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East of Scotland Growers are a farmer-owned organisation with our roots firmly planted in East Scotland. Our growing portfolio includes ESG Co-operative, ESG Drysdale, ESG Natural Fibres and Growers Garden.

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ESG Co-operative

ESG Co-operative specialises in crop planning, agronomy, harvest co-ordination and marketing, with a core focus on maximising returns for our members.

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ESG Drysdale

ESG Drysdale is a commercial organisation and one of the UK’s leading vegetable suppliers, providing a transparent route to retail, backed by expert commercial and technical teams.

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ESG Natural Fibres

ESG Natural Fibres is a leading natural fibres progressive venture and will be UK's first flax mill this century; producing premium, traceable fibres for the global textile market.

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Growers Garden

Growers Garden, our pioneering snack brand, is run by farming families in the east of Scotland who turn surplus and ‘wonky’ vegetables into high-quality snacks that champion sustainability and healthy eating.

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Growing together for the future

East of Scotland Growers specialises in large-scale, industry-leading crop production with a reputation for exceptional quality.

Since 1987, we’ve brought farmers together to grow stronger as a collective; supporting innovation, sustainability and local communities, all whilst staying true to our founding aim: creating optimum supply chains and maximum value for our growers and our customers.

From fresh produce and natural fibres to sustainable snacks through our Growers Garden brand, we deliver responsibly grown, superior quality products from field to customer.

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Driving growth. Delivering results.

East of Scotland Growers is a grower-led co-operative, built to prioritise the success of its members. We power some of the UK’s most efficient and sustainable farming operations; leveraging scale, innovation and strategic collaboration to maximise value for our member growers, while delivering high-quality produce to retail and building future-ready supply chains for British agriculture.

365 days per year

A complete seed-to-shelf supplier, 365 days a year

1400 workers

1400 workers employed during the harvest season each year

The only brassica co-operative in the UK

45,000 acres

Our growers farm 45,000 acres along Scotland’s east coast

United

We are a collective of growers united by a commitment to sustainable farming

Over 140m+ vegetable modules are planted every year across our farms

ESG Natural Fibres is the sole commercial flax grower in the uk

ESG Natural Fibres is set to build Scotland's first flax mill in over a century

ESG Drysdale

“Being HR manager is rewarding because you're at the heart of creating a positive, productive environment. Working for a co-operative means you're part of a community with real purpose.”

Holly Edmundson HR manager

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ESG Drysdale

“ESG is fast paced and challenging, there are rarely two days the same and that’s what makes it such a rewarding place to work.”

Jenny Riddoch Supply chain manager

East of Scotland Growers

“At ESG, no two days are the same. I enjoy the fast-paced environment, the responsibility, and working with a team that’s always pushing to do better.”

Fraser Smith Harvest manager

Our companies

East of Scotland Growers

“Working in supply chain is one of the most demanding yet rewarding experiences of my career. Every day brings a new challenge.”

Cameron Laing Supply chain assistant

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ESG Co-operative

“I’m lucky in my role as an agronomist I get to work with brilliant people every day. There’s a real science to my job and I love balancing soil nutrients to create the perfect crop.”

Courtney Higgs Agronomist

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Collectively creating a sustainable future

Our Companies

ESG Co-operative

ESG Drysdale

ESG Natural Fibres

Growers Garden

Growing together for the future

Driving growth. Delivering results.

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