PRCA announce new Scotland Group Vice-Chairs

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has appointed Angela Hughes, Deputy MD at Clark and Thom Watt, Associate Director at Weber Shandwick Scotland, as Scotland Group Vice Chairs. Angela and Thom will join current Scotland Group Chair, Laura Sutherland FPRCA, to support the group’s engagement and collaboration plans in Scotland. NextGen Scotland Committee has also made a change to its leadership structure with Thomas Small, Associate with Weber Shandwick Scotland joining Hannah Fisher, Account Manager at Big Partnership as Co-Chair. Laura Sutherland FPRCA, Scotland chair, PRCA, said:  “I am just a bit delighted…

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Samaritans publishes new handbook on men’s wellbeing services

Based upon the insights from a series of co-design workshops with men, Engaging men earlier: a guide to service design provides five key principles for anyone designing, running or commissioning wellbeing groups for men. From fostering achievement to building relationships and feeling a sense of purpose, the new Samaritans handbook is informed by what men told Samaritans is really important for maintaining positive mental health. It also includes practical elements for service providers to consider such as accessibility and communication, which are crucial in helping them appeal to men earlier…

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WeTransfer and Serpentine launch Back to Earth: Groundwork

WePresent, the editorial platform of WeTransfer, and the Serpentine come together to present Groundwork: a series of five digital mini-encyclopaedias  exploring the research behind artists’ new work for Back to Earth, the Serpentine’s multi-year project focused on instigating change in response to the climate crisis.  Each month, starting from 28th January, Groundwork invites viewers to immerse themselves in the artistic worlds of Revital Cohen & Tuur Van Balen, Vivienne Westwood, Karrabing Film Collective, Himali Singh Soin and Tabita Rezaire. Groundwork is a multimedia compilation of the inspiration behind the never-before-seen…

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Plastic packaging takes a battering as Sainsbury’s sustainable innovations extend to Pancake Day

Sainsbury’s cut down on plastic packaging ahead of Pancake Day this year, reducing plastic packaging by 86% in its pancake mix. The move is part of the retailer’s commitment to halve plastic packaging by 2025 and is the latest seasonal celebration to have a sustainable makeover. The new widely-recycled pancake cartons are estimated to save a total of 25 tonnes of plastic every year, and is just one more step the supermarket retailer has taken to reduce its overall plastic waste. Valentine’s Day will also get a makeover, with a…

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PepsiCo and Beyond Meat® Establish The PLANeT Partnership, LLC, a Joint Venture to Introduce New Plant-Based Protein Offerings

PepsiCo, Inc. and Beyond Meat, Inc. have announced they will form The PLANeT Partnership, LLC (TPP), a joint venture to develop, produce and market innovative snack and beverage products made from plant-based protein. The joint venture will leverage Beyond Meat’s leading technology in plant-based protein development and PepsiCo’s world-class marketing and commercial capabilities to create and scale new snack and beverage options. Financial terms of the partnership were not disclosed. Joint venture operations will be managed through the newly created entity The PLANeT Partnership, LLC (TPP). “Plant-based proteins represent an…

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