One of Britain’s longest‑running potato businesses, Cullen Allan can trace its trading history back to 1875 and is one of the longest established potato businesses in the UK, with origins as Cullen, Allen & Co. general merchants and carriers trading in potatoes, grain, and farm inputs.
From those early days in the 19th century, the firm has grown into a specialist seed potato producer known for sound, extensive connections across the industry.
Today, Cullen Allan specialises in the production and marketing of premium, generation‑controlled seed potatoes produced from disease‑tested mini tubers grown by carefully selected farmers.
Production in Scotland and Northern Ireland allows the business to supply all sectors of the potato industry with high‑quality seed that meets the demands of both UK and international markets.
The company produces and markets free varieties as well as its own material from an in‑house breeding programme, which benefits from the team’s experience and close involvement in every part of the industry.
New varieties demonstrate Cullen Allan’s commitment to innovation and to supporting growers with potatoes that show strong potential in the field and on the plate.
Cullen Allan works alongside ware potato suppliers to market potatoes grown locally and across the rest of the UK, as well as managing new potatoes imported from countries including Cyprus and Spain.
Regular collaboration with suppliers ensures that appropriate varieties are produced and aligned with customer needs, supported by reliable logistics and scheduling.
Cullen Allan offers more than potatoes:
- Seed production with full generation control
- Variety trials and breeding partnerships
- Import and export handling
- Mini tuber production and marketing support
- Technical advice and logistics know-how
This integrated and open approach, underpinned by full traceability, ensures Cullen Allan continues to play a leading role in today’s sophisticated food supply chain while staying true to the heritage established in 1875.
Cullen Allan works in close partnership with Norika to bring a wider range of high-performing seed potato varieties to growers in the UK and beyond. By combining Cullen Allan’s long-standing expertise in seed production, local grower relationships, and supply-chain management with Norika’s advanced breeding and variety development, the partnership delivers market-focused genetics backed by strong technical support. Together, they help customers respond to changing consumer demands, agronomic challenges, and sustainability goals with reliable, traceable seed that performs from field to fork.