Gomez | Delivering the difference

We deliver the difference
Gomez is unique in it's approach to the business
Supply
Gomez is always looking to develop new overseas sources to meet the challenge of providing top quality produce 52 weeks a year.  In the past year, Gomez have developed new sources in Poland, Senegal, Morocco and Brazil.  Gomez work closely with each new source to help them obtain such accreditation as Eurep Gap, BRC and Tesco Natures Choice which cover good business practices such as staff welfare, food safety, environmental awareness and many more.    

Developing new overseas supplies:

Poland, Senegal, Morocco and Brazil
Gomez help all new sources improve their production standards so that they are brought up to UK expectations including new packhouses, coldstores and quality control systems. 

Gomez required standards from overseas suppliers for UK supermarkets:

100% Eurep Gap Accreditation.
All growers supplying through Gomez must achieve Eurep Gap in their first year of supply.
Full traceability from field to customer.
Gomez test the traceability every year of all suppliers to ensure we know exactly where all the produce has been grown.
Restricted list of pesticides authorised by Gomez technical team.
All suppliers have to agree lists of intended use of pesticides, this list is restricted and ensures the safest possible pesticides are used, this is backed up by residue analysis in the UK.
All packhouses audited annually by Gomez.
All fields orchards, vineyards and greenhouses audited annually by Gomez.
Quality control system with positive release for all suppliers.

Technical innovation at supply base:

Varietal development including exclusive varieties.
First fully automated table grape colour and size grader.
Hydroponic production.
New design greenhouses.
Season extension to ensure continuity of supply.
Pressure grading stonefruit.