Newey has been named UK Grower of the Year at the 2026 FPC Fresh Awards, recognising the business's commitment to quality, reliability, innovation and excellence in UK horticulture.
Celebrating a standout evening at the FPC Fresh Awards on Friday 25 September 2026, Newey took home the prestigious UK Grower of the Year title, as well as being recognised as a finalist for Floral & Plant Wholesaler of the Year and Fresh Produce Business of the Year.
The award honours the business that has gone above and beyond to overcome challenges in labour, supply chains, and environmental sustainability; recognising the grower who combines flexibility, collaboration, and innovation to optimise productivity and profitability.
The achievement reflects what sits at the heart of Newey as a business: the expertise of its people, the consistency of its operations and its ability to deliver at scale. Operating across more than 200 acres, Newey supplies millions of plants to retailers, wholesalers and garden centres nationwide.
Through ongoing development across its growing operations and product range, Newey continues to advance the sector, introducing exclusive genetics, launching first-to-market varieties and delivering complex seasonal programmes for customers across the UK.
Sustainability also remains a key focus for the business, with investment in growing, water harvesting, integrated crop management and automated irrigation. Beyond its commercial success, Newey is committed to supporting the wider horticultural industry and community through collaboration with industry bodies and redistribution charities.
Judges praise Newey's contribution to UK horticulture
The judges highlighted Newey's ability to adapt to changing market demands while maintaining exceptional standards and dependable service at scale. They also recognised the business's commitment to product development and infrastructure, helping to strengthen UK production and secure future supply.
The FPC Fresh Awards judges said:
"Newey represents the very best of modern UK horticulture: commercially successful, technically excellent, innovative, sustainable, and relentlessly focused on delivering for its customers. Newey is not simply growing plants; it is helping to shape the future of UK horticulture."
Nigel Jenney, Chief Executive of the Fresh Produce Consortium, said:
“Newey demonstrates the skill and long-term thinking needed to grow successfully in the UK. It is supplying customers at significant scale while developing new varieties, investing in its operations and addressing environmental challenges. Its contribution reaches beyond its own business into the wider horticultural sector.”
A win for the whole Newey team
Newey credits the achievement to the people behind the business and the dedication, skill and passion they bring to their roles every day.
Newey Directors said:
"We're incredibly proud to be named UK Grower of the Year. This award belongs to our people and is a testament to the dedication, skill and passion of our teams, whose commitment to growing, innovating and delivering excellence every day has made this achievement possible.
"As a business, we're always looking for ways to improve, develop and strengthen what we do. To have those efforts recognised by the industry is a fantastic achievement and one that everyone at Newey should be proud of."
The UK Grower of the Year title adds to a growing list of achievements for Newey and reflects the progress the business continues to make across its operations, products and people. Over the past year, Newey has received a number of prestigious industry accolades, further highlighting its position as one of the UK's leading horticultural businesses, including:
- Four awards at the HTA New Plant Awards
- Second place at the Chelsea Flower Show for its Hydrangea Groundbreaker® 'Ruby'
- Senior Account Manager Carl Presgrave receiving the Outstanding Individual Award in the Planted category at the M&S Floral and Gifting Partner Conference
Among these achievements, being recognised by the Fresh Produce Consortium carries particular significance. The FPC plays an important role in supporting, connecting and championing the UK fresh produce and horticulture sector, with the Fresh Awards celebrating the businesses and individuals driving the industry forward through excellence, collaboration and innovation.
To be recognised amongst so many outstanding businesses is a proud achievement for the entire Newey team. The award marks another significant milestone in the company's journey and highlights the important role Newey continues to play in UK horticulture.