Food & Drink Awards 2018

Page 66 www.lux-review.com LUX 2018 Food & Drink Awards Since 2003, the core of Jupiter’s award- winning business has been in the UK countryside, but today the group’s network of agronomy specialists, growers and pack house facilities spans the globe. They are particularly proud to have been ranked 17th in the Sunday Times International Track 200 after proving to be one of Great Britain’s fastest growing companies when it comes to multi-million-pound international sales earlier this year. The company entered the prestigious list after recording an average of 127.5% annual international sales growth over the past two years. In the last two years global exports have risen sharply from £1.8m in 2015 to £9.42m in 2017, while overall sales have risen dramatically to just shy of £60m in the last five years. As an international British produce grower, the group prides itself on the investment it makes in land, growing and variety so they can truly manage the whole process of their fruit. Jupiter’s complete root to retail solution is what marks them apart from the rest and they are continually seen to be challenging the norm across the four core pillars of their business. The first of these is growing, as Jupiter are raising the bar on taste across four continents by developing new varieties of fruit on their own farms. Secondly, when not growing themselves they hand pick a like-minded family of growers worldwide they source the The Jupiter Group is an international family led business whose year-round supply of produce, new variety development and specialism in prepared fruit makes them one of the world’s leading fresh produce companies. Showcasing the group’s incredible success and how it has gained this impressive accolade we profile Jupiter to learn more. Jupiter Group Best Fresh Produce Company 2018 very best produce all year round. Thirdly, the firm can pack any produce in any type of packaging. With a network of progressive pack houses, cold stores and a workforce set to flex, Jupiter can quickly respond to suit specific retailer’s needs. Finally, the group is proud of its work in the import and export market. Their global grid of partnership resources means their haulier fleet is totally reactive to chilled transit requirements internationally. Over the years, Jupiter’s has specialised in growing grape, but their expertise cover citrus, top fruit, stone fruit, kiwi and a range of exotics in all formats and sizes. They have extensive experience of serving retail, wholesale and food service businesses across Europe and the world. The group’s mission, vision and values are at the heart of everything they do, and their family ethos means the culture is a balance of working hard and enjoying life. Their mission statement is to be the first-choice fresh produce company for suppliers, customers and employees globally, by offering outstanding service and opportunity all of the time. Looking ahead, the future for the Jupiter Group is a place of excitement and development, and this dynamic and innovative group is certainly one to watch in the fresh produce industry. Company: Jupiter Group Address: Headquarters - Suite 2 Nova House, Audley Avenue Enterprise Park, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7DW, UK Telephone: 01952 822 200 Website: www.jupitermarketingltd.com