.

The essence of Transworld growth trajectory has been innovation & getting into new frontiers. The plan now is to refocus our energies on increasing the pace of growth. We are also looking at enhancing our global footprint in the Americas, Europe, Africa & Far-East. As a philosophy Transworld Group is driven by the higher purpose of delivering prosperity to humanity. While we are in the business to make profits for our shareholders, employees & associates, the sublime goal is to use this wealth as a medium to share & create prosperity for the entire eco-system & be a catalyst for positive change. Our corporate responsibility activities are spread across all sections of the society & environment. The employees & their respective families are all involved in our social activities, thereby spreading the culture of compassion & giving.

A goal we have set ourselves at the Transworld Group where we have taken a pledge that we will work towards being a carbon-neutral organization by 2043. To reach that aim, over the next few years, we will start with focusing on reducing our greenhouse gas emissions across all businesses and locations. Additionally, we are committed to strengthening data security and building

a more diverse and inclusive workspace. But we plan to meet these goals in a more measurable manner. Besides United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), we are also following the United Nations Global Compact initiative and we have applied for certification from CDP, a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for companies, investors, and cities, etc.

ESG is the framework around which the entire ecosystem of Transworld Group operates. Our value systems and yellow line for business operations flow from the ESG framework. It is always a work in progress and value creation has always been an integral part of the Transworld Group DNA. We believe that businesses can thrive only if the society and environment prosper alongside.

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blending plant. As well as these practical elements, AquaChemie also offers inventory management and supply chain management at the terminal.

“Using our efficient, central, ERP system we can manage everything from physical inventory, outbound and material tracking, and physical returns in real-time. We can also handlee verything from loading to transporting,” explained Anand, “we can then support customers with export clearance and documentation and ensure that reliable and fast inland logistics delivers the goods and documentation on time”.

Since its inauguration in February 2023, the terminal has seen great success and systems growing stronger.

“The $50 million terminal is set to be one of the most versatile bulk liquid terminals in the GCC with a storage volume of over 34,000 cu m, boosting petrochemical trade across the Middle East and globally,” said DP World, the owner and operator of Jebel Ali Port.

AquaChemie is anticipating positive return on the terminal (which has a gross revenue target of $300 million over the next three years) which will be announced at the end of the 2023 financial year.

Perfect Timing

Despite being in business for 12 years and seeing significant growth through challenging times, it feels as though fate has allowed good timing for the business for 2023 and beyond.

With the UAE and Saudi Arabian regions in a period of growth, co-founders Subrato and Anand foresee significant business increase in the area.

“With positive political movements happening in regions such as Iran and Saudi Arabia, I think there is an optimistic outlook ahead. We’ll continue to focus our growth in GCC, along with Iraq and India,” shared Subrato.

The business also has plans for growth within its product line, focussing on its customers in upstream oil and gas, as well as foreseeing further growth in paints, coatings and industrial ink.

“With our growth plans we anticipate the need to increase our staffing levels by around 25% to meet demand,” said Anand.

AquaChemie and its governance believe that now is a fantastic time for businesses to expand into the Gulf.

“The region is growing and both supply and demand is good. Now is a fantastic time to explore business opportunities in the GCC,” said Anand.

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With the US dollar weakening and speculation around the Chinese Yuan becoming the world’s reserve currency, Marco foresees dramatic change ahead.

“With a shift in the global economy, gold is becoming front and centre for investors. I think the next 12 months could be transformational for our industry as investors find safety in gold,” he explained.

It’s an exciting time, then, to be at the helm of a mining exploration company with two gold projects in British Columbia with exponential potential.

The Flagship Project: Cassiar Gold

Cassiar Gold Corporation’s flagship exploration project, the Cassiar Gold project, is a 59,000 hectare land package, with an existing 1.4 million oz inferred gold resource right at surface, and open

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“It’s a pivotal time in the gold space,” said Marco Roque, President and CEO of Cassiar Gold.

for expansion in multiple directions both laterally and at depth.

At its current exploration stage, a significant portion of the property has not been fully explored, leaving huge potential for expansion.

“Our 2022 drill programme delivered excellent results, with the most recent intercepts highlighting the potential for further expansion of the resource within higher-grade mineralised corridors,” said Marco “The positive developments from this program reinforce the potential for ongoing growth at the Taurus deposit in 2023. Our next steps for Cassiar Gold is to be bolder and try to find the edges of the mineralised area.”

Of the 70 drill holes in the last campaign, 69 have produced significant mineralised intercepts. The next drill season, which will start in June 2023, aims to continue to follow up on the excellent exploration results thus far, and continue to expand mineralisation outwards with a 20,000 to 25,000 metres drill campaign.

In addition to continuing to expand the Taurus deposit, the Cassiar Gold Project has a vast opportunity which includes several regional scale targets that are yet to be properly explored.

The business will continue efforts to expand and find new high grade underground veins in the Cassiar South area of the project. This area of the land package has historic production of over 315,000 oz gold extracted from highgrade quartz vein mineralisation with grades of 10-20 g per tonne of gold.

“This past-producing vein system lies within a permitted mine area with extensions of known mineralisation occurring near existing underground infrastructure,” explained Marco, “Continued success at this part of the property in future exploration campaigns may contribute to identifying lowcost and near-term development opportunities,” explained Marco

Further Opportunity

In addition to the flagship Cassiar Gold project, the corporation has also acquired 100% interest in the Bayonne and Sheep Creek properties - known collectively as Sheep Creek Camp.

Whilst Cassiar Gold is focussed on the Cassiar Gold project, there is plenty of potential for exploration at Sheep Creek. Covering an area of 3,939 hectares, the Sheep Creek Camp is highly prospective for both gold and silver discoveries and ranks as the third largest past-producing orogenic gold district in British Columbia.

“Little work has been done at this site since the early 1950’s, when it produced approximately 742,000 oz gold at an average grade of 14.7 grams per tonne. This area has fantastic potential, and will generate shareholder value in future,” said Marco.

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Whilst Cassiar Gold may look to drill the area in the future, Marco also sees the potential for M&A or joint venture with this project.

Within its current plans to progress its project, Cassiar Gold is also taking steps to de-risk its mill and underground workings.

“We’re making exciting strides to ensure the project is ready for production,” shared Marco.

Above and Beyond

More than just “ticking boxes”, social licence is at the forefront of Cassiar Gold’s activities and integral to its success. With this in mind, the corporation has a wealth of measures in place to ensure it’s doing its utmost in terms of social and environmental responsibility.

Ultimately, it puts the local community at the heart of its responsibility. Whilst it strives to employ locally and support local contractors, Cassiar Gold has taken into account the importance of hunting in the region.

“Hunting is an important cultural aspect, and so we have taken steps to monitor the wildlife to ensure minimal disruption and ensure the community maintains access to traditional hunting grounds,” explained Marco, “In addition, we have worked with First Nations to educate our team on cultural-historical issues that are of importance to the community. These cultural exchanges have resulted in rearranging our activities that could potentially interfere with traditional hunting”.

Additionally, Cassiar Gold has collaborated with groups such as Salmo Watershed Streamkeepers Society, Keefer Ecological Services and local First Nations communities to maintain its position at the ever-evolving front of environmental management.

Cassiar Gold is dedicated to site reclamation and has reclaimed many

sites within the project boundaries through waste removal, hydrocarbon inventory and removal, and revegetation.

“We’re really proud of the socialenvironmental work we’re doing, which includes water quality sampling, studies to ensure we are not damaging the habitat of the endangered Little Brown Bat, and wildlife management plans,” said Marco, “we will continue to go above and beyond in these efforts”.

Ultimately, its social-environmental efforts drill down to responsible use of any resources, minimising impact of activities, and providing support and uplift to the local community. The business provides access to training (including offsite training to community members in Underground Mine Rescue), employment, and contracting opportunities. At the same time it progresses the project, unlocking the huge benefits it can bring to the community in the future.

Experience and Energy: A Combination for Success

Cassiar Gold is managed by a small yet highly experienced team of 15, with additional advisors and board members. During a drill campaign the business employs up to 80 team members on site.

Starting his career in private banking, Marco learned that gold and precious metals can have a critical role in protecting investors against inflation. Taking on roles in the likes of Millennium BCP and Barclays Capital, he quickly realised he needed exposure to the precious metals sphere.

Throughout his career, Marco has cofounded Reyna Silver, a listed silver exploration company with a portfolio of silver assets in Mexico and USA, as well as Infinitum Copper, a listed Copper exploration company with assets in Mexico and the USA.

Joining as CEO of Cassiar Gold in 2020, Marco sought the support of other industry experts such as Doug Kirwin, a geologist with 49 years of international exploration experience.

“Doug was able to assess the potential of the project, highlighting its historical production and vast future growth potential. I’m pleased to say Doug was right and it’s a more exciting project than we originally conceived,” said Marco.

The team also includes the likes of Steve Robertson, who has played a key role in building and advancing projects in British Columbia such as the Red Chris mine, from exploration through to production, which is now majority owned by Newcrest.

Despite highlighting the wealth of opportunity at both Cassiar Gold and Sheep Creek, Marco understands the importance of being supported by a good team.

“Many of our technical team are alumni of Sabina Gold & Silver, and so whilst we have a young and energetic team, they also understand what success looks like,” explained Marco, “to increase our odds of success it’s important that we attract the right team and empower them”.

With the project progressing, Marco underscores the importance of continuing to attract a high-calibre of institutional resource, exploration, and gold & silver specialist investors that continually endorse and support the project’s future.

“The project has a significant resource with substantial growth potential, combined with a world-class team and a commitment to sustainability. Cassiar Gold offers an extremely attractive investment opportunity in the gold exploration space” closed Marco.

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Taking the crown for the cheapest European capital for a city break is Warsaw, Poland, with a total price of £161.67. There’s plenty of places to explore the city’s history, including the Palace of Culture and Science or the Museum of the Warsaw Uprising, as well as many restaurants that serve up Polish delicacies like pierogies – and a three-course meal for two only costs an average at £37.52 here. Not to mention, a return ticket will only set you back £88.89.

In second place is Spain’s capital, Madrid, amounting a total of £184.80. While many may expect the capital to be pricey like other Spanish cities, such as Barcelona, it’s actually one of the cheaper cities in Western Europe – and a night’s stay in a hotel will only cost an average of £35.91.

Taking the third spot is Sofia, Bulgaria, which has a total of £200.58. For architecture enthusiasts, be sure to see St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, or alternatively visit Borisova Gradina if you like to soak up the nature. However you decide to spend your day, you can always finish it off in one of the many bars dotted around the city where a beer will cost an average of just £1.81.

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factors in each capital city in Europe, including flights from any London airport, a night’s stay in a hotel, and a three-course meal for two in a mid-range restaurant. The cost of each factor was added up to determine the ranking.

Latvia’s capital Riga is in fourth place with a total of £201.31. Riga boasts plenty of attractions, from the Old Town, House of the Black Heads, and Vermanes Garden – and with a taxi costing an average of 79p per km, you won’t break the bank travelling around the city.

In fifth place is Prague, Czech Republic, which takes a total of £202.19. A beer here is a steal priced at an average of £1.87, and you’ll find many bars in the Old Square, which is particularly popular with tourists.

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Or, if you want to find somewhere with more locals, branch out slightly further and visit the districts of Prague 2 and 3.

Ranking in sixth place is Budapest, the capital of Hungary, taking a total of £204.93. The Parliament Building is a must-see – its gothic architecture is spectacular to say the least, and you’ll get one of the best views of the attraction from across the Danube River. Plus, a night’s stay in a hotel is priced at an average of £28.22, so you won’t be spending a fortune on accommodation.

Vienna, Austria, takes the seventh spot in the list, with a sum of £213.22. Schönbrunn Palace, Café Central, and Hofburg Palace are just a few of the many attractions that Vienna has to offer – and a return flight is priced at an average of £112.56.

Following closely behind is Berlin, Germany, with a total of £213.86. Those with a keen interest in history will particularly enjoy the Berlin Wall, where you can even take a walking tour to see the former border patrol stations. On the other hand, the city is known

for its partying scene, so if you want to experience the vibrant nightlife head to Warschauer Strasse or Kreuzberg.

Next is Bucharest, Romania, taking a total of £215.14. Explore the culture by visiting attractions such as the National Museum of Art of Romania during the day, and head to the Old Town on the evening where you’ll find beautiful buildings as well as many bars and restaurants. You won’t spend an eye-watering amount of money getting around Bucharest with a taxi costing an average of just 53p for every 1km travelled.

Last on the list is Rome, Italy, with a s um of £216.57. If you’re a lover of pizza and pasta, this city is the perfect choice with many romantic restaurants serving up these traditional dishes – and there’s an abundance of attractions here, including the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, and Piazza Navona. Accommodation won’t cost you too much, with a night’s stay in a hotel priced at an average of £36.72.

On the opposite end of the scale, Vaduz,

Liechtenstein, is the most expensive capital for a city break with a total of £1021.65.

Leo Coleman, from Gambling ‘N Go has commented on the findings: “Many people will consider a European city break over a week’s holiday as it is typically less expensive, as well as the fact that travelling isn’t too much of a hassle. However, with little knowledge about the city you’re heading to, you could end up spending a pretty penny.”

“Fortunately, there’s many beautiful cities that won’t break the bank despite having so much to offer, whether that’s enjoying an inexpensive beer in Prague’s Old Square or indulging in delicious Polish food in Warsaw.”

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1. Ginger

Ginger is a superfood that has many surprising health benefits. It can help with congestion, reduce heartburn and even promote weight loss.

An unhealthy gut can contribute to several health problems, including diabetes, high blood pressure, and even anxiety.

With that being said, health experts at superfood supplement store Human Tonik have revealed five foods that can contribute to a healthier gut, which may improve your overall health.

However, ginger can also be used to provide relief for an upset stomach and other digestive issues and support a healthy gut.

Gingerol, a natural compound found in fresh ginger, is packed with antiinflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help restore gut balance. Ginger also helps promote digestion, meaning food doesn’t linger around in your gut for an extended period.

There are plenty of ways to add ginger to your diet. Add chopped ginger to your tea or hot water in the mornings. You can also blend it into a smoothie. If you’d rather take supplements, ginger capsules can be taken daily to improve gut health.

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Signs and symptoms of an unhealthy gut

2. Bananas

Bananas are another food that can contribute to improved gut health. Bananas contain a fiber called inulin, a substance that stimulates the growth of good bacteria in the gut. Inulin is a prebiotic that can help develop a microbiome and provide fuel for good bacteria to live in your gut. Eating inulinrich foods can help your bacteria perform activities that keep your gut healthy.

Bananas are also a rich source of fructooligosaccharides, which act as a probiotic and promote the growth of good bacteria in the digestive tract, which ultimately helps with digestion.

The carbohydrates in bananas are also easily broken down. The fruit is gentle enough to be eaten if you are suffering from stomach ailments, and it restores lost electrolytes back into the body. Eating one or two bananas a day can seriously improve gut health.

If you’re wondering if you could improve your gut health, the team at Human Tonik has also revealed the signs and symptoms of an unhealthy cut.

If you regularly experience any of these symptoms, you could try adding some gut-healthy foods to your diet.

1. Upset stomach – this could include gas, bloating, and even heartburn

2. Unexplained weight changes – gaining or losing weight. An imbalanced gut can make it difficult for your body to regulate blood sugar and store fat.

3. Yogurt

Yogurt is probably the first food you think of when it comes to gut health. Rich in probiotics, which are live microorganisms that keep the git microbiome healthy, yogurt can help with gut issues such as bloating.

Having a proper balance of bacteria in your gut improves digestion and can block dangerous organisms that can cause infections and boosts your immune system. Foods such as yogurt can also help your body absorb vital nutrients from food.

However, not all yogurt is live with probiotics, so be sure to read the label and search for ones that contain live bacteria. High-protein yogurt with minimal sugar is the best.

4. Lentils

Lentils are a versatile food rich in nutrients such as iron, B vitamins, magnesium, potassium, and zinc, as well as resistant starches, which are brilliant for gut health.

Resistant starches are carbohydrates that do not break down into sugar and are not absorbed by the small intestine. They pass through most of the digestive system unchanged, usually fermenting in the colon. They then decrease the pH level in the colon to help create an environment where beneficial bacteria thrive.

There are many ways to add lentils to your diet. You can add them to your soup, pasta, and salads. You can also bake them with chicken or fish in the oven or simply serve them as a side dish.

5.Almonds

Almonds are high in fiber, which can increase the production of butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid that promotes gut health. Eating a handful of almonds a day can positively affect our overall gut health.

Butyrate is produced by gut bacteria and supports digestive health. It promotes the growth of villi, microscopic extrusions that line the intestines, and enhances the production of mucin, a gel-like substance that coats the inside of the gut and keeps it healthy.

However, it should also be noted that almonds are high fat, so while a handful of almonds a day is recommended for gut health, be sure only to eat them in moderation. Adding almonds to your breakfast smoothies or yogurt is a great way to get them into your diet.

Signs and symptoms of an unhealthy gut

3.Fatigue – Poor gut health can cause broken sleep cycles, which may cause extreme tiredness

4.Skin issues – Poor gut health can contribute to eczema, psoriasis, acne other skin conditions

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The Business

of Happiness

Moma Group’s focus is to create worldclass festive (also referred to as “party”) venues, where a collaboration between top chefs, architects and art directors is key to its unique concept.

The group behind venues such as Noto, Mimosa and Manko, boasts a portfolio of restaurants, food courts, beach clubs and event venues, with a turnover of €130 million.

Despite being headquartered in France, with 20% of its business in Paris, Moma is expanding its focus across the globe.

Founded in 1997 by Benjamin Patou, and with former DJ and festive venue protégé, Jean-David Sarfati (Deputy Managing Director F&B Department) leading the business’ growth plans, the Group has no plans of standing still.

From Mentee to Mentor

Joining Moma Group in 2014, a time when the business first stepped into the restaurant sector with the acquisition of Victoria Paris, Jean-David is wellexperienced to create Moma Group’s unique experiences throughout its brands.

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“Having DJ-ed around the world for six years, I wanted to create my own party. So it was a synergy when Moma Group first invited me to work with them at L’Arc,” shared Jean-David.

If you’re looking for an experience of the senses, look no further than one of Moma Group’s 30 (and growing) venues.

Jean-David Sarfati (Deputy Managing Director F&B Department)

One successful club night at L’Arc, Paris’s most popular club, developed into a management role for Jean-David. From here, he was able to approach his Director and mentor, Benjamin Patou, about stepping into the F & B sector.

This led Jean-David into an opportunity to unite Moma Group with Mamo, the now renowned Italian restaurant.

“From the guidance of Mr Mamo, I was able to quickly learn how to organise, run and build a restaurant. Having mentors in Mr Mamo and Benjamin enabled the restaurant to become a huge success,” he said.

Now, with a combined experience of events and restaurant management, JeanDavid was able to bring the concept of live music into a restaurant at Noto.

“At Noto, I introduced a young chef who created a homely Italian menu. Keeping the Italian culture in mind, we ensured the atmosphere was convivial, with a good mood and the happiness of sharing a meal with friends, set to the sound of live music,” Jean-David continued.

Having been mentored himself, JeanDavid now considers training staff as crucial.

“I believe that only with training can we

materialise the brand's vision. With the right training and every day learning opportunities we can enable colleagues to reach their full potential,” he explained, “what is also important for us is that staff have fun. Our brands offer the most beautiful job as we’re selling happiness!”.

Further to his roles at Noto and Moma, Jean-David was invited to be adviser to Moma Group’s president, and since 2020 has brought many new brands and concepts to life.

Bringing the Parisien Energy

Moma Group prides itself on providing an A-Z experience to its clientele.

From its fantastic cuisine to its exemplary service, the party atmosphere through to the Instagrammable aesthetic, Moma Group’s brands offer an experience completely opposite to the likes of Deliveroo, which naturally saw growth during the pandemic.

“Now, post-pandemic, people not only want to eat out but need the quality of experience which our venues offer,” shared Jean-David.

Building on its success, Moma Group is currently developing six new F and B brands in Paris, using the French capital as a lab for its concepts.

“We will test these concepts in Paris and then will look to expand these into other countries,” said Jean-David.

The business sees big opportunities in London, Dubai and Miami, where it will be launching brands over the next two years. In addition, it has plans to expand its brands into Belgium and Saudi Arabia, with four venues planned in Jeddah.

Whilst Moma Group will aim to bring the Parisien energy it has become synonymous with to the new venues, it’s important to the business that it incorporates this with local markets and habits.

“For example, when we recently launched a venue in Marseille we used local construction teams, we buy products and produce locally. It's important that whilst we bring our Parisien vibe, the DNA remains local,” explained Jean-David.

With growth of its global footprint on the horizon, Jean-David says that whilst Moma will refine and adapt its concept in its new regions, it aims to bring “more”.

Inclusion, Transmission and Ecology

With kindness at the heart of Moma’s spirit, Moma ensures it is spreading the love via ‘Moma for Good’.

Moma for Good unites all of Moma Group’s colleagues in a collective ethos, with three core initiatives: inclusion, transmission and ecology.

The Group’s key actions include supporting its suppliers in the ecological transition and promoting integration and diversity in its venues.

In addition, it aims to optimise its waste and packaging, and promote zero plastic. To actively fight against food waste in homes, Moma Group offers its “Moma For Good” biodegradable gourmet bags, as well as implementing compost in all of its Parisienne venues.

Moma for Good’s initiatives are instilled into colleagues from inception, and pays great attention to the development of skills and careers of each of its employees by promoting training and internal mobility.

“At the heart of what we do is kindness. Whether you visit one of our restaurants, clubs or event venues, whether we’re serving Israeli, Italian or French, you will experience kindness with Moma Group,” said Jean-David.

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