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.
Well Prepared ... Well Presented ... Well Placed ... Well Produced ... EXPECT SO MUCH MORE. We are so much more than just a grower and a packer. Our involvement starts long before a seed is sown and con...
Soft Fruit Grower of the Year 2004
Finalists
Alan Firmin LTD
In the grand scheme of things, soft fruit is a new addition to the Alan Firmin portfolio. Farming (top fruit, arable and sheep) began in...
Produced in Kent – Conference Report
10.10am Andrew Boxall (Strawberry Farmer Distributor)
Andrew, owner of H A Boxall & Sons of Sutton Valence, gave an overview of successful growing and marketing ...
ASDA buys Produced in Kent Strawberries for Ashford, Rochester and Kings Hill stores.
It is often said that Supermarkets are not interested in supporting local produce and we at Kent County Council a...
Strawberries go local
Kent grower Andrew Boxall is supplying his strawberry crop direct to three local ASDA supermarkets in the county.
In a pioneering arrangement which matches the ideals of Sir D...
Soft Fruit Grower of the Year 2004
National co-operation hopes
Achievements and plans…
Andrew Boxall’s range of strawberry varieties includes proven names Elsanta, Everest, Diamante and Flamenco.
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New WPE production in Scotland
In 2006 Well Pict European will have it`s own production in Scotland. Well Pict European Scotland Ltd will be producing 50 acres of strawberries in its first season, wi...
Grower of the Year 2007 - Soft Fruit Grower of the Year
Organised by the industry`s leading trade and professional magazine, the Horticultural Trades Association, NFU and Bakkavor, the Grower of the ...
Helping double national demand.
The 2005 South African strawberry season has had an unusual start, with warm weather conditions being experienced in the north of the country. This has enabled growers...
Well Pict Scotland finalist of Soft Fruit Grower of the Year 2007
Well Pict European Scotland Ltd is a specialist Producer, Packer and Distributor supplying Supermarkets and local outlets with Strawb...
Super berry shows no signs of slowing down.
The blueberry has taken the UK market by storm and is now the buzzword of healthy & sophisticated eating. As ever more becomes known about the berries amaz...
Following yonder Starlight
Starlight Growers LTD, based in Willersey, Worcestershire, is three years old on 11th December. Sicilian-born owner Tony Lo Bue will be celebrating the anniversary with com...
Farm Focus
Avoncrop started strawberry growing at Follyfoot Farm, Somerset in July 2000. the 40 acre farm already existed as a soft fruit production unit, Avoncrop viewed the chance to move into actu...