Isleham Fresh Produce (IFP) was formed in June 2000 on the merger of Isleham Carrot Growers and Russell Burgess (Vegetable Division); although the business can trace its history back more than 60 years through its growers and partners.
The Company specialises in the production and marketing of root vegetables, principally carrots and parsnips. The majority of the UK carrots and parsnips processed by IFP are grown by Tompsett Burgess Growers (TBG), root specialists based in East Anglia. IFP is also regarded as an industry leader in the supply of fresh bunched beetroot and carrots along with speciality varieties such as Chantenay, Baby Carrots, Autumn King and Golden Beetroot.
We pride ourselves on being customer focused, managing the whole supply chain and turning consumer demand and aspirations into finished product on the shelves of retailers. Our vision is for IFP to be the 'First Choice' for fresh vegetables from sustainable sources. In this short sentence we encompass all of our beliefs and values:
- Product grown to the highest specification.
- Positive selection for freshness, flavour and convenience.
- Ethically traded operation encompassing:
- Fair returns for growers, ensuring a sustainable future.
- Passionate about the welfare, and health and safety of all employees.
- Actively promote a work/healthy lifestyle balance.
- Considerate to our growers and our customers' environments.
- Always delivering good value.
- Integral part of the community, supporting local initiatives including education, public sector, charities and services.
- Wherever possible we will always use local businesses and tradesmen.
- Our product will always be safe and legal.
- We will build long-term relationships based on growing trust.
- We enjoy what we do.
George Rivers - Business Unit Director
Latest News
Open Farm Sunday - 1 June 2008
This years event has been described by LEAF as “the best yet!”. Over 400 farmers across the country opened up and early reports indicate that nearly 150,000 members of the public visited a local farm on 1st June. A full report will be issued by LEAF later in the year…but in the meantime here is our very own Produce World report. As proud sponsors of the 2008 Open Farm Sunday event I would like to share with everyone the day’s successes, and give a great BIG thank you to everyone who took part…THANK YOU!.
Produce World acquires Marshalls and Agromark
Produce World Ltd, currently growing and marketing organic and conventional fresh produce, has acquired Marshalls Holdings Ltd, a group of companies that includes Marshall Bros (Butterwick) Ltd and a 76% holding in Agromark SA, in a deal agreed and completed last night.
