Jack Buck Growers - a division of Jack Buck (Farms) Ltd - is to become part of the Fresca Group through its sale to DGM Growers Ltd.

The Holbeach Bank-based producer and marketer of specialist vegetables such as chicory, celeriac and fennel will continue to trade as Jack Buck Growers, under the day-to-day management of Tony Ruigrok.

Robin Buck said: “We believe that this is a very important step for the continued development of this important part of our business. Although a leader in several “niche products” there are clear benefits for both customers and suppliers by Jack Buck Growers becoming a part of this large and very successful group.

“Jack Buck Farms will continue our close relationship and we hope that together we will be able to expand sales of our products to a wide range of customers.”

All the staff of Jack Buck Growers will transfer to DGM Growers.

Fresca chairman Chris Mack added: “I am delighted to welcome the team at Jack Buck into the group. We believe that this is an exciting opportunity for us to develop our involvement in UK-grown speciality vegetables.”