RHUG ESTATE has this week appointed a sales, logistics and marketing manager to take charge of its new organic skincare range.

The farm, based near Corwen, has appointed Zhanna Bennett to the role. She joins the team having worked with retailer Next for six and a half years as their International Business Development Manager based in Leicester.

Zhanna will be working with potential customers for the new Rhug Organic Skincare Range ahead of its expected launch next Spring.

Rhug owner Lord Newborough is spearheading the new Organic & Natural Ltd team at Rhug on a day to day basis helped on by Amy Coleman, assistant manager of Rhug’s retail interests.

The concept for the new skincare range is based on herbs and berries, blue clay, spring water and homegrown honey all found on the Estate.

Kelly Partner, of Innovation in Creation Ltd, is acting consultant for the new business. Kelly brings with her a wealth of experience having already been involved in developing a similar bespoke body care range over the past six years.

Barbara Scott-Atkinson, of Natural Skincare Solutions Ltd, is developing the range of bespoke body and face cream products which will include vegan hand wash and creams.

Lord Newborough said: “I am extremely excited by the progress we are making on this exciting venture for us here at Rhug. The skincare products will embrace everything our brand stands for - organic, healthy and natural.

"I am also absolutely delighted to welcome Zhanna to the team."