Motion · S6M-14140 · 19 Aug 2024

Perthshire Business Celebrates Extending Deal with Asda

Lodged by Murdo Fraser (Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party) Standard Motion 24 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Perthshire business, Marshall Farms, on extending its deal with Asda to supply own-label Scottish cherries to stores across the UK; notes that the deal will extend Asda’s five-year partnership with Marshall Farms through its supplier, Scotty Brand, expanding the offering from branded products to include own-label fresh fruit and adding an annual supply of three million cherries; further notes that the cherries will be available in around 160 Asda stores across the UK; acknowledges that the family farm, based around Alyth, began production back in the 1930s, and wishes the business all the best for the future.

Supporters (24)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.