Cambridge Fruit Company
14 Robert Davies Court, Nuffield Road, Cambridge, CB4 1TP
wewantfruit@cambridgefruitcompany.com
Neil Bharadwa launched the Cambridge Fruit Company in 2005, successfully supplying quality fresh fruit and veg boxes to workplaces across Cambridgeshire. It’s very much a family business, with Neil’s sister Nisha joining about three years in – and it turns out the siblings make a great team!
When the Covid 19 pandemic hit, and their sales to local offices virtually disappeared overnight, Neil understandably thought the business was close to collapse. But never one to give up easily, Neil responded quickly and with his typical energy and positivity.
To regain some of his trade, he set about pivoting the business to serve local residents instead of his traditional corporate customer base. People started ordering fruit and veg boxes and they continue to do just that! In the first two months of switching the business, Neil and his hardworking team fulfilled an incredible 4,000 domestic orders. They also received more than 250 donations to fulfil boxes which were delivered to families in need via the Red Hen Project, and took over 400 boxes to NHS frontline staff.
Thankfully for Neil and Nisha, their corporate client list is flourishing again as local offices see employees return to the workplace coupled with an increasing desire in people to eat more healthily. And the Cambridge Fruit Company continue to serve their community, alongside building their future – ready for the next chapter.