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 exclusively in the wine industry and is well-known for her extensive retail experience. She was praised for helping shoppers revolutionize their wine choices while at Somerfield, where she made headlines when her employer insured her taste buds for £1 million.
After leaving Somerfield, Mount took on roles as a wine consultant, writer, and presenter while collaborating with independent individuals and restaurants. She expressed excitement about joining Garçon Wines' innovative team: "Now is an important time for innovation and sustainability. The dynamics of our industry - like many others - have changed significantly due to current crises; consumer shopping habits have been forever altered."
She added that flat bottles not only provide more storage space on shelves and in store areas but also ensure easier transportation of samples with reduced breakage risk and lower glass usage. "I will always support new ideas, challenge them," said Mount, "and bring fresh energy to our market."
Santiago Navarro, CEO & Co-founder of Garçon Wines commented: "If there's one famous supermarket wine buyer out there it's Angela without doubt." While she may be most known for her £1 million tongue insurance claim (worth three books about industry connections), he noted that her insatiable desire for good wines accessible to everyone in supermarkets combined with concern for planetary health makes her an ideal business advisor.
"We look forward to working with Angela," he continued,"to better understand how our innovations can contribute to sustainable development within British supermarket wine shelves."