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UPDATED: We ran for Margaret and raised £1520!

UPDATED: We ran for Margaret and raised £1520!

Some members of the Flavourfresh team ran the Southport Half Marathon and 10k on Sunday 26 June 2022.  We are showing support for our very dear colleague and Personnel Manager, Margaret Kalitka. Margaret has been with the Flavourfresh family since 2004 when she started as a Tomato Packer. She lives in Southport with her partner […]

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UPDATED: Flavourfresh is a COVID-19 Secure workplace

UPDATED: Flavourfresh is a COVID-19 Secure workplace

Continuity, safety and adaptability have been our main focus under the recent pandemic conditions.  Thankfully, we have a client base, workforce and supply chain who have followed and respected the Government and Flavourfresh guidelines, enabling us to continue to pick, pack and distribute our consistently premium flavoured produce safely across the UK. Deliveries, Clients and […]

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BRCGS AA+ Grade Food Safety Achieved

BRCGS AA+ Grade Food Safety Achieved

August 2021: Highest Grade Food Safety for Flavourfresh The Technical team have repeated their achievement of the highest possible Grade AA+ score in Food Hygiene and Safety in the latest independent audit from BRCGS. The latest audit has resulted in this AA+ Grade after the assessors visit this week (Wednesday 4 August 2021).  With 2 […]

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M&S Fresh Market Update with our Sweet Rosso tomatoes airs on TV

M&S Fresh Market Update with our Sweet Rosso tomatoes airs on TV

M&S Select Farmers: Andy Roe features in TV campaign Partnering with M&S for over 20 years, the collaboration between Flavourfresh, Sweet Rosso tomatoes and the premium food retailer hits a sweetspot this month as our Head of Tomato Production, Andy Roe, features in their current Fresh Market Update advertising series.  Airing for the first time […]

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Darrell Jones leads operations at Flavourfresh

Darrell Jones leads operations at Flavourfresh

Developing and working with multi-skilled teams Overseeing and managing the smooth and efficient running of the Operations function across four sites, Darrell Jones joined the Flavourfresh team in May 2021 from his previous position as Senior Section Manager at Wigan-based Bakkavor Foods. The Flavourfresh Journey Darrell, a family man and avid fan of watching rugby […]

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Flavourfresh achieve AA+ BRCGS Food Safety Certification

Flavourfresh achieve AA+ BRCGS Food Safety Certification

Official recognition of the highest in food hygiene standards Retail buyers and consumers of tomatoes and soft fruit grown at Flavourfresh’s production facilities are already familiar with and have come to expect their superior flavours, presentation and shelf appeal.  Delivering premium tomatoes, blackberries, strawberries and blueberries to UK food retailers commands consistently high hygiene across […]

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Most advanced LED lighting technology for British premium tomatoes all year round

Most advanced LED lighting technology for British premium tomatoes all year round

Sweetness and light for our Lancashire-grown tomato production At Flavourfresh, we are no strangers to pioneering in the world of fresh produce.  Leading the way with the introduction of Delisher baby plum vine tomatoes since 2012 and supplying premier brand supermarkets with headline tomato varieties including the exquisite cherry on the vine Piccolo, our production […]

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Cultivating perfection: Consulting with crop experts to learn and improve

Cultivating perfection: Consulting with crop experts to learn and improve

Engaging again this year with a long-term associate of Flavourfresh, Nic van Roosmalen, the production team can explore, discuss and learn from the broader cultivation world.  This brings a fresh perspective and an expertise with wider eyes on the European and worldwide developments in tomato growing. Consultant Nic of Tuinbouwadvies explores the world of tomato […]

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Sustainability in fresh produce growing

Sustainability in fresh produce growing

Wildflower habitat encouraging endangered wildlife to return Harnessing and promoting nature Wildflowers, wildlife and natural biodiversity Across the production sites at Flavourfresh is a common theme: Nature.  Combining the latest environmentally-sustainable growing techniques with traditional methods means better yields and flavours without any adverse effects on the natural environment. Sustainable growing This no-nonsense approach to […]

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British Tomato Fortnight 2020 at Flavourfresh

British Tomato Fortnight 2020 at Flavourfresh

Flavourfresh celebrates another fine year for British tomato production Perfectly timed for ultimate flavour and beautifully juicy and plump, the Flavourfresh tomato crops are in their prime, feeding the nation across the UK.  And what better time to celebrate than this British Tomato Fortnight from 25 May to 7 June 2020! Packing a juicy Flavourfresh […]

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