News in brief: Arla makes major investment, trade clinic launched and more
DAIRY firm Arla has announced it is to invest £15m at its site in Stourton, Leeds, to allow it to produce more than 650 million litres of milk a year.
The investment will include the world’s largest weight filling machine, new processing equipment and nine new silos.
The Danish firm is also sponsoring a heat recovery and solar panel system trial among farmers which is designed to utilise waste heat and reduce environmental impact.
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DESIGN and communications agency Logistik, based in Leeds, has won two separate tenders to create websites.
The contracts, for an undisclosed sum, are for the NHS Partnerships Foundation Trust and South East England Development Agency.
The NHS site is to be designed as an information hub.
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A INTERNATIONAL trade clinic has been set up to assist local businesses wanting advice on foreign trade issues.
In light of the current economic climate, it is more important than ever for local businesses to explore sales and outsourcing opportunities in other markets if they are to remain competitive and sustainable.
Beginning on August 29, the International Trade Clinics will provide advice and solutions to businesses, and will highlight the broad portfolio of international support services that Leeds can offer. This is a first for the city and the Clinics will act as a useful resource for anyone looking to do business with international markets.
