He said that besides the new structure, for which his son-in-law Quintin Moore had been project manager, the company has a new forklift and a brand new and larger tractor, replacing vehicles lost to the flames. The office has acquired new computers, specialist labelling machines and a high speed printer.
"We still have some shelving to go up in the storage and production space, which can also be used for class evenings and educational events.We kept the same design as the old shed that had a lean-to, which we rebuilt as well, because it just worked for us," he said.
The business underwent significant expansion and rebranding about three years ago, Mr Hatchard said earlier, which was complemented by the new building, interior spaces, equipment and vehicles.
"The fire put back development by about two years - it was a real eye-opener - so we put our focus on creating a new fruit centre. Our business has grown and the new shed is roomier, the tractor is bigger and it's all way better suited to what we need today. We're back on track now."