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Final call for entries for Greater Manchester Green Business Award
1 December 2011
GREATER Manchester organisations have just over a week to go before entries close for the Chamber’s Greater Manchester Green Business Award at 17:00 next Friday, 9 December. The Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce has teamed up with ENWORKS , the environmental business support service, to launch the prestigious new award in celebration of environmental best practice in Greater more
Health and Safety Benchmarking Survey
27 September 2011
Ever wondered just how well you are doing against your competitors or what the accident rate is in your industry sector? This is the purpose of the Food & Drink Industry benchmarking scheme supported by IOSH, the FDF and Dairy UK. These organisations are inviting food & drink companies to participate in the scheme which will provide amalgamated accident and ill health statistics which you can more
Is Your Favourite Local Product the Best in the British Aisles
26 September 2011
Tesco have launched a search for the nation’s favourite local product. As part of ‘British food fortnight' the supermarket is inviting consumers to tell them about their favourite North West food and drink. If you have a favourite local product that deserves to win the title of ‘Best in the British Aisles’ you can nominate by simply logging on to www.tesco.com/local . You could more
Your opportunity to make Preston Guild taste better than ever
23 September 2011
It only comes around once every 20 years but 2012 will be a year of celebration as Preston Guild gets in full swing. Next year Preston will host a vibrant programme of arts, culture, sporting and community events attracting hundreds of thousands of visitors into the region. In line with traditions of Guilds gone by Preston City Council will be launching a range of official Guild branded merchandise for retail more
Sustainable Growth for the UK Food and Drink Sector
20 September 2011
FDF is currently working with Grant Thornton to conduct a study on 'Sustainable Growth for the UK Food and Drink Manufacturing Sector' which will be published in December 2011. The aim of the study is to: show the growth potential of the UK Food and Drink Manufacturing (FDM) industry and therefore, the contribution it could make to the UK economic recovery gather real life examples of more
The Hawkshead Relish Company secures Russian contract
15 September 2011
The first consignment of Hawkshead Relish award winning artisan preserves is being shipped to the Russian Federation, in what promises to be a deal which will considerably boost production of this Lake District company. The first order placed by OMEGA Standard LLC of St Petersburg is set to leave in a week, a company who imports and distributes to Russia’s most significant food outlets and has a more
London 2012 contract opportunities
4 August 2011
Are you interested in the possibility of working with the major catering contractors to the London 2012 Games? Are you fully registered on CompeteFor which will open up these opportunities? CompeteFor is a free service that enables businesses to compete for contract opportunities linked to the London 2012 Games and the CompeteFor Buyer Engagement Team have been working closely with a number of the LOCOG more
IOSH Work Place Shadowing Scheme
18 July 2011
Help mould graduates into the health and safety professionals of the future. IOSH will help to source and place fresh graduates into your business. IOSH has created a programme that provides an opportunity for businesses to recruit highly skilled undergraduates and recent graduates to gain a level of experience that will have a value in terms of achieving future employment as health and safety practitioners more