Catherine Paice has been appointed President of The Marden Fruit Show Society (MFSS) as of their last AGM. Catherine takes over from Teresa Wickham who stepped down after serving a three-year term.
As the Society looks ahead to its 90th year, the audience heard from a range of speakers including Emily Norton of Savills who gave the James Nichols Lecture. In an inspiring and informative lecture, Emily encouraged fruit growers to have their ‘own vision for the future’, saying otherwise ‘supply chains and banks will dictate it to you’.
Catherine Paice comments: “I am delighted to accept the invitation to be the President of the Marden Fruit Show Society and I hope my experience and contacts will be invaluable to helping it to continue its work, especially in its 90th year. There is some fantastic innovation taking place in the sector, as well as interesting technological developments, and we look forward to showcasing more about these later in the year at the National Fruit Show.”
The 90th National Fruit Show will take place on 1st and 2nd November at the Kent County Showground, Detling. Further information can be found at www.nationalfruitshow.org.uk