28/08/2026
A true legend of the fruit trade retires.
There have been a few great characters in our trade hang up their boots this year, and today it was the turn of Dennis Butler.
Dennis started in the fruit trade in 1963, aged just 15, in Humber Street, Hull. He went on to build one of the most successful and respected businesses in the trade, becoming particularly well known for mushrooms.
To many of us, Dennis simply became known as “The Mushroom King.” 🍄👑
But there’s far more to Dennis than the business he built. He is an absolute gentleman and one of the most respected people I have ever known in this trade. Over the years he has helped, encouraged and supported countless people, ourselves included, and I genuinely believe many businesses have been more successful because Dennis was there to help them along the way.
63 years in the fruit trade. That takes some doing.
Dennis, enjoy your retirement. You have certainly earned it.
A gentleman, a friend and a true legend of the trade.
