INTERNATIONAL TRADE
Brand Hatchers Ltd
The ConfigTeam
Brand Hatchers – the Cardiff- based business behind international bestseller Brain Blasterz, a leading sour candy brand in Europe and the Middle East, as well as Nurture by Nature, and Guitar Lab – are honoured to have received the prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. Founded by Emily Griffiths
The Config Team focuses on the design, development, implementation and support of innovative SAP solutions for the supply chain. Founded in 1994, it operates across multiple industries, including manufacturing, food and beverage, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors, with three core offerings: consultancy, software and applications management services (AMS). It has built a
reputation for excellence over more than 30 years in the industry, with high profile consulting and AMS projects, alongside its award-winning supply chain mobile solution, PreBilt™.
Emily Griffiths, Founder and CEO of Brand Hatchers Ltd
and her father Chris Howarth, the company has grown from a family start-up into a global player, with products sold in over 36 countries. Its brands lead categories across Europe, the Middle East and Amazon marketplaces in the UK, US and EU. “Winning this award is a huge honour,” says Emily. “We’ve always believed in growing internationally without compromising our people, culture or purpose.” With a 14-strong team and a workplace rooted in flexibility and wellbeing, Brand Hatchers is redefining how global business can stay grounded in strong values. This award celebrates its dedication to global innovation, brand authenticity and a people-first approach – a winning formula for international success. BRAND HATCHERS LTD Quest House, St Mellons Business Park, Cardiff, CF3 0EY Tel: 02922 520128 • info@brand-hatchers.com • www.brand-hatchers.com brand-hatchers-ltd Costello Medical is a global consultancy specialising in scientific support in the analysis, interpretation and communication of clinical and health economic data. Founded in Cambridge in 2008 by Sophie Costello and Richard Short, the firm has grown organically to over 500 employees worldwide. With a strong focus on delivering high- Medical serves a broad range of pharmaceutical clients and disease areas, maintaining its independence to enable decisions that benefit clients, staff and communities. The company is proud to be a recipient of The King’s Award for Enterprise quality scientific work and providing strategic guidance, Costello in International Trade, recognising its success in expanding globally. Committed to nurturing talent, Costello Medical predominantly recruits and trains graduates in-house, ensuring sustainable growth and a deep commitment to scientific excellence. Its mission remains centred on making meaningful contributions that improve health worldwide, driven by innovation and a strong dedication to community impact. Costello Medical Consulting Ltd Costello Medical’s Leadership Team
The team at a recent employee conference
Commenting on the achievement, The Config Team’s Managing Director, Andrew Moses, says, “We could not be more delighted about winning the King’s Award. As an independent, family-owned company, our continued success in overseas markets is testament to the hard work and passion of the whole team. Building a successful business can be its own reward, but an award of this magnitude really is the ultimate recognition. We will display the King’s Award emblem proudly as we keep pushing forward, for even more innovation and international growth well into the future.” THE CONFIGTEAM Hallbarrow, Heversham, Milnthorpe, Cumbria, LA7 7EB Tel: 01539 562366 • contactus@theconfigteam.com • www.theconfigteam.com the-config-team-ltd @theconfigteam
Crystal Spring Consumer Division Ltd
Crystal Spring, a family-owned and run company, has been selling high quality, 100% natural-origin deodorants for over 30 years, with more than nine million deodorants sold worldwide. Starting with its iconic crystal deodorant, the company has expanded into sprays, roll-ons, sticks and balms under the Salt of the Earth brand. Proudly COSMOS certified 100% natural since 2019, Salt of the Earth deodorants can be found globally, from Saudi Arabia to Lithuania, South Africa to
COSMOS-certified natural deodorants – spray, roll-on, stick and balm
Hong Kong, and Norway to Greece. Having recently achieved B Corp
certification, Salt of the Earth is committed to providing consumers with ways to still enjoy their favourite deodorant format while reducing their plastic usage, through innovative refill and reuse products. This year, it introduced a convenient refill pouch, helping consumers reduce plastic usage by more than 85% compared to simply replacing the product each time. Receiving The King’s Award for International Trade highlights Crystal Spring’s dedication to building strong global partnerships, spreading its mission of delivering exceptional natural deodorants worldwide. CRYSTAL SPRING CONSUMER DIVISION LTD Unit A, School Lane, Chandlers Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 4DG Tel: +44 (0)23 802 67143 • sales@saltoftheearthnatural.com • saltoftheearthnatural.com SaltoftheEarthDeodorant saltoftheearthdeodorant Salt of the Earth natural deodorant @saltoftheearthdeodorant
COSTELLO MEDICAL CONSULTING LTD 50-60 Station Road, Cambridge, CB1 2JH Tel: 01223 913020 • www.costellomedical.com Costello Medical
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