Farming: Kettle produces the goods again

Fife-based fresh vegetable supplier Kettle Produce has been awarded two of the top honours at Tesco's annual Produce Grower and Supplier Awards in London.

Kettle Produce founder Clouston McIntyre was presented with a Lifetime Contribution award in recognition of Kettle's long and strengthening relationship with the supermarket giant.

The company also picked up the vegetable supplier of the year title.

The awards highlight and reward the outstanding contribution suppliers and growers make to the Tesco produce business.

McIntyre said: "I'm extremely proud to receive these awards on behalf of the whole team at Kettle Produce.

"From our modest beginnings in Balmalcolm in 1977, the team has worked extremely hard to grow the businesses into the success it is today.

"We have enjoyed a long working relationship with Tesco and these awards will undoubtedly inspire all of our staff to ensure this association continues for many years to come."