Festival of Fresh 2026: Bringing the Fresh Produce Industry Together.

The fresh produce industry is built on people, relationships and collaboration, which is why events such as Festival of Fresh continue to play such an important role within the sector.

Hosted by Fruitnet and Fresh Produce Journal at the G’s Group main site near Ely in the UK, the Festival of Fresh once again brought together growers, breeders, suppliers, retailers, service providers and industry leaders from across the food and fresh produce supply chain for a day of discussion, networking and knowledge sharing.

As always, Beanstalk Global was delighted to be in attendance, capturing the event through both photography and a series of exclusive video interviews with individuals from across the industry.

Capturing the People Behind the Industry

While innovation, technology and market developments remain key themes within the sector, events such as Festival of Fresh are ultimately about people. Throughout the day, we photographed many of the individuals and organisations helping to shape the future of fresh produce, capturing the conversations, connections and moments that make events like this so valuable.

The Importance of Industry Events

In an industry that thrives on relationships, innovation and collaboration, there is simply no substitute for face-to-face conversations. Whether discussing the latest consumer trends, sustainability initiatives, technological advances or future opportunities, events such as Festival of Fresh provide a platform for fresh thinking, partnership building and meaningful discussion.

They also serve as an important reminder of the strength, resilience and innovation that exists throughout the fresh produce and food supply chain.

Video Interviews

John Shropshire of G’s
Chris Hutchinson of New Spitalfields Wholesale Market Tenants Association

Thank You

A huge congratulations to the Fruitnet and Fresh Produce Journal teams, alongside the sponsors, exhibitors, speakers and organisers who once again delivered an excellent event.

Beanstalk Global continues to champion the people, businesses and organisations helping to shape the future of agriculture, horticulture, fresh produce and food production through professional photography, video storytelling and industry-focused media coverage.