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Business News Wales
20-05-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Brand Hatchers Wins King's Award for International Trade
Brand Hatchers has been awarded the King's Award for Enterprise in International Trade. Founded by Emily Griffiths and her father Chris Howarth, Cardiff-based Brand Hatchers has grown from a family-led startup into a global business, now selling products in more than 36 countries. Its flagship brand Brain Blasterz is the leading sour candy brand across Europe and the Middle East, while its fast-growing e-commerce brands – Nurture by Nature (self-care and wellness) and Guitar Lab (musical accessories) – are category leaders on Amazon UK, US, and EU. 'Winning the King's Award is a huge moment – not just for us as a business, but for the people and values behind it,' said Emily Griffiths, co-founder and CEO. 'We built this company with an international mindset from the start, and to now be recognised at this level is an incredible honour. 'I'm incredibly proud to lead a company that proves ambition, and compassion can go hand in hand. Our flexible workplace policies don't just support our team – they make it possible for me to juggle leadership and family life too. We're showing that you can grow internationally without compromising on people, culture or purpose. 'This award is also a testament to the hard work, creativity and dedication of our amazing team in Cardiff. Every success we've had has been driven by their energy and belief in what we're building – I'm incredibly grateful to work alongside such talented and passionate people. 'Working with such a wide variety of markets and clients is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do,' Emily said. 'It keeps us learning, evolving, and pushing forward.' The King's Awards for Enterprise, formerly known as the Queen's Awards, are the highest official UK awards for British businesses. As a recipient, Brand Hatchers will now be entitled to use the King's Awards emblem for the next five years – a mark of outstanding achievement in international trade.
The Irish Sun
06-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Exotic English gardens lost for centuries is named one of the best in the UK
THE Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall has been named one of the best in the UK. The gardens after 'lost' as a result of World War I - but has just won a King's Award. Advertisement 5 The Lost Gardens of Heligan is one of the best gardens in the UK Credit: Alamy 5 There are hundreds of species of plant and flower in the gardens Credit: Alamy The Lost Gardens of Heligan was first developed in the mid-18th century and were cultivated by the Tremayne family, with the creation of rides for horses, walled flower gardens, and a melon yard. It was thriving up until World War I, when the Heligan gardens were left to ruin. The 'lost years' were between 1914 and 1990 when they were rediscovered and the restoration project became one of the biggest garden transformations in Europe. The year 1991 marked the restoration of the Italian Garden, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan officially opened to the public on Good Friday in 1992. Advertisement Read More on UK Gardens In 1994, the Flower Garden was restored and in 2024, The Lost Gardens of Heligan welcomed its eight millionth visitor. The Lost Gardens of Heligan is split into three parts and is home to the UK's only outdoor jungle which has exotic plants. In the jungle are four ponds, giant rhubarb, banana plantations, bamboo forests and avenues of palm trees. The jungle has a microclimate which is at least five degrees warmer than gardens in the north of the UK . Advertisement Most read in News Travel It's where you'll also find one of the longest Burmese Rope Bridges in Britain, stretching 100 feet above ancient tree ferns. The Pleasure Grounds were first laid out 200 years ago - they have historic pathways and plants. The seaside town of Newlyn in Cornwall has been dubbed as one of the 'coolest' places to relocate 5 The gardens were 'lots' after World War I Credit: Alamy 5 But were rediscovered and became a huge renovation project Credit: Alamy Advertisement Some plantings are over 150 years old, and are home to the national collection of camellias and rhododendrons which were introduced to Heligan pre-1920. Like many gardens in Cornwall, Heligan reaps the benefits from a mild climate. The Productive Garden has 300 varieties of fruit, vegetables, salad and herbs which supply the on-site kitchen and are incorporated within the daily lunch menu. The Lost Gardens of Heligan is now one of the best gardens in the UK and in May 2025 was honoured with a King's Award for Enterprise. Advertisement Laura Smit-Chesterfield, managing director of The Lost Gardens of Heligan, said: "The team at The Lost Gardens of Heligan are delighted, honoured, and proud to receive a King's Award for Enterprise." That's not the only award it has won - over the years, The Lost Gardens of Heligan has been named Britain's Finest Garden and the Best Garden in the UK. Tickets for The Lost Gardens of Heligan for adults are £28, children between 5 and 17 are £12.50, and children under five go free. Here's another Advertisement And six exotic UK gardens you can visit year round where it feels like the Caribbean - even in winter. 5 The Lost Gardens of Heligan has a tropical garden with a pond Credit: Alamy
Scottish Sun
06-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Exotic English gardens lost for centuries is named one of the best in the UK
It has the UK's only outdoor jungle PLANT IT Exotic English gardens lost for centuries is named one of the best in the UK Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall has been named one of the best in the UK. The gardens after 'lost' as a result of World War I - but has just won a King's Award. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The Lost Gardens of Heligan is one of the best gardens in the UK Credit: Alamy 5 There are hundreds of species of plant and flower in the gardens Credit: Alamy The Lost Gardens of Heligan was first developed in the mid-18th century and were cultivated by the Tremayne family, with the creation of rides for horses, walled flower gardens, and a melon yard. It was thriving up until World War I, when the Heligan gardens were left to ruin. The 'lost years' were between 1914 and 1990 when they were rediscovered and the restoration project became one of the biggest garden transformations in Europe. The year 1991 marked the restoration of the Italian Garden, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan officially opened to the public on Good Friday in 1992. In 1994, the Flower Garden was restored and in 2024, The Lost Gardens of Heligan welcomed its eight millionth visitor. The Lost Gardens of Heligan is split into three parts and is home to the UK's only outdoor jungle which has exotic plants. In the jungle are four ponds, giant rhubarb, banana plantations, bamboo forests and avenues of palm trees. The jungle has a microclimate which is at least five degrees warmer than gardens in the north of the UK . It's where you'll also find one of the longest Burmese Rope Bridges in Britain, stretching 100 feet above ancient tree ferns. The Pleasure Grounds were first laid out 200 years ago - they have historic pathways and plants. The seaside town of Newlyn in Cornwall has been dubbed as one of the 'coolest' places to relocate 5 The gardens were 'lots' after World War I Credit: Alamy 5 But were rediscovered and became a huge renovation project Credit: Alamy Some plantings are over 150 years old, and are home to the national collection of camellias and rhododendrons which were introduced to Heligan pre-1920. Like many gardens in Cornwall, Heligan reaps the benefits from a mild climate. The Productive Garden has 300 varieties of fruit, vegetables, salad and herbs which supply the on-site kitchen and are incorporated within the daily lunch menu. The Lost Gardens of Heligan is now one of the best gardens in the UK and in May 2025 was honoured with a King's Award for Enterprise. Laura Smit-Chesterfield, managing director of The Lost Gardens of Heligan, said: "The team at The Lost Gardens of Heligan are delighted, honoured, and proud to receive a King's Award for Enterprise." That's not the only award it has won - over the years, The Lost Gardens of Heligan has been named Britain's Finest Garden and the Best Garden in the UK. Tickets for The Lost Gardens of Heligan for adults are £28, children between 5 and 17 are £12.50, and children under five go free. Here's another pretty 'secret' garden in England that is more like going to China and Egypt. And six exotic UK gardens you can visit year round where it feels like the Caribbean - even in winter.
The Sun
06-05-2025
- The Sun
Exotic English gardens lost for centuries is named one of the best in the UK
THE Lost Gardens of Heligan in Cornwall has been named one of the best in the UK. The gardens after 'lost' as a result of World War I - but has just won a King's Award. 5 5 The Lost Gardens of Heligan was first developed in the mid-18th century and were cultivated by the Tremayne family, with the creation of rides for horses, walled flower gardens, and a melon yard. It was thriving up until World War I, when the Heligan gardens were left to ruin. The 'lost years' were between 1914 and 1990 when they were rediscovered and the restoration project became one of the biggest garden transformations in Europe. The year 1991 marked the restoration of the Italian Garden, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan officially opened to the public on Good Friday in 1992. In 1994, the Flower Garden was restored and in 2024, The Lost Gardens of Heligan welcomed its eight millionth visitor. The Lost Gardens of Heligan is split into three parts and is home to the UK's only outdoor jungle which has exotic plants. In the jungle are four ponds, giant rhubarb, banana plantations, bamboo forests and avenues of palm trees. The jungle has a microclimate which is at least five degrees warmer than gardens in the north of the UK . It's where you'll also find one of the longest Burmese Rope Bridges in Britain, stretching 100 feet above ancient tree ferns. The Pleasure Grounds were first laid out 200 years ago - they have historic pathways and plants. The seaside town of Newlyn in Cornwall has been dubbed as one of the 'coolest' places to relocate 5 5 Some plantings are over 150 years old, and are home to the national collection of camellias and rhododendrons which were introduced to Heligan pre-1920. Like many gardens in Cornwall, Heligan reaps the benefits from a mild climate. The Productive Garden has 300 varieties of fruit, vegetables, salad and herbs which supply the on-site kitchen and are incorporated within the daily lunch menu. The Lost Gardens of Heligan is now one of the best gardens in the UK and in May 2025 was honoured with a King's Award for Enterprise. Laura Smit-Chesterfield, managing director of The Lost Gardens of Heligan, said: "The team at The Lost Gardens of Heligan are delighted, honoured, and proud to receive a King's Award for Enterprise." That's not the only award it has won - over the years, The Lost Gardens of Heligan has been named Britain's Finest Garden and the Best Garden in the UK. Tickets for The Lost Gardens of Heligan for adults are £28, children between 5 and 17 are £12.50, and children under five go free. Here's another pretty 'secret' garden in England that is more like going to China and Egypt. And six exotic UK gardens you can visit year round where it feels like the Caribbean - even in winter.
Belfast Telegraph
06-05-2025
- Business
- Belfast Telegraph
Royal stamp of approval as two NI firms given prestigious King's Award
Portadown-based interior fitting contractor the Deluxe Group and Newtownabbey scanning machine manufacturer InspecVision have both announced they've won the King's Award for International Trade. As winners, the two companies will be invited to a royal reception, where a Lord-Lieutenant, as a representative of the monarch, will present them with the award. They are also entitled to fly the King's Award flag at their offices, and use the emblem of the awards on their marketing materials, including their website and packaging. Both firms have been commended for their growth in international trade, with InspecVision reporting more than doubling it in three years, and the Deluxe Group seeing a more than six-fold increase in the same time period. The Deluxe Group is over 50 years old, and describes itself as 'creating story-led interiors for the luxury hospitality, branded residential, cruise, and theme park sectors'. The fit-out firm's residential and business clients include luxury London development One Tower Bridge and Great Scotland Yard, a boutique hotel located in the former home of the Metropolitan Police. The company also does work for theme park clients. For example, it carried out works for two Ratatouille-themed attractions at Disneyland Paris. In Northern Ireland, the Deluxe Group provided the interior for the Game of Thrones Studio Tour, the museum based on the TV show in Banbridge, Co Down. Colm O'Farrell, executive chairman of The Deluxe Group, said: 'Everyone at The Deluxe Group is thrilled to win the King's Award for International Trade for Outstanding Growth in Overseas Sales.' InspecVision was founded in March 2023 by Dr Jan Antonis, who still serves as the managing director, and creates 'precision inspection machines' for industry. The company's products are sold in more than 30 countries around the world, and has won numerous awards, including a previous version of the Royal Award in 2021. Dr Antonis said: 'It's a tremendous honour to be awarded the King's Award for Enterprise for International Trade. 'Overseas growth has been at the heart of our organisation since we began and this award recognises the dedication and resilience of our team and our worldwide distribution partners in delivering innovative solutions to manufacturers around the world.' Councillor Neil Kelly, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, added: 'I would like to congratulate InspecVision on being honoured with the King's Award for Enterprise: International Trade 2025. 'This recognition is a testament to their innovation, expertise, and the high standards they uphold in advanced technology. 'The council are proud to have supported their application and are delighted to see their hard work and impact acknowledged at the highest level with this prestigious award.' Roger Pollen, head of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Northern Ireland, said: 'I'd like to extend our warmest congratulations to InspecVision on this outstanding achievement. 'Their success is a shining example of the innovation, resilience and determination that small businesses bring to our economy every day. Being celebrated through the achievement of the King's Award is a prestigious and fitting recognition of their continued pursuit of business excellence. 'FSB is proud to have supported their journey so far, and we look forward to seeing what they achieve next.' The King's Award for Enterprise is described as among the most highly-valued awards for businesses in the UK. The awards are valid for five years, and companies have reported boosts to staff morale, as well as greater access to new markets.
