Outlined below are the latest articles and insights for the family business community in Essex. We will continue to add more articles of interest over time so check back regularly for the latest updates.
Latest Articles & Insights
Colchester Community Allotment Feeds Off FBU Members’ Help
A community allotment in Colchester is benefitting from the assistance provided by Family Business United members’ MABON and Workhorse Generation. When Mark Clementson, Retail Sales Director at Lancashire based vegetable, herb, strawberry, and ornamental supplier QUANTIL met with Phil Mabon, owner of MABON Design and Print during the 2022 HTA…
125-Year Milestone For Popular Ice Cream Business
Parravanis, an ever-popular ice cream business established in 1898 by Giuseppe Parravani, is celebrating its 125th year anniversary this February. The business has managed to thrive through time and is now one of the most beloved local ice cream brands in the UK. Despite battling through several life-changing recessions, the…
Perrywood Raises Over £45K For The Local Community
Over the last two years, Perrywood Tiptree and Perrywood Sudbury have raised a grand total of £45,000 for local charities, schools and community projects. Every two years, Perrywood choose local charities or community groups to support. In 2021/2, £35,000 was raised for Abberton Rural Training, Together We Grow, Colchester Hospital,…
Guardpack Celebrate Another Key Milestone
The specialist wet wipe and sachet manufacturer, Guardpack, are incredibly excited to announce that on November 21st, they will be celebrating their 25th Anniversary, under Managing Director, Jeremy Freedman’s ownership. The company was founded in 1991 in Chelmsford, Essex, before Jeremy and his wife Hana bought it in 1997. Starting…
People Regret Not Asking Relatives About Their Lives
People wish they had asked relatives more about their life when they were alive – after discovering an interesting story once they had passed. In the lead up to Remembrance Sunday, a study of 2,000… This content is available to FBU members and Digital Subscribers only. If you are a…
Thatchers Become Official Cider Partner For Essex Cricket
Thatchers branding will be present around The Cloudfm County Ground whilst a variety of their ciders will be available in the bar areas for members and supporters to purchase once crowds are permitted to return. Darrell Fox, Commercial Manager at Essex Cricket, said: “This is another exciting partnership for the…