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Exeter-based law firm achieves record breaking results

Porter Dodson, the South West-based UK Top 200 law firm, has announced a record-breaking year of growth and achievement, increasing revenue to £20.2m, while retaining the highly prestigious Gold Investors In People accreditation for the third successive time.

Across its Exeter, Sherborne, Poundbury, Bridport, Wellington, Taunton, and Yeovil offices, the firm has seen year-on-year growth of 15.5%, leading to a 25.4% leap in net profit.

These impressive results round off a year in which the firm has achieved significant headcount increases, made possible in part by the...

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...

Vehicle leasing company opens South West business hub

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 02/06/2023 - 1:53pm

VEHICLE leasing experts Carparison have opened a ‘one stop shop’ to help South West businesses with their fleet needs.

The award-winning, Exeter based company has opened a business centre at their headquarters in Marsh Barton – the biggest automotive base in Europe – to offer customers expert, face to face advice on vehicle leasing, fleet management and sustainability needs.

Business Centre Manager, Steve Hill said: “We are a one-stop shop for every make and model – car or van. Our new business hub means that in addition to our online business, we now offer face to face...

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...

Renewed optimism for South West tourism and leisure industry

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/02/2023 - 9:28pm

International law firm Trowers & Hamlins partnered with Bishop Fleming accountants and Savills to launch the inaugural South West Tourism and Leisure Forum featuring industry experts from across the sector.

Despite well-publicised economic challenges in the past two years, the audience live poll hosted at the event highlighted an optimistic outlook for the year ahead.

Key findings from the event:

  • 87% of guests felt that investment in sustainability initiatives is a desirable or even crucial priority for their business.
  • 46% are feeling
  • ...

Brexit third anniversary leaves Plymouth's top Champagne retailer feeling flat 

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/02/2023 - 8:58pm

On the third anniversary of the UK leaving the European Union, Plymouth's 'Champagne Retailer of the Year' reveals how the impact and commercial challenges are leaving the company feeling flat.

Daniel Blatchford attended Hele's School in Plympton and launched specialist online retailer, Sip Champagnes, with his business partner Peter Crawford in 2020.

The company sources and supplies only the best small-batch, handcrafted champagne straight to consumers and the hospitality trade from France’s iconic wine region. With the UK’s largest collection of 60 Champagne producers...

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...

Newton Print joins forces with sustainable food packaging expert to host free webinar

Authored by Reporters
Posted: Tue, 01/31/2023 - 9:02am

BUSINESSES looking for new packaging suppliers can learn more from a Devon-based carbon-balanced producer of printed carton-board packaging and sustainable food packaging expert during a free webinar this March (2023).

The webinar, hosted by Simon Besley from Newton Print and Katie Roselaar from Innovate to Zero, will take place on Friday, March 3 from 12noon and registration is open now at https://bit.ly/3H1fwav .

Simon Besley, Sales and Marketing Director at Newton Print, which specialises in assisting companies with bringing their products to market on time and is...

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