Phoenix Group was pleased to welcome the Lord-Lieutenant as part of a visit to the Hammond family’s group of businesses, demonstrating how more than a century of farming has evolved into one of the UK’s leading bottling and contract packing operations.
The visit began at Hammond Produce, where the story of the family business was shared from its beginnings in 1900 through to the diverse group of businesses operating today. From growing vegetables on a single Nottinghamshire farm, the Hammond family has continually invested in innovation, expanding into logistics, premium food manufacturing and specialist oil production. (hammondproduce.co.uk)
At Phoenix Group, the Lord-Lieutenant saw how those farming foundations have developed into advanced manufacturing capabilities, supporting food businesses throughout the UK and Europe. From cold pressing British-grown rapeseed to filtration, filling and contract packaging, Phoenix provides complete production solutions for leading brands while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency.
The visit highlighted the importance of investing in British manufacturing, embracing innovation and creating value throughout the food supply chain. By combining agricultural expertise with modern processing technology, Phoenix continues to help customers bring premium food products to market while supporting British farming.
As a business founded on the Hammond family’s farming heritage, Phoenix remains committed to long-term investment, continuous improvement and delivering exceptional service for customers across Europe.
We were delighted to welcome the Lord-Lieutenant and to share how over 125 years of farming knowledge continues to drive innovation across every part of the business.
