A Billion Reasons to Be Positive: The People Behind New Covent Garden Market
New Covent Garden Market has reached a remarkable milestone, with the combined turnover of its 130 wholesalers exceeding £1 billion for the very first time.
It is a significant achievement—but behind the numbers lies a much bigger story.
A story of resilient businesses, dedicated people, long-term investment and one of Britain’s most important wholesale markets continuing to evolve, whilst remaining at the very heart of London’s fresh produce and flower supply chains.
For two recent Beanstalk.Global videos, we had the opportunity to explore both the future of the market and the people who make it such a special place.
A Market Reaching a Major Milestone
In our first interview, we sat down with Wanda Goldwag OBE, Chair of the Covent Garden Market Authority, to discuss what has driven the market’s success and why it continues to play such an important role within the wider industry.
Wanda also shared insight into the ongoing £150 million regeneration project, which is helping to modernise the market, support its businesses and secure its future for generations to come.
Reaching £1 billion in combined turnover is a tremendous achievement and reflects the commitment, expertise and resilience of everyone working across the market.
The Fresh Face of Nine Elms
Our second video focuses on the people behind the market.
There are few people better placed to tell that story than the highly regarded Tommy Leighton, Press Officer for New Covent Garden Market.
Tommy joined us in front of The Fresh Face of Nine Elms – the remarkable public installation featuring more than 400 members of the market community, captured through the outstanding photography of Clive Boursnell.
It provides the perfect backdrop for a conversation about what truly makes New Covent Garden Market special.
Yes, the produce is exceptional.
Yes, the flowers are stunning.
But it is the people who give the market its character, energy and sense of community.
From wholesalers and buyers to florists, growers, porters and market staff, this is a network of dedicated people working through the night to help keep London and the surrounding areas supplied with fresh food and flowers every single day.
As we often say…
Behind every great market are great people.
Congratulations to Wanda, Tommy, Clive and everyone across New Covent Garden Market on reaching this important milestone and continuing to tell such a positive story for the UK fresh produce and flower industries.
Watch both Beanstalk.Global videos below and discover more about the market, its regeneration and the remarkable people behind it.
New Covent Garden Market: https://newcoventgardenmarket.com/
Filming and photography by Beanstalk.Global.