insideKENT Magazine Issue 62 - May 2017 | Page 169

BUSINESSNEWS NEW OWNER TAKES OVER KENT CRISPS AND KENTISH OILS Kent born and avid foodie, Laura Bounds, is the new owner of Kent Crisps and Kentish Oils. Kent Crisps and Kentish Oils is well known for producing quality products and promoting the county in the UK and abroad. It has now reached a new phase after a change in ownership. FUDGE KITCHEN IS VOTED TRIPADVISOR’S #1 SHOPPING EXPERIENCE FOR VISITORS TO CANTERBURY Already a place of pilgrimage for premium confectionery lovers, Fudge Kitchen has just had their flagship shop voted the number one shopping experience in Canterbury. Their famously friendly and quirky staff and prolific free sampling policy have won the day. While the experience of watching the fudge being handmade in front of their customers, using an original 1800’s recipe and traditional techniques involving bubbling copper cauldrons and flourishes of warm fudge being turned with huge spatulas on marble counter tops is pure theatre. Throw in the running commentary of fudge facts, scientific and historic, and the relentlessly gushing TripAdvisor reviews make sense. Laura has been the commercial director for the brands, since 2014. In this time, the company grew by 52% and won a number of awards. Kent Crisps also launched new flavours and rebranded. Laura said: “Making the leap and taking over ownership of Kent Crisps and Kentish Oils was the next logical step for me. The company has grown rapidly and I have enjoyed the challenge of being involved in all aspects of this, including the new product ranges. As someone who loves the food industry and was born and raised in Kent, it also brings me immense pleasure employing local people and supporting local producers.” YOUR LOCAL DIVORCE AND FAMILY LAW SPECIALISTS PART OF THE UK'S LARGEST SPECIALIST FAMILY LAW FIRM, THE TUNBRIDGE WELLS BRANCH OF Stowe Family Law LLP iS THE FIRM’S TENTH IN THE COUNTRY. THE FIRM'S POLICY OF ONLY HIRING FAMILY SOLICITORS WITH EXCELLENT TRACK RECORDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS IN FAMILY LAW COMBINED WITH THE SIZE OF ITS TALENT POOL BRINGS INVALUABLE STRENGTH AND DEPTH IN KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE. STOWE FAMILY LAW'S SERVICE IS VERY PERSONAL AND IS ALWAYS DONE ON A ONE-TO-ONE BASIS. Leading the charge at the Tunbridge Wells office are managing partner Kate Rayner and senior solicitor Holly Lamb. Kate is a resolution-accredited specialist in advanced financial provision and private children law. She has worked extensively across all family law matters but has particular expertise in financial disputes, including complex family businesses and trust structures. Holly is highly accomplished in a wide range of family matters including high net worth ancillary relief, premarital agreements and child abduction cases. Holly has advised clients in England and Wales, Europe, the United States and the Middle East. Together, they offer highly specialised guidance through a range of marriage and relationship breakdown matters including: divorce, financial settlements, unmarried couples, prenuptial agreements, cohabitation agreements and children issues (including overseas relocation cases). The branch also offers specialist forensic accountancy services to track down hidden assets. Free 30-minute clinics are available on weekdays from 9am to 5pm. To speak to Kate or Holly call 01892 521711 or email: [email protected] / [email protected] 169