Awards: Export finance adviser picks up accolade; Sweet success for confectionary company; and more
UK Export Finance’s export finance advisor for Yorkshire and the Humber has earned the Institute of Export’s flagship Diploma in International Trade.
Paul Wright joined eight other UK Export Finance (UKEF) staff at a vibrant graduation ceremony held at Mansion House in London.
UKEF’s Export Finance Advisors work directly with businesses and intermediaries, guiding them to the wealth of export support available from the Government and from the private sector.
Mr Wright said: “I am delighted to receive my Diploma in International Trade from the Institute of Export. I look forward to using the knowledge and contacts I have gained through this course, and continuing to support exporters in Yorkshire and the Humber.”
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INDEPENDENT sugar confectionery supplier Tangerine Confectionery has been shortlisted for a top industry award for its range of own label confectionery, after winning the vote as the top own label confectionery supplier.
The Pontefract-based business, which makes confectionery such as Wham, Fruit Salad, Sherbet Fountain and Dip Dab, was voted as the winner of the Confectionery Own Label category and will now go forward as a finalist in the Own Label Supplier of the Year category in the Grocer Gold Awards 2016.
Tangerine, which also has factories in York and Cleckheaton, will compete for the title of overall Own Label Supplier of the Year against 13 other own label suppliers who topped their categories in cereal, dairy, frozen, chilled, snacks and bakery among others, at the event at London’s Guildhall on June 14.
Adrian Hipkiss, head of marketing at Tangerine Confectionery, says: “Many people instantly recognise our much-loved confectionery lines such as Refreshers, Lion hard gums, Princess Marshmallows and Flumps, and it’s that experience in crafting memorable sweets that our customers know and love which means we can also create market-leading own label confectionery.
“Tangerine has a proud heritage developed over hundreds of years and with six busy factories, we work tirelessly around the clock to deliver the very best confectionery to leading grocery giants, forecourt shops, discount stores, wholesalers and cash and carries in the UK and internationally.
“We are thrilled to have been chosen as the top confectionery own label supplier and be a finalist at the Grocer Gold Awards thanks to excellent feedback from the industry.”
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LEEDS-based agency hub has won RAR’s Client Service Agency of the Year Award for best customer service in the 40-99 staff category.
The full service agency beat four other top UK agencies to earn the title in its first year entering the RAR Awards.
In addition to winning the Client Service award, hub was also nominated for seven other Agency of the Year awards, including advertising, CRM & Data, print production, value for money, on time and on budget in the 40-99 staff category and media buying in the combined category.
