Fourth-generation family-run business Huntapac Produce Ltd, is one of the UK's largest LEAF Marque certified root vegetable producers consistently pushing the boundaries of sustainable farming.
Founded in 1942, Huntapac Produce Ltd is a fourth-generation family-run business that has grown into a leader within the farming industry. Specialising in root vegetables, Huntapac operates across 1,500 hectares of farmland, spanning from Norfolk to Inverness, with its headquarters based in Preston, Lancashire. Despite the challenges of working on rented and tenanted land, the company consistently pushes the boundaries of sustainable farming, serving as a model exemplar of large-scale, environmentally-conscious farming.
Huntapac's mission is to build a sustainable, long-term supply chain, and they’ve set an ambitious target of achieving Net Zero by 2040. At the heart of the businesses approach is Integrated Farm Management (IFM), a holistic approach that balances productivity with environmental protection. Becoming a LEAF Marque Certified farm in 2015, Huntapac is not just meeting sustainability benchmarks; they are exceeding them, showing that innovation and nature can in fact work together effectively.
As a LEAF Demonstration Farm (LDF), Huntapac showcases what’s possible for other farmers also striving to adopt sustainable practices.
Huntapac's innovative approach has led to the adoption of a number regenerative practices, proving that sustainable farming can be both achievable and scalable. Some key initiatives include:
By embracing the IFM model, Huntapac is leading the way for tenant farmers across the UK, illustrating how innovative farming techniques and sustainable practices can be seamlessly integrated.