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51. Additional file 2 of Implementing a mHealth intervention to increase colorectal cancer screening among high-risk cancer survivors treated with radiotherapy in the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS)

Author

Henderson, Tara O., Bardwell, Jenna K., Moskowitz, Chaya S., McDonald, Aaron, Vukadinovich, Chris, Lam, Helen, Curry, Michael, Oeffinger, Kevin C., Ford, Jennifer S., Elkin, Elena B., Nathan, Paul C., Armstrong, Gregory T., and Kim, Karen

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Data_FILES
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Additional file 2. This file includes a sample of each participant resource that is provided to study participants

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2022
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59. Anatomy Students That are 'Team‐Taught' May Achieve Better Results Than Those That are 'Sole‐Taught'

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McDonald, Aaron, Green, Rodney, Zacharias, Anita, Whitburn, Laura, Hughes, Diane, Colasante, Margaret E, and McGowan, Heath

Subjects
education, ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION, Uncategorized
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© 2020 American Association for Anatomy Anatomy Practical classes have traditionally been taught by a team of demonstrators (team-taught) in a large dissection room. More recently, particularly in nonmedical contexts, practical classes have been taught by one teacher (sole-taught) to smaller student groups. The aim of this study was to compare student outcomes when the same course was delivered with practical classes team-taught at one campus (metropolitan) and sole-taught at a second campus (regional) while maintaining similar staff to student ratios. This anatomy course, for physiotherapy and lower academically credentialed exercise science/physiology students, utilized blended delivery whereby most content was delivered online and practical classes comprised the main face-to-face teaching. In 2018, the metropolitan campus introduced team-teaching practical classes while the regional campus continued with sole-teaching. Student marks and engagement with online content were compared between campuses and to the previous year (2017) when both campuses had sole-taught practical classes. While final marks for the course increased overall in 2018 (P < 0.01), exercise science/physiology students at the metropolitan campus (team-taught) improved their final marks (53.5 ± 1.1%) compared to a slight decrease for the regional (sole-taught) campus (44.8 ± 1.4%) (P < 0.01). There were no differences between campuses for physiotherapy students in 2018. Student engagement with online content did not contribute to the improvement in marks for exercise science/physiology students. Introduction of a team-teaching format improved student marks, particularly for the lower academically credentialed students. Team-teaching should be considered as the preferred format for anatomy practical classes, particularly in courses involving students with diverse academic credentials.

Published
2021
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60. The effect of content delivery style on student performance in anatomy

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White, Lloyd, McGowan, Heath, and McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
ComputingMilieux_COMPUTERSANDEDUCATION, Uncategorized
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© 2018 American Association of Anatomists The development of new technologies and ensuing pedagogical research has led many tertiary institutions to integrate and adopt online learning strategies. The authors of this study have incorporated online learning strategies into existing educational practices of a second year anatomy course, resulting in half of the course content delivered via face-to-face lectures, and half delivered online via tailored video vignettes, with accompanying worksheets and activities. The effect of the content delivery mode on student learning was analyzed by tailoring questions to content presented either face-to-face or online. Four practical tests were conducted across the semester with each consisting of four questions. Within each test, two questions were based on content delivered face-to-face, and two questions were based on content delivered online. Examination multiple choice questions were similarly divided and assessed. Findings indicate that student learning is consistent regardless of the mode of content delivery. However, student viewing habits had a significant impact on learning, with students who viewed videos multiple times achieving higher marks than those less engaged with the online content. Student comments also indicated that content delivery mode was not an influence on learning. Therefore student engagement, rather than the mode of content delivery, is a determinant of student learning and performance in human anatomy. Anat Sci Educ. © 2018 American Association of Anatomists.

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2021
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61. Team-taught vs sole-taught anatomy practical classes: Enhancing the student learning experience

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Whitburn, Laura Y, Colasante, Meg, McGowan, Heath, Hughes, Diane L, McDonald, Aaron C, Green, Rod A, Zacharias, Anita, Whitburn, Laura Y, Colasante, Meg, McGowan, Heath, Hughes, Diane L, McDonald, Aaron C, Green, Rod A, and Zacharias, Anita

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Practical classes are an integral part of learning human anatomy. The importance of utilising 3-dimensional resources (such as cadavers and skeletons) is only overshadowed by the teacher/student interactions when determining a positive learning experience. As student diversity in Higher Education increases, teaching approaches must also evolve. This study was developed in response to increased student diversity within an anatomy course. It aimed to compare allied health students’ perceptions of anatomy practical classes delivered via two different formats. In 2018, a team-taught format (comprising a lead demonstrator (LD), clinical demonstrator (CD) and near-peer demonstrator (NPD)) was introduced at the large, metropolitan campus, while the smaller regional campus continued the sole-taught format. Student data were collected via anonymous online surveys and interviews. Quantitative data were analysed using ANOVA or appropriate non-parametric testing and qualitative data underwent thematic analysis. Satisfaction scores significantly increased at the team-taught metropolitan campus compared with 2017 when all practical classes were sole taught. Four key themes were realised with the team-taught format: Improved student learning experience; Diverse perspectives; Demonstrator characteristics (Nurturing expert (LD); inspiring clinical contextualiser (CD); relatable study advisor (NPD)); Confidence and approachability. Findings demonstrated that both sole- and team-taught anatomy practical classes can provide students with a positive learning experience; however, a team-taught format of practical classes may provide students with a richer learning experience. The multiple perspectives of different demonstrators were highly valued by students and should be considered as an important approach to teaching students with diverse academic credentials, backgrounds and learning experiences. The interaction between students and teachers is key to instilling motivation and active

Published
2021

63. Exercise and QUality diet After Leukemia (The EQUAL Study): An intervention trial in the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS).

Author

Tonorezos, Emily S., primary, Clark, Jeanne M., additional, Moskowitz, Chaya S., additional, Ford, Jennifer S., additional, Armstrong, Gregory T., additional, Chou, Joanne F., additional, Mubdi, Nidha Z., additional, McDonald, Aaron, additional, Sklar, Charles A., additional, Ramanathan, Lakshmi, additional, Robison, Leslie L., additional, and Oeffinger, Kevin C., additional

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2021
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64. Developing anatomy demonstrators of the future: The role of team-teaching

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Hughes, Diane L, Whitburn, Laura Y, Colasante, Meg, McDonald, Aaron C, McGowan, Heath, Zacharias, Anita, Green, Rodney A, Hughes, Diane L, Whitburn, Laura Y, Colasante, Meg, McDonald, Aaron C, McGowan, Heath, Zacharias, Anita, and Green, Rodney A

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Recent decades have seen cadaveric anatomy teaching decline and shift from traditionally team-taught practicals in large dissection laboratories to sole-taught classes in smaller laboratories. Such changes may alter teaching quality due to loss of peer teacher interactions in class. The current study aimed to compare experiences of team-taught versus sole-taught practicals in the same course across two campuses. This paper presents on the staff experiences. The study utilised educational design research methodology for an iterative approach to solving the problem of optimising cadaveric-based teaching. Classes at the metropolitan campus were team-taught (lead demonstrator, clinical demonstrator and near-peer demonstrator, n=18) and sole-taught at the regional, smaller campus (lead demonstrator only, n=5). Demonstrators completed an anonymous online survey that explored their teaching experiences and thematic analysis of survey data was conducted. Benefits of team-teaching were captured under the themes learn-observe-support, more time with students and catering for student differences. While most team-teaching staff reported no challenges, some noted the need for time to establish effective team dynamics. Sole-teaching staff reported the benefit of consistency in teaching but challenges in providing adequate support to all students. While sole-teaching facilitates consistency in teaching, team-teaching enables staff to develop teaching expertise and anatomical knowledge from interactions with a range of demonstrators during practicals. Team-teaching facilitates knowledge transfer between staff, and this holds important workforce implications for developing anatomy teachers of the future.

Published
2020

68. Wearable Respiratory Monitoring and Feedback for Chronic Pain in Adult Survivors of Childhood Cancer: A Feasibility Randomized Controlled Trial From the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study

Author

Alberts, Nicole M., primary, Leisenring, Wendy M., additional, Flynn, Jessica S., additional, Whitton, Jillian, additional, Gibson, Todd M., additional, Jibb, Lindsay, additional, McDonald, Aaron, additional, Ford, James, additional, Moraveji, Neema, additional, Dear, Blake F., additional, Krull, Kevin R., additional, Robison, Leslie L., additional, Stinson, Jennifer N., additional, and Armstrong, Gregory T., additional

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2020
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69. Underdiagnosis and undertreament of modifiable cardiovascular risk factors: A Childhood Cancer Survivor Study (CCSS) report.

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Chow, Eric Jessen, primary, Chen, Yan, additional, Armstrong, Gregory T., additional, Baldwin, Laura-Mae, additional, Gibson, Todd M., additional, Hudson, Melissa M., additional, McDonald, Aaron, additional, Nathan, Paul C., additional, Syrjala, Karen L, additional, Tonorezos, Emily S., additional, Oeffinger, Kevin C., additional, and Yasui, Yutaka, additional

Published
2020
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71. Communicating health information and improving coordination with primary care (CHIIP): Rationale and design of a randomized cardiovascular health promotion trial for adult survivors of childhood cancer

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Chow, Eric J., primary, Baldwin, Laura-Mae, additional, Hagen, Anna M., additional, Hudson, Melissa M., additional, Gibson, Todd M., additional, Kochar, Komal, additional, McDonald, Aaron, additional, Nathan, Paul C., additional, Syrjala, Karen L., additional, Taylor, Sarah L., additional, Tonorezos, Emily S., additional, Yasui, Yutaka, additional, Armstrong, Gregory T., additional, and Oeffinger, Kevin C., additional

Published
2020
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72. Onboard Short Term Plan Viewer

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Hall, Tim, LeBlanc, Troy, Ulman, Brian, McDonald, Aaron, Gramm, Paul, Chang, Li-Min, Keerthi, Suman, Kivlovitz, Dov, and Hadlock, Jason

Subjects
Man/System Technology And Life Support
Abstract

Onboard Short Term Plan Viewer (OSTPV) is a computer program for electronic display of mission plans and timelines, both aboard the International Space Station (ISS) and in ISS ground control stations located in several countries. OSTPV was specifically designed both (1) for use within the limited ISS computing environment and (2) to be compatible with computers used in ground control stations. OSTPV supplants a prior system in which, aboard the ISS, timelines were printed on paper and incorporated into files that also contained other paper documents. Hence, the introduction of OSTPV has both reduced the consumption of resources and saved time in updating plans and timelines. OSTPV accepts, as input, the mission timeline output of a legacy, print-oriented, UNIX-based program called "Consolidated Planning System" and converts the timeline information for display in an interactive, dynamic, Windows Web-based graphical user interface that is used by both the ISS crew and ground control teams in real time. OSTPV enables the ISS crew to electronically indicate execution of timeline steps, launch electronic procedures, and efficiently report to ground control teams on the statuses of ISS activities, all by use of laptop computers aboard the ISS.

Published
2011

73. ISS Operations Cost Reductions Through Automation of Real-Time Planning Tasks

Author

Hall, Timothy A, Clancey, William J, McDonald, Aaron, Toschlog, Jason, Tucker, Tyson, Khan, Ahmed, and Madrid, Steven (Eric)

Subjects
Economics And Cost Analysis
Abstract

In 2007 the Johnson Space Center s Mission Operations Directorate (MOD) management team challenged their organizations to find ways to reduce the cost of operations for supporting the International Space Station (ISS) in the Mission Control Center (MCC). Each MOD organization was asked to define and execute projects that would help them attain cost reductions by 2012. The MOD Operations Division Flight Planning Branch responded to this challenge by launching several software automation projects that would allow them to greatly improve console operations and reduce ISS console staffing and intern reduce operating costs. These tasks ranged from improving the management and integration mission plan changes, to automating the uploading and downloading of information to and from the ISS and the associated ground complex tasks that required multiple decision points. The software solutions leveraged several different technologies including customized web applications and implementation of industry standard web services architecture; as well as engaging a previously TRL 4-5 technology developed by Ames Research Center (ARC) that utilized an intelligent agent-based system to manage and automate file traffic flow, archive data, and generate console logs. These projects to date have allowed the MOD Operations organization to remove one full time (7 x 24 x 365) ISS console position in 2010; with the goal of eliminating a second full time ISS console support position by 2012. The team will also reduce one long range planning console position by 2014. When complete, these Flight Planning Branch projects will account for the elimination of 3 console positions and a reduction in staffing of 11 engineering personnel (EP) for ISS.

Published
2011

76. Promoting Breast Cancer Surveillance: The EMPOWER Study, a Randomized Clinical Trial in the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study

Author

Oeffinger, Kevin C., primary, Ford, Jennifer S., additional, Moskowitz, Chaya S., additional, Chou, Joanne F., additional, Henderson, Tara O., additional, Hudson, Melissa M., additional, Diller, Lisa, additional, McDonald, Aaron, additional, Ford, James, additional, Mubdi, Nidha Z., additional, Rinehart, Dayton, additional, Vukadinovich, Christopher, additional, Gibson, Todd M., additional, Anderson, Nassim, additional, Elkin, Elena B., additional, Garrett, Kathleen, additional, Rebull, Margaret, additional, Leisenring, Wendy, additional, Robison, Leslie L., additional, and Armstrong, Gregory T., additional

Published
2019
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78. Keeping it current: With customers busier than ever before, fitting around their hectic lifestyles is increasingly important but can also be a lucrative source of revenues for your business. Meat Trades Journal examines how combining convenience and variety can lead to added sales for butchers

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Periodical publishing, Meat industry, Consumer preferences, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

* Providing added-value products can help attract new talent into the industry * People are travelling more often, so take inspiration from international trends * Offering a variety of colourful [...]

Published
2018

79. Scaling Market-Based Governance for Disruptive Technologies and Innovation.

Author

McDonald, Aaron, Ratiu, Catalin, and Anderson, Beverlee

Abstract

Disruptive technologies and innovations (DTI), such as artificial intelligence, big data, and cryptocurrencies, are increasing in creation, development, and adoption rates. As such, DTIs impact on markets and society is growing in prominence, and DTI governance is increasing in importance. Yet, DTI governance has remained challenging given the high knowledge barriers to understanding the technology and how quickly DTIs develop and deploy. Given these challenges and the growing impact of DTIs, we propose a scalable market-based governance model for DTIs. This conceptual framework utilizes an independent oversight board at the firm level to mitigate the information asymmetry between the governing body and the governed DTI firm. The independent oversight board will then expand to a social alliance and eventually create an industry association to produce standards and practices for the DTI industry. We discuss the model's theoretical and practical contributions. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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80. Acceptability of a Health Insurance Navigation Program to Assist Childhood Cancer Survivors: A Report From the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study.

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Foor, Allyson, Perez, Giselle K., Bliss, Cayley C., Mitchell, Calli O., Kirchhoff, Anne C., Kuhlthau, Karen A., McDonald, Aaron, Donelan, Karen, van Thiel Berghuijs, Karely, Waters, Austin, Leisenring, Wendy, Armstrong, Gregory T., and Park, Elyse R.

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EVALUATION of human services programs, HEALTH services accessibility, PATIENT-centered care, CONFERENCES & conventions, CANCER patients, HEALTH insurance, HEALTH attitudes, CHILDREN
Abstract

Background: Childhood cancer survivors often face late effects requiring more frequent, ongoing medical care. Understanding their health insurance is vital. Working with a patient navigator may help survivors better access long-term follow-up care; yet, there is a lack of navigation programs to support survivors in understanding health insurance. Objective: To explore the acceptability of a virtual health insurance navigation program, Health Insurance Navigation Tools (HINT), for adult survivors of childhood cancer. Methods: Childhood survivors from the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study were recruited from August 2020 to May 2021 (N=82; 53.7% female; 82.0% White, 7.0% Hispanic, 7.0% Black). Participants were randomized to receive a health insurance information booklet and 4 live Zoom sessions with a health insurance patient navigator (intervention) or a booklet alone (enhanced usual care). Electronic surveys were collected at baseline and 5-month follow-up; we report posttreatment survey data measuring satisfaction with navigation services, the educational booklet, and overall program quality (5-point Likert scale; 1=very poor to 5=excellent). We also assessed how well the program met their needs for insurance information (rated 1-10; 1=least helpful program you could imagine to 10=most helpful program you could imagine). Qualitative postintervention interviews with a subset of participants (n=24; 58.5% participation rate) further queried program acceptability. Three coders used rapid qualitative analysis to identify themes, then met to discuss discrepancies to achieve inter-rater reliability. Results: Of the 41 survivors randomized to the intervention arm, 40 (98%) completed the follow-up survey. A majority of these participants reported satisfaction with the program. Most (82.9%) rated their communication with the navigator as "excellent." Scheduling convenience (77.1%), the Zoom video conferencing format (77.1%), length of sessions (68.6%), visuals (68.6%), and the booklet (60.0%) were identified as "excellent." Findings from exit interviews further support the acceptability of the HINT intervention. More than half of those interviewed conveyed how informative, helpful, and beneficial this program had been and endorsed the utility of having a health insurance expert guide them through resources and solutions they otherwise may not have known about. Most participants valued the live, virtual delivery of the program, particularly because they were able to connect with the patient navigator on a personal level. This reportedly helped them speak more openly about sensitive topics. Conclusion: Findings confirm the acceptability of a virtually delivered HINT program. Overall, participants endorsed the convenience, utility, and personalized approach of HINT. The synchronous modality may offer a promising methodology for optimizing survivors' understanding and use of their health insurance, which can have downstream effects on their long-term health. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2023

81. MuscleFood bulks up the retail category

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Company marketing practices, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

MuscleFood's origins were largely inspired by the bodybuilding community Working with butchers, it is making eating healthily easier and convenient A QUICK LOOK through Darren Beale's CV makes it clear [...]

Published
2017

82. Beef and pork prices reach all time high

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Pork industry -- International economic relations -- Prices and rates, Company pricing policy, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

BEEF PRICES HAVE seen an 11% year-on-year hike, according to Beacon Purchasing. Citing one of its data suppliers, Beacon claimed that beef prices increased by 40 pence per kg in [...]

Published
2017

83. Welsh lamb sector sees volume boost

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Market trend/market analysis, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

THE WELSH LAMBING sector has received a boost from an improved number of new-season lambs, coupled with an increase in prices. For the months between March and the end of [...]

Published
2017

84. Beefed up snacks: with Meatsnacks Group's James Newitt describing the health benefits of beef jerky and biltong as 'one of the best kept snacking secrets', we find out how the firm is positioned to tackle the market

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Snack foods, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

'I DO LOVE this business,' James Newitt tells Meat Trades Journal as we sit down at Meatsnacks' BRC AA-grade Milton Keynes facility. 'I'm so very, very passionate about it, as [...]

Published
2017

86. Crackling the UK's pork snacks market

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Pork, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

Profile * 1,500 pubs across the United Kingdom stock Snaffling Pig crackling * The meat snacking category grew 4.7m [pounds sterling] between 2015 and 2016 (Kantar) * As of last [...]

Published
2017

87. Creative thinking

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

Innovating and reinventing products is key to keeping consumers interested. We look at some of your innovations from this year's National Butchers' Week * Creating captivating products plays a critical [...]

Published
2017

88. Walter Rose & Son, Wiltshire

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

Meat & Greet * Fourth generation butchers Jack and Charlie are leading the business to success * 95% of the business' sales are made up from its catering arm, 5% [...]

Published
2017

90. Late Easter to deliver boom in barbecues

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Product development, Time to market, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

EASTER'S LATE ARRIVAL could lead into a successful summer barbecue season for retailers, according to industry experts and wholesalers are advised to be ready. 'Because it's later this year, it [...]

Published
2017

91. Positive outlook for new season lamb

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Livestock, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

NEW-SEASON LAMB AT farm level prices is 'marginally above' last year's levels, according to the National Farmers' Union's chief livestock adviser, John Royle. This can be attributed to several influencers. [...]

Published
2017

94. Slow cooker trend finds new audience

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

WITH THE WINTER weather here to stay, butchers have experienced an increase in sales of products for stewing. Largely sold pre-diced, braising steak is perfect for shoppers looking for a [...]

Published
2016

95. Frozen imports keep shoppers chilled

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Imports, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

FROZEN IMPORTS HAVE ensured turkey availability, meaning shoppers are buying birds closer to Christmas, confident that supplies won't dry up, according to Graham Jackman of Smithfield Poultry. 'The days of [...]

Published
2016

96. Northern Ireland: the region's future is looking green

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

* Post-referendum currency shocks made N Ireland's meat more competitive * Producers are increasingly looking beyond the UK for export opportunities FLYING INTO BELFAST, it is easy to understand how [...]

Published
2016

98. O'Doherty's fine meats, Enniskillen

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Meat, Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

* Winner of 2015 Northern Ireland Butcher's Shop of the Year Award * O'Doherty's Black Pudding Festival is now in its fourth year O'DOHERTY'S BUTCHERS IN Enniskillen is famed for [...]

Published
2016

99. Taylors Farm Shop, Lathom

Author

McDonald, Aaron

Subjects
Food and beverage industries, Retail industry
Abstract

* Taylors Farm Shop is building new facilities to meet refrigeration demands * The business has become a breeding ground for young talent AS FAR AS farm shops go, Taylors [...]

Published
2016

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