Produce World Butterwick bagged the runner-up prize in the Contribution to Boston Award at the Boston Business Awards.
Staff at the site in Butterwick were recognised for their ‘outstanding contribution’ to a number of local community, charity and fundraising initiatives in Boston and surrounding areas throughout the year.
The most successful fundraising came through Produce World Butterwick staff participating in a charity cycle race of over 1,819km during two days – the equivalent journey of Boston, in Lincolnshire, to Warsaw, Poland.
To date, the site's fundraising activities have helped to raise over £2,800 which will be donated to the local Butterfly Hospice, the site’s chosen charity for the year, and outright winner of the Contribution to Boston Award.
The awards ceremony was held last night (28 November) at the town's Princess Royal Sports Arena.
Alistair Winter, procurement director at Produce World Butterwick, said: “As one of the major employers in the Boston area, we firmly believe in giving something back to the community. This is why we actively encourage colleagues to become integrated with the local community, whether it’s through volunteering or fundraising in the area.
'This runners-up place is recognition for all the fantastic local fund-raising and community initiatives that colleagues at Butterwick have been involved in during the past year. We look forward to continuing this work moving forward so we can carry on making a difference in the local area.”
The Produce World Butterwick community volunteer group meets on a monthly basis to identify local causes and projects in the Boston area. The latest project involves the group working with a local historian to develop guided walks and tours to educate visitors on the town’s history and varied architecture.
The Produce World Group is the UK’s largest grower and supplier of vegetables, with its brassica site operating at Butterwick producing broccoli, cauliflower, cabbages, Brussels sprouts and kales.
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