Supporting Companies and Jobs in the Humber Region Ahead of Tough Times

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He married the maiden of a milk empire on the condition he joined the family business, which first brought him to this area more than 40 years ago. His acumen and consumer foresight, together with that of his father-in-law, led Northern Foods to become a pioneer of ready meal development, and a giant in the sector through acquisition, adaption and growth. Now, Lord Christopher Haskins is overseeing an extended pasture, which takes in much more than his East Yorkshire farm, having been appointed chairman of the Humber Local Enterprise Partnership. David Laister met him.

Having built up the family firm that welcomed him with open arms 40 years ago, Lord Haskins' business pedigree cannot be questioned. Nor it appears can his judgement.

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Supporting Companies and Jobs in the Humber Region Ahead of Tough Times

The Irish-born lord, ennobled in 1998 and an agricultural expert called upon by Tony Blair when Britain was gripped by a fear of foot and mouth, once sat on the Labour benches. That became untenable when it was revealed he had given Pounds 2,500 towards...

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