Barfoots wins Sussex Digital Award 2017

Barfoots and Kitch with their Sussex Digital Award for use of social media for business

Barfoots and its social media strategist Kitch picked up the silver award for the use of social media for businessat the first annual Sussex Digital Awards on 13 April.

Working with Kitch since 2015, the Bognor Regis-based vegetable producer has developed a social media strategy to boost consumption of its products, which include sweetcorn, courgette and asparagus among other vegetables.

“We have seen a huge amount of growth on their channels and are really excited to have our work recognised,” said Kitch marketing manager Susan Zwinkels.

The digital marketing firm has helped Barfoots develop a strong presence on Facebook and Twitter over the past three years, with regular posts documenting the company's production process, products and efforts to boost sustainability.

Accolades across 14 categories, including ‘Website', ‘Use of Video for Business’, ‘Mobile App’ and ‘Use of Social Media for Business’, were presented to businesses, charities and schools at Pelham House in Lewes on 13 April.