‘Twelve members attended our visit to the New Forest Fruit Co. Ltd. on the
23rd September 2015, who are specialist fruit growers situated at Newhouse Farm,
East Boldre.
Sandy Booth, the Managing Director, gave us a detailed account of his
business, specialising in strawberries and blueberries.
The Company on site, grow, pack and distribute 2,100 tonnes of fruit per
annum, to UK supermarkets over an 8th month period of the year. We had a
conducted tour of the glasshouses and polytunnels where the strawberries are
grown over the seasons. We were also shown other fruits the Company produces.
Employing over 300 workers plus supervising staff, of varying
nationalities, the Company trains its staff in their native tongue and provides
full accommodation and are paid good money and bonuses.
We all tasted ten varieties of strawberry, produced on the farm and were
all treated to a sample punnet to take home.
All in all, a very educational and interesting afternoon.’
Diane & Frank
Visit arranged by Ann
Diane & Frank
Visit arranged by Ann
