Neil Hodgetts

Neil Hodgetts

Bramley specialist Fourayes has appointed Neil Hodgetts as its new operations manager.

Hodgetts has more than 30 years experience in the fruit and vegetable sector.

Fourayes md Phil Acock said: “We are delighted to appoint Neil as our new Operations Manager. Neil brings a wealth of experience to the company and we look forward to working together to continue growing the brand of Fourayes and move into new sectors.”

Prior to joining Fourayes, Hodgetts spent two years working in Egypt for EL Aguizy, one of the largest growers and exporters of fresh produce in the Middle East, exporting strawberries, grapes and green beans to the UK and citrus fruits to Russia and Western Europe.

Hodgetts: “I am very pleased to join Fourayes and looking forward to the challenges ahead. My time in Egypt has given me a wealth of experience which will help me in my new role, from growing the crops, through to processing the fruit as well as making Jam. Fourayes is a specialist company with a committed long standing work force who are all keen to grow the business."