Business

February 2021

From left, Bronagh Luke, head of corporate marketing, Henderson Group, and Jacqueline Belshaw, Marie Curie nurse.

SPAR NI boosts support of Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal

SPAR NI is doubling donations in support of this year’s Marie Curie Great Daffodil Appeal, with local stores now donating 20p from every bunch sold as part of the Buy A Bunch to Give A Bunch campaign.

DELI LITES Ireland investment targets global growth

Local food-to-go manufacturer DELI LITES has announced plans for a multi-million-pound investment as part of its strategy to support growth internationally.

Moy Park’s Hidden Heroes recognised at UK awards

Local company Moy Park has been recognised by the Food and Drink Federation for its community support efforts over the past year.

Moy Park staff enjoying a virtual coffee morning last year, in aid of Marie Curie.

Moy Park and Marie Curie celebrate fundraising milestone

Leading food company Moy Park has raised a total of £44,000 to support its UK charity partner Marie Curie.

January 2021

Global snacking company pladis relocates head office

Leading snacking company pladis will be relocating its global head office from Hayes, Middlesex after 21 years there to Chiswick, London in the summer of 2021.

From left, truck drivers Daniel Ferris, Dean McAuley and Johnny Spence, all transporting meat to England, were among the first to travel on Stena Line’s newest Irish Sea ferry as it made its inaugural crossing on the Belfast-Liverpool service on January 24.

Stena increases Belfast-Liverpool freight capacity by 20%

Stena Line’s newest ship on the Irish Sea has made its inaugural crossing on the Belfast-Liverpool service.

Stuart Reddish, national president, NFRN.

NFRN Fund pays out £125,000 to members in need

The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has now paid out nearly £125,000 to cash-strapped members from its Covid-19 Hardship Fund.

Naturo SuperDog Awards celebrate exceptional canines

Co Armagh-based Mackle Petfoods has formed a partnership with Touchpoint Live Media to launch new awards celebrating the UK’s most inspiring canines, the Naturo SuperDog Awards.

Asda providing 170 Dell laptops to NI schools

Asda has announced it is working with Dell Technologies to provide 170 laptops to schools across Northern Ireland to help those children who are at risk of falling behind in their education because they do not have the technology to take part in online lessons during lockdown.