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HALL OF FAME
A look back at all our previous Fresh Award winners.
2022 winners hall of fame
congratulations to all our 2022 winners!
2022 winner:
ALAN FORRESTER
Judges comment:
“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.”
2022 winner:
BLUE SKIES HOLDING
Judges comment:
“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.”
2022 winner:
ALEX THORNE - FENMARC PRODUCE
Judges comment:
“Alex is ambitious, confident and collaborative. He has shown real leadership and growth within the business.”
2022 winner:
ROBERT RAMSDEN - DELIFRESH
Judges comment:
“Robert possesses an excellent skill of connecting all things food, people and innovation.”
2022 winner:
KARSTEN UK
Judges comment:
“A family-owned business that proudly treats its staff as though they are all part of one big family.”
2022 winner:
FLAMINGO HORTICULTURE
Judges comment:
“Flamingo Horticulture is admirably delivering positivechange for communities and empowering women."
2022 winner:
WESTFALIA FRUIT UK
Judges comment:
“Westfalia Fruit UK has developed a complete circular economy model that places the climate at its core in order to drive sustainable change.”
2022 winner:
WORLDWIDE FRUIT
Judges comment:
“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.”
2022 winner:
OUTFIELD
Judges comment:
“Developed for top fruit orchards but adaptable for other produce sectors, Outfield is a really efficient way of targeting labour pressures.”
2022 winner:
WOOTZANO
Judges comment:
“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.”
2022 winner:
GT PRODUCE
judges' commentS:
“An innovative and inclusive business that continues to thrive and focus on both its customers and employees.”
2022 winner:
GREEN & BLOOM
judges' commentS:
“This innovative young team is paving the way for a national presence in the supply of flowers and plants.”
2022 winner:
GREEEN+
judges' commentS:
“Greeen+ is very deserving of the title ‘lifestyle horticulture experts’ thanks to its range of high-quality, sustainably-sourced indoor and outdoor plants.”
2022 winner:
BLUE SKIES HOLDINGS
judges' commentS:
“A unique business with a unique approach.”
2022 winner:
TASKER PARTNERSHIP
GROWING FOR BERRYWORLD UK
JUDGES commentS:
“In this changing world of larger enterprises the Tasker Partnership is a truly family-owned business that grows berries to an exceptional quality.”
2022 winner:
COMPAGNIE FRUTIERE
JUDGES commentS:
“A true international business that is fully committed to supplying responsible and sustainable bananas to the UK market.”
2022 winner:
BERRY GARDENS
JUDGES commentS:
“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.”
2022 winner:
COUNTY SUPPLIES
JUDGES commentS:
“An excellent business delivering a high-value service.”
2022 winner:
PML
JUDGES commentS:
“PML is commendably leading the way for the entire produce industry, and not just as a business.”
2022 winner:
KENT & MEDWAY HORTICULTURAL
EMPLOYMENT TASK FORCE
JUDGES commentS:
“A true collaboration of multi-sector businesses uniting to tackle the recruitment of young people – one of the industry’s biggest challenges.”
2022 winner:
ANGUS SOFT FRUITS
JUDGES commentS:
“A resourceful and well-executed campaign proving that a big impact can still be achieved in an industry with a restricted budget.”
2022 winner:
ALDI
Voters commentS:
“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.”
2022 winner:
ASDA
voters commentS:
“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.”
2022 winner:
TESCO EXPRESS
voters commentS:
“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.”
2022 winner:
OCADO
voters commentS:
“Good variety, quality and choices.”
“Always has what I want.”
“Ethically-sourced fruit and veg.”
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