VITACRESS

Vitacress Limited

Vitacress is responsible for all of RAR Group's operations in the fresh produce market and is focused on producing “ready to eat" salads and fresh herbs. Vitacress operations share a common denominator of excellence in agricultural production (both in open fields and greenhouses), high standards of product quality, technical and environmental management skills, and leadership in their markets.


Based in Runcton, southern England, Vitacress' fresh herb business is the market leader in the United Kingdom. Fresh herbs are also packaged in the Netherlands at Vitacress Real, a joint venture with the Dutch group Gipmans, in which Vitacress holds a majority position. Their products are mainly sold in the Netherlands, Germany, Belgium and Czech Republic. Salad products from southern England, Portugal and Spain are packaged as "ready-to-eat" products at the company's facilities in St Mary Bourne, Hampshire.


Salad leaves, watercress, and fresh herbs grown in the Alentejo and Algarve Portuguese regions are also sold in Portugal and Spain under the Vitacress brand. This vast network of production locations ensures that Vitacress companies have a range of sourcing options that allow them to supply high-quality products throughout the year.

Vitacress conduct business ethically, sustainably, safely, and socially. The business cares about the environment and people – working hard every day to minimise their environmental footprint, meet their obligations to Human Rights, educate and develop their employees and engage with local communities. The company are committed to health and safety in the workplace and ensuring the optimal safety and quality of their fresh, leafy products.

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Financial Indicators

2024

Turnover

£ 186,208,125

Operating Cash Flow (EBITDA)

£ 11,016,669

RAR Shareholding

100%

Employees

1,318

Reports and Accounts

CHRIS JINKS
CEO

Institutional

Vitacress Limited

Registered Office: Lower Link Farm
St Mary Bourne
Andover - Hampshire
SP11 6DB
United Kingdom
English Law Company 
Registration and tax number: UK 06544254
Share Capital: £59 941 593

Board of Directors

Guilherme Sousa– President
Chris Jinks– CEO
Lisa McCrystal
Vítor Moreira Santos

STATUTORY AUDITOR

Ernst and Young LLP (EY UK)
Represented by Nikki Forster
www.vitacress.com

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