People
Our people are our greatest strength. We’re committed to fostering a values-driven, high-performance culture where health, safety, and wellbeing are always a top priority.
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Sustainability at Gilfresh
At Gilfresh Produce, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. As a leader in the fresh produce industry, we recognise our responsibility to care for the environment, support our communities, and drive long-term economic resilience.
Environment
Growing Sustainably
Our sustainability approach is built around three core pillars — People, Planet, and Prosperity — guiding us to make decisions that are ethically sound, environmentally conscious, and economically responsible.
We recognise that every action we take has an impact. That’s why we are working to integrate sustainable practices across our operations — from field to fork — to operate responsibly and with care for the environment, support the wellbeing of our people and communities, and ensure the long-term success of our business. By addressing both the risks and opportunities of sustainability, we aim to create lasting value for our customers, employees, partners, and wider society.
Through collaboration, innovation, and a balanced approach, we’re working today to secure a better tomorrow — for people, for the planet, and for prosperity.
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Planet
We’re committed to protecting the planet. Through responsible farming practices, smarter use of resources, and a focus on continuous improvement, we’re working to better understand and manage our environmental impact — with the goal of contributing to a more sustainable future.
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Prosperity
We strive to build a resilient, future-focused business by aligning sustainable growth with environmental and social responsibility. Through innovation and continuous improvement, we aim to create long-term value for our business, our communities, and the wider food system.
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Nature-Friendly Farming
Biodiversity on Our Farms
Our farms are proud members of LEAF (Linking Environment And Farming), a leading organisation that promotes sustainable farming practices. Through our LEAF commitments, we are actively enhancing biodiversity by creating habitats and food sources for four key species on our land.
Barn Owl
The barn owl population is declining due to reduced food supply and loss of rough grassland hunting areas. To support them, we have installed nesting boxes across our fields, providing safe places to nest and hunt.
Yellow Hammer
The yellow hammer is another species at risk. To help, we grow seed crops on the farm that provide vital food for these birds.
Irish Hare
For the Irish hare, we maintain rich pastures for light grazing and continue to plant wild bird cover crops. We also leave corridors in our fields to allow birds of prey to hunt safely.
Bees
Bees face many threats, but our pumpkin crops offer a rich source of pollen. Additionally, we bring in over 100 bumblebee and honeybee hives to support pollination and help maintain healthy local bee populations.
Barn Owl
The barn owl population is declining due to reduced food supply and loss of rough grassland hunting areas. To support them, we have installed nesting boxes across our fields, providing safe places to nest and hunt.
Yellow Hammer
The yellow hammer is another species at risk. To help, we grow seed crops on the farm that provide vital food for these birds.
Irish Hare
For the Irish hare, we maintain rich pastures for light grazing and continue to plant wild bird cover crops. We also leave corridors in our fields to allow birds of prey to hunt safely.
Bees
Bees face many threats, but our pumpkin crops offer a rich source of pollen. Additionally, we bring in over 100 bumblebee and honeybee hives to support pollination and help maintain healthy local bee populations.