Young Person of The Year Winner 2019

Winner - Jacob Kirwan - G's Fresh

Through a series of interlinked projects, Jacob has changed culture, implemented new technology,

improved recording processes and developed wider business relationships for tackling food waste.

He is becoming a leading authority on food waste within the G’s business and the wider produce

and food industry. This is reflected in the number of events and conferences that Jacob has been invited to participate in and present at, sharing the industry best practice that is being developed at G’s.

Through cutting edge technology Jacob’s team is driving down waste and optimising the growing process.  Over 4 years, Jacob has either led or been a key contributor in a number of G’s innovation projects that are shaping how they optimise the future growing of fresh salads and vegetables.

Feedback from across the industry is that Jacob has a true passion for doing things better and tackling the issue of food waste in our industry.