ABOUT US

Our Mission

At Parallel UK, we pride ourselves on being unique, agile, and united in our approach. 

Our mission is to inspire lasting partnerships and relationships built on trust and collaboration. We are committed to delivering high-quality produce while prioritising sustainability, ensuring that our practices benefit both our customers and the planet. 

Together, we strive to create a brighter, more sustainable future.

Why we are here!

We pride ourselves in our commitment to our values, which are etched into everything we do at Parallel UK. They flow from our group’s core principles, shaping our identity and guiding our actions.

Social Accountability

We believe in community engagement, looking beyond the obvious and working together. Creating a circle of accountability at every stage of our business.

Environmental Awareness

Nature based solutions ensure we make a difference to the environment, we close the loop in a sustainable manner and in a way that gives back to our planet.

Economic Stability

We understand and manage risk, following corporate governance in an accurate and transparent manner ensuring we provide a competitive edge in everything we do.

The Team

At Parallel UK, our culture is rooted in unity and mutual understanding. We respect diverse opinions and ideas, fostering an environment where everyone can thrive and perform at their best.

We embody a strong sense of professionalism while maintaining flexibility in our work-life balance, enabling us to consistently deliver at the highest level.

Our team ethos is one of enjoyment and collaboration, where we support each other through challenges while embracing a sense of humour.  We value each other’s opinions, share stories and experiences to foster personal and professional growth.

With our ‘let’s get it done together’ mantra, we stand firm in our beliefs, values and commitment to our people and our mission.

Rob Landymore

Managing Director
Founding shareholder. Been with group since inception. Farming background with 27yrs experience in fresh produce industry.

Josep Maria Teixido

Operations & Sourcing Director
Founding shareholder. Been with group since inception. Family background in Fresh produce with 19yrs in fresh produce industry.

JP Burton

Group Commercial Director
Joined group in 2022. Food Manufacturing background (Greencore/Northern Foods) with 18 years within The Fresh Produce Sector.

Simon Bell

HR Director
Joined the Group in 2020. Background in Technical & Retail Management. 9 years within the Fresh Produce Sector.

“Our combined management team has a mixture of youth and experience with unparalleled depth of industry knowledge and a clear understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities of the industry”

Uruguay

Dedicated grower of citrus fruits in Uruguay’s main producing regions

Produce
Easy Peelers, Oranges, Lemons

Americas

Specialised berry growers, growing throughout the Americas, including the United States and Canada,

Produce
Strawberries, Raspberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Red Currants, Cranberries, Physalis

 

North America

Located in the heart of California with sites spanning East to West Coasts.

Vertically integrated with full supply chain management

Produce
White Seedless, Red Seedless, Black Seedless, Speciality grapes, Oranges, Soft Citrus, Lemons & Limes. Nectarines, Peaches, Plums & Apricots, Avocado, Mango (Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala), Green Kiwi Fruit, Asian Pears

Latin America

Blueberry specialist growing throughout Latin America, in Chile, Peru and Mexico.

Produce
Blueberries

Peru

Located in Piura in the North of Peru

Over 20 years growing experience with 15k acres of total crop production

Produce
White Seedless, Red Seedless, Black Seedless, Avocado, Limes, Mango, Blueberries

Spain

Over 54 varieties of seedless table grape grown across the season. Located in key production region of Murcia

Produce
Speciality Grapes, White Seedless, Red Seedless, Black Seedless, Organic Grapes

 

Chile

The largest Chilean exporter of grape to global markets

Produce
White Seedless, Red Seedless, Black Seedless, Avocado, Oranges, Soft Citrus, Cherries, Green & Gold Kiwi Fruit, Pomegranates

 

South Africa

Recognised leaders in grapes worldwide with Breeding Programme Partnerships

Produce
White Seedless, Red Seedless, Black Seedless, Organic Grapes

 

Peru

Located in Southern Peru in the Ica Valley

Specialising in table grapes, soft citrus, oranges, avocados, and blueberries

Produce

White Seedless, Red Seedless, Black Seedless, Speciality Seedless, Oranges, Soft Citrus, Blueberries, Avocado