The 92nd National Fruit Show celebrates a strong revival with a surge in exhibitors, competition entries and visitor numbers

The National Fruit Show has once again proved its strength as the leading event for the British fruit industry, with the 92nd show held on Wednesday 5 November at the Kent Showground drawing an excellent number of exhibitors, visitors and competitors. Since moving to the one-day format, the show has blossomed, attracting more exhibitors made […]

2025 Long Term Farm Stored fruit competition awards presented at Society’s AGM

Following the AGM, Caroline Ashdown provided valuable insights from this year’s Long Term Farm Stored fruit competition which was judged at AGA, Horsmonden on Wednesday 5 March 2025. From 10 entries in this year’s Gala class, the winning sample scored an impressive 99.75 points. Consistent quality was noted across entries, though minor issues included slight […]

The National Fruit Show’s new one-day format hailed a resounding success at Society’s AGM

The organisers of the National Fruit Show, the Marden Fruit Show Society, held its AGM on Wednesday, 2nd April 2025, jointly with British Apples and Pears (BAPL), at the Mumford Building, NIAB, East Malling. Speaking via video from New Zealand, President Catherine Paice extended a warm welcome to attendees at the AGM, highlighting the resilience […]

NATIONAL FRUIT SHOW 2023 PRIZEWINNERS

NATIONAL FRUIT SHOW 2023 – PRIZEWINNERS TOP FRUIT Name Bardsley Horticulture Ltd 1 Alfred Shread Cup for Bramley in Class 1 2 The Twyman Prize for Bramley presented by Agrii 3 Squire Salver for Bramley in Class 2 4 The Avalon Fresh Ltd Prize for Bramley 72 Podger Norton Trophy for the Best Exhibit of […]

Download the Show Handbook 2023 now

Start planning your visit to this year’s show with details of all of the events over the two days including speaker programme and read our insightful industry articles. Over 80 exhibitors under one roof and 19 new to the show. Don’t forget to register for your free ticket. Download your free copy here.

National Fruit Show celebrates 90th year

The National Fruit Show will celebrate its 90th year at the Kent County Showground on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd November 2023. This year’s show will be opened by Minette Batters, President of the National Farmers Union and she give a keynote speech as well as touring the show and meeting with fruit growers and […]

Gloucestershire juice producer scores a hattrick

Results of the National Fruit Show juice competition 2023 The National Fruit Show annual fruit juice competition has taken place and the results are announced with Bentley’s Castle Fruit Farm from Newent, Gloucestershire winning first prize in all three classes. Sally Flanagan, Chief Executive of The Marden Fruit Show Society which runs The National Fruit […]