Congratulations to the Primafruit team on winning the Sustainability Initiative of the Year award for their work on the Waitrose Foundation Bananas programme. The award recognises an innovative partnership that will see all Waitrose bananas co-labelled with the Waitrose Foundation and Fairtrade logos by the end of summer 2026. This first-of-its-kind collaboration ensures that every… Read More “Sustainability Initiative of the Year Award for Primafruit and Waitrose Foundation Bananas”
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Fresh Produce Journal Podcast Highlights Chris Mack Among Industry’s Most Influential Figures
Fresca Group Chairman Chris Mack has been recognised as one of the fresh produce sector’s most influential leaders in a recent Fresh Produce Journal (FPJ) podcast exploring the industry’s most impactful personalities. In the special feature, FPJ Editor Fred Searle and colleagues discuss the individuals who have made a significant contribution to the produce industry…. Read More “Fresh Produce Journal Podcast Highlights Chris Mack Among Industry’s Most Influential Figures”
Fresca Colleagues Come Together for GroceryAid Day
Colleagues from across the Fresca Group joined forces once again to celebrate GroceryAid Day 2026, raising awareness of the charity’s invaluable support for people working throughout the grocery industry. Available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, GroceryAid provides practical, emotional and financial support to colleagues and their families when they need it most…. Read More “Fresca Colleagues Come Together for GroceryAid Day”
DGM Growers HR Team Wins National Award
Congratulations to the HR team at DGM Growers, who have been crowned SME of the Year at the prestigious British HR Awards. The award recognises the team’s outstanding commitment to creating a positive workplace culture and supporting colleagues across the business. Kathryn Allen, Head of People, and Rachna Karthik, HR & Ethics Coordinator, accepted the award at… Read More “DGM Growers HR Team Wins National Award”
Primafruit Publishes New Sustainability Report
Primafruit has launched its latest Sustainability Report, showcasing the progress made across the business to reduce environmental impact, support communities and build a more resilient future for fresh produce. The report highlights the many ways sustainability is being embedded into day-to-day operations, from renewable energy and waste reduction initiatives to responsible sourcing and colleague engagement…. Read More “Primafruit Publishes New Sustainability Report”
Vibrant New Website for DGM Growers
We’re delighted to announce that our colleagues at DGM Growers have launched their new website, bringing the business’s online presence in line with the wider Fresca Group family while showcasing the innovation, expertise and specialist products that make DGM unique. Visitors can explore the new site here: Visit the DGM Growers website The refreshed website features… Read More “Vibrant New Website for DGM Growers”
Official opening of UK’s first Centre of Excellence in greenhouse growing
A new education centre developed to inspire and train the next generation of UK salad and vegetable growers was officially opened by Roger Gough, leader of Kent County Council today (5th June 2024). The Thanet Earth Centre of Excellence @ Hadlow College based in Tonbridge, Kent, is the UK’s first Centre of Excellence in glasshouse… Read More “Official opening of UK’s first Centre of Excellence in greenhouse growing “
The Avocado Company is “doing the ripe thing”
Avo specialist marks Mack’s 150th year with the opening of a £3.5 million data-driven ripening centre that delivers consistent and flexible supply while reducing food waste and energy use. The Mack name has always been synonymous with being at the forefront of quality and innovation in the UK produce industry. From the early days of… Read More “The Avocado Company is “doing the ripe thing””
Fresca Group Increases Stake in Salad Grower, Thanet Earth
Fresca Group Limited, one of the UK’s largest fresh produce businesses, has increased its stake in the ownership of salad grower Thanet Earth. The group announced today it had acquired the shares currently held by joint venture partners, Rainbow Growers Group UK for an undisclosed sum. Fresca Group is a major part of the fresh… Read More “Fresca Group Increases Stake in Salad Grower, Thanet Earth “
Fresca ‘continues momentum’ in delivering another year of solid results
The Fresca Group has published its annual results for the fiscal year 2022-2023. Commenting on the performance over the prior year, CEO Martyn Fletcher said “We’re delighted to report solid sales growth of 7.9% to £459m, and an increase in EBITDA from £9.7m last year to £12.9m, in what has been another testing year for… Read More “Fresca ‘continues momentum’ in delivering another year of solid results “
Fresca Group Acquires Wholesale Market Business
The Fresca Group announces the acquisition of EA Cook Ltd, which will join the M&W Mack Ltd wholesale division. Charles Rees, Managing Director of Mack Wholesale, said “I’m absolutely delighted that Darren Hind and his excellent team are coming to join the Mack Wholesale division of Fresca Group.” The team will become part of the Mack… Read More “Fresca Group Acquires Wholesale Market Business”
Fresca Group announces strategic move by Thanet Earth into Leafy Salads
Fresca Group Limited, one of the UK’s largest fresh produce businesses, has announced the move by Thanet Earth into the production of leafy salads. The deal revealed today sees the acquisition of Leythorne Nurseries formerly operated by leafy salad growers Madestein (UK) Ltd, through specialist advisory firm, FRP, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition of… Read More “Fresca Group announces strategic move by Thanet Earth into Leafy Salads”