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.
Cobnuts make retail breakthrough
Kent cobnut growers have received a boost from Yorkshire through additional multiple retailer programmes with Asda and Morrisons.
Picking of the largest crop for...
Asda wins with Kentish berries
Asda and UK soft-fruit supplier AMS are reaping the benefits of Asda’s Local Choice campaign, particularly in Kent, where punnets marked ‘Kent Strawberries’ and showing...
Sweet Taste of Kent
Andrew Boxall & AMS have pioneered local branding for Kentish strawberries
Local sourcing and locally grown was extended to Kent for the first time this year , whilst continuing wi...
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...
PINK partner
Kent has always been one of the primary regions in the UK for berry production, Well-Pict European is pleased to be working so closely with a farm whom have been producing fruit in the a...
Well Pict welcomes J Scott & Co to the fold
Well-Pict UK Ltd are delighted to announce a new supply association with J Scott & Co from Yalding in Kent for the forthcoming season.
The Scott family ha...
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 ap...
A Taste Of Summer
The first Produced in Kent strawberries were a highlight of last weekend`s English Food and Wine Festival.
Kent County Council backed Kentish Fare and Produced in Kent members showin...
Andrew Boxall Wins "Best Tasting Apple" award for his cox
At the 2006 National Fruit Show Andrew Boxall has been declared Winner for the Best Tasting Apple Award. Andrew won for his cox apple which h...
A Boxall & Son and Well Pict supplying strawberries to ASDA for 10 years
Mr David Boxall announced today that he was retiring from the apple industry and had sold “Griffin Farm” and packhouse based i...
The Making of a Top Seed
Tennis-goers eat two tons of them a day, but the Official Wimbledon Strawberry has a busy 24 hours before it’s fit to appear on Centre Court. Terry Kirby tracks the journey.
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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,...
Article from South East Farmers Magazine
Kent County Council has launched a new initiative that is aimed at farmers, growers and manufacturers. The "Produced in Kent" scheme will capitalise on a cou...
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...