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Birmingham based entrepreneurs open Pride of Africa Trade Cash & Carry
Birmingham based entrepreneurs open Pride of Africa Trade Cash & Carry

A leading provider of authentic African-Caribbean food products held a grand opening at the weekend for their venture, Pride of Africa Trade Cash and Carry. Founded by Olusegun Akande and his wife, Oyetola, this will be the first one-stop African trade cash and carry in the UK, that is exclusively black owned. …

Save a life with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Lifesaving Lottery
Save a life with Midlands Air Ambulance Charity’s Lifesaving Lottery

You can help Midlands Air Ambulance Charity save lives by playing its Lifesaving Lottery for as little as £1.15 each week. With the weekly chance to win a fantastic £1,000, this first prize could be a real lifesaver for you too. Not only do you get the opportunity to win one of five cash prizes each week, by taking…

Global hygiene company extends partnership with pallet pooling experts
Global hygiene company extends partnership with pallet pooling experts

One of the world’s largest hygiene and health companies has extended its supply chain partnership with one of Europe’s leading pallet poolers. Essity has signed a new contract with IPP, taking a collaboration which began in 2009 into its 15th year. IPP delivers more than two million pallets per year into 21…

Innovative approach from Minerva is providing solutions
Innovative approach from Minerva is providing solutions

A North Staffordshire financial planning company has invested in top class technology to enhance the client experience. Founder of Minerva Financial Solutions Nicola Conway decided to introduce document management platform DocPortal in February this year, to help with the storing of important documents and information…

Lanyon Bowdler appoints new debt recovery manager
Lanyon Bowdler appoints new debt recovery manager

A Shropshire law firm is highlighting the need for businesses to have proper procedures in place to help reduce bad debts and improve their cash flow. Liam Holyhead, Lanyon Bowdler’s new debt recovery manager, said it was essential that firms safeguard their interests by performing their due diligence correctly…

Innovative diabetes tech firm in Wales celebrates five years of success
Innovative diabetes tech firm in Wales celebrates five years of success

A leading Welsh innovator in the field of diabetes technology is celebrating half a decade in business as it edges closer to transforming the realm of continuous glucose monitoring.   Afon Technology opened its doors in 2019 and started creating the world’s first non-invasive wearable blood glucose sensor –…

Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term health conditions, research reveals
Ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term health conditions,…

New research funded by an East Midlands research organisation shows that ethnic minorities are underrepresented in studies into multiple long-term conditions, despite being more likely to be affected. A systematic review funded by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Applied Research…

Carnsight Communications marks exciting Q2 growth with new hire and promotion
Carnsight Communications marks exciting Q2 growth with new hire and promotion

Laura Witte and Alexandra Johansen bring fresh international perspective.  Carnsight Communications, a boutique PR and social media agency based near Bath, has welcomed Laura Witte as its new Social Media Manager. Alexandra Johansen, who joined the business in 2023, also celebrates a promotion to PR Account Manager.…

Drinks group Virtus Brands set to grow its market reach as it ties up Parfetts distribution deal
Drinks group Virtus Brands set to grow its market reach as it ties up Parfetts distribution deal

West Midlands independent drinks startup Virtus Brands has taken a major step in expanding its UK sales after signing a deal with leading wholesalers Parfetts. The Dudley-based firm, which manufactures and distributes 15 drinks brands including its high-selling Jatt Life ultra-premium vodka, has joined Parfetts’…

Health food chain Grape Tree doubles its presence in the Midlands
Health food chain Grape Tree doubles its presence in the Midlands

A popular health food chain is doubling its warehouse and manufacturing capabilities in the Midlands as it continues its rapid expansion across the UK.  Formed in January 2013 by Nick Shutts and Nigel Morris, Grape Tree already occupies almost 34,000 sq.ft. on the Multipark Pensnett Estate in Kingswinford. The…