Vitacress
Description
Vitacress is one of Europe’s leading suppliers of watercress, leafy salads, spinach and fresh herbs. Grown on farms in the UK, Portugal and Spain, and in glasshouses in the UK, the business produces fresh leafy salads and herbs all year round. Founded in 1951 with ambition, determination and one acre of watercress beds in Alresford, Hampshire, they are now part of the RAR Group, employing over 1,500 people across Europe. Vitacress supplies both own-label products to major supermarkets and their own premium-quality SEASON herbs and prepared salad bags, Steve’s Leaves, directly to consumers. They are proud to be at the forefront of food innovation, developing ways to make their products tastier while maintaining quality and sustainability.
With 1,500 people working across the business, their expert growers collectively have over 400 years of experience. The company values diversity of thought to enhance their expertise and passion for premium produce.
Values
Always deliver quality - Taking pride in all they do to set the highest possible standards
Do the right thing - Behaving in ways that inspire the business to lead with compassion
Nurture the future - Continuously improving as individuals and enhancing products