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Food for

thought

Michael Gardner offers his overview of issue 6

s always at this time of year, we look also bring you a series of interviews with some
Atowards the future but also reflect on of the gold medallists of these prestigious
the past. The past year has certainly had its Awards.
challenges and although we officially emerged Elsewhere in this issue, we look at the thorny
from recession, many companies are still problem of paper prices. Stable for a decade,
struggling with its aftermath. And 2011 looks the price of this vital raw material saw several
set for more of the same, in a climate that has successive increases in 2010. Tim Bowler of the
already been dubbed “the age of austerity”. NAPM gives us the perspective of the paper
However, business will always have its ups manufacturers on what lay behind the price
and downs. That is the very reason for the rises; while Andrew Brown sets out what we’ve
BOSS Federation’s existence – to help our been doing to protect members’ interests.
members be more successful, whatever the There’s also a chance to meet our H,S&E
economic conditions. Another reason of course team. The work done by this team is often not
is to celebrate success, and the BOSS Awards fully appreciated and they tend to be unsung
certainly do that. It’s always a privilege and a heroes supporting our industry in times of
pleasure for me to take part in this event, which significant change. Nevertheless, their role
really demonstrates our industry’s strength in is invaluable in protecting employers and
depth and our resilience to change. employees and helping to make our industry a
In this sixth issue, we profile the BOSS safer place.
Awards evening, and bring you the names of It only remains for me to say that I hope you
all the individuals and companies recognised. enjoy this issue – and I’d like to wish everyone
With such strong competition, just being a very happy Christmas and a prosperous new
shortlisted for an Award is an achievement year. n
in itself: and the winners can congratulate
themselves on their business excellence. We Michael Gardner

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