New Spittlefields Market

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As a supplier to Spitalfields Market for over 50 years, we wish the Market and its Traders

continued success, now and for the future

Who are we to judge Mother Nature’s finest?

We are Capespan.

www.capespan.com

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Index

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United Kingdom

Tel 020 8518 7670

Fax 020 8518 7449

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Message From Superintendent ........................... 5

Foreword From Chairman Spitalfi elds Market

Tenants Association ............................................. 7

History of New Spitalfi elds Market ...................... 8

New Spitalfi elds Market .......................................18

Spitalfi eld Market Tenants Association ............... 25

Tenants & Traders .................................................. 30

Cafes / Importers / Services ................................. 41

About New Spitalfi elds Market ............................ 45

Contacts & Links .................................................... 48

How to fi nd us ....................................................... 49

Tours & Visits .......................................................... 51

Quotes ................................................................... 53

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The company of Prescott Thomas Ltd., has a history going back well over 100 years, to the OLD SPITALFIELDS MARKET, centred in the heart of the City of London. Then as R A Prescott, it’s sole aim was to make the people of London aware of the bene ts of quality chosen fresh fruit and vegetables.

It wasn’t long before the Company was linked to both high standards and a dedication to service.

The customer base was a varied and interesting selection, Hotels, Hospitals, Schools and London’s Co-op Society, and It was quickly recognised that the needs of the growing population had to be met.

Today we can boast that we have achieved that request ef ciently, serving a much larger customer base, six days a week throughout London and the Home Counties. With an increased choice of produce, numerous items, coming from distant parts of the world. South Americas, Asia and Europe, giving people exotics to meet the needs of ethnic communities.

Prescott ThomasPrescott Thomas

Prescott-Thomas Ltd Unit 1,Horner House New Spital elds Market Leyton London. E10 5SQTel: 020 8558 9550

Peter Thomas the present owner bought the company in the year 2000, but still keeps a strong contact with the old family members.

Prescott Thomas have some of the most experienced staff in the business and with this advantage combines to offer a sincere and dedicated service to the catering trade.

Our eet of 30 refrigerated vehicles coincide with the cool chain policy implemented throughout the warehouse. This has enabled us to be awarded a global higher level B.R.C. Accreditation, which in our industry is very dif cult to achieve. The B.R.C. requires us to keep and maintain a ‘approved supplier’ list, this is the reason why I use Spital eld Market as my source of supply, I can vet the performance of suppliers on a daily basis and I have used the market for over thirty years, so that speaks for its self.

With a nucleus of over 60 staff we increased our turnover by over 7 million p.a.

Communication with our Client base is through our monthly Newsletter which informs them of produce availability and Special buys. We are currently re-vamping our Web site with an access to all relevant details.

The Company takes pride in achieving a comprehensive service to a wide selection of prestigious accounts. Many, having been of long standing.

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Ken AlexanderSuperintendent of Market

The City of London Corporation alongside the 130 tenants represented by the Spitalfi elds Market Tenants Association hope that you fi nd this brochure both useful and informative.

Situated on 32 acres in East London, to where the market relocated some 16 years ago, New Spitalfi elds Market is the premier wholesale fruit and vegetable market in the UK.

The 309,000 sq.ft. market hall pavilion accommodates some 100 wholesale businesses which in turn caters for every conceivable horticultural product you require from all continents, irrespective of the seasons.

As London is now recognised as the most diverse city in the world our tenants refl ect this, which further enhances our world wide reputation especially in the area of exotics.

Our Catering Suppliers have also grown from strength to strength and meet the demanding requirements of quality and choice from the retail, catering and hotel trades.

The City of London Corporation apart from facilitating the management of an effi cient, proactive and visionary market are very much at the forefront of constant improvements with regards to sustainability issues, amongst these are recycling, rainwater harvesting and solar/wind power generation projects.

On behalf of the staff and tenants of New Spitalfi elds Market we trust that you will have a pleasurable experience in visiting the UK’s largest and most extensive horticultural market.

Ken Alexander



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I am honoured to be the Chairman of the Association at this particular time in the long and fruitful history of Spitalfi elds Market.

Since our relocation in 1991, the Market has changed, adapting, to meet the challenges of servicing a cosmopolitan London, the home counties and beyond.

New Spitalfi elds is now multi-national and multi cultural in both customers and tenants.

My confi dence in the future is consolidated by the news that the 2012 Olympics are coming to East London. This will be a massive boost for the “Market in Front”.

The natural Olympic Market.

With a background based on 300 years of continued success and reputation New Spitalfi elds Market, now the UK’s premier leading wholesale horticultural Market, is the bridge for the industry to go forward.

The Tenant’s Association recognising the value of promotion, plays a vital role in ensuing that New Spitalfi elds Market is today and in the future is “Second to None”.

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Chris HutchinsonChairman, Spitalfi elds Market Tenants Association


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History of SpitalfieldsSpitalfi elds is one of the City’s younger markets, starting life as a thirteenth century market in a fi eld next to St Mary Spittel on the edge of the Square Mile...



Suppliers of the fi nest &

from around the world

Walter Braund (Spitalfi elds) LTDFruit & Vegetable Salesmen & Foreign Importers62, The Pavilion, New Spitalfi elds Market, Sherrin Road, Leyton, London E10 5SJTelephone 020 8558 9868 Facsimi le 020 8558 7062

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...History of SpitalfieldsIn 1682, King Charles II granted John Balch, a silk thrower, a Royal Charter that gave him the right to hold a market on Thursdays and Saturdays in or near Spital Square. For the next 200 years, the market traded from a collection of sheds and stalls, doing its best to cope with London’s growing appetite for fresh fruit and vegetables.

As time went by, it became a centre for the sale of home-grown produce, which was being traded there six days a week...

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A good choice with the best servicein London’s leading market

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David Catt (Spitalfields) LtdTel: 020-8558 9787 Fax: 020-8556 2168

Email: [email protected] 52 Market Pavilion, New Spitalfields Market,

1 Sherrin Road, Leyton, London E10 5SJ

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...History of SpitalfieldsBy 1876, a former market porter called Robert Horner bought a short lease on the market and started work on a new market building, which was completed in 1893 at a cost of £80,000. In 1920, the Corporation acquired direct control of the market, extending the original buildings some eight years later.

For the next 60 years, Spitalfi elds’ nationwide reputation grew, as did the traffi c congestion in the narrow streets around it...


A FRESH FORCE IN FRUIT & VEGETABLESWe supply all produce including Fruit, Salads, Onions, Potatoes & More

Specialising in exotic produce from India & Africa.

Tel: 020 8558 8412/8408 Fax: 020 8558 8408

STAND 8Market Pavilion, New Spitalfields Market, 1 Sherrin Road, Leyton, London. E10 5SY

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SPECIALSPECIAL FRUITIMPORTERS, EXPORTERS

Stablewood Ltd T/A

“Suppliers of the fi nest produce from around the world”

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SPECIAL FRUITFRUIT & WHOLESALERS

Stand 80 & 97,New Spitalfi elds Market, 1 Sherrin road, Leyton,

London. E10 5SQ

Tel: 020 8532 8882Fax: 020 8518 7226

Proud to be part of New Spitalfi elds success story

New Spitalfi elds Premier Fresh Produce Supplier

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...History of SpitalfieldsWith no room for the expansion it so badly needed, the market was forced to move and in May 1991, it opened its doors at its new location in Leyton. In contrast to its former cramped surroundings, the new Spitalfi elds Market now covers over 31 acres (13 hectares), with fast, easy access to the motorway network and the ports. At its centre is the Market Hall, which houses more than 100 trading units for wholesalers dealing in fruit, vegetables and fl owers, equipped to the latest standards with facilities that include cold storage rooms, ripening rooms and racking for palletised produce, according to requirements.

There are also four separate buildings with self-contained units for catering supply companies, fruit importers and other related businesses, as well as accommodation for companies providing back-up services such as diesel/propane supplies, specialist pallet services and fork lift truck maintenance.

Not forgetting over 1,900 parking spaces for its traders, customers and staff, together with the all important market cafes where so much business is done.

With its relocation to these smart, spacious new premises, the spirit of Spitalfi elds is alive and well, together with its infl uence as a trading centre. No other horticultural market in the UK can boast so many wholesale traders under one roof – and no other market in Europe offers a wider choice of exotic fruit and vegetables, thanks to the tireless efforts of its specialist wholesalers in these areas.


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New Spitalfields MarketNew Spitalfi elds houses the largest number of wholesalers and has the highest turnover, making it the UK’s leading horticultural market. The continuing specialisation by wholesalers in exotic fruit and vegetables means that New Spitalfi elds provides the greatest choice of these products of any market in Europe.

Operating under a Royal Charter granted in 1682, Spitalfi elds moved out of the City in 1991 and now occupies a purpose-built 31 acre site in Leyton, East London.


Registered Offi ce: 14 Market Pavilion

New Spitalfi elds Market, 1 Sherrin Road, Leyton, London. E10 5SH

Tel: 020 8558 9763 Fax 020 8556 2504

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WHOLESALE FRUIT & VEGETABLE SALESMEN

STAND 76, NEW SPITALFIELDS MARKET, 1 SHERRIN ROAD, LEYTON, LONDON. E10 5SQ

TEL: 0208-558 8000 (5 LINES)FAX: 0208-556 8754

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20How to get there Spitalfi elds Market, Sherrin Road (off Ruckholt Road), Leyton, London E10 5SQ.

New Spitalfi elds Market benefi ts from excellent road communications, with direct access to the A12. It lies within easy reach of Junction 27 of the M25, the A406 North Circular Road, the M11 and the City Of London.

Trading hours Monday to Friday midnight - 1.00pm

Saturday midnight - 11.00am

Delivery access 24 hr access to the lorry park

10.00am - midnight access to the market hall

The market hall houses 116 trading units for wholesalers dealing in fruit, vegetables and fl owers. Modern facilities in the market hall include cold storage rooms, ripening rooms and racking for palletised produce. The site has extensive parking facilities for customers, delivery vehicles and market personnel.


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There are four separate buildings providing modern self contained units for catering supply companies. Over 900 square metres of offi ce space is also provided, and there are fi ve ancillary accommodation units with cafes, toilets and maintenance facilities. The services of a diesel/propane supplier, specialist pallet services and fork lift truck maintenance companies are also available.

The Superintendent is responsible for the administration and management of the market and controls a staff of 31 administrative, constabulary and maintenance staff. The market constabulary are responsible for the enforcement of the market bylaws, traffi c control and security of the market site; these staff are supervised by the Head of Security. The maintenance and cleaning of the market is supervised by the Maintenance Manager.

Tel 020 8518 7670Fax 020 8518 7449


And what does the market mean to you?Over to the team on the wholesale desk of Carmel Agrexco

The team of four, Chris Bavin, Andy Olsen, Alex Dahan and Niky Vanhoeke recognise and acknowledge the strength of New Spitalfi elds Market understand why it has the reputation of one of the UK’s leading markets. Chris Bavin, Sales Manager speaks fi rst:“I have a great fondness for Spitalfi elds due to the very obvious individuality of the market. It has a unique feel to it due to the diversity of the people it supplies, from big independent retailers following through to all aspects of the catering sector. I have supplied the wholesale sector in both in fl owers and fresh produce for nearly ten years and to be perfectly honest, have never visited a market quite like it!

There is a great mix of local and ethnic clientele using the market on a daily basis which gives it the great buzz that many of the markets up and down the country have sadly lost. Spitalfi elds has somehow managed to change, modify and evolve to meet the more stringent requirements of today’s customers without losing its personality and market feel.

Not only is the wholesale market constantly changing, it is the whole surrounding area that is also developing at a phenomenal rate that shows no sign of letting up. With all the new hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs and trendy ‘fashionista’ local community the market can only go from strength to strength. And so will their customers in supplying these facilities.

In my opinion Spitalfi elds will continue to strengthen as the independent retailer benefi ts from resurgence, due to the public becoming more socially and economically aware. There is the benefi t of not putting all your ‘eggs in one basket’, not to mention the status symbol of not buying from the large retail multiples. Hopefully consumers will continue to support their local retailer and in turn the local retailer will support their local wholesale market – what comes round, goes round.”

And words from Andy Olsen, Sales Manager:“We have found Spitalfi elds to be a vibrant and responsive market to the numerous products we offer. It is a long established market for Agrexco and one we have identifi ed as a key area to develop in order to aid the long-term growth of the Direct Sales Desk, especially with the countdown to the 2012 Olympics beginning which will play a major role in its future.

As Sales Managers, we have a great dialogue with a number of our customers in Spitalfi elds. We also visit the market on a regular basis to cement this bond. We have found that our industry is an increasingly person to person focused one and a key part of the Agrexco ethos is to develop relationships with our customers.”

Alex Dahan, Sales Manager:“To add briefl y, from my aspect our long success with Spitalfi elds Market is down to a combination of reasons. The fact that we strive at all times to give our multicultural customers the best quality of produce, we take the time to listen to their requirements and we work together on a daily basis to introduce new varieties, specifi cations whilst maintaining standards of hygiene.”

“By keeping to these lines, Agrexco has managed through the years to have a leading place in Spitalfi elds by merit of offering a wide range of fresh produce and knowing that our customers are only buying the best.”

Niky Vanhoeke, Logistics and Sales Co-Coordinator:“I think that my colleagues have provided a very adequate description of the market. The key words for me are vibrant, diversifi ed and challenging. We do focus on providing a fi rst class service to everyone, but sometimes some markets require a more hands on approach for the benefi t of everyone involved. Understanding the people behind the business and understand their specifi c needs is certainly one of the prime directives as far as the team is concerned. I wish Spitalfi elds all the very best for the future.”

And back to Chris for the fi nal words...“Just to close, Agrexco would like to make its commitment to the wholesale market very clear. It is something we take very seriously. We are excited about the future of wholesale markets in general, especially this one. I am sure that anyone who has worked, visited or supplied the market will agree that there is no shortage of characters or personalities. And hopefully that side of the business will continue with new blood coming through and, as I sure that all with agree that the daily problems and diffi culties faced are made more bearable by the banter, fun and relationship that you have with your customer.

And that makes Spitalfi elds one of, if not the best wholesale market in the UK, if not the world. Rungis who?”

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Specialist in Afro-Caribbean fruit & veg

Blue Mountain Peak 18b New Spitalfelds Market 1 Sherrin Road London E10 5SHTel 020 8539 8440 Fax 020 8539 6301 E-mail [email protected]

Blue Mountain Peak

Suppliers of the fi nest fresh produce & exotics from around the world

Unit 71 Market Pavillon, New Spitalfi elds Market,

1 Sherrin Road, Leyton, London. E10 5SQ

Contact Mr. M. A. Choudary - Tel: 020 8558 7418 Fax: 020 8558 7410

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FRUIT INTERNATIONALFRUIT INTERNATIONALStands 44, 60 & 61, New Spitalfi elds Market,1 Sherrin Road, Leyton, London. E10 5SH

Tel: 020-8558-0819 Fax: 020-8472-0007Tel: 020-8558-0819 Fax: 020-8472-0007Specialists in exotic fruits and vegetables from around the world

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NEW SPITALFIELDS MARKETABOUT USTHE ASSOCIATION

Spitalfi elds Market Tenants Association Ltd was formed on the 20th October 1926 to represent the interests of the fruit, vegetables and fl ower wholesalers trading in Spitalfi elds Market.

Established as an Employer’s Organisation, the Association’s role has and is constantly changing. Not only does the Association keep a watchful eye over the interests of its members, the tenants of the market but the Association has become more focused on promoting New Spitalfi elds Market.

When the market relocated in 1991 the overall view for the long term future of wholesale markets was extremely pessimistic.

The Associations’ Council of Management at that time were aware that there was an active need to promote the market and with the joint agreement of the market’s landlords, the City of London Corporation, the declared aim was to place and keep the market to the forefront of the industry.

Today, the long term future of New Spitalfi elds as the premier wholesale fresh fruit and wholesale vegetable and fl ower market has been achieved.

Currently the Association and the City seek to build upon this success to take the market to its next stage of evolution.

A composite market – a one stop market were the retailers of the future can source all their fresh produce, cheese, milk, etc.

COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT

The Association’s Council of Management is the policy making body.

The Council consisting of 14 members, elected annually by their fellow tenants meet monthly under the Chairmanship of Chris Hutchinson of Arthur Hutchinson Ltd.

Chris, pictured, has been Chairman since 2004 and as to be expected is passionate about the Market and its continuing success.

Chris believes that one of the many ingredients that has lead to the outstanding success since the market’s relocation in 1991, is the fi rst class working relationship that the tenants have with the City of London Corporation, the Landlord and Market Authority.

Chris, the third generation owns and manages the family wholesale business Arthur Hutchinson Ltd specialising in fruit and salad sales. His full time job.

Chris Hutchinson presenting the ‘Top Grower Award’ to Ian Chandler in the presence of Kate Humble (tv presenter)


Established over 80 years ago with over 50 years experience in wholesale markets~ from the old to the New Spitalfi elds market

We commit to providing every client with a service that exceeds expectation

Everett Group 35 Paul Street London EC2A 4UQTel: +44 (0) 20 7628 0857 Fax: +44 (0) 20 7628 7253 [email protected] www.everettgroup.co.uk

ExperienceDealing with many wholesalers, large and small and the tenants association itself

Tax planning for traders and the association

Local, friendly approach ~ industry leading fi nancial advice

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Your right partnerfor all your fruit, exotic, vegetable and salad requirements

Your right partnerfor all your fruit, exotic, vegetable and salad requirements

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Telephone +44 (0)1386 831 110 Fax+44 (0)1386 831 090 e-mail: [email protected]

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...COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT

The daily management of the Association is the responsibility of Jim Heppel, the Chief Executive.

Jim with a background of trade administration joined the Association in 1983 and was fully involved in the successful relocation of the market.

MARKET PROMOTION

The corporate image of New Spitalfi elds Market, the UK’s premier wholesale fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and fl ower market is actively promoted by The New Spitalfi elds Market Promotion Company.

A wholly owned subsidiary of the Spitalfi elds Market Tenants Association, the Promotion Company co-ordinates and undertakes a dedicated programme ranging from advertising, representation at industry and trade shows, market visits from UK fruit and vegetable co-operatives and overseas exporters.

Maintaining close contacts with all the Embassies, UK trade bodies, the Promotion Company leaves no ‘stone unturned’ in raising the profi le of the market.

Not only promoting New Spitalfi elds Market, but promoting the role that wholesale markets play in the chain of distribution.

Indeed, wholesale markets are the hub.

The Market’s programme of representation and attendance at trade shows ranges from;

Taste Of Newham

Fruit Focus, East Malling, Kent

The Restaurant Show, Earls Court 2

The National Fruit Show, Dettling Showground, Kent

Lord Mayors ShowTogether with the other City of London wholesale markets i.e. Billingsgate, the fi sh market and Smithfi eld, the meat market, New Spitalfi elds Market enters a fl oat in the Lord Mayor’s Show.

The World Food Market, Excel, London

The Grower Of The Year Awards, Royal Lancaster HotelThe Market Sponsors The Top Fruit Grower Of The Year Award

Sponsoring young Chefs training at Westminster catering college

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Market’s Annual Dinner DanceThis is the main show case for the Market. A formal affair up to the end of Dinner, the evening then belongs to party time.

To discuss visits or other promotional aspects contact;

Jim Heppel

Tel 020 8556 1479

Fax 020 8556 1033

jim@newspitalfi eldsmarket.co.uk

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www.wholesalefruitvegetablefl owers.co.uk

Fanfare pageantry for the Markets Annual Dinner Dance

Spitalfi elds to the front-Chairman Chris Hutchinson welcoming guests

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About UsLocated in Kent, the Garden of England, Mansfi elds is one of the largest growers and packers of top, stone and soft fruit with over 35 years of experience. The family run business is the biggest UK apple grower and the largest UK cherry grower, whilst also growing pears, plums and strawberries in signifi cant volumes. Mansfi elds is one of the only UK top fruit operations that is expanding both fruit production and packing facilities.

The company comprises of over 3,000 acres of top fruit (dessert apples, culinary apples and pears), stone fruit (cherries and plums) and soft fruit (strawberries), which are grown on 15 locations in Kent at varied geographic locations in order to extend harvest seasons and to mitigate weather related risk. The main storage and packing site is located at Nickle Farm on the outskirts of Chartham village, six miles south of Canterbury on the A28.

Our careful pickers will hand pick the darkest cherries, which are the sweetest and juiciest, full of fruity fl avour.Washed and freshly eaten out of the hand is the best way to enjoy them - the closer to home you buy them, the better you will...

“Savour their fl avour”

On 13 July 2007, Mansfields took part in the 77th Cherry and Soft Fruit Show at theOn 13 July 2007, Mansfi elds took part in the 77th Cherry and Soft Fruit Show at the County Agricultural Showground in Detling and we were awarded;County Agricultural Showground in Detling and we were awarded;

• 1st prizes in 5 categories • 2nd prize in 4 categories • 3rd prize in 5 categories.• 1st prizes in 5 categories • 2nd prize in 4 categories • 3rd prize in 5 categories.

Recently, we have also been awarded;Recently, we have also been awarded; JP Distributors Bowl - for Highest points all classes and theJP Distributors Bowl - for Highest points all classes and the Fyffes monro group bowl - for the Highest points collected in the categories in Division 1Fyffes monro group bowl - for the Highest points collected in the categories in Division 1

F.W. Mansfi eld & Son

Tel: 01227 731 441 Fax: 01227 732 364

Nickle Farm, Chartham, Canterbury, Kent. CT4 7PE

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AA1 Veg LtdStands 69 & 70Tel: 020 8988 0111Fax: 020 8556 0234

Aberdeen & Stanton LtdStands 67 & 68ATel: 020 8556 3128Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

Ahmed ExoticsStand 38Tel: 020 8518 7008Fax: 020 8539 [email protected]

Akbar General Importers LtdStand 71Tel: 020 8558 7418Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

Alancia Fruit & VegStands 83A & 83BTel: 020 8539 0165

Amer SuperfreshStands 91 & 108Tel: 020 8556 0101Fax: 020 8556 0419

BBala ImpexStand 77Tel: 020 8558 5874Fax: 020 8558 1915

Booker Hart LtdStands 1A, 19 & 20Tel: 020 8539 8787Fax: 020 8539 7236

Braund; Walter Braund (Spitalfi elds) LtdStand 62Tel: 020 8588 9868Fax: 020 8558 7062

Bristow; R J Bristow & SonStand 93Tel: 020 8558 6655Fax: 020 8558 4768www.rjbnsons.co.uk

Bruce; W Bruce LtdStand 10Tel: 020 8558 8889Fax: 020 8556 7148

CCatt; David Catt (Spitalfi elds) LtdStand 52Tel: 020 8558 9787Fax: 020 8556 [email protected]

Cavanagh; A W Cavanagh (Spitalfi elds) LtdStand 43Tel: 020 8556 3326 / 3637Fax: 020 8556 3894

Coles & Wall Growers LtdStand 7Tel: 020 8558 2424Fax: 020 8539 5855

Cornwell; Peter Cornwell & SonStand 30Tel: 020 8556 4006Fax: 020 8556 4480

Culverstar LtdStands 1B & 1D Tel: 020 8558 7815Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]


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DDamdam LTDStands 41, 42 & 60ATel: 020 8539 7772Fax: 020 8539 [email protected]

Direct Fresh Fruit & VegetablesStand 54Tel: 020 8558 0023Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

Donovan Bros LtdStands 16 & 105Tel: 020 8558 6566Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

EE Four (Spitalfi elds) LtdStand 109Tel: 020 8558 7901Fax: 020 8988 0717

Euro Fresh LtdStand 74Tel: 020 8556 0088Fax: 020 8556 1001

FFruit 4 UStand 79Tel: 020 8558 5922Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

Fruit & Veg World LtdStand 66Tel: 020 8556 9127

Fruit Deniz LtdStands 83C & 84Tel: 020 8556 7273Fax: 020 8558 7796

Fruit InternationalStands 44, 60B & 61Tel: 020 8558 0819Fax: 020 8558 5544

GGilgrove (New Spitalfi elds) LtdStands 1C, 21, 22 & 23Tel: 020 8556 1416Fax: 020 8556 0679ww.candcgroup.co.uk

HHackshall; J Hackshall LtdStand 15Tel: 020 8558 8672Fax: 020 8558 8672

Hammond; Ernest Hammond (London) LtdStand 68BTel: 020 8556 4441Fax: 020 8556 4441

Hinge; John Hinge (Spitalfi elds) LtdStands 33, 34 & 86Tel: 020 8556 9050Fax: 020 8558 0939

Hutchinson; Arthur Hutchinson LtdStand 76 & 94Tel: 020 8558 8000Fax: 020 8558 7089

JJ T Produce LtdStands 4, 24, 25, 26 & 27Tel: 020 8556 3228Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]


Bringing you the bestfrom around the world!!!

Stand 48 - 50New Spitalfields Market, 1 Sherrin Road, Leyton, London. E10 5SJ

Tel: 020 8558 3388 (2 Lines) Fax: 020 8558 1133 www.sunnyfield328.com

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Sunnyfield Veg LtdSunnyfi eld Veg Ltd began with humble beginnings as a small business importing and selling English and Chinese vegetables. However after ten years, the business has grown and developed, allowing us to import a considerable variety of products, such as exotic produce.

The primary aim of Sunnyfi eld Veg Ltd is to bring the best quality produce to our customers alongside excellent customer service. Incorporated in this is the fact that we are prepared to go that extra length to fi nd products that we may not sell on a daily basis for our customer. In the development of the company, Sunnyfi eld Veg Ltd has concentrated on the element of quality in all its products. Throughout the years, a specialized knowledge of such produce has been developed and everyday we strive to learn about any products we may have overlooked.

With this goal in mind we hope to bring an extensive range of choice to our customers. We are able to do this by our strong links with a vast collection of companies worldwide. Another benefi t to our customer is the fact that we apply a strong criterion in choosing our suppliers, always holding quality as the main factor in mind. In our dedication to this principle we travel worldwide to inspect our products, ensuring that our customers only purchase the best.

We are dedicated to serving our customers and we always strive for ways to improve our service. If there are any enquiries or suggestions, which you feel will benefi t all parties please do not hesitate to contact us. We look forward to any new acquaintances and a continued effort to improve our service.

For more information please contact:Sunnyfi eld Veg LtdStand 48 - 50, New Spitalfi elds Market,1 Sherrin Road, London. E10 5SJTel: 020 8558 3388Fax: 020 8558 1133

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Quality & service

you can trust!

Unit 1, 2 & 3 Balch House

New Spitalfi elds Market, 25 Sherrin road, Leyton, London. E10 5SQ

Tel: 0845 0549933 Fax: 0845 0549932

Please meet the team!

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Cook’s DelightsCook’s Delight originated from a vision created by a group to bring fresh produce to the consumer. The name Cook’s Delight itself refl ects the exceptional catering mind we have and our aim to please our customers.

The main concept of Cook’s Delight is to fi nd any possible way to satisfy the restaurateur, chef, hotel or any sort of catering business. We look at ways to make their jobs easier to produce the best gourmet dished. It is always to our customer’s benefi t in that we are widely experienced in the catering industry; we look forward to showing this is to the consumer and using our experience and knowledge to succeed. Not only do we have this important factor, but our customers are advantaged greater by our excellent links with the fruit and vegetable industries on a large basis, in addition to our wealth of links around the world. We fi nd to greater benefi t the customer; we are accustomed to many cultures and import goods all around the world. Our aim with this is to minimize costs for our consumer.

Through this aim in mind we strive to serve our customer in providing a fi rst class and effi cient catering distribution service nationwide and further in the future. Our ambition and determination to succeed is a true contributing element to our devotion to our customers.

We understand the burden in the catering industry and time is always of great importance. Therefore we are here to bring a tailor made service to our customer’s every need, creating a one stop shopping service, removing the everyday hassle of addressing each supplier for each different product. We are determined to help our customer to fulfi ll their daily tasks with ease by understanding what they need and want. We hope to lighten their demanding role by providing a service that will fi nd fruit and vegetable, bean sprouts, produce, poultry and daily products, therefore minimizing time and costs to the customer.

We determined to help our customers maintain effi ciency in their business and are always devoted to developing as a business, therefore we are always happy to take on board and enquiries or suggestions which you may have that will benefi t all parties. We look forward to serving you and are determined to bring you the best.

Registered Offi cesUnit 1, 2 & 3, Balch HouseNew Spitalfi elds Market,25 Sherrin road, LeytonLondon. E10 5SQTel: 0845 0549933Fax: 0845 0549932

Unit F, Chelworth EstateCricklade, SwindonWiltshire. SN6 6HETel: 01793 752233Fax:01793 752237

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KKemsley; J T Kemsley (Spitalfi elds) LtdStand 99Tel: 020 8558 7711 Fax: 020 8556 8726

Kenyaveg LtdStands 39, 57 & 58Tel: 020 8558 5056Fax: 020 8558 5657

Knights Of LondonStand 3Tel: 020 8558 9842Fax: 020 8558 7018

Kong Ming VegStands 31, 32, 63, 64 & 65Tel: 020 8558 8888Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

LLondon Fruit & Veg LtdStands 78, 95 & 101Tel: 020 8556 9045Fax: 020 8539 0339

MMalik; M H Malik ProduceStand 53Tel: 020 8558 3721

Marsh; V Marsh Mushroom & Salad SalesStand 35Tel: 020 8558 1111Fax: 020 8539 2006

M & M ExoticsStands 62ATel: 020 8556 6100Fax: 020 8556 7776

Montgomery Wholesale Fruit & Veg LtdStands 45-47Tel: 020 8558 4545Fax: 020 8558 4930

M.S Fruit & Veg LtdStand 82Tel: 05601 143 440 / 445Fax: 020 8558 2200

NNinagold LtdStand 18BTel: 020 8539 8440Fax: 020 8539 6301

Neale, B J Neale & Co LtdStand 28Tel: 020 8556 8580Fax: 020 8556 8580

OOliver; S Oliver LtdStand 81Tel: 020 8556 1024

PPan; Jimmy PanStand 56Tel: 020 8558 1665Fax: 020 8539 8852

Pao; J Pao & CoStand 2ATel: 020 8558 3388Fax: 020 8558 1133

Param FarmsStand 107Tel: 07717 150 802

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Parsons; J & J Parsons (London) LtdStand 92Tel: 020 8558 9999Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

Pauls Fruit & Veg (Western Int) LtdStand 11Tel: 020 8558 2527Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

Payne Simmons LtdStand 51Tel: 020 8558 9045 / 9048Fax: 020 8558 8875

RRama Excellent Fruit & VegStand 85Tel: 020 8558 1940Fax: 020 8558 1940Email: [email protected]

Ridgwell; Arthur RidgwellStand 12Tel: 020 8558 9874Fax: 020 8558 5609

Roshan (UK)Stand 106Tel: 020 8988 3885

Russell; M T Russell LtdStand 2BTel: 020 8558 7722Fax: 020 8558 7726

SSalikoStand 88B & 102Tel: 020 8518 7269Fax: 020 8558 1556

Sandell; E C Sandell & Son LtdStand 14Tel: 020 8558 9763Fax: 020 8556 [email protected]

Sexton; A W Sexton & Sons (Stratford) LtdStand 55Tel: 020 8556 6463Fax: 020 8556 [email protected]

Shreeji WholesaleStands 8, 103 & 104Tel: 020 8558 8412Fax: 020 8558 8408

Singh & Co (Veg Fruit)Stand 89Tel: 020 8539 1166Fax: 020 8558 0470

Special FruitStands 80, 90, 96A, 96B & 97Tel: 020 8532 8882Fax: 020 8518 [email protected]

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We are happy to work with

J.T. Produce Ltd. New Spitalfi elds Market

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SunfreshStands 59, 72 & 75Tel: 020 8988 0600Fax: 020 8988 [email protected]

Sunnyfi elds VegStands 48-50Tel: 020 8558 3388 / 2188Fax: 020 8558 1133www.sunnyfi eld328.com

Sunripe Exotics LtdStand 9Tel: 020 8556 0200Fax: 020 8556 0200

TThorogood; S Thorogood & Sons (Cov Gdn) LtdStands 87 & 88ATel: 020 8539 7836

Tropical ProduceStand 73Tel: 020 8558 0909Fax: 020 8221 [email protected]

TropifreshStands 16A, 17 & 40Tel: 020 8558 6760Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

TropifruitStand 100Tel: 020 8558 5065Fax: 020 8539 4749

Tydene LtdStands 5, 6 & 29Tel: 020 8558 8047Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

VVitacress Sales LtdStand 98Tel: 020 8558 4026Fax: 020 8558 2452

WWaldon (Fruit) LtdStands 18A & 37Tel: 020 8558 8818Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

World FruitStand 13 & 36Tel: 020 8558 9720Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

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W: www.valesfresh.co.ukE: [email protected]: 01945 469 840

24 / 7 / 365 supply

Red Tractor accredited, BRC A graded

We only use British Potatoes and we support local farmers

100% more Vitamin C, 50% less fat absorbed than Industry Standard

Revolutionary preservation process - NO additives, preservatives

or chemicals

Consistent, reliable, premium quality prepared potatoes from the

UK’s No. 1 potato company

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IMPORTERS & SUPPLIERSSouthview Produce LtdOffi ce 2 – 1st Floor Allen HouseTel: 020 8556 5222Fax: 020 8556 [email protected]

Constant Smith & Co LtdOffi ce 2A – 1st Floor Allen HouseTel: 020 8539 2233Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

Baydo (Fruit) LtdOffi ce 3 – 1st Floor Allen HouseTel: 020 8539 9440Fax: 020 8539 [email protected]

Europrimer LtdOffi ce 7 – 1st Floor Allen House

Barrons Of LondonOffi ce 8 – 1st Floor Allen HouseTel: 020 8558 7274Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

L V Ward (Farm Produce) LtdOffi ces 19 & 20 – 1st Floor Allen HouseTel: 020 8556 2345Fax: 020 8539 [email protected]

Hillbrow Produce LtdOffi ce 4 – 1st Floor Allen HouseTel: 020 8558 5995Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

SERVICE AREAChep (UK) Ltd15 Sherrin RoadTel: 01932 850 085

London Essex Fork Lift Trucks13 Sherrin RoadTel: 07970 549 676Fax: 020 8508 7874

Beales Bottled Gas17 Sherrin RoadTel: 020 8539 8882Fax: 020 8539 8882Email: [email protected]

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Growing to great lengthsAt English Village Salads, we’re proudto have cultivated a worldwide networkof experienced growers. Naturally, each has been carefully hand-picked for their commitment to growing first-class products, and fulfilling ethical, environmental and market expectations.

We’re expanding our business opportunities this year, and we want them to include you.To find out more, just call us on 01757 617161,email [email protected] or visit www.englishvillagesalads.co.uk

HOTEL &CATERING DISTRIBUTORSFresh ‘N’ FruityUnit 1 & Unit 7 Allen HouseTel: 020 8558 0077Fax: 020 8539 [email protected]

E10 LtdUnit 2 Allen HouseTel: 020 8558 7409Fax: 020 8558 7409

J Chan Food Supplies CoUnit 3 Allen HouseTel: 020 8556 0096

TropifreshUnit 4 Allen HouseTel: 020 8558 6760Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

Hotel PurveyorsUnit 5 Allen HouseTel: 020 8558 9751Fax: 020 8558 4754

Bill Bean LtdUnit 6 Allen HouseTel: 020 8539 3636Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

Prescott-Thomas LtdUnit 1 Horner HouseTel: 020 8558 9550Fax: 020 8558 [email protected]

Cooks Delight LtdUnits1-3 Balch HouseTel: 0845 054 9933Fax: 0845 054 9932

4 Degrees C LtdUnit 1 Spital House & Unit 2 Horner HouseTel: 020 8558 9708Fax: 020 8558 6909www.4degreesc.com

Sunnyfi elds Veg LtdUnit 2 & Unit 3 Spital HouseTel: 020 8558 2188Fax: 020 8558 1133

CAFESMarket Porters Café3 Sherrin RoadTel: 020 8539 0793

Joes Café 5 Sherrin RoadTel: 020 8518 7671

Dino’s Café7 Sherrin RoadTel: 020 8558 2859

Café Sha 9 Sherrin RoadTel: 020 8988 9887

Floral Buffet11 Sherrin RoadTel: 020 8988 9887

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DAILY ARRIVALS TO ALL MAJOR UK AIRPORTS BY AIRCORIANDER LEAVES

FLAT PARSLEYDILL

FRESH MINTTHYME

SWEET BASIL

TARRAGONSAGE

ROSEMARY

VEPRO CO. LT P.O. Box 29541, Nicosia, CY-1720 Cyprus

VEPRO CO. LTD offers to all retailers, markets, processors and caterers the new developing line of Fresh Herbs

Tel: +357-2243 59 49/50 Fax: +357-2243 92 44

Specifications and packing are subject to buyers requirements.

All produce is properly precooled, and is transported by refrigerated vehicles, thus guaranteeing the safe arrival of our produce at the airports in an impeccably

fresh condition.

The Vepro packing house and operation has been audited and approved by leading British supermarkets and fresh herb packers.

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A.RUSSELL (FARMERS) LTD.PENTOWAN FARM • CHURCH ROAD • NOAK HILL • ROMFORD • ESSEX • RM4 1LD

MERCHANTS & FARMERS [email protected]

Tel: 01708 341280 Fax: 01708 347543

WARE POTATO & ONION MERCHANTSServing all aspects of the trade and proud to be

associated with the tenants of Spitalfields Market

IMPORT/EXPORTSeasonal importers of Potatoes and Onions.

Also, primary exporters to European and other destinations

SOLE AGENTS FOR - APHRODITE -The Variety rapidly growing in popularity with consumers & growers alike

Increasing market share through performance.

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About Spitalfields New Spitalfi elds Market occupies an area covering 13 hectares (over 31 acres) and consists of a Market Hall of 28,700 sq.mtrs (309,000 sq.ft.) housing 116 trading units for wholesalers dealing in fruit, vegetables and fl owers.

Four separate buildings providing 3720 sq.mtrs (40,000 sq.ft) of modern self contained units for catering supply companies. Over 900 sq.mtrs (10,000 sq.ft) of offi ce space is also provided for fruit importers etc.

In addition there are fi ve ancillary accommodation units which house cafes, communal toilets and maintenance facilities. The services of a diesel/propane supplier, specialist pallet services and fork lift truck maintenance companies are also provided. The trading units within the Market Hall have all the modern facilities that today’s trade requires which include cold storage rooms, ripening rooms and racking for palletised produce.

New Spitalfi elds Market has the highest number of wholesale traders of any horticultural market in the United Kingdom and the continual specialisation by wholesalers in exotic fruit and vegetables provides the greatest choice of these products of any Market in Europe. The Market site has extensive parking facilities providing over 1800 spaces for customers, delivery vehicles and Market personnel, in addition there are over 100 spaces for the fl eets of vehicles operated by the catering supply businesses.

The Superintendent is responsible for the administration and management of the Market and controls a staff of 31 people comprising of Administrative, Constabulary and Maintenance staff.

The Market Constabulary are responsible for the enforcement of the Market Bylaws, traffi c control and security of the Market site and these staff are supervised by the Head of Security and three Sergeants. The maintenance and cleaning of the Market is supervised by the Maintenance Manager.


The C&C Group

Gilgrove Exotics

(New Spitalfi elds) Ltd

“The specialists for Exotic Fruit & Vegetables”Stands 21 & 22,New Spitalfi elds MarketLondon E10 5SQTel: 020 8558 6000

Fax: 020 8558 0100

email: [email protected] Manager: Mr Mike Leonard

Gilgrove

(New Spitalfi elds) Ltd

“The fi nest fruit from around the world”

Stands 23 & 1CNew Spitalfi elds Market

London E10 5SQTel: 020 8556 1416

Fax: 020 8556 0679

email: [email protected] Manager: Mr Danny Killington

C&CThe specialists you can trust

Our established suppliers are fully aware of our customers’ requirements and are dedicated to improving standards on an ongoing basis, also they are ensuring that we consistently receive the best quality produce through our strict specifi cations.

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C & C Group“There certainly is a future for good wholesalers, despite the pressures this sector has seen over recent years - I wouldn’t have brought my sons into the business otherwise,” states Peter Fowler.

“But it is not a business for the faint hearted and needs a total hands-on approach in all aspects – keeping your fi nger on the button at all times. You can’t afford to have caretaker managers, as many have learned to their cost.”

He believes there is a lot more fi nancial stability in the market today. “There was a lot of uncertainty during the early 1990s, but this has now stabilised as the rogue element has gone,” he observes. “In addition, there have been moves to take on board new technology in which C&C has been among the forerunners.

“This helps our salesmen know they can provide customers with confi dence and we also insure all the main clients we serve. This costs a lot, but it generates trust.

“C&C has also had a policy from the start of reinvesting 60 to 65 per cent of profi ts back into the business. This gives us a sound fi nancial base and also allows us to move very fast should suitable opportunities arise. This sort of cover is essential to grow a business.”

Mr. Fowler believes service rather than just serving is the name of the game for today’s successful wholesaler. “This means gaining the sort of confi dence amongst customers which will allow a one-stop-shop through telesales based on knowledge of quality and fair prices,” he says.

“This doesn’t just happen by itself, however. In order to be able to do this organised business – and that requires highly competent staff. As a result they fulfi l customers’ requirements. In fact, this allows us to provide our customers with a ‘no quibble’ guarantee. If a customer has a problem I view it that we have a bigger one. The system works.”

A large proportion of C&C’s Customers are now catering suppliers, creating far-reaching and highly demanding implications. “Probably the most important primary aspect for the catering supplier is knowing that the produce is going to be there,” Mr. Fowler comments. “But we have built up their confi dence in us over the years. People can ring up and know with certainty what they are going to get, and we always sort out any problems very fast. It’s all part of the service.

“Catering appears to be picking up again, after falling off in the past. For us this meant a static position, but now we are seeing more movement, so I am confi dent we will gain further business and expand.”

To be in a position to do this in a highly competitive industry means excellent organisation is essential at all levels. Mr. Fowler believes good programmes can be operated for most lines, though particularly delicate produce needs fi ner control and more attention. “If you consider that we get produce in from all over the world by lorry, ship and plane, usually arriving in good, fresh, condition, then it makes sense to ensure that quality is maintained at this end,” he points out. “We have very good cold storage and operate to cool chain disciplines where required, so our customers know they are going to get the freshest on offer.

“But there is also the aspect of time and stock rotation management to make sure we can order the volumes to cover demand contingencies without damaging quality in the small surpluses. This comes with experience – reading the market, talking to suppliers, importers and customers and looking at past patterns. We work hand in glove with our importers, and I believe they also benefi t from the input we provide them.

“That is not to say that carryover isn’t sometimes a problem – particularly in soft fruit, salads and, occasionally, organics. But that is where proper organisation in ordering and rotation comes in. After all there is still an element of a gamble, but doing the job properly means many more wins and very few losses.”

Peter Fowler believes giving customers a good impression of operations is essential and insists on all staff being well turned out. “Product knowledge is also very important, if we have a customer who wants to know about a particular line, our salesmen either know on the spot or are able to fi nd out in a matter of minutes.”

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Contacts & links Spitalfi elds Market Tenants Association

1st Floor, Allen House

Tel 020 8556 1479

Fax 020 8556 1033

[email protected]

www.wholesalefruitvegetablefl owers.co.uk

Rural Payments Agency, Branch “C”

1st Floor, Allen House

Tel 020 8539 6147

Fax 020 8539 7128

[email protected]

www.rpa.gov.uk

Transport & General Workers Union

Tel 0795 7713929


How to find usNew Spitalfi elds Market is conveniently located in Leyton and benefi ts from excellent road communications, with direct access to the A12.

It lies within easy reach of Junction 27 of the M25, the A406 North Circular Road, the M11 and the City of London.

Sherrin Road

(Off Ruckholt Road),

Leyton,

London E10 5SQ

United Kingdom

Tel 020 8518 7670

Fax 020 8518 7449

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RUSH POTATOES LTD Tel : +44 (0) 20 7038 8004 ~ Fax: +44 (0) 20 7038 8104Email: [email protected] ~ Web: www.rushpotatoes.co.uk

If you wish to serve fresh, top quality, locally sourced* produce to your customers, look for the Top Chef, Blue Stripe and Top Chef Baker boxes. With a local and global network of growers and dedicated agronomists we supply 52 weeks of the year. Our buying team has a combined experience of over 100 years, making us ideally placed to bring you the best of the season’s produce straight from the fi eld.We can size split and weight grade according to your requirements e.g. 28-32mm or 225-300g. Contact James.*Quality and availability permitting

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Wholesale Import - Export Distribution

London & Outskirts - Daily Delivery

Stand 85 New Spitalfields Market, London. E10 5SL

Tel/Fax: 01279 435524 or 020 8558 1940

E-mail: [email protected]

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Tours & Visits The Market does not offer regular escorted tours but these can be arranged and if you wish to visit we will make every effort to accommodate you. There is however an age restriction due to Health and Safety.

Please send an email giving as much information as possible or telephone 020 8518 7670 and speak to a member of the Superintendent's team.

Filming at Spitalfi elds Market

Spitalfi elds Market and the Corporation of London have strict rules concerning photography or fi lming for any purpose, commercial and non-commercial.

All enquiries should be directed to the Superintendent by email or tel: 020 8518 7670.

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Tel: 020 8558 9045 / 9048Tel/Fax: 020 8558 8875

Payne Simmons is a long established company trading in Fruit and Salads

at Spitalfields for many years. We look forward to trading at Spitalfields for many years to come and would like to thank our customers on site for

their continued support.

51 Market Pavilion, New Spitalfi elds Market,1 Sherrin Road, Leyton. E10 5SJ

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Stand 54 Market Pavilion,Stand 54 Market Pavilion, New Spitalfields MarketNew Spitalfi elds Market

1 Sherrin Rd, Leyton, London, E10 5SJ1 Sherrin Rd, Leyton, London, E10 5SJTel: 020 8558 0023 • Fax: 020 8558 0901Tel: 020 8558 0023 • Fax: 020 8558 0901

Email: [email protected]: [email protected]

M.S. HassanM.S. Hassan07944 148 84407944 148 844

Supplier of Quality FreshVegetables & Fruits from Egypt

and Jordan to Wholesale, Cateringand Retail Trade

Top QualityCompetitive Prices

Prompt Deliveries Assured

Legacy House, Unit 8 Hanworth Trading EstateHampton Road West, Feltham, Middlesex,

TW13 6DH United KingdomTEL: 0871 242 5109FAX: 0871 242 5109Mob: +44 (0) 7968 945150www.michaeltrading.co.uk

E-mail: [email protected]

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Quotes...

“From our point of view the market’s biggest advantage is the

convenience of access. Our vehicles come through the channel

ports and are able to deliver here and then go speedily on their

way all over the country. It has made our life so much easier”

IMPORTER:

ALAN HAYTER, OF CONSTANT SMITH & CO LTD

“The best market in the whole of England offering not only the widest choice of produce to a cosmopolitain London but far beyond”

ASIAN RETAILER: MR ARVIN, UPTON PARK, LONDON

“We supply the whole of London with produce. We

come to Spitalfields every day and its is a far

superior market - traders here have a get up and

go attitude to doing business it’s good to see”

HOMEGROWN SUPPLIER:

L.V. WARD (FARM PRODUCE) LTD


SACHI EXPORTS (INDIA)

We are glad to introduce ourselves as leading Exporters cum Growers of fresh fruits & vegetables, our speciality in Kesar Mangoes.

Also, exporting Indian snacks like:• Roasted Peanuts

• Papad• Mathiya• Sweets

• Many others As well as pre-recorded audio cassettes & cd’s.

Sister Concern:M/s. Kaushal Continental (I) Pvt. Ltd.

Head Offi ce:25, Hindustan Kohinoor Indl. Complex,L.B.S.Marg, Opp. Vikhroli Tel. Exchange,Vikhroli (W), Mumbai – 400 083. India

Tel: 91-22-2578 97 20/2578 88 05Fax: 91-22 5597 45 16

Our Farm cum Value Addition Centre at:Gopal Baug Plantations II

Dharampur Vapi road, Behind Swami Narayan Gurukul, Khori Fadiya, Baroliya, Dharampur, Dist. Valsad, Gujrat.

Tel: [email protected]

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English Red and White Cabbage Specialist20 Market Place, Donington, Spalding, Lincolnshire. PE11 4ST

Email: [email protected] • Mobile: 07860 151413

Class 1 Red & White Cabbage in all sizes packed in 10kg to 25kg nets, and transported in export quality palletainers. We pack to order and deliver overnight. We also have the availability to supply quality produce 12 months of the year from our own coldstores. Storage

space is also available from February to October.

For more information please contact:Roger Marshall

Assured produce number 4722

Tel: 01775 820256

Fax: 01775 821728

Star

Quality since 1965

GRO-WELL SALADS®

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•Family run business•Family run business

•Growers of Salad Cress and Little Gem Lettuce•Growers of Salad Cress and Little Gem Lettuce•Deliveries into New Spitalfields Market 6 nights a week•Deliveries into New Spitalfields Market 6 nights a week

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GRO-WELL SALADS LIMITED, CHESTNUT LEAGRO-WELL SALADS LIMITED, CHESTNUT LEA NURSERIES, BLACKGATE LANE, TARLETONNURSERIES, BLACKGATE LANE, TARLETON

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S&B celebrates its Silver JubileeYou could argue that by starting his new business on Friday 13th, Ron Holmes was asking for trouble. But while S&B Commercials has weathered a few storms along the way, it has now emerged, bigger and better than ever, to celebrate its fi rst 25 years of trading.

Few could have predicted such success for a Black Country boy whose fi rst job was coal mining.

Crucially, though, Ron had excelled at school – “I was the only worker down the pit with three A-Levels,” he laughs. The National Coal Board spotted his potential and awarded him a scholarship to read Mining Engineering at Nottingham University.

Armed with an Honours Degree he quit the NCB – “I couldn’t face the prospect of going underground again” – and joined cement and concrete giant Blue Circle as a graduate trainee manager. “I ran a quarry in Kent,” he recalls. “We were extracting 12 tons of chalk every hour, seven days a week. It’s now the hole in which the Bluewater shopping centre sits.”

In 1972 Ron accepted a trainee manager’s position with the Lex Group. “Because of my engineering background they steered me towards commercial vehicles rather than cars, which I suppose was sensible,” he observes. Nevertheless, as he rose through the ranks at Lex, Ron ran car as well as truck and van dealerships – he realised that, if he ever had to choose he’d plump for commercials every time.

His chance came in August, 1982. “The opportunity arose to do a management buyout of an ERF franchise and I grabbed it.” S&B Commercials was born – the dealership had previously traded as Sellers & Batty, but was already known as S&B.

“The truck market was dead at the time and informed people were convinced I was mad,” says Ron. “They were probably right. Fortunately, however, my acquisition coincided with a general upturn in the economy and within a few weeks the market started to take off.”

Ron quickly added MAN and VW franchises, giving him three brands under one roof. And then, in 1992, came the single most signifi cant moment in the history of S&B Commercials. Wooed by the manufacturer, he switched to Mercedes-Benz.

“It was a little embarrassing because I’d just received a diamond pin award from VW in recognition of our outstanding service,” he admits. “But I could only see the industry contracting in terms of the number of ‘players’ and I thought, When it does, who will be left? Not ERF, but certainly Mercedes-Benz.

“So I went with the biggest truck maker in the world, and the one with the best brand image, although by no means the fi nest product range – Mercedes heavy trucks were not at all competitive in those days.”

Fifteen years on and twice a winner of the Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle Dealer of the Year title (it was again nominated this year), S&B Commercials has grown out of all recognition. It is now an £80-million turnover business, employing more than 300 staff at main dealerships in Welham Green, Stansted and Thurrock, and other workshops in Harlow and Hatfi eld. Within the last couple of years alone, Ron has invested a staggering £13.5 million in new and improved facilities.

So what is the secret of his success? “I’ve been very lucky,” he says. “In 1987, for example, I was ready to expand to a new site. Everything was in place, then the bank withdrew the funds at the last minute. I was bitterly disappointed but had it not done so I would surely have gone broke, as we then went into a deep recession.

“I was also right to move to Mercedes-Benz. I’ve had my run-ins with the manufacturer but there’s no doubt that it now offers the fi nest product range on the market.

“If I’ve done anything well,” Ron continues, “I’ve employed the right people. My fi rm view that staff should be treated with dignity, and have their value to the company acknowledged regularly, has stood me in good stead down the years, because we have many long-serving employees.

“And fi nally, there’s my wife Carol. A Partner in a fi rm of City lawyers, she is very intelligent and can always be relied upon to provide sound, impartial advice.”

The couple live in the Hertfordshire village of Arkley, and have two children and one grandchild. Baby Jacob was born last year to daughter Naomi, a doctor; son Daniel, meanwhile, runs S&B’s Stansted dealership.

Though now 63, Ron has no thoughts of retirement. “I’ll call it a day when I no longer enjoy coming to work, or my colleagues tell me I’m too old and decrepit to be of any value. Mind you,” he adds, “I’m sure some think that already!”

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