New research from global market analysts Plimsoll Publishing Ltd has identified 22 inspirational companies who are prospering within the UK Fresh Produce sector.
Plimsoll has produced a new report analysing the financial health of the UK’s largest 1132 UK Fresh Produce firms and the latest analysis has singled out 22 companies who are going from strength to strength.
These 22 leading companies have reported sales increases as well as pre-tax profit margins of at least 6% in their latest year of accounts as well as being rated Strong in Plimsoll’s latest study.
The 22 inspiring companies are:
| Company Name |
Year End |
Pre-tax Profit Margin % |
Sales Growth % |
| ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LTD |
31-Jan-16 |
6 |
17 |
| BARROWCLIFFE LTD |
31-Aug-16 |
10 |
29 |
| CAMSTAR HERBS LTD |
31-Mar-16 |
11 |
28 |
| CROSS & WELLS LTD |
31-Dec-16 |
7 |
7 |
| CYPROFOOD LTD |
31-Mar-16 |
7 |
12 |
| D. GEDDES (FARMS) LTD |
31-Dec-15 |
13 |
9 |
| EDWARD VINSON LTD |
31-Mar-16 |
11 |
12 |
| HUGH LOWE FARMS LTD |
31-Dec-15 |
13 |
10 |
| MAPP HOLDINGS LTD |
31-Mar-16 |
12 |
14 |
| NATURES WAY FOODS LTD |
01-Apr-16 |
7 |
13 |
| OLIVER KAY LTD |
30-Jun-16 |
9 |
27 |
| P & I FRUITS LTD |
01-Apr-16 |
6 |
29 |
| PAN UNITED LTD |
31-Jul-16 |
15 |
46 |
| PUFFIN PRODUCE LTD |
30-Jun-16 |
8 |
12 |
| R & R W BARTLETT LTD |
31-Mar-16 |
8 |
22 |
| R.& J.M.PLACE LTD |
31-Jan-16 |
12 |
16 |
| S & A GROUP HOLDINGS LTD |
31-Dec-15 |
7 |
29 |
| SIMPLYFRUIT (IRE) LTD |
31-Mar-16 |
14 |
15 |
| SPRINGHILL FARMS (PERSHORE) LTD |
31-Mar-16 |
8 |
6 |
| STABLEWOOD LTD |
31-Mar-16 |
7 |
8 |
| STEWARTS OF TAYSIDE LTD |
31-May-16 |
7 |
8 |
| THE NEW FOREST FRUIT COMPANY LTD |
31-Dec-15 |
18 |
22 |
Speaking of the results, Plimsoll’s chief analyst, David Pattison, said: “In a competitive market, the challenge for any company is to balance sales growth along with commercial strength. The 22 companies highlighted in the latest Plimsoll Analysis are doing just that. Between them, these companies employ just over 5000 staff and represent just how strong the UK Fresh Produce market is.”
Indeed, Plimsoll’s latest study into the 1132 major players in the Fresh Produce industry shows just how buoyant the market is.Latest findings reveal:
Latest findings reveal:
For over 30 years, the Plimsoll Analysis has been used by senior decision makers to help monitor competitors, analyse key market trends as well as identifying acquisition prospects.
The Plimsoll Fresh Produce Analysis is available to buy by clicking here. The Analysis examines the largest 1132 companies operating in the UK as well as the 22 inspirational companies.
Methodology used to compile the Plimsoll Fresh Produce Analysis:
In order to compile the Plimsoll Analysis – including the 22 most inspirational companies – Plimsoll has analysed the financial accounts which are publically available through Companies House. This analysis was conducted solely by Plimsoll Publishing Ltd as of June 2017. The data used to compile this analysis is based upon the latest financial accounts for each company and all results were correct as of 8 June 2017. In creating this research, Plimsoll’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.
Indeed, Companies who have been named as the 22 most inspirational have met the following criteria: