Tag Archives: fresh produce

Marks and Spencer Expands Local Produce Strategy with Northern Ireland Strawberry Grower Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Marks and Spencer has partnered with County Armagh grower Tim O’Malley to supply locally grown strawberries to Northern Ireland stores for the first time. The collaboration has enabled significant expansion of O’Malley Berry Co.’s growing operation, including new … Read the full press release

M&S Expands Sustainable Food Strategy Through Launch of Advanced Vertical Farming Products

(IN BRIEF) Marks and Spencer has launched three vertically farmed salad leaf products grown using advanced indoor farming technology that uses significantly less water and fertiliser than conventional agriculture. Developed in partnership with Planet Farms, the salads are grown in … Read the full press release

METRO Expands UK Presence with Acquisition of Caterite to Boost Food Service Distribution

(IN BRIEF) METRO has expanded its food service distribution (FSD) business in the UK by acquiring Caterite Food & Wineservice, a specialist in food delivery to the HoReCa sector in the Lake District and northern regions of the UK. This … Read the full press release