Suntory Beverage & Food is one of the leading soft drinks businesses in the UK and their factory in Coleford, home to Ribena, has sustained many skilled jobs in the Forest of Dean since 1947.
I was delighted to host Suntory at a recent reception in Parliament, along with blackcurrant growers from across the country and the MPs who represent constituencies that are home to significant blackcurrant farms. I am pictured here with Edward Keene, who is a blackcurrant grower based in the Forest of Dean.
Through increased investment and the implementation of Biodiversity Action Plans, Suntory has undertaken significant efforts to improve the sustainability and quality of blackcurrant crops, in collaboration with local growers.
I look forward to continuing to work with Suntory and doing what I can to support this important local employer.