As Acorn Trade Partners (ATP) and Oakland International celebrate their successful year-long collaboration with Grubby, a UK-based producer of plant-based recipe kits, focus has now turned to developing and expanding product and service offer to better serve Grubby’s customer base.
ATP Director Peter Turone stated: “ATP’s collaboration with Oakland International has been a real success delivering a wide variety of the premium fresh produce needed for Grubby’s food boxes, and is the result of teamwork, dedication, and a shared passion and vision to deliver excellence.”
During a recent visit to Valefresco Ltd., a major produce partner to ATP, the day was spent amongst crops where the aroma of fresh basil filled the air and served as a reminder of the importance of sustainable farming. Valefresco is a major supplier of green salads and vegetables such as pak choi, spinach, salad leaves, and herbs including fresh basil grown in water-efficient vertical farms. Grubby’s team was able to see firsthand the desire, commitment and enthusiasm driving British farming, witnessing the complete fresh produce process from farm to table.
Added Peter: “Farming, often passed down through the generations, comes with its own set of unique challenges, from Brexit to COVID-19, to increasingly unpredictable weather, yet despite these hurdles our growers remain resilient, producing exceptional crops that help us deliver quality time and time again for our customers. Here’s to many more years of ATP and Oakland International collaboration delivering incredible fresh produce to Grubby’s customers!”
Grubby’s team expressed how the farm visit had deepened their admiration for the effort behind each recipe box, appreciating the dedication of farmers, ATP, Oakland International, and the entire supply chain.
Martin Holden-White Founder and CEO of Grubby said: “A huge thanks to Oakland International whose relentless effort in refining packing operations has allowed us to deliver well over 100,000 boxes and approximately 500,000 meals. Their consistent ‘can-do’ attitude has allowed us to expand recipe choices and add additional delivery days. It’s great to work with a team that thrives on challenges and continues to raise the bar.
“Additionally, a special thanks to Peter and the ATP team for their role in building strong supplier relationships, adapting to new challenges, and ensuring that top-quality produce arrives in every Grubby box week after week. This commitment to quality and innovation is helping Grubby gear up for the busy seasons ahead, with exciting supplier partnerships in the making.”
Part of the Oakland International Group, Acorn Trade Partners (ATP) works with new and developing brands to reach the UK and Irish Retail food service, sourcing speciality fresh and frozen products from Europe, the UK and Ireland, and covers all major categories.
A Certified B Corporation business Oakland International is a total supply chain solutions specialist and a leader in direct to consumer, case consolidation, contract packing, storage and distribution, food tempering and brand development support for all types of food, servicing diverse markets across the UK and Ireland.