Held in association with industry leading title the Fresh Produce Journal, the Re:fresh Awards acknowledge and celebrate the achievements of some of the very best names in the industry from the fruit, vegetable and flower trades and across all aspects of the supply chain, across the global range of fresh produce. The awards span a plethora of categories from best business practice to the championing of 5 A DAY, innovation and marketing through to personal accolades for young person of the year and lifetime achievement.

In winning the prestigious National Foodservice Supplier of the Year award, Pauleys was able to demonstrate continuous technical and commercial innovation that has, over the years, not just benefited Pauleys as a business, but the foodservice industry as a whole. Through food safety initiatives, staff welfare concerns, the Pauleys business model was found to excel in promoting efficiency and best practice across the whole of the industry.

David Ibbotson, director of produce at Pauleys commented: “Winning this award is a great honour for Pauleys, especially taking into consideration the calibre of entries we were up against.

“To be recognised a Foodservice Supplier of the Year is a testament to the exhaustive hard work the Pauleys team puts in to ensuring that we consistently offer the best quality produce, sourced from the optimum regions both globally and locally through out the year. Our customers are reassured that Pauleys delivers not only excellent products but peace of mind in supply and delivery and customer service at all times.”

On finishing runner up in the 5 A DAY Supporter of the Year category, David concludes: “Increasing awareness of the benefits a healthy, balanced diet brings, and promoting the role fresh produce has to play in achieving this has always been at the heart of the Pauleys business, and to be shortlisted for this award confirms Pauleys commitment to working towards healthier, more balanced menus.”