Chartered Institute of Horticulture awards prize for best student Dissertation

The Chartered Institute of Horticulture has awarded The Aberconway Award for Best Horticultural Dissertation to Diane Curran from Technological University Dublin for her outstanding thesis, The Path to Wellness: How Green Infrastructure Enhances Mental Health. Diane completed a Level 8 BSc at Technological University Dublin, graduating with First Class Honours, where she focused on social […]

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Stobart Secures Multi-Year Extension for Tesco Contract

Stobart, part of the Culina Group and a leading transport specialist serving many of the UK’s most recognised brands, is pleased to announce the renewal of its long-standing partnership with retailer Tesco, through a new multi-year contract extension. Tesco has been a valued customer of Stobart for over fifteen years, during which time both companies […]

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BCMPA highlights the power of outsourcing and the growing dialogue within the BCMPA community at 2026’s Contract Pack & Fulfilment Show.

The BCMPA – the Association for Contract Manufacturing, Packing, Fulfilment & Logistics – believes that this year’s Contract Pack & Fulfilment Show firmly underlined the strength of outsourcing specialists and the vital role they play in the packaging supply chain.   The exhibition, co-located with Packaging Innovations & Empack, also highlighted the extraordinary entrepreneurial talent […]

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One in five Scottish distilleries in distress as global whisky crisis hits Scotland’s most famous export

   New data from leading financial advisory and restructuring experts BTG (formerly Begbies Traynor Group) shows that 19% of all of Scotland’s distilleries are facing financial distress.   In Scotland, 69 distillers, and a further 217 across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, are facing significant or critical financial issues, according to the latest, business distress […]

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Latest KIT release delivers faster, easier and more flexible tool audits

The latest update to KIT®, the intelligent tool and equipment management platform, introduces a more efficient and adaptable way to perform and record audits for customers across aerospace, automotive and food & drink manufacturing. In sectors where speed, accuracy and accountability are essential, teams need systems that evolve with their operational needs. This release introduces […]

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New report highlights impact on businesses from rising risk of water disruption

Water Direct launched WaterTight, its flagship water resilience solution designed to help organisations maintain operations and recover quickly when water supply interruptions occur. For boards and leadership teams, the question is shifting from ‘could this happen?’ to ‘what is our exposure, and how quickly can we recover?’ WaterTight is designed to turn that question into a practical plan – so organisations can manage […]

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First-of-its-kind network to unite thousands of global suppliers committed to driving sustainability progress

Hundreds of global suppliers – including in the manufacturing sector – have come together in a first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer network to share practical strategies for improving their sustainability performance, with thousands more expected to join in the coming months. The platform, facilitated by leading global ESG rating agency EcoVadis, provides a trusted space for suppliers to […]

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Leading biscuit manufacturer, Fox’s Burton’s Companies, delivers strong 2024/2025 performance as innovation powers growth

Fox’s Burton’s Company Group Limited (FBC UK), the manufacturer behind some of Britain’s most-loved biscuits including Maryland Cookies®, Fox’s Chocolatey®, Jammie Dodgers® and Wagon Wheels ®, has reported a year of strong growth and market leading performance in its latest results for the year ending 31 August 2025, with consolidated revenues of £695 million, up […]

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McCain announces new UK Farm of the Future as part of its global commitment to help futureproof British agriculture

McCain Foods, the UK’s largest manufacturer of prepared potato products, has announced plans to launch a new Farm of the Future in North Yorkshire, home of McCain’s GB headquarters for over 50 years. In partnership with the University of Leeds, this is McCain’s third commercial-scale research and innovation site to trial regenerative agriculture practices, marking […]

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