A fire has destroyed one of three buildings at a Geest factory in Milton Keynes. The plant, which supplies ready meals for Waitrose, turned over about £20m last year, said finance director Mark Pullen. “We are evaluating the options in terms of re-commencing supply as soon as possible. Waitrose has confirmed that it is its policy to suport suppliers and not to take away business from them as a result of such incidents.”

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