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Protecting Devon’s Coastlines: How Modern Shipping is Defending Local Marine Ecosystems

The estuaries and coastal stretches around Exeter, Exmouth, and Torbay are home to some of the South West's richest marine ecosystems. From delicate seagrass beds to thriving fisheries, these coastal waters support both biodiversity and our local tourism economy. Yet, beneath the surface lies a persistent threat that rarely makes front-page news: non-native invasive species transported across the globe via commercial shipping.

As heavy cargo vessels navigate British waters to deliver essential goods, they rely on seawater as ballast to maintain stability, trim, and structural...

Foot Anstey advises on merger of ERS Medical with E-zec Medical Transport Services

National law firm, Foot Anstey LLP, has advised the management team at Leeds-headquartered ERS Transition, trading as ERS Medical, on its acquisition by Surrey-based E-zec Medical Transport Services, which is a portfolio company of Cairngorm Capital.

The merger of these two providers of non-emergency patient transport businesses means that the combined group now has more than 2,500 employees and a turnover of £100M. The new entity will serve more than 50 commissioning bodies from 55 operational sites located across the country.

Foot Anstey's team included Duncan Sykes (...

How to combine online and offline marketing efficiently in 2023

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Mon, 02/13/2023 - 6:46am

Today, where most business competition is online, digital marketing certainly plays a key role, but it is not the only medium used by companies. As a matter of fact, the goal is to find a meeting point between offline and online marketing strategies .

Offline marketing tools offer an essential aid to digital marketing. Even though social media is used by about 4.89 billion people , some potential customers may be cut off, not to mention that in the B2B segment, most communication and promotion take place in person.

It is easy to see, then, how integrating offline...

Alastair Banks presenting

The return of Digital Trends

Authored by Sue Cade
Posted: Fri, 02/10/2023 - 9:20am

Digital marketing specialist Optix Solutions is relaunching its popular annual event which aims to bring attendees bang up to date with the latest thinking.

Digital Trends first took place in 2016 and was last held in February 2020 just prior to the pandemic. This time round it’s at a new venue, The Forge at Winslade Park on Wednesday March 15. The schedule includes three keynote speakers, interactive workshops and ask-the-expert clinics.

Optix Co-founder Alastair Banks said: “It’s a real challenge to keep up with changes within the digital landscape, as they seem to happen...

Europe Snacks acquires Burts Snacks to accelerate its growth in the UK

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 02/08/2023 - 10:26pm

Europe Snacks, a leading European producer of savoury snacks for third party brands, announces the acquisition of 100% of Burts Snacks. This operation enables Europe Snacks to accelerate its growth in Europe’s largest snacking market.

Supported by Apax Partners, Europe Snacks entered the UK market with the acquisition of Kolak Snack Foods in 2016. The acquisition of Burts, which should be finalized in March 2023, represents a further step in expanding the group’s presence in the UK, with the product portfolio being highly complementary.

The combination of the two...

Devon-based dairy drinks business expands product range at Aldi

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 02/07/2023 - 10:01am

A dairy drinks supplier based in the heart of Devon is celebrating a successful start to the year after a surge in demand for its protein milkshake range across Aldi stores.

Located in the town of Crediton, Crediton Dairy Limited has supplied the supermarket with a range of milk-based drinks for the past nine years – including favourites like Aldi’s Cowbelle flavoured milks and Shuk Up milkshakes.

The dairy drinks business recently grew its partnership with the supermarket, adding a selection of new protein milkshakes as part of the range in Aldi, which have proved...

Foot Anstey Legal Director appointed as Chair at STEP

Emma Facey, Legal Director at national law firm Foot Anstey LLP, has been appointed as Chair of England & Wales Regional Committee at STEP, the global professional body comprising of lawyers, accountants, trustees and other practitioners that help families plan for the future.

STEP's mission is to inspire confidence in families planning their assets across generations by setting and upholding high professional standards, informing public policy, promoting education and connecting practitioners globally to share knowledge and best practice in the sector.

Emma is part of...

Apprenticeship Day highlights training success at Hendy Group

As Apprenticeship Week gets underway in the UK, (Feb 6th to 12th) one south coast motoring group has held a dedicated event to mark their achievements.

Hendy Group currently has 63 apprentices working in the business and has plans to recruit more this year.

An action-packed day at motor racing circuit Thruxton gave new apprentices an insight into the Hendy business and certificates were awarded to those who have recently completed their apprenticeships.

The theme of the day was opportunity and Hendy Group chief executive Paul Hendy said apprentices are a crucial...

Brand new Farming and Machinery Show comes to Exeter

It’s rare to get something for nothing, but that’s exactly what’s on offer at the South West’s brand new agricultural machinery and methods show; great news in belt-tightening times for anyone in the region connected with farming, agricultural transport and contracting.

Taking place on Wednesday 22 February at Exeter’s prestigious Westpoint Arena, the West Country Farming & Machinery Showwill bring together the latest livestock and arable machinery from the biggest manufacturers, plus demonstrations, advice and seminars, all completely free!

Making the most of...

Expanding Exeter lawyers Bertram Fairbanks appoints new property partner

Authored by Glen King PR
Posted: Wed, 02/01/2023 - 10:54pm

Bertram Fairbanks, formerly known as Bertram Law, continues to raise the bar, with the appointment of Julia Knight as a new Partner and Head of Commercial Property at its head office at Belvedere House, Pynes Hill, Exeter, in line with its ongoing ambitious expansion plans.

Qualifying in the South East in 2005, Julia trained and worked at specialist commercial firms, before relocating to Devon in 2009. With nearly twenty years’ experience, she advises clients on all aspects of commercial property work ranging from sole traders to large corporate entities. Julia deals with sales...

Devon firms dominate regional business awards nominations

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/31/2023 - 6:46am

Nearly 20 businesses and individuals from Devon have helped the county lead the way in the shortlist for the biggest awards contest for small businesses in the South West.

The regional FSB ‘Celebrating West Small Business Awards’, which will culminate at a final in Weston-Super-Mare early in March, has seen a near record-breaking amount of entries across 12 categories for both individual business owners and SMEs and Devon has secured the highest amount of nominations in the region.

The businesses shortlisted from Devon were the Devon Seaweed Company of Newton Abbot (...

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