Re:fresh award winning mushroom producer Greyfriars UK has taken on a new general manager for its mushroom farming operations.
David Walker, 45, has been appointed to look after the business based at Wath, near Ripon, Yorkshire.
Walker brings over 23 years of experience of working in the mushroom business, including having had overall responsibility for supplying two million kilos of mushroom a year to Tesco and Sainsbury while working for Gateforth Park, part of Carbury Park Mushrooms.
Greyfriars said Walker’s degree in agriculture and his experience as managing director, general manager and senior grower give him both the technical and management experience necessary to maintain Greyfriars reputation for quality and service.
John Smith, md, said: “David joins us at a time when we are embarking on a period of investment and diversification into new fresh produce areas.
“His experience at all levels of the industry will help us continue to drive the market and meet the demands of the major supermarkets.”
