Sussex-based grower The Summer Berry Company (TSBC) has been awarded the Business Diversification Award at the 2025 Sussex Chamber Business Awards. The accolade recognizes TSBC's transformation of the British berry industry through its Green Energy Solution (GES) – an invention that has not only reshaped how strawberries are grown in the UK but also reinforced the company's position as a national leader in forward-thinking agriculture.
The Business Diversification Award celebrates businesses that have successfully adapted to market challenges and created new opportunities through innovation, strategic vision, and resilience. TSBC was honoured for being the first UK company to achieve year-round production of high-quality British strawberries at a commercial scale, helping reduce the UK's reliance on imports and cutting the environmental impact of long-distance food transportation.
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The win was announced at a prestigious ceremony attended by leading business figures from across Sussex. The judges and sponsors for the category, Felcon, praised TSBC for its innovative thinking and strong commitment to sustainability and described them as "worthy winners who demonstrated outstanding vision and resilience among a highly competitive group of applicants."
"We are incredibly honored to receive the Business Diversification Award," said a spokesperson for TSBC. "This recognition is a testament to the hard work, ingenuity, and commitment of our entire team to solving the problems facing our industry. Our goal has always been to push the boundaries of what's possible in British farming to deliver better outcomes for our environment, our customers and our community."
The award adds to a growing list of accolades for TSBC, including recognition with gold awards at the International Taste Institute Awards, national media recognition and strengthened partnerships with top UK retailers. As the company continues to scale its operations and continue to build on its most impactful processes, it remains firmly focused on setting a new standard for innovation in British agriculture.
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