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Go Goatham.

Our growing business has been all about British apples and pears since 1947.

We’re proud of being British, passionate about our countryside roots and have strong family values that have stood the test of time. Looking after our orchards from one generation to the next.

450 million

British apples grown each year

70 million

British pears grown each year

3 million

new fruit trees planted

Reputation.

For quality, for perfection, for our attention to detail. We’ve built a successful and sustainable British business which is unique. We control every step in our supply chain to deliver the best British apples and pears. A short, sustainable and healthy British supply chain, feeding the nation every day of the year.

Technology.

No gimmicks, we are data driven, optimising digital technology every day across every aspect of our business. Modern, sustainable and proven methods which enable us to grow, pick, store, pack, deliver and trace every single piece of fruit we supply to supermarkets across the UK.

1947

Established in 1947 by Arthur and Phyllis Goatham.

With immense pride, care and lots of hard work, we started traditions that are carried on today: traditions of local, long-term and fair partnerships.

1980

Clive Goatham buys his first farm, Street Farm in Hoo.

Clive has progress in mind , a vision for Goatham’s and a strong desire to bring excellent Kentish produce to the rest of the UK.

2013

Programme of investment in and expansion of AC Goatham & Son.

First phase of major programme of investment and expansion of Goatham’s completed. Thanks to the vision of Arthur, Phyllis, their son Clive, grandson Ross and with an excellent management team, Goatham’s has gone from strength to strength. 2013 saw the completion of the first phase of investment and expansion of Goatham’s, moving closer to the goal of sharing British apples and pears with the whole of the UK.

2017

Goatham’s celebrates its 70th anniversary and HRH The Princess Royal opens The Arthur Goatham building at Flanders Farm.

A year of celebration, 2017 saw the 70th anniversary of Goatham's - 70 years of family-owned enterprise, still firmly rooted in the local community and committed to producing beautiful, sustainable fruit.

2020

Growing for the future.

Goatham’s grows 1 in 3 of the British apples and pears sold in the UK. Goatham’s remains a family owned and operated business committed to local partnerships. Tradition, sustainability and a reputation for fairness and growing great quality, Goatham’s is ready for the next great adventure.

Our future lies in sticking to what we have always done, and done best.

Growing Great British.