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maltatoday | SUNDAY • 8 SEPTEMBER 2019 21 COMMERCIAL 19 SINCE the Express Trailers Training Academy was launched last year, 35 training sessions have been delivered which saw over 250 employees at Express Trailers obtaining professional certification in a variety of sub- jects such as Incoterms and Transport Documentation, Cy- ber Security, Technical Training and other subjects. To further support the Train- ing Academy, Express Trail- ers has now completed The LOGIC Learning Centre, a new state-of-the-art learning centre to offer all employees contin- ued training for them to be- come professionals in their re- spective fields and for them to remain abreast with the latest developments in the transport and logistics market. Located within Express Trail- ers' premises, The LOGIC Learning Centre represents substantial investment in two interjoined but dividable halls, three mini-lecture rooms which will also serve as meet- ing rooms, all with state-of- the-art sound engineering and multi-media video and tel- econference equipment. Speaking about this invest- ment, Franco Azzopardi, Chairman and CEO of Express Trailers explained how this new training centre will also be open to the company's cli- ents and other parties who are interested to learn more about the intricate world of logistics and commerce both as a fu- ture business prospect and also from a career perspective. "Our people drive our busi- ness by optimising equipment, space, distance and time. They bring their experience to ad- dress all the logistics risks in- volved. To keep delivering our hallmark premium quality ser- vice, they need to keep getting the best training," said Franco Azzopardi, Chairman and CEO of Express Trailers. "We are investing substan- tially in this learning centre and in the training academy so our people will have all the op- portunities where to clash the minds and become inspired and energized to be better in what they do, to serve our cli- ents better. People will connect at The Logic. It is where Ex- press Trailers' 'Excellence, Ex- perience and Expertise' maxim finds its tangible fruition," add- ed Franco Azzopardi. "Our employees are not just employees. When they start working with us, they become experts and professionals in their work and on many occa- sions, they are the ones passing on their acquired knowledge and experience to newer em- ployees. In fact, more hands- on training on the job and formal training by experienced employees is being planned from this coming September. Ongoing training, sharing of experience and a persuasive at- titude towards working safely form our #WeAreOrange cul- ture and love mark," concluded Franco Azzopardi. Express Trailers inaugurates new learning centre FANS of the distinctive flavour of Malta's very own endemic Bidni Olive Oil will soon have the unique chance to experience it in a totally new way. The well-known Mediterranean Culinary Acad- emy is hosting the 'From Branch to Bottle' special event, in which guests can join in the harvesting of the olives for a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how the monovarietal Bidni olive oil is made. This hands-on harvesting event, which will be held on two consecutive nights, will also conclude with a delicious dinner that highlights the mouth- watering flavour profile of the Bidni olive oil that guests will have helped to produce. "We are delighted to be able to host the From Branch to Bottle event as we approach the Bidni olive harvesting season, so that fans can see for themselves how this endemic olive oil is produced, and what makes it so special," says Stephen La Rosa, chief culinary officer at the Mediterranean Culinary Academy. On both Saturday 5 October and Sunday 6 Oc- tober, the event's programme will include an in- troduction and olive grove tour from cultivator Immanuel Grima, the olive picking accompanied by fresh snacks, and a short talk about olive oil pro- cessing with a comparative tasting. The evening will conclude with a sunset dinner, which has a delicious menu with options such as confit and marinated olives, focaccia with fennel and rosemary, fresh ġbejna salad with almonds and honey, slow roasted Porchetta cooked in a wood fire oven, roast beetroot salad with labneh and ha- zelnuts, and a honey tart with roast fruit, yoghurt and mint. Vegan and vegetarian dietary require- ments can also be catered for. What's more, each participant will also go home with special version of the 500ml bottle of Bidni olive oil, which has a touch of filigree made by a local artisan. Tickets to the event are priced at €85 per person, which includes all food and drink as well as the ex- perience, and olive oil tasting. Places are limited to 15 per night, so make sure to book yours today at www.mcamalta.com. The 'From Branch to Bottle' event hosted by Mediterranean Culinary Academy will take place on both Saturday 5 October and Sunday 6 Octo- ber. This event will involve physical activity and is weather dependent; in the case of inclement weather, separate dates will be provided. More in- formation may be found online at www.mcamalta. com The chance to harvest olive oil FOR the second consecutive year a number of residents at CareMalta homes travelled to Lourdes accompanied by some of the managers for a trip which was described as an "un- forgettable experience" by all. The group attended holy mass and visited the sanctu- ary as well as joined Lourdes pilgrims to celebrate interna- tional mass. An excursion was organised for the residents to enjoy a funicular ride to reach the magnificent Pont d'Espagne boasting magnifi- cent views. The trip was concluded with a special Maltese mass which was celebrated in the grotto sanctuary along with a ride through the village on the pet- it train. This was yet another ini- tiative taken by CareMalta to promote active ageing. CareMalta residents visit Lourdes