ALAN FORRESTER
“A genuine and inspirational entrepreneur who has openly and admirably shared his vast produce knowledge and successful commercial experience for the benefit of both colleagues and businesses throughout the sector.”
BLUE SKIES HOLDING
“Blue Skies Holding is all about its people. The company presents a unique approach to business by being fully focused on the workforce, and by putting its people first.”
ALEX THORNE - FENMARC PRODUCE
“Alex is ambitious, confident and collaborative. He has shown real leadership and growth within the business.”
ROBERT RAMSDEN - DELIFRESH
“Robert possesses an excellent skill of connecting all things food, people and innovation.”
KARSTEN UK
“A family-owned business that proudly treats its staff as though they are all part of one big family.”
FLAMINGO HORTICULTURE
“Flamingo Horticulture is admirably delivering positivechange for communities and empowering women."
WESTFALIA FRUIT UK
“Westfalia Fruit UK has developed a complete circular economy model that places the climate at its core in order to drive sustainable change.”
WORLDWIDE FRUIT
“Worldwide Fruit’s water engagement project in South Africa is cleverly revolutionising water production areas and water optimisation within water-scarce environments to drive sustainable change.”
OUTFIELD
“Developed for top fruit orchards but adaptable for other produce sectors, Outfield is a really efficient way of targeting labour pressures.”
WOOTZANO
“Wootzano absolutely knows its market and its robot is cutting edge. Unlike anything else on the market, its robot has the ability to touch, feel and sense while still being swift and innovative in its movement.”
GT PRODUCE
“An innovative and inclusive business that continues to thrive and focus on both its customers and employees.”
GREEN & BLOOM
“This innovative young team is paving the way for a national presence in the supply of flowers and plants.”
GREEEN+
“Greeen+ is very deserving of the title ‘lifestyle horticulture experts’ thanks to its range of high-quality, sustainably-sourced indoor and outdoor plants.”
TASKER PARTNERSHIP GROWING FOR BERRYWORLD UK
“In this changing world of larger enterprises the Tasker Partnership is a truly family-owned business that grows berries to an exceptional quality.”
COMPAGNIE FRUTIERE
“A true international business that is fully committed to supplying responsible and sustainable bananas to the UK market.”
BERRY GARDENS
“The cohesive and can-do attitude of this high performing team is saving labour costs, while ensuring colleague welfare and satisfaction. They provide significant value to the greater business.”
COUNTY SUPPLIES
“An excellent business delivering a high-value service.”
PML
“PML is commendably leading the way for the entire produce industry, and not just as a business.”
KENT & MEDWAY HORTICULTURAL EMPLOYMENT TASK FORCE
“A true collaboration of multi-sector businesses uniting to tackle the recruitment of young people – one of the industry’s biggest challenges.”
ANGUS SOFT FRUITS
“A resourceful and well-executed campaign proving that a big impact can still be achieved in an industry with a restricted budget.”
ALDI
“The fruit and veg is always fresh and lasts so well! Nowhere else compares!”“Aldi by far offers the best quality for the price you pay.”“Aldi does Super Six promotions on rotation which helps to put healthy food on the table cheaper. They do some organic too.”“When I shop at Aldi, I can guarantee fruit and vegetables stay fresher for longer.”
ASDA
“Great quality, beautiful arrangements, at-home vase life, fantastic value for money.”“Superb quality products for every need, and always something new and different for Asda customers.”“Always a nice display. Last their shelf-life and a little longer. Good variety.”“Lovely choice of flowers, real value for money, with good quality.”
TESCO EXPRESS
“Very handy on a Sunday when everything else is shut.”“Plenty of stores around and always well located.”“Always a good variety of products and still at supermarket prices.”“Convenient and well priced.”
OCADO
“Good variety, quality and choices.”“Always has what I want.”“Ethically-sourced fruit and veg.”
