Riverford Organic Farmers
Riverford Organic Farmers Headquarters Location
Buckfastleigh
Riverford Organic Farmers Photos
About Riverford Organic Farmers
Riverford began in 1987, when Guy Singh-Watson started growing organic veg in a field of his parents’ Devon farm and delivering it to local friends. We’ve come a long way from one man and a borrowed tractor – but farming keeps our feet firmly on the ground.
Every week, Riverford delivers organic food to around 70,000 homes and businesses across the UK. This takes loads of brilliant people, from growers to IT experts, and more besides!
We’re a friendly, forward-thinking bunch, and our three core values – Stronger Together, Do Things Well and Independence – run through everything we do. We celebrate diversity, valuing, supporting and developing the whole person as an equal opportunities employer.
Success means much more than just profits; we want Riverford to be a place people enjoy coming to work, and a business our co-owners feel proud of. In 2021, we were delighted to be awarded two-star Best Companies accreditation, recognising Riverford as an ‘outstanding’ place to work.
We’re also proud to be a B Corp – a certification for ethical businesses who work not just for profit, but also to benefit people and the planet.
What’s a co-owner?
‘Co-owner’ is what we call ourselves instead of ‘employees’ or ‘staff’. In 2018, Riverford became employee owned, so working here makes you a co-owner. It’s not just a name; every co-owner can play a part in shaping our business.
Why Riverford?Every week, Riverford delivers organic food to around 70,000 homes and businesses across the UK. This takes loads of brilliant people, from growers to IT experts, and more besides!
We’re a friendly, forward-thinking bunch, and our three core values – Stronger Together, Do Things Well and Independence – run through everything we do. We celebrate diversity, valuing, supporting and developing the whole person as an equal opportunities employer.
Success means much more than just profits; we want Riverford to be a place people enjoy coming to work, and a business our co-owners feel proud of. In 2021, we were delighted to be awarded two-star Best Companies accreditation, recognising Riverford as an ‘outstanding’ place to work.
We’re also proud to be a B Corp – a certification for ethical businesses who work not just for profit, but also to benefit people and the planet.
What’s a co-owner?
‘Co-owner’ is what we call ourselves instead of ‘employees’ or ‘staff’. In 2018, Riverford became employee owned, so working here makes you a co-owner. It’s not just a name; every co-owner can play a part in shaping our business.
We’re a friendly, forward-thinking bunch, and our three core values – Stronger Together, Do Things Well and Independence – run through everything we do. We celebrate diversity, valuing, supporting and developing the whole person as an equal opportunities employer.
Employee OwnershipMaking business a force for good
On June 8th 2018, Riverford moved into employee ownership. Founder-owner Guy Singh-Watson has long seen Riverford’s purpose as more than just growing and delivering the best organic veg; since converting his first field to organic in 1987, he has challenged business norms and pushed to use Riverford as a force for good. Employee ownership is the next chapter.
74% of the company is now owned by an Employee Trust, benefitting all Riverford employees equally. Guy has retained 26% and aims to have a very active involvement in the next phase of Riverford’s journey.
Riverford’s employees are the people most passionately interested in its values, the best custodians of them, and the most competent to achieve the commercial success necessary to promote those values. They are the people who should also reap the rewards.
Co-owner BenefitsOn June 8th 2018, Riverford moved into employee ownership. Founder-owner Guy Singh-Watson has long seen Riverford’s purpose as more than just growing and delivering the best organic veg; since converting his first field to organic in 1987, he has challenged business norms and pushed to use Riverford as a force for good. Employee ownership is the next chapter.
74% of the company is now owned by an Employee Trust, benefitting all Riverford employees equally. Guy has retained 26% and aims to have a very active involvement in the next phase of Riverford’s journey.
Riverford’s employees are the people most passionately interested in its values, the best custodians of them, and the most competent to achieve the commercial success necessary to promote those values. They are the people who should also reap the rewards.
Riverford is a beautiful place to work, with lots of great people – and other benefits too.
33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays)
Generous company pension scheme
Annual profit share; 10% of all our profits are split equally between all co-owners
25% off everything we sell
Heavily discounted organic breakfasts and lunches, home-cooked by our canteen chefs, at our two biggest sites
Free organic fruit and veg!
Enhanced maternity / paternity pay (plus six months of free veg boxes)
An annual allowance to spend on Riverford branded clothing
Lots of free co-owner events, including two massive parties a year
Flexible working options
Life assurance cover
33 days holiday pro rata (including bank holidays)
Generous company pension scheme
Annual profit share; 10% of all our profits are split equally between all co-owners
25% off everything we sell
Heavily discounted organic breakfasts and lunches, home-cooked by our canteen chefs, at our two biggest sites
Free organic fruit and veg!
Enhanced maternity / paternity pay (plus six months of free veg boxes)
An annual allowance to spend on Riverford branded clothing
Lots of free co-owner events, including two massive parties a year
Flexible working options
Life assurance cover
Number of Employees in Riverford Organic Farmers
1,001 to 5,000
Riverford Organic Farmers Revenue
£18m to £73m (GBP)
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