Yorkshire vegetable firm gets Heinz Japan contract

UK-Japan News June 2017

J E Hartley, a frozen vegetable supplier based in North Yorkshire, has secured a contract with Heinz Japan K.K., BDaily reported on 27 April.

The contract will see the firm supply frozen peas and mixed vegetables for products sold by retailers and used in Japan’s food services industry. The firm already has a contract with Heinz in the UK.

J E Hartley, founded in 1954, has 60 staff and a £16m annual turnover. The firm produces and sells a wide range of frozen vegetables including peas and various root vegetables.