Potato producer gets growth spurt

Potato producer Albert Bartlett has been given a £4 million funding boost after securing the largest-ever food processing marketing and cooperation (FPMC) grant.

The money, from the Scottish Government, will help the Airdrie-based firm to create 35 new jobs as it expands into the growing market for chilled and convenience potato products.

The grant will go towards a £17m investment in a new building and processing equipment, allowing the firm to introduce new products.