The award acknowledges that Lionel Hitchen is a growing international business, with the majority of our sales going to markets outside the UK. In addition, Lionel Hitchen was awarded the highly commended award for 'Employer of the Year'. This recognition is a testament to our company culture, our WCM programme, our employee benefits package, and
Business Culture Award
Lionel Hitchen releases of their first Sustainability Report showcasing our dedication towards sustainability. The report written in collaboration with the Southampton Business School, adopts the Global Reporting Initiative Standards based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). This will be an annual report going forward demonstrating how Lionel Hitchen can drive the company’s
Lionel Hitchen is named the winner of 'Business Culture 2022' category, at The Solent 250 awards night.
International Business of the Year
Lionel Hitchen was named the winner of 'Employee Engagement & Wellbeing 2021' categories at The Solent 250 awards night. The award aim to celebrate organisations that put their people, their employees first and invest in their success by increasing purpose, pride, and collaboration within the company.
Four of Lionel’s grandchildren join the shareholders board as ‘observers’ ensuring the next Hitchen generation keep abreast of the business.
In the same year, a BRC AA Grade accreditation was obtained and subsequently retained, underlining our commitment to producing high quality, natural products to a consistently high standard.
A number of Lionel’s grandchildren have spent time working in the business and today, two have full time jobs in the company.
A focus on manufacturing and service excellence and the implementation of our World Class Manufacturing program have assisted in ensuring that Lionel Hitchen continues to meet and exceed our customers’ expectations. Over the next few years an extended board of directors is assembled to ensure continued growth and success.