Morrisons snaps up potato packing plant

Morrisons has acquired a potato packing firm in Scotland, boosting its total food manufacturing sites across Britain to 17.

The Farmcare potato packing business at Carnoustie will be used to store, grade, pack and procure potatoes for Morrisons shoppers.

TUPE discussions between the two parties are due to start shortly, it is understood.

“Our acquisition of the Carnoustie site, and our relationship with Farmcare, shows Morrisons commitment to working directly with growers in Scotland and offering our customers the very best quality fresh produce,” Andrew Thornber, managing director of Morrisons Manufacturing told Produce Business UK.

Farmcare has 11 estates across the country and will supply potatoes and a range of other produce to Morrisons.

“The deal with Morrisons is a strong strategic fit.  We look forward to an ongoing relationship which allows Farmcare to concentrate on what we do best: growing great crops and working closely with Morrisons as a supplier of choice,” added Farmcare CEO, Richard Quinn