National Fruit Show

Major sponsors

Hutchinsons

Founded in 1938, Hutchinsons is a leading crop production specialist and remains a family business providing advice, inputs and services to over one million hectares in the UK. Our specialist horticultural team advises on all types of top and soft fruit, hops, vines, ornamentals and other horticultural crops, both protected and outdoor. Providing expert agronomic knowledge helps our customers realise their full business potential – we offer full agronomy to specialist storage, production, precision technology and strategic planning advice. Also, guidance on nutrition, precision soil mapping and soil health, as well as our dedicated Produce Packaging division. The Hutchinsons Enhanced Light Interception Orchard System (HELIOS) is unique research within the industry and explores how orchards can be improved to capture more sunlight to increase yield.

NP Seymour

NP Seymour is the UK’s leading specialist tractor and machinery dealership for horticulture and viticulture. Established in 1974 by Nick and Barbara Seymour and now led by their daughter, Claire, the team provides fruit, hop and vine growers nationwide with Fendt’s range of specialist 200-series V/F/P Vario tractors and quality machinery from world-leading manufacturers, along with spare parts and servicing. With over five decades of industry experience, NP Seymour combines expert advice with responsive, customer-focused service, helping growers select, maintain and repair the equipment they need to produce high-quality crops efficiently. A long-standing supporter of the National Fruit Show, NP Seymour is proud to be a major sponsor, with Claire also sitting on the Marden Fruit Show Society board as the Chair of Trustees.

Show supporters

Staxson Mechanical & Electrical Services

2026 Bonanza Prize
and Show Support

British Apples and Pears

President’s Breakfast
and Show Opening

Worldwide Fruit

Trophy Presentation Reception

Mansfields

Judges’ Lunch

Staplehurst Transits

Logistics

Niab

Show Support

Produce Packaging

Competition Packaging

Class sponsors

Sponsor the National Fruit Show

Sponsorship of the National Fruit Show offers a valuable opportunity to raise your profile with commercial fruit growers, suppliers, buyers and decision-makers from across the British fruit sector.

Whether your business is new to the industry or already well established, sponsorship can help you increase visibility, strengthen existing relationships and demonstrate your commitment to the industry.

Sponsor support helps the National Fruit Show organisers, the Marden Fruit Show Society, deliver the renowned commercial fruit competition display and the Show. As a registered charity, the Society also reinvests profits in supporting British fruit growing, including its nationally delivered education programme.

Opportunities range from prominent major Show sponsorship to supporting an individual competition class, with options to suit different budgets and business objectives.

How to become a sponsor

Sponsorship opportunities can be tailored to suit your business, budget and objectives. Whether you would like to become a prominent Show sponsor, support part of the event or sponsor an individual competition class, the first step is to speak with the National Fruit Show team.

Eileen Haffenden, Show Manager, can talk you through the available opportunities and help you identify the option that will provide the most relevant visibility for your business.

Sponsor enquiry form

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Sponsorship FAQs

Who can sponsor the National Fruit Show?
Sponsorship is open to businesses and organisations that want to support the National Fruit Show and strengthen their presence within the British fruit sector. Both established industry businesses and organisations that are new to the sector are welcome to enquire.
Opportunities range from prominent major Show sponsorship to supporting a particular part of the event or sponsoring an individual competition class. Availability may vary from year to year.
Yes. Class sponsorship is an accessible way to support the commercial fruit competition and associate your business with a particular fruit variety or award.
No. You can sponsor the National Fruit Show without booking an exhibition stand. However, businesses that are exhibiting may also use sponsorship to increase their visibility and make more of their presence at the Show.
Yes. Sponsorship opportunities are available at different levels. We can discuss your budget and objectives and help identify the most suitable option.
Benefits depend on the sponsorship opportunity selected and may include recognition in National Fruit Show communications and visibility connected with the event. The team will provide full details of the benefits included with each available option.
Yes. We will work with you to understand your objectives and identify an appropriate sponsorship opportunity. Where possible, options can be shaped to provide relevant visibility for your business.
Sponsor support helps the registered charity, the Marden Fruit Show Society, deliver the Show, stage its renowned commercial fruit competition display and provide an important meeting place for the British fruit sector. It also supports the Society’s wider charitable work, including its education programme.
Sponsorship opportunities are subject to availability, so early enquiries are recommended. Arranging sponsorship early also allows more time to make use of any promotional benefits included.
Once your sponsorship has been agreed, the National Fruit Show team will confirm any information, logos or artwork required, together with the relevant submission deadlines.

Contact Eileen Haffenden, Show Manager, to discuss the available opportunities:

Telephone: 07983 534442
Email:  info@nationalfruitshow.org.uk

Alternatively, complete the sponsorship enquiry form and we will contact you.