Sustainability
Sustainability
Our connection to the land has given us a true sense of the importance of sustainability in farming – whether through product innovation, the impact of our operations or working for a sustainable supply chain.
For example, our baby cucumbers are grown without pesticides under cover at the Natural Light Grown (NLG) Centre. This pioneering technology uses advanced, plasma-coated ETFE glazing material which, combined with bio-stimulants, naturally enhances plant health to produce better quality and flavour.
Meanwhile, we use our specialist knowledge of supply-chain logistics to help our producers get their products to market nationwide while limiting waste and reducing food miles.
And by demonstrating to retailers that sustainable thinking can also offer them commercial advantages, we’re helping to balance the needs of retailers and producers – and ultimately create a fairer supply chain that works for everyone.
In tune with the environment, we strive to ensure great ethics and honesty in all we do.
Working responsibly
Being a stable and sustainable business really matters to us. That is why we aim to minimise the number of miles our produce travels before it reaches our customers. We also reduce the dwell time of stock, which not only ensures our carbon footprint is reduced, but it also extends the shelf-life of our products.
And in addition, all of our growers are accredited to the same high standards that we set for ourselves, so we can guarantee consistently high-quality management of our produce. Our quality management team works tirelessly to maintain and improve our technical diligence and maintain our systems and standards at the highest level.