EMPLOYEES at a Deal-based company are celebrating recognition for promoting staff development and training.

Entrepreneur Darius Norell presented Intercrop Ltd, of Tormore Park, with the Investors In People award at a ceremony at Leeds Castle.

Deryck Banks, workforce development adviser manager at Business Link Kent, which manages the Investors In People standard in Kent, said: "One of the most important factors in running a successful organisation is building a good team.

"By gaining Investors In People recognition, Intercrop Ltd has demonstrated that it places great emphasis on its staff."

* To find out more about the benefits of Investors in People, contact Business Link Kent on 08457 226655 or visit the website at www.businesslinkkent.com