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 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 […]

The National Fruit Show celebrated its 91st year at the Kent County Showground on Wednesday 6 November 2024. The show was opened by Tom Bradshaw, President of the National Farmers Union, who gave a keynote speech and toured the show, meeting with fruit growers and industry leaders. The National Fruit Show is organised by growers, […]

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 […]

The global leader in bio-analysis, food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing, and research services, will be exhibiting at this year’s National Fruit Show. Thanks to their unwavering commitment to advocating for best practice, the team from Eurofins Food & Water Testing UK will be on hand at stand T9 to share their expertise within […]

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.

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 […]

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 […]

Bookings are now open for the 90th show celebration dinner which takes place on Wednesday 1 November 2023. Email info@nationalfruitshow.org.uk. Join us for an evening of networking and entertainment. Bring your team, your clients and enjoy a 3-course meal of delicious, seasonal Kent produce, accompanied by English wines. Full details and menu. NFS23_Dinner+Menu