Morrisons and Farmcare announce a supply agreement and the acquisition of the Farmcare potato packing business at Carnoustie, by Morrisons.

The plant in Carnoustie will be used to store, grade, pack and procure potatoes for Morrisons customers. As well as being a shopkeeper, Morrisons makes most of the fresh food that is sold through its 492 stores, giving it control over the quality and freshness of its products. The acquisition of the Carnoustie plant means that Morrisons will have 17 food manufacturing sites around the UK.

Morrisons intends to commence TUPE (Transfer of Undertakings Protection of Employment) discussions with Farmcare Carnoustie staff as part of the agreement. Farmcare, a respected grower which has 11 estates across the UK, will supply a range of produce to Morrisons, including potatoes.

One of the UK’s leading farming and agricultural businesses, Farmcare is custodian of the 40,000 acres of land it farms and manages across the UK and a major grower of arable crops, fruit, vegetables and potatoes.