International firm in talks to buy Jersey potato company

Albert Bartlett said it was "in talks" to purchase the Jersey Royal Company

A major grower and supplier of Jersey Royal potatoes could be sold to an international business.

Albert Bartlett - which runs farms across Britain, Ireland, and France - said it had "opened discussions" with an investment group with a view to purchasing The Jersey Royal Company.

It said any deal would allow it to continue to deliver "a great product".

The company said any sale would need to be approved by farming regulators before it happened.

A spokesperson for Albert Bartlett said: "Albert Bartlett have opened discussions with Produce Investments with a view to purchasing their Jersey trading subsidiary, The Jersey Royal Company.

"Albert Bartlett have packed and marketed Jersey potatoes for multiple generations and have had dedicated packing and growing infrastructure on the island since 2008.

"The Jersey Royal Company was formed into its current model as grower and packer of Jersey potatoes over 20 years ago and was purchased by Produce Investments in 2014.

"Consolidation of the Island's leading producers is seen by both businesses as key to delivering a sustainable future for the famous Jersey Royal product and continuing to deliver great product for consumers."

The Jersey Royal Company has been approached for a comment.

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