Turnover and Profits Grow for Major Potato Supplier

Turnover and pre-tax profits grew at a major supplier of potatoes to retail giant Marks & Spencer during its latest financial year. Lincolnshire-based Manor Fresh has reported a turnover of GBP55.9m for the 12 months to April 25, 2020, up from GBP54.3m. Its pre-tax profits also went from GBP1.1m to GBP1.5m over the same period.

A statement signed off by the board said: "The company continues to engage positively with existing customers to develop commercial sales through retail and wholesale sales channels across a broad fresh produce range. The positive impact of an increasing number of UK consumers favoring plant-based diets continues to underpin overall company performance. New business development opportunities continued to be progressed."