导读:Garçon Wines recently appointed Angela Mount, a former Somerfield wine buyer, as its supermarket advisor in the UK. The company aims to maximize space savings and unlock the potential of flat bottles with her expertise. Throughout her career, Mount has worked in the wine industry and is known for revolutionizing wine shopping at Somerfield. She was once insured for £1 million by her employer, making headlines nationwide.
After leaving Somerfield, she served as a wine consultant, writer, and TV presenter while collaborating with independent individuals and restaurants. Mount expressed excitement about joining Garçon Wines' innovative team: "Now is an important time for innovation and sustainability in our industry – many other industries too – given the ongoing crisis dynamics that have changed consumer shopping habits forever."
Flat bottles not only provide more storage space on shelves and in store display areas but also ensure easier transportation of samples with reduced breakage rates while minimizing glass usage. Mount will support new ideas, challenge them to bring fresh energy to their market.
CEO & Co-Founder Santiago Navarro stated: "If there's one thing that can be said about Angela being famous among supermarket buyers, it's that she's one of them." Although she gained fame due to her £1 million tongue insurance policy from previous employers,"her three books connecting small people,"and her insatiable thirst for good wines accessible to all within supermarkets combined with her concern for our planet’s health make her an ideal advisor for our business."
The company looks forward to working with Angela better understanding how their innovations can contribute towards sustainable development on British supermarket shelves filled with wines.