UK: Morrisons acquires Simply Fresh Foods

By: Michelle Russell | 26 July 2010

Morrisons Produce, a subsidiary of Morrisons Supermarkets, has acquired Manchester-based product packing facility Simply Fresh Foods.

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Morrisons Produce, a subsidiary of Morrisons Supermarkets, has acquired Manchester-based product packing facility Simply Fresh Foods.

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