Based at Etchingham, East Sussex in the heart of one of the major fruit
growing areas in England, Fruco plc is a leading independent importer
and distributor of fresh produce throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland.
The geographical situation of the company’s head office is ideal,
being within easy reach of the major fruit ports of Tilbury, Sheerness,
Dover and Portsmouth. The main airports of Gatwick and Heathrow are a
short distance away and easily accessed by the M25 London Orbital Link
that is only 30 minutes drive from the company’s head office. Click
the directions button below on how to reach our offices.
Originally formed in 1975 under the leadership of founder and current
chairman Richard Barnes, the company has over the last 25 years invested
and prospered. In 1983 Simon Lane, the current Managing Director, joined
the Company and in the years to follow Richard, Simon and their team expanded
the company to become today the leaders in fresh produce marketing. Both
Richard and Simon are still responsible for the day-to-day trading activities
of the company ably assisted by the rest of the team. By clicking on the
photo of each member of staff you can find out more about your contact.
Offering a nightly delivery service to all known destinations of fresh
produce via their cold chain distribution network, the company prides
itself on the quality of their product lines, dealing only in the highest
quality produce, packed by specialist growers and to the customers’
individual requirements. The quality of service and product makes the
Company envied by their competitors. The Directors are consistently monitoring
the level of service so that it may be improved upon in accordance with
ever increasing demands of the industry in which it operates.
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