Last night at the UK and Ireland business summit in Liverpool, hosted by the British Prime Minister and Irish Taoiseach, it was announced that Walsh Mushrooms Group will invest £10 Million in a new State-of-the-Art mushroom growing Facility in Worcestershire UK.

Walsh Mushrooms Group, one of the largest suppliers of fresh mushrooms across Ireland and the UK, is embarking on a major five-year investment project to develop a new, state-of-the-art mushroom growing facility near its distribution centre in Evesham, Worcestershire, UK.

This represents the Group’s commitment to be at the forefront of mushroom production whilst recognising the challenges ahead, particularly with labour. This groundbreaking initiative will integrate world-leading robotic technology to enhance operational efficiency, streamline processes and significantly reduce labour and energy requirement.

The new facility will be powered by sustainable energy sources, reinforcing the company’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting environmental responsibility. The construction of this ambitious project will begin next month, with an initial investment of £10 million, with the facility expected to be completed by the end of the year.

Alan Walsh, Director of the business who attended the event stated “After a lot of research, development and planning this is the biggest step change for the mushroom industry in over two decades. This investment underscores Walsh Mushrooms Group’s dedication to innovation, sustainability and expanding its capacity to meet the growing demand of our customers for high-quality British mushrooms”.