Market firm Premier Foods Wholesale (PFW) was one of the biggest climbers in the FPJ Big 50 Companies 2025, moving up five places to 38th with an annual turnover of £110.7 million.

FPJ, the trade magazine also based at NCGM, publishes an annual list of the largest companies in the UK fresh produce industry – the top five remained unmoved from 2024’s list, namely AMFresh, IPL, Dole UK, G’s and BerryWorld.

PFW celebrated its 25th anniversary last year as the only one of the top 50 firms that is based in a wholesale market.

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Founder Jason Tanner said Premier had experienced a challenging period, due to the higher costs of goods and labour, as well as weather issues affecting crops in the UK and Europe. However, its impressive financial performance was bolstered by both new business wins and the growth of existing customer relationships.

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The company has invested significantly in the last three years to support its ambitious growth plans and last year saw it open its brand new 40,000 square foot wholesale facility at NCGM. The group has also launched its own vegetable and salad brand Jameela, with investment in a Rwanda packhouse underpinning work with local growers to provide vegetables to sell to UK customers under the brand.