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PARALLEL IMPORTS

Parallel Imports is a dedicated Fresh Hub Group business specialising in the sourcing and supply of fresh produce from trusted global grower partners.

We provide market-leading grapes, citrus, melons, exotics, salads and vegetables to UK regional and national wholesale, secondary wholesale, foodservice, catering, processors and independent retail customers.

Our grower-led sourcing model ensures consistent quality, strong availability and reliable service across every season.

ABOUT US

Parallel Imports unites PUK Wholesale and Hilton Wholesale into one focused business unit serving the UK wholesale, foodservice and independent retail sectors.
We combine deep market expertise with group-wide sourcing strength to deliver dependable, fit-for-purpose supply solutions.

WHY CHOOSE PARALLEL IMPORTS

Direct grower partnerships across leading global regions

Strong seasonal programmes and secure volumes

Fast turnaround for wholesale and foodservice

Clear specifications and consistent quality

OUR PRODUCTS

GRAPES

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A full range of red, white and black seedless grapes sourced from leading growers across South Africa, India, Chile, Peru, Spain and more. Supported by the Fresh Hub Group grower network, we offer reliable season-long supply and varietal development opportunities.

CITRUS​

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A comprehensive citrus basket including oranges, easy peelers, lemons, limes and grapefruit. Sourced across both hemispheres and backed by Fruit Forever for technical assurance and continuity.

MELONS

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Galia, Cantaloupe, Watermelon and Honeydew sourced from regions with strong climatic advantages for quality and consistency.

SALADS & VEGETABLES

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We supply a broad range of salads and vegetables from growers in the UK, Spain, Morocco, Egypt, China and other key regions.

Key lines include:
Round Tomatoes – consistently firm, flavoursome and seasonally sourced.
Peeled Onions (China) – premium brown and red onions with excellent yield and extended shelf life.
Spring Onions (Egypt) – high-quality, vacuum-packed for freshness.
Capsicum / Peppers – Spain & Morocco; Red, Green, Yellow and Tri-Colour.
Cucumbers – Spanish Dutch-style long cucumbers in all key counts.
Aubergine, Courgettes, Garlic – sourced from trusted growers across Europe and North Africa.
Butternut Squash – Pluto variety; supplied year-round from the UK, Spain, Portugal, Brazil and South Africa.
Sweet Potatoes – high-quality orange flesh varieties from Egypt, Spain, Portugal and South Africa (6kg and processor bins).

the team

Geoff White – Specialist in fruit, veg and salad trading with 20+ years’ experience across UK, Irish and European markets.
Jason Cooke – Wholesale procurement and global sourcing specialist with strong market relationships.
Lucien Jefferies – Commercial leader with expertise in import/export operations, grower management and business development.
Peter Hilton • Richard Johnson • Lee Andrews – Experienced wholesale operators supporting the delivery of high-quality, reliable supply.

HOW WE WORK

SPAIN & PORTUGAL

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core supply for salads, veg, grapes and citrus. Dedicated butternut squash and summer melon programmes.

SOUTH AFRICA

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key origin for butternut and premium table grapes, including grower-shareholder farms.

MOROCCO

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enhanced quality across tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers via Parallel Maroc.

CHINA

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market-leading peeled onion programmes with strict quality controls.

EGYPT

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exceptional sweet potatoes and spring onions with near year-round availability.

UK

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strong portfolio of British-grown veg supporting freshness and reduced food miles.

Uruguay

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

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