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NESPRESSO LAUNCHES PERU ORGANIC IN KSA

Peru Organic, the first certified organic coffee by Nespresso, was officially launched in KSA on Wednesday, June 9. The virtual B2B event introduced the latest addition to the Professionals Origin range, a singleorigin coffee sourced exclusively in Peru. The revamp of the Nespresso Professional Origins range is an important milestone because Nespresso is presenting its first 100 percent organic coffee. Indeed, Peru Organic — which has been in development since 2019 — specifically caters to the growing number of consumers worldwide for whom buying organic is a fundamental part of their lifestyle. During the interactive session, the audience learned about the unique characteristics and taste profile of Peru Organic, its story and why the product is unlike any other. Renowned international chef and restaurateur Maroun Chedid created a vegetable velouté and saffron cappuccino using Peru Organic, showcasing its richness and versatility. “Nespresso never ceases to surprise us with coffee moments and journeys that take us to exotic places. This recipe was created exclusively to celebrate and accentuate the remarkable flavor of Peru Organic: its fruitiness, acidity and depth,” said Chef Maroun Chedid. The decorated chef also emphasized that great gastronomy experiences always end with the best coffee: Nespresso. Coffee specialist and barista Karim Hosni also highlighted the attributes of Peru Organic. Using the Aguila 220 machine, Mr. Hosni demonstrated how to make an almond and white mocha latte using Peru Organic. “It is great to be able to enjoy Peru Organic in KSA. It really is a formidable product that will bring so much pleasure to local coffee enthusiasts," he said. sa.buynespresso.com

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HADY KAHALE’S NEW CHAPTER IN THE U.S.

A passionate wine connoisseur and consultant who's specialized in wine production and wineries, Hady Kahale is embarking on a new adventure in the U.S. with Naked Wines, a leader in the direct-toconsumer wine market in the U.S.

Based in Napa, California, Kahale will be leading the wine-buying team at Naked Wines US. “In my new job position, I will be connecting everyday consumers to the world’s best winemakers; sourcing the company’s wines — working with existing winemakers in the States and the rest of the world — and finding new winemakers, thus growing the firm’s portfolio,” stated Kahale. Before joining Naked Wines, Kahale was a serial entrepreneur: winemaker, vineyard estate manager and wine consultant. In 2006, he followed his passion for wine and moved to Bordeaux, where he completed a master’s degree in oenology and wine estate management. Kahale worked with Fattal Group from 1994 until 2006, assuming different management positions. In 2008, he cofounded IXSIR winery, a project he refers to as “a labor of love,” which he ran for a decade. He also worked as a consultant for several wineries in the Mediterranean region. Kahale, who also holds an MBA from ESA – ESCP, is soon to be the first Lebanese to achieve the WSET diploma level. us.nakedwines.com

HOW AI IS FOSTERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOOD WASTE REDUCTION

As part of its “Better Tomorrow 2025” initiative and commitment to reducing waste, Sodexo Middle East — one of the leaders in services that improve quality of life — partnered with Leanpath, food waste prevention pioneers, to introduce a new food waste prevention program called “WasteWatch,” powered by Leanpath (WWxLP). Sodexo Middle East will officially launch the innovative platform across 41 sites in the healthcare, corporate, energy, resources and defense sectors in Q3 2021.

Sodexo’s “Better Tomorrow 2025” initiative includes eliminating waste to landfills and a 50 percent reduction in food waste. To achieve these objectives, Sodexo has launched an environment-friendly platform, which is driven by AI algorithms that provide automated food waste data collections by measuring daily preconsumer and post-consumer food waste, analyzing metrics such as weight, quantity and food type. Rachid Noujeim, CEO of Sodexo Middle East, said: “Sustainability has always been at the core of Sodexo’s values… We believe that a healthy climate and environment are of utmost importance to quality of life and human prosperity over the long term. I am confident WWxLP will support us to reduce food wastage substantially and contribute to a healthier environment in line with the UAE’s sustainable development goals 2030.” sodexo.com