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You and Yours: You and Yours Gap Finders: Amanda Thomson

You and Yours Gap Finders: Amanda Thomson

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Gap finder Amanda Thomson talks about her company, Thomson and Scott, and the gap she found in the alcohol-free wine market with her product Noughty.

Today's Gap Finder is Amanda Thomson, the CEO and Founder of Thomson & Scott and creator of Noughty- Alcohol-Free, Organic, Vegan and Halal Sparkling Rosé & Chardonnay, along with still red wine.

After a 25 year career as an arts broadcaster, Amanda set off to Paris to retrain in wine at the famous, Le Cordon Bleu. Now her brand is sold in 45 countries and Amanda is one of the leading voices in calls for greater transparency in wine labelling.

Thomson and Scott was first registered as a business in 2013 and began making traditional alcoholised champagne before launching Noughty in 2019, with their biggest customer base now in the United States. 

The maker Amanda uses in Germany has a long standing history in dealcoholisation with practices developed by his great, great, great grandfather which have their origins in the19th-century. 

Shari Vahl hears about Amanda's early start in business, securing funding and her ambitions for the future of the company.

PRESENTER: Shari Vahl 
PRODUCER: Linda Walker

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