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Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Shackleton buys IM Asset Management from Irwin Mitchell
UK-based wealth manager Shackleton has purchased IM Asset Management (IMAM), from Irwin Mitchell. The deal also includes TWP Wealth, a financial planning business that IMAM bought in 2022. In the wake of this transaction, Shackleton is set to establish a new division focused on personal injury and court of protection services. This division aims to assist clients who have experienced life-changing injuries by providing customised financial planning and investment advice. The combined entity of IMAM and TWP has 20 advisers, serving approximately 1,600 clients and managing funds under advice totalling around £1.4bn ($1.8bn), with the majority of these funds managed internally by IMAM. The firm is headquartered in Sheffield, with advisers also located in Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, and London. Irwin Mitchell Group CEO Craig Marshall said: 'This deal aligns with our strategy to simplify our structure and allows us to invest further to grow our core offer as a full-service law firm. 'We are the leading complex personal injury firm, we have one of the largest national private client practices in the UK, and we provide comprehensive legal advice for mid-market corporate businesses.' TWP operates as a high-net-worth independent financial planning firm based in Alderley Edge, Manchester, and will continue to serve its core market under the Shackleton brand. The team of 88 staff from IMAM and TWP will now be part of Shackleton, with CEO Stewart Sanderson becoming a part of the Shackleton executive committee. Shackleton CEO Paul Feeney said: 'We are delighted to welcome the highly experienced IMAM and TWP teams to the Shackleton Group. 'Indeed, we are excited to be creating a new division which brings additional skill sets to our bench of financial planning and wealth management capabilities, and strengthens our presence in Yorkshire and the North West of England.' In December 2024, Shackleton marked its launch in the UK, incorporating the rebranded Skerritts Group. Based in London, it operates as a financial advisory organisation with offices in key cities and towns. "Shackleton buys IM Asset Management from Irwin Mitchell" was originally created and published by Private Banker International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Toronto Sun
29-05-2025
- General
- Toronto Sun
5 myths about food expiration dates and best-by labels
Date labels are often unclear, inconsistent and, it's fair to say, downright bewildering Published May 29, 2025 • Last updated 5 minutes ago • 6 minute read Good luck making sense of the dates in your nearest yogurt aisle. Photo by Matt Brooks / TWP Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Date labels. Expiration dates. Best-by dates. Whatever you call them, at some point, you've probably squinted at those tiny dot-matrix-printed numbers and wondered: 'Does this mean my cheese might kill me?' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account If so, you're not alone. Date labels are often unclear, inconsistent and, it's fair to say, downright bewildering. There's a lot to demystify. As you navigate the wilds of your fridge, cabinets and pantry, and, perhaps as you and your partner or roommates trade heated words over less-than-fresh orange juice that c'mon, guys, really seems fine, consider these myths about the little prophecies stamped on our food. – – – Myth: All food should be thrown away as soon as the printed date passes 'Many people interpret food dates to be about the safety of food,' said Dana Gunders, president of ReFED, a U.S. nonprofit dedicated to food waste reduction. So what happens after the printed date? If you wait long enough, most perishable goods will obviously spoil, while most shelf-stable goods will physically degrade, which could take a very long time. So, flavours and colours might fade. Old almonds, for example, won't be overrun with bacteria but will taste off as their oils break down. Acidic dairy products such as yogurt and sour cream are inhospitable to dangerous bacteria but may become more tart over time (you might also find obvious spoilage, like mold, after an open yogurt container has spent awhile in the fridge). Properly refrigerated pasteurized milk can be fine past its date, but will eventually develop off odours and flavours. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. So, in most cases, you can inspect, sniff and, where reasonable, taste food past its preordained shelf life to determine if it's still good enough for you. But … – – – Myth: You can always rely on your senses when assessing food past its date Some moist foods served straight from the fridge can host dangerous bacteria that can, over time, grow to infectious levels, even under refrigeration, even as the food still looks and smells fine. These foods are particularly risky during pregnancy, so Gunders suggests deference to dates on foods, such as deli meats, that pregnant people are told to avoid. Kathy Glass, who recently retired as associate director at the Food Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin at Madison, said she respects 'use-by' dates and other storage guidance (like an ideal fridge temperature) on refrigerated products, particularly those designed to be eaten cold. 'Many manufacturers have researched spoilage versus safety to determine those dates,' she said. On those keep-cold products, she said the phrase 'use by' signals 'they've done their studies to demonstrate that if you would use it by that particular date, and you kept it at a good refrigeration temperature, it should be safe.' Food should be refrigerated between 35 and 40 degrees, she said. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 'It's not as if it's going to explode in your refrigerator on the 'use-by' date,' said Glass, whose work included testing pathogens' abilities to grow in various food products in conditions simulating consumer kitchens. But, she said, caution is warranted, especially for people with less robust immune systems. You can also pause the clock by freezing the food, or, if you're on the edge, minimize the risk by cooking, say, slices of turkey breast, to 165 degrees. Breakfast sandwich, anyone? Of course, you might also see 'use by' on products that don't require any special precautions. That brings us to our next myth … – – – Myth: Date labels are nationally standardized 'Use by,' 'best by,' 'expires on' or any of the other myriad phrases you might see stamped on your food don't have official definitions. The federal government requires a 'use-by' date only on infant formula (the date is the last point at which the manufacturer guarantees the nutritional content; nutrients eventually degrade). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Absent broad federal regulation, a patchwork of state and local laws, some contradicting each other and sending good food to the trash, govern date labels on various foods. In Montana, for example, milk must bear a 'sell-by' date of 12 days post pasteurization, even though milk usually lasts longer. After that, stores can't legally sell it. Advocates want to eliminate consumer-facing 'sell by' dates and restrict manufacturers to 'best if used by' for quality and 'use by' for safety. Bills to codify this have floated around Congress for years, and a coalition of food companies created a voluntary standard in 2017. But plenty of manufacturers still use other phrases. Sometimes they have no choice. Because of the existing state laws, companies 'couldn't fully follow that voluntary standard without running afoul of state law,' said Emily Broad Leib, director of the Food Law and Policy Clinic at Harvard Law School. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Still, next year, a new California law simplifying consumer-facing date labels to the 'best if used by'/'use-by' binary goes into effect, and the Food and Drug Administration and Department of Agriculture recently concluded a public comment period on food dating. Broad Leib's legal clinic, ReFED and others believe the federal agencies could use their regulatory authority to streamline date labels. 'People are wasting money every day by throwing food away that they could be eating,' Broad Leib said. People should 'have the freedom to say, 'The date passed, but this still looks and smells fine.' … And for the small number of foods where there is actually a safety risk, not having these standards is also making people potentially take extra risk.' This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. – – – Myth: Most date labels are meaningless Companies determine shelf life in a number of ways, from rigorous original research to reliance on past product data or food science concepts, or even consumer complaints and educated guesses. Depending on how the company arrives at the date, it could be very conservative, with a lot of decent quality shelf life remaining, or you could notice the product declining quickly after the date. Interpret dates on shelf-stable foods as the last point at which the manufacturer guarantees quality. At Nature's Path Organic Foods, Linsey Herman, associate vice president of research and development, said accurate date labels are a priority for keeping customers happy. The breakfast and snack food company's employees conduct weekly blind taste tests on products stored in various conditions for various time periods. When enough people detect a notable quality slip, shelf life is established. While many factors affect how a food ages, Herman said ground seeds and nuts, whose healthier fats break down relatively quickly, often shrink shelf lives. Rancid fats can smell like paint or cardboard or have an otherwise unappetizing odor. A Nature's Path cereal with ground flaxseed, for example, has about half the shelf life of a grain-based flake cereal. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Once a 'best by' date passes, Herman urges consumers to use their judgment. 'Maybe you stored it in a cool, dark place so it's in great shape and it might have a long shelf life,' she said, noting that storage near heat sources like the stove can accelerate aging. But, she said, if you get a chemically whiff from those broken-down oils, 'I would not recommend eating it.' I know that off-putting smell from my own cabinet-aged granola bars. On the other hand, I recently had no qualms pouring corn kernels more than a year past their 'best by' date into my popcorn popper. My snack turned out great. Some dates may be more meaningful than others, but I'd argue it's worth paying attention to them to help nudge yourself toward eating what you have. Ultimately, eating the food already in your kitchen and buying less at the store will help you reduce food waste, save money and eat fresher food. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. – – – Myth: Food banks cannot accept 'expired' food Many nonprofits accept food donations after the 'best by' date. In Utah, for example, Bountiful Food Pantry invites donations of food up to three years past the printed date. The pantry's website explains: 'Our army of volunteers goes through all food items and makes sure they're still safe and healthy to eat, and we don't distribute any food we wouldn't eat ourselves.' Of course, check with a nonprofit before you arrive with 'expired' goods – some may not accept them and some might be hamstrung by local laws. Broad Leib said about 20 states restrict the sale or donation of past-dated food. When laws are silent, she said, that also creates a barrier, 'because there's no one saying this is allowed.' Toronto & GTA Sunshine Girls Sunshine Girls Tennis NFL
Daily Mail
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Pia Whitesell turns heads as she models $7,700 cowgirl outfit at Stagecoach Festival in California
Pia Miller showcased her upmarket fashion sense on Tuesday when she attended the Stagecoach Festival in California. The former Home and Away star, 41, turned heads in a 'cowboy take me away' shirt from TWP valued at $1,050. She added to the look with a 'beep beep' mini skirt by Simon Miller priced at $545. Pia accessorised the ensemble with a Prada suede shoulder bag coming in at a whopping $6,100, and a wide-brimmed felt cowboy hat and knee-high suede boots. She wore her signature brunette locks styled in soft, cascading waves that framed her face effortlessly, while her makeup allowed her glowing complexion to take centre stage. It comes after she shared footage enjoying some fun in the sun with her Hollywood talent agent husband Patrick, 59. In the clip shared to Instagram, Pia showed off her natural beauty with minimal makeup while her signature brunette waves cascaded over her shoulders. She looked effortlessly chic in a knit top, while Patrick kept things casual in a fitted white T-shirt, khaki trousers, and a white cap from Yellowstone Club. The pair appeared completely smitten as they lay side-by-side on a manicured lawn, with Patrick flashing a cheeky grin and flexing his arm for the camera. 'Happy day of love completed,' Pia captioned the video, adding two heart symbols and a cross, indicating the romantic nature of their outing. The couple, who tied the knot in a private ceremony in 2021, have kept much of their relationship off social media, making the rare video all the more special for her 400,000-plus Instagram followers. The romantic clip appears to have been taken during a quiet getaway, with blue skies and picturesque scenery in the background. Pia's transformation from soap star to international jet setter was complete after she tied-the-knot with the Hollywood heavyweight Patrick Whitesell in 2021. Patrick is the Executive Chairman of William Morris Endeavor and is believed to have a net worth of around USD $600 million. He is widely considered one of the most influential men in movies with a client list including Ben Affleck, Hugh Jackman and Kate Beckinsale. He is the ex-husband of journalist Lauren Sánchez, who is now engaged to the world's richest man, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. Pia has two sons - Lennox and Isaiah - from previous relationships. The boys have fully immersed themselves in the American way of life, with Lennox joining a football team at his high school and Isaiah attending college.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Shackleton creates Personal Injury and Court of Protection division
Shackleton, a UK-based chartered financial adviser and wealth manager, has created Personal Injury and Court of Protection division. The move follows Shackleton's acquisition of IM Asset Management (IMAM), including TWP Wealth, from the Irwin Mitchell Group. The deal is subject to approval by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The new division will provide specialised financial planning and investment advice to individuals who have suffered significant injuries, the company said. Shackleton CEO Paul Feeney said: 'We are delighted to welcome the highly experienced IMAM and TWP teams to the Shackleton Group. 'Indeed, we are excited to be creating a new division which brings additional skill sets to our bench of financial planning and wealth management capabilities, and strengthens our presence in Yorkshire and the North West of England.' The newly formed division will leverage the expertise of 20 advisers from IMAM and TWP, who collectively manage and advise funds totalling around £1.4bn ($1.9bn). The majority of these funds are managed internally by IMAM, which has a presence in several UK cities including Sheffield, Leeds, Newcastle, Manchester, Birmingham, and London. TWP, a high-net-worth (HNW) independent financial planning firm, is situated in Alderley Edge, Manchester, and will continue serving its primary market under the Shackleton brand post-acquisition. Upon completion of the acquisition, the IMAM/TWP team, consisting of 88 staff members, will integrate into Shackleton. IMAM/TWP CEO Stewart Sanderson will lead the new division and will become part of the Shackleton executive committee. Sanderson said: 'We are pleased to be joining a company that has an overarching ambition to grow its team, product offering, geographical footprint and subsequently its client base. 'The work we do for our clients who have suffered such challenging circumstances is truly purposeful and we are excited to be creating a new division at Shackleton to support more clients who need this specialist advice.' Shackleton, headquartered in London, manages approximately £7.2bn in assets under advice and management. The firm's team includes around 400 professionals, of which about 100 are advisers. Shackleton now has a national footprint spanning 23 cities, including the IMAM offices in Sheffield and Leeds and the TWP office in Alderley Edge. "Shackleton creates Personal Injury and Court of Protection division" was originally created and published by Private Banker International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
