The London Deli Company, a York-based manufacturer of premium snacks, confectionary and preserves, is aiming to grow its exports by 30 per cent in the next year, following year-on-year growth of its international sales. The firm, which counts the royal family, British Airways and Harrods amongst its customers, saw exports rise
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“Enterprising” CEO appointed to open doors for revolutionary Yorkshire hygiene company
A Yorkshire hygiene company has appointed a new CEO to help it “open doors” to customers around the world. Brian Waligora, a former senior manager with Enterprise Rent-A-Car, has joined Leeds-based Surfaceskins, which has created a revolutionary antibacterial door pushpad, to drive it commercially. Specifically designed to eliminate cross-contamination within hospitals, Surfaceskins
National award for Yorkshire-made standing frame
Postural care manufacturer Jenx has won a national award for a standing frame that transforms the lives of children with cerebral palsy around the world. The Standz abduction stander was named Best Product at the 23rd British Healthcare Trades Association (BHTA) Awards, which recognise the best in mobility, independent living and
The “future of fitness” comes to Leeds
A unique workout which Meghan Markle has called “the best thing for your body” is now available in Leeds. Love Lagree, which has just opened in the city, is the only UK studio outside London offering the distinctive classes. The training was created by Los Angeles-based fitness expert Sebastien Lagree. It uses
ABP Humber signs new trade deal with the world’s largest container shipping line
A significant new service for ABP’s Hull Container Terminal has been agreed offering deep-sea connections to the rest of the world for the first time in its history. The agreement between ABP and Maersk, the world’s largest container shipping line, has been established to open this crucial trading link to the
2018 a picture of good health for Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park
Sheffield Olympic Legacy Park is set for further significant development on the back of its most successful year so far. International recognition, a national design award, high profile visits and events, educational achievements and continued development have all featured prominently in the last 12 months for the London 2012 Olympic legacy
Captivating campaign highlights worthy cause’s appeal to help others
Yorkshire branding agency, 10 Associates, teamed up with a local worthy cause to produce a thought-provoking campaign aimed at raising awareness about heart disease and leaving a gift to help charities continue to fund pioneering medical research. 10 Associates, from Mirfield, teamed up with Leeds-based Heart Research UK to roll out
Yorkshire vehicle-hire firm provides “tree-mendous” support to region’s hospices
The region’s largest independent vehicle-hire firm will supply two Yorkshire-based hospices with free transportation this Christmas. Arrow Self Drive will provide three different sized vehicles to Wakefield Hospice and three to Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice; both of which are offering the public an opportunity to dispose of unwanted Christmas trees
Humber ports host trade discussions with Royal Danish Embassy and partners
ABP’s Humber ports this week welcomed senior officials from the Royal Danish Embassy as well as the managing director of Denmark’s Port of Hanstholm, to discuss trade options. Over two days, the delegation was given a whistle-stop tour of some of the most notable businesses on the Humber by Simon Dwyer
Castle Square advise on management buy-out of Harvest Healthcare
Rotherham headquartered Harvest Healthcare; a leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality healthcare equipment has changed ownership in a Management Buy-Out, led by managing director, Neil Davis. The company manufactures, supplies and services active & static mattresses and cushions, profiling beds, and moving & handling equipment to care home groups, community care