End-to-End Fresh Produce Services for UK Retailers and Distributors

At Ripe Now Ltd, we deliver more than just fruit. We deliver quality, consistency, and full control of the fresh produce supply chain. From precision packing and expert ripening to climate-controlled storage and nationwide distribution, our services are built to meet the needs of today’s retailers and food service providers. With operational hubs in Boston and Kirton, we provide scalable, flexible solutions tailored to every customer, every time. Explore how our integrated service model helps reduce waste, enhance shelf life, and ensure peak product condition, from intake to delivery.

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Comprehensive Service Offerings by Ripe Now Ltd

At Ripe Now Ltd, we take pride in offering a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of our customers. From expert packing and precise ripening to temperature-controlled warehousing and efficient order collation, our comprehensive solutions are designed to exceed expectations. With a focus on quality assurance and cutting-edge technology, we ensure that your perishable goods are handled with the utmost care and efficiency. Contact us today to experience the unparalleled service of Ripe Now Ltd.

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Packing Services

Professional, flexible packing tailored to retailer standards
We provide high-speed, multi-format packing solutions designed for accuracy, speed, and presentation quality.
Capabilities include:

  • Net clipping, top sealing, flow wrapping, and tray packing
  • Automated and manual lines to handle varying product volumes
  • Multi-format presentation for retail and wholesale specifications
  • Fully integrated ERP for live stock control and traceability
  • Dedicated packing for citrus, stone fruit, bananas, and more

Why it matters:
✔️ High throughput with consistent accuracy
✔️ Adaptable to multiple packaging formats
✔️ Fully compliant with major retailer standards

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Ripening & Conditioning

Controlled ripening for optimal eating quality
With our advanced ripening rooms, we condition fruit precisely to retailer or customer specifications.
Features include:

  • Banana, kiwi, and mango ripening capabilities
  • Humidity, temperature, and ethylene-controlled rooms
  • Remote monitoring and calibration for consistency
  • Staggered batch control to align with daily order cycles
  • Responsive turnaround based on real-time retail demand

Why it matters:
✔️ Maximum shelf life and consumer satisfaction
✔️ Controlled environments with 24/7 monitoring
✔️ Custom programmes to match retailer demand

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Warehousing & Temperature-Controlled Storage

Safe, scalable, climate-controlled storage
Our Boston facility offers flexible storage for sensitive produce — chilled, cooled, or ambient — all monitored 24/7.
Facility highlights:

  • Individual temperature-controlled chambers (0°C to 22°C)
  • Real-time temperature and humidity control
  • High-capacity racking with dedicated intake/despatch zones
  • Fail-safe systems for product protection
  • Full traceability and stock reporting through ERP integration

Why it matters:
✔️ Maintains product freshness and quality
✔️ Enables flexible storage and just-in-time delivery
✔️ Minimises spoilage and operational risk

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Order Collation & Despatch

Fast, accurate fulfilment aligned with delivery needs
We prepare and despatch mixed orders with speed and precision, reducing turnaround and maximising freshness.
Operational advantages:

  • ERP-based collation and allocation
  • Custom pallet configuration by customer or SKU
  • Picking accuracy with barcode scanning
  • Efficient integration with logistics schedules
  • Retail-ready presentation and packing compliance

Why it matters:
✔️ Custom builds to reduce freight cost
✔️ Fully trackable and auditable process
✔️ Consistent, accurate fulfilment

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Primary Logistics Solutions

Nationwide delivery with full supply chain visibility. From packhouses to factory, to Regional Distribution Centres and wholesale markets, we support your delivery needs with reliable, responsive logistics planning.


Logistics services include:

  • Consolidated transport and backhaul coordination
  • POD tracking and route optimisation
  • Daily deliveries to 70+ destinations across the UK
  • Multi Temperature-controlled solutions and management
  • Collaborative planning with our logistics partners

Why it matters:
✔️ Dependable last-mile delivery
✔️ Real-time logistics data and accountability
✔️ Integrated service from packhouses to store

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Quality Assurance

Rigorous checks from intake to delivery
Our QA team monitors and documents every stage of the process, ensuring compliance with both internal and retailer-specific standards.
Quality assurance highlights:

  • Intake inspection and product grading
  • On-line and post-pack checks
  • Defect and variance reporting
  • Real-time rejection tracking and feedback
  • BRCGS-compliant protocols and audits

Why it matters:
✔️ Confidence in product quality and compliance
✔️ Seamless alignment with retail standards
✔️ Reduced risk of rejection or repacking

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