The Industry body that represents UK growers and packers of salads has appointed Valefresco Ltd’s Technical Manager, Jackie Harris, as its new Chairman.
Jackie brings with her more than 25 years’ experience in fresh produce, in particular salads and herbs, having worked for some of the biggest names in the sector, including Organic Farm Foods, Lighthorne Herbs, Vitacress, VHB Herbs and Lincolnshire Herbs.
The Association will benefit from Jackie’s in-depth knowledge and expertise in outdoor, protected and baby leaf. In her current role at Valefresco, Jackie manages the technical aspects of over 1000 acres of outdoor salads and more than 45 acres of protected cropping.
On her appointment, Jackie comments:
“I am delighted to have been elected as Chair. Since starting out in the business at the tender age of fourteen, working for a local market gardener, my passion for fresh produce has gone from strength to strength. Leafy salads is a vibrant industry and I’m looking forward to working alongside BLSA members and other organisations to further raise its profile to promote British salads and produce at every opportunity.”
The Association made the appointment after Vitacress’ Graham Clarkson, stepped down as Chairman in March.
For more information
The British Leafy Salad Association Press Office
PamLloyd Fresh Produce PR and Marketing
Laura Tomlinson
T: 0117 924 7220
M: 07557 099 525