search MENU OUR PROCESS THE BIGGER THE FRUIT, THE SWEETER THE JUICE We thrive in the locations and with the fruit that most people shun. We like big fruit, outsized fruit, so-called ‘wonky’ fruit because we can see that inner fresh, sweet beauty. FRESHLY PREPARED FRUIT When dealing with fresh fruit, there are huge hurdles for food safety and pesticide. Nationally, and at an individual retail level. That’s why our experience and expertise are so crucial. We grow a lot, and we grow smart. And we use technology wherever possible to help us pick at just the right time, taking into account maturation cycles and travel. Once harvested, fruit is ready for processing. Our growers and partners out on location follow three broad methods: Washing – for robust fruit like melons and pineapples Delicate handling – for kiwis, grapes and most other soft fruit UV cleansing – for delicate fruit that needs to stay dry to avoid spoiling We then move into cutting, which is all handled in our two sites back in the UK. We have processing machinery that can provide a variety of cut types, including classic slices and dices. We can also cut any fruit by hand to order if you have a bespoke request. Hand-cutting was how we started, and it’s a service we’ll always offer. EXTRA FRESH INNOVATION If you need shelf life extending, then we can provide an extra two-to-four days freshness on certain fruits by employing our patented Extra Fresh technology. This is a completely natural process, designed for mass market and retail. The next step in the fruit journey is packing, and we can offer multiple size trays, bags, pots or any other bespoke containers that might be required. This is a high-care facility, safe and decontaminated. We also work around allergy sensitivity in our factories, with any wheat or lactose products prepared separately. Finally, labelling is offered in-house too as standard, with clear date codes telling as full a product story as you should like. FRESH FRUIT DRINKS We only make freshly-squeezed juice. Our juice is always vibrant and delicious. We start by washing and sorting our source fruit. Typically the oranges we prefer are navel varieties or valencia, which are carefully chosen after years of experience to make sure we always offer the perfect flavour, quality and texture in all our juices. We also want everything to shout ‘fresh,’ so bright and vibrant fleshy fruit is always preferred. Our oranges are then juiced and squeezed, so the skin falls away, with separate pools for either ‘bits’ or ‘no bits.’ Any pith is removed, and anything too thick is blended to a tasty, fruity pulp. We offer a wide range of bottling options to suit any need. Sizes range from 250ml up to pallecons. To make sure our freshly squeezed juice is as tasty and long-lasting as possible, we can also offer three varieties of treatment: Fresh bottle Pasteurised Pulse Electric Field TARTS We’re proud to say we have a development kitchen on-site to produce new ideas and products for retailers, restaurants and large manufacturers. For our series of iconic tarts – produced for a well-known premium high street retailer – we make our own creme patissiere and then finish every tart by hand with the tastiest fresh fruit. We also work to create high quality seasonal products every year – for Christmas and Valentine’s Day, for example – that offer maximum fruit flavour and a dramatic visual impact that makes them customer favourites. NAVIGATION HOME OUR PRODUCTS OUR PROCESS OUR FRUIT SUSTAINABILITY ABOUT US CAREERS CONTACT OUR SITES Head Office and Corby Factory Earlstrees Industrial Estate 79 Manton Road Corby NN17 4JL Tel: 01536 274000 Gateshead Factory Unit S147 Kingsway Team Valley Trading Estate Gateshead Tyne And Wear NE11 0SU Tel: 0191 4820333 An Elaghmore portfolio company. Privacy Policy | Anti-Slavery Policy | Gender Pay Gap Report © 2021 All rights reserved. Orchard House Foods Ltd is an Elaghmore portfolio company. PRIVACY AND COOKIE POLICY We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept All”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Read More. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Cookie Settings Accept All