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Gold Member Case Study – Clarke’s Fresh Fruit

Clarke’s Fresh Fruit situated in Stamullen, Co. Meath, was founded by Pat Clarke over 60 years ago. Initially the business focused on growing strawberries, now the business has expanded to growing raspberries, blackberries, gooseberries, and blueberries too. Their flavourful and fresh produce is supplied to major retailers nationwide and directly from the farm shop.

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Clarke's Fresh Fruit

Sustainability Achievements

Clarke’s Fresh Fruit reduced imported beehives and pesticides, exceeding their milestone target by 26% in 2023.

  • Targets Reported: Raw Materials Certification, Supplier Certification, Supplier Sustainability Initiatives, Packaging, Energy/Emissions, Waste, Community Engagement, and Employee Wellbeing.
  • Exemplary Targets: Supplier Certifications, Supplier Sustainability Initiatives, Energy/Emissions, and Community Engagement.
  • Awarded Gold Membership: 2024
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In 2023 Clarke’s Fresh Fruit maintained their practice of delivering fruit innovation alongside their continuous programme to drive sustainability practices. By implementing methods such as crop husbandry, engaging with a crop advisor, and altering the crop variety to those less favourable to pests, Clarke’s Fresh Fruit decreased their reliance on pesticides.

Due to the reduction in pesticide usage, the natural pollinators in the locality began to thrive, therefore, imported beehives were reduced to maintain balance in the ecosystem.

The company reduced their number of imported beehives from 546 in 2022 to 425 in 2023, Clarke’s Fresh Fruit have exceeded their milestone target by 26%. Additionally, biological controls were incorporated to aid in the reduction in pesticide usage. This resulted in the company reducing the volume of pesticides used from 1,937 litres in 2022 to 1,904 litres in 2023, in both liquid and granular form despite unfavourable weather conditions, exceeding their milestone target by 22%.

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