Andrew Boxall had been growing the finest strawberries in Kent and that in the past 10 years Andrew had been supplying “Local” strawberries to ASDA in Kent.
The sweet, melodious sounds of Xhosa women singing resonates over the strawberry fields on a Geelhoutboom farm where all types of berries thrive alongside a clear mountain stream
A report compiled for the British government’s Migration Advisory Committee (MAC) has further illustrated the crucial role of seasonal migrant workers and the Seasonal Agricultural Worker Scheme (SAWS) to the horticulture sector.
Four of Europe`s leading berry companies involved in developing new varieties are going to be speaking at the Global Berry Congress organised by Eurofruit Magazine.
Local success creates new WPE company
Well Pict European County Local is a partnership between Well Pict European and H A Boxall & Son. The alliance has been forged to deliver locally grown produce (...
Rural Survival: Ivy House Farm in Graftygreen Kent is in good hands it will continue to grow high quality apples and Pears thanks to Well Pict County Local.
Josh Kann Well Pict County Local General M...
Well-Pict Hiller Farms -
Finalist of Soft Fruit Grower of the Year 2008
Hillers Farm has been producing strawberries since the late 1980’s – where the first berries grown were for pick-your-own, wh...
2005 – Year British Top Fruit Bounced Back?
Every September the British Fruit industry prepares itself for a new season of English Topfruit. This year however, there was an unprecedented level of exc...
Super foods for summer
If you grow fruit and veg in your garden, you`ll know how good they taste. But for those of us who have to rely on supermarkets, summer time is a great time to stock up on frui...
Apple Celebrations!
Shoppers are being urged to buy local apples throughout October - guaranteed from the Garden of England wherever you see the green Produced in Kent label. Kentish apples are be...
Kentish Apples At The Core Of Asda`s Local Sourcing Drive
ASDA has teamed up with Kent County Council to promote locally grown apples as part of the council`s `Produced in Kent` campaign. From today,...
UK on the money
English apples are in the spotlight once again and fortunately, this season looks set to be more lucrative than last, with home-grown product entering a strong market. Emma Twyning re...
Major promotion for English apples
English apples will receive their biggest promotional push for many years this season.
Grower-funded promotional campaigns for dessert apples will be backed a...
SMILES BETTER, SMILES FRESHER Primary School Competition!
The Local Food Alliance are running a competition aimed at Kent Primary schools to win a free supply of UK apples for a term.
It’s all par...
WellPict County Local and ASDA/IP Look towards the future in the South West Region
Wellpict County Local and ASDA/IP are working towards supplying Local Dessert Apples to consumers in the South West E...
Asda supports UK farmers at time of need
We are all aware of how bad the weather has been so far this season, from whole crops devastated by floods to acres of damaged orchards from hail.
However,...
Apple Recipe
Baked Apples Stuffed with Wild Thyme and Fragrant Herb Honey, served with Greek Yoghurt and Honey
Serves 4
Ingredients
4 baking apples (Bramleys)
50g/2oz ground almonds
50g/2oz su...