The Menu Partners (TMP), which has its head office and logistics base at New Covent Garden Market, has been ranked 15^th in the Fresh Produce Journal’s Big 50 list of the leading fresh produce businesses in the UK.

Each year, the FPJ publishes its ranking of the top 50 most influential firms shaping the fruit and vegetable industry across the country. Foodservice supplier TMP reported a rise in turnover of £273 million in its latest financial year.

TMP’s Managing Director Jason Tanner says the group’s recognition acknowledges not just financial growth, but also “the strength of our partnerships, people and purpose”.

Jason added: “In a year defined by rising costs and changing supply chains, placing 15^th is a milestone we’re incredibly proud of and one we see as a shared achievement.

“This recognition reflects the dedication of our teams across sourcing, logistics and service and the loyalty of the partners who choose to work with us every day. As the food landscape continues to evolve, we remain committed to doing what we do best; delivering quality, reliability and insight, while helping our customers build menus that work for today and the future.”

On publishing the report, the FPJ wrote: “There are now no less than six fresh produce suppliers with a turnover in excess of half a billion pounds, with the top 41 in this year’s ranking all having nine-figure income. We are arguably seeing the emergence of a two-tier marketplace, wherein smaller, more nimble innovators coexist alongside mega suppliers.

“There are plenty of issues to overcome… It’s a period of change within the UK fresh produce industry, but as ever, the best will continue to find ways to get ahead,” concluded the report.

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