A prepared vegetable manufacturer in Wisbech has purchased another local business.

Fenmarc Produce, based in Elm, has acquired Alfred G Pearce Ltd of Setchey, Norfolk.

The companies specialise in carrot and root vegetable growing and preparation.

Mark and Rachel Harrod, owners of Fenmarc, said: “Alfred G.Pearce have been a trusted and valued supplier to Fenmarc for over 20 years.

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"It is a local, family business we know well and joining together seemed a natural step working towards a more resilient supply chain, bringing together agricultural and operational experience.

"This will allow us to pool the knowledge and expertise of both businesses to deliver even better quality and service to all of our customers."

Jim Waller, CEO of Fenmarc, said: “This acquisition opens up opportunities for both businesses in each other's market sectors.

"We're looking forward to working with our new colleagues and forging closer relationships with our growers to continue to develop and enhance our sourcing strategy.”

Simon and Jonathan Pearce, owners of Alfred G.Pearce Ltd, said: “This is a natural joining of two family-owned businesses, providing Fenmarc with a route back to the soil and opportunities in both the B2B sector and the retail prepared space, with an integrated model for prepared vegetables from field to consumers plates.

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"We feel both companies share similar values in the way they do business and the value we place on our colleagues.

"It also provides Alfred G Pearce Ltd with opportunities to accelerate its existing expansion strategy through close relationships with our customers, robust direct supply chains and investing in automation.”

Fenmarc Produce Ltd is one of the top 50 fastest growing businesses in Cambridgeshire and has a turnover of more than £60 million.

Alfred G.Pearce Ltd has been supplying raw wholehead and prepared vegetables for more than 65 years.