History
The business started farming as Greens of Soham back in 1966 and the name “Greens” quickly became synonymous with quality produce. Brothers John and Andrew Green established Greens of Soham growing vegetables and root crops on Fen soil. From our earliest days, Greens made its mark as one of the first farm businesses to supply supermarkets, gaining a reputation for consistently high-quality produce.
In the late 1990s, we expanded operations into Eastern Europe. Back home in the UK, we specialised in growing and marketing potatoes, onions, and beetroot, alongside contract farming services. All of these operations are now unified under our holding company, Top Farms International Ltd (formerly Spearhead International Ltd), while Greens of Soham remains our UK-based trading entity.
Today
We currently manage over 4,000 ha across the UK, primarily in East Anglia, with additional farms in Northumberland and the Scottish Borders.
Our soils vary from nutrient-rich black fenland to the free-draining sands of the Norfolk Brecklands.
We are the largest producer in the UK of potatoes and beetroot.
Quality Certifications & Audits
As a major supplier to supermarkets, we maintain rigorous food‑safety and quality standards.
We hold accreditations including Assured Produce Scheme, LEAF, Tesco Nurture, M&S Field to Fork, and Assured Combinable Crops.
All beetroot is marketed through G’s Growers, of which we’re proud members.
Beetroot Operations
The fertile Cambridgeshire black fen soils provide perfect beetroot-growing conditions.
Our Hasse Fen facility near Soham handles year-round grading and storage—ranging from early fleece-protected crops to late harvests kept in high-humidity cold storage.
We supplement UK harvests with imports from Spain, Portugal, and Italy to ensure continuous supermarket supply.
Potato Farming
We cultivate over 2,000 ha of seed and ware potatoes, focusing on salad and new potatoes.
Produce is supplied to supermarkets all year round.
We have contracts with M&S, Waitrose, and Tesco, and are a leading supplier of crisping potatoes to Walkers Crisps, Golden Wonder, and Kolak.
In partnership with 35 other growers, we ensure reliable, year-round supply and offer advanced supply-chain and technical support.
Seed & Minituber Facility
We operate Scotland’s largest minituber facility, where mini tubers are multiplied and inspected.
Annual inspections are carried out by Government officials, with three on-site checks during the growing season and a pre-dispatch inspection—guaranteeing premium seed quality.
Our Commitment
At Greens of Soham, we pride ourselves on producing wholesome, safe, and sustainable food and seed. We aim not only to meet customer specifications but to exceed them—while safeguarding the environment and contributing positively to the communities in which we farm.
We are a member of, or affiliated with, the following schemes and organisations:
