Over 9000 acres of carrots, parsnips and other cereal crops are grown under a combined operation by our dedicated farming and technical teams in Norfolk (Knights Farms), Scotland (Moray Coast Produce), and Spain (Knights of Spain), and growing partners in France gives us geographical spread and ensures continuity all year round.
The differing climates of Europe allow almost continuous production of the finest vegetables through the year. All crops are grown to the guidelines of NFU/Retail protocols, the aims of which are to produce quality crops whilst caring for the areas we grow them in.
We are passionate about carrots and can supply all basic to premium carrot types – bunched, mini carrots with tops, cut and peeled, whole peeled, coloured and many other prepared cuts..
Norfolk - Mid June to February
Sandy fertile soils ideal for growing carrots
through this period.
Seasonal
conditions favour this area i.e. warmer earlier summers for early
new season carrots.
The carrots from Norfolk are transported to our factory based 15 miles from Norwich
Scotland - August to May
Virgin sandy soils on the shores of Moray Firth.
Although only 20 miles
from the Highlands, land beside the Moray Firth experiences a unique
micro-climate - warmer than the freezing mountains nearby,
but cool enough to store carrots late into the season. We have our own washing and packing facility in Scotland which distributes to all UK depots.
QUALITY
Quality is key to the success of our business and is built in at each
stage, from growing and harvesting (Good Agricultural Practice), through
to processing and packing (Good Manufacturing Practice).
Our considerable experience in growing, processing and procurement enables us to supply the finest quality products throughout the year.
FOOD SAFETY
Our Customers have the right to expect that the products they buy are
manufactured safely. All of our products are manufactured in accordance
with the Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP) food safety
system.
HACCP compliance is a fundamental requirement of the BRC Global Food Standard. The Company was awarded Grade A Certification following the March 2006 Audit.