TOMS, the global lifestyle brand, has announced its certification as a B Corp. The company has continued its commitment to high verified standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability, under the recognition of the B Corp organisation. This means that the brand is using business as a force for good throughout the world.

Bristol-based farm and cheesemaker, Lye Cross Farm, has secured additional business in the US which is estimated to generate more than £1.5m in turnover within the next 12 months. The deal will see the company ship its certified 100% Grass-fed Organic Sharp Cheddar Cheese to the country. Initially launching in 30 grocery stores in California, the company expects to see its cheese in up to 1,000 stores by the end of 2019. This has the potential to double Lye Cross Farm’s business in the...

St Pierre Groupe, which recently rebranded from Carrs Foods the international branded bakery business, has secured an investment of £6.7m from BGF and partner Lloyds Bank, facilitated by Grant Thornton. At the same time, it has announced the appointment of David Milner, former CEO of Tyrrells, who comes on board as Non-Executive Chairman. The investment in the bakery group, which includes brands, St Pierre, Baker Street and Paul Hollywood, is to accelerate international growth as well as...