MACMILLAN Cancer Support has announced a new year-long partnership with food retailer Heron Foods.

The partnership officially launched on Macmillan’s World’s Biggest Coffee Morning when all of Heron's 3,000 local staff and employees took part.

Heron Foods, which has a store in Malton, will aim to raise £250,000 for Macmillan. A variety of fundraising events will take place and Heron Foods will also be working with suppliers to add extra value to the partnership.

Mike Igoe, commercial director for Heron Foods, said: “We are really pleased to support Macmillan Cancer Support for the next year.

“We chose to partner with the charity because it is something that is close to our hearts and the entire team want to support this worthy cause," he said.

“Macmillan are doing fantastic work in reaching and improving the lives of people living with cancer – and we want to help them keep on doing this great work."

Catriona Munn, partnership manager at Macmillan Cancer Support, said: “We are thrilled that Heron Foods has decided to support Macmillan. We look forward to joining forces with the team to raise funds to support people affected by cancer.

"Thank you to all of the staff and customers who got involved with coffee morning, it was a great way to kick the partnership off in true Macmillan style.”