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Yorkshire food and drink exports grow to £1.17bn

Yorkshire’s food and drink exports grew by 4.6% to £1.17bn for the year ending September 2018, according to the latest data from HMRC.

Coffee, tea,...


Ice cube manufacturer secures two major export contracts

A South Kirkby based ice cube manufacturer has signed two major export contracts with pan-European supermarkets, sending ice made from Yorkshire water...


Dechra pharmaceuticals acquires Brazilian firm in £37.8m deal

Veterinary pharmaceutical company Dechra has acquired Venco, the trading name for South American-based Laboratorios Vencofarma, in a deal worth £37.8m....


Overseas expansion helps drive listed firm’s success, says CEO

Since his return to global financial product provider CPP Group, CEO Jason Walsh has focused on guiding the business through overseas expansion and ensuring...


Yorkshire business consultancy opens New York office

Wetherby-based consultancy, Smarter Business Processes has opened its first overseas branch in New York. With an office in the One World Trade Center,...


Biotech firm signs partnership deal with South Korean LG Group subsidiary

Biotechnology firm Avacta Group has signed a new development partnership and license agreement with LG Chem Life Sciences, a subsidiary of the South Korean...


Award winning York fish and chip shop proves a hit in Japan

The co-owners of an award-winning Haxby fish and chip shop travelled thousands of miles to take part in an event in Japan where they served up over 10,000...


Manufacturer of world’s largest water gate valve part of Expo delegation

A West Yorkshire manufacturer which developed the world’s largest water gate valve joined a delegation last month aiming to improve export prospects...


Export success for AES

AES, a Wakefield-based distribution company that exports to 30 countries worldwide, has seen turnover growth following strong results from its US division.

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Leeds language services company celebrates record results

Leeds-headquartered thebigword, which has 12 offices around the world, has enjoyed a record year seeing further growth from its international operations...