Vegetable giant Produce World Group has bought Scottish root vegetable specialists This is Organics (TIO) for an undisclosed sum.
The company said the acquisition will secure the future of organic land and expertise of Scottish organic growers.
“We will be able to secure the largest possible geographic footprint of our organic supply base and therefore the longest possible domestic growing season,” said Produce World Group, executive chairman Neil Fraser.
“The acquisition of TIO is a natural fit for Produce World, which is already a leader in the UK organic vegetable market. We believe that this will provide greater security both for suppliers and customers.”
William Rose, owner of TIO, said becoming part of the Produce World Group will provide opportunities for organic carrots from Scotland.
“I am looking forward to working with the Produce World team over the years to come,” he added.
TIO has six farms in the Moray region of Scotland, and primarily produces organic carrots, parsnips and swedes.
