1895: The Year it All Began
Arthur Hovenden Worth (AH Worth) arrives in Holbeach Marsh to set up the 2,000 acre Manor Farm that remains, to this day, the centre of our operations.
Arthur Hovenden Worth
1920: The Age of Entrepreneurship
Realising the requirement for fast moving fresh produce, Arthur pioneered The Lincolnshire Potato Railway, transporting the family spuds straight from the farm to the London markets within 24 hours. After the success of this venture, together with his Son (George), AH Worth was formally incorporated and professionalised as an enterprise.
Potato Railway
George Worth
1970: Planting the Future
Over the years, the customer base grew, supplying a diverse potato range to a variety of different markets, direct from the 2,000 acres base at Manor Farm.
2000: The Decade of New Opportunities
Increased the farm land to 4,500 acres and opened our own Fresh Prepared Facility to add further value to the humble spud through convenience and premiumisation. An area which remains a focal point for our foodie team of experts, creating the perfect dish to ever-changing consumer tastes.
2010: The Vegetable Vitality
Seeing the synergistic opportunities, we commenced trading in Sweetcorn, Garlic, Onions and Leeks, connecting growers all over the world with reliable markets through our dedicated packing facilities.
2015: Innovation and Dynamism
Commissioned our Anaerobic Digestion Plant, supplying 90% of our site’s electric requirement.
Significant investment in robotics, becoming market leaders in the collaboration between technology and farming.
Developed our potato production to include a dedicated Baker Centre of Excellence, additional storage and grading facilities, as well as further increased our farming estate to 6,500 acres.
2021: Expansion
Acquired Emmett UK Ltd, allowing continual investment and development to our assortment of products and customers. Located close by in Fosdyke, the acquisition brought Spinach, Leeks, Kale and Cavolo Nero to the range.
