The 80th Anniversary National Fruit Show, organised by the Marden Fruit Show Society, is shaping up to be the biggest ever, with 100 trade exhibitors booked to attend. More than 20 of the trade stands are new to the Show, which is being held on 16th and 17th October 2013 at the Kent Event Centre […]

James Smith from Loddington Farm, part of FGA, won the coveted Bonanza Prize, sponsored by STS Refrigeration. James Smith (left) with Paul Kennett and Sarah CalcuttThe prize this year was an Energy Survey and £6,000 worth of energy saving devices, custom tailored to the winner’s existing cold store refrigeration plant. James received his prize from […]

Adrian Barlow, CEO of English Apples and Pears Ltd, has received a special ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ for his contribution to the Fruit Industry. Adrian Barlow (centre) receives the award from Andy Sadler and Sarah Calcutt The award was presented during the National Fruit Show event by Andy Sadler, Managing Director of marketing organisation Norman Collett […]

The Festival of British Fruit joined forces with Sainsbury’s and The Barnyard, at Gore Farm, Upchurch, to celebrate National Apple Day. The event took place over the weekend on Saturday 19th and Sunday 20th October. The Barnyard, Gore Farm owned by AC Goatham and Son, hosted the two day celebration.  The working fruit farm owned […]

Following the Marden Fruit Show AGM on Thursday 27th March the winners of the Long Term Farm Stored competition were announced. CLASS 22 – GALA The prize money for this class is sponsored by ICA Ltd who also presents a prize for the winner. 1st Loddington Farms Ltd plus Landseer Prize for the Store Operator – Paul […]

The Marden Fruit Show Society is delighted to confirm that the 81st National Fruit Show will be taking place on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th October 2014 in in the new Maidstone Exhibition Hall as well as the re-furbished John Hendry Pavilion. The new single span building will allow the Show to place the competition […]

The National Fruit Show 2014 is looking forward to UK and European Nurseries showcasing new varieties this year. Verbeek Nurseries will be exhibiting new varieties of apples and pearsVerbeek Nurseries (Holland), DL Valois (France), FP Matthews (UK) will be bringing samples of fruit for growers and the wider industry to taste. Sarah Calcutt, Chair of […]

National Fruit Show organisers have announced the speakers and topics for its interactive two-day seminar programme. The seminars are co-organised and supported by Kent based Law firm, Whitehead Monckton ensuring that Britain’s fruit farmers are ahead in legal, legislative and technical issues. The seminars will give growers the opportunity to hear industry experts on a […]

The National Fruit Show takes place on Wednesday 15th and Thursday 16th October and organisers, The Marden Fruit Show Society, are delighted that the new Maidstone Exhibition Hall will be at capacity. The Sarah Calcutt, MFSS Chair, said: “The new Maidstone Exhibition Hall has allowed us to re-visit the Show layout and give a better […]

The 2014 National Fruit Show Apple Juice Competition saw 41 entries in this its Silver Anniversary year. Robert Oliver, Vice Chair, organises the competition and has managed to convince the same six judges to return for several years. He said: “The advantage of having the same judges is that they have learnt the art of […]