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UK: Tom Brown wins Wholesale Floral/Plant supplier of the year

Tom Brown Wholesale Florist is the winner of the FreshAwards 2021 Wholesale Floral/Plant Supplier of the Year, sponsored by Prophet. Tom Brown not only improved its own sustainability and ethical practices, it also encouraged other wholesalers to come together during a challenging period of change, giving Brexit briefings to peers and media. During the lockdown, Tom Brown provided regular updates on sources of advice and support.

In-house, Tom Brown reduced its cardboard and paper use, cut energy use and emissions, and instigated best practice purchasing from ethical sources. A focus on staff welfare was also fundamental for this business, as well as encouraging a new generation into the industry by giving talks to college students.

The judges named it “A business that embraces challenge and offers customers exceptional service and knowledge.”

Read the complete article at www.freshproduce.org.uk.

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