Morrisons offers discount for food suppliers

UK retailer Morrisons has announced it will be offering a 5% discount to all agricultural suppliers as recognition of their efforts to guarantee the functioning of the supply chain during the current pandemic, reports Fruitnet.com. The discount will benefit the 2,700 operators who supply Morrisons with fruit and vegetables, as well as other products, and will be valid until July 12th.

Morrisons managing director, David Potts, said, “This is a difficult time for the nation and also for farmers and fishermen. We want to thank British farmers for continuing to provide excellent quality food despite the difficulties imposed by the emergency and, at the same time, invite customers to buy national food.”