Morrisons supplies MBR Acres — here's what that means
What We Know About Morrisons
Morrisons and MBR Acres
Morrisons, one of the UK’s major supermarket chains, was identified as making grocery deliveries to MBR Acres in Wyton, Cambridgeshire.
On 5 June 2025, a Morrisons delivery was photographed arriving at the MBR Acres facility. Polite emails and telephone calls from members of the MBR Suppliers Facebook group to Morrisons Head Office led the supermarket to review the situation. Morrisons agreed to stop deliveries and joined the boycott of MBR Acres.
About MBR Acres
MBR Acres breeds up to 2,000 beagle puppies each year for sale to research laboratories. The parent company, Marshall BioResources, had executives criminally convicted in Italy for the maltreatment and killing of dogs at their Green Hill facility.
Status
Morrisons has done the right thing. Deliveries ceased in June 2025.
What MBR Acres Does
MBR Acres, located in Wyton, Cambridgeshire, is one of the largest beagle breeding facilities in Europe. It breeds approximately 2,000 beagle puppies every year and sells them to laboratories for use in experiments. The facility operates behind high fences and security, with no independent oversight of animal welfare conditions inside.
Beagles are the breed of choice for laboratory testing because of their docile, trusting nature and their manageable size. These dogs are purpose-bred from birth to be used in experiments and never experience life as a normal dog.
The Italy Conviction
The people behind MBR Acres were previously involved in running Green Hill, a similar beagle breeding facility in Brescia, Italy. In 2014, an Italian court convicted individuals associated with Green Hill of animal cruelty. Following the conviction, the operation was effectively relocated to the United Kingdom, where it now operates as MBR Acres.
Read the Full Italy StoryWhat Other Suppliers Have Done
A growing number of companies have already cut ties with MBR Acres after learning about the facility and hearing from concerned members of the public. These companies have shown that it is possible to do the right thing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Morrisons really supply MBR Acres?
Yes. Based on publicly available evidence, Morrisons provides goods or services to MBR Acres. If you believe this information is incorrect, please contact us and we will review it.
What is MBR Acres?
MBR Acres is a facility in Wyton, Cambridgeshire that breeds approximately 2,000 beagle puppies every year for sale to laboratories for use in experiments.
What was the Italy conviction?
Individuals behind MBR Acres were previously involved in running Green Hill, a beagle breeding facility in Brescia, Italy. In 2014, an Italian court convicted them of animal cruelty.
Have other suppliers stopped working with MBR Acres?
Yes. More than 10 companies have ended their relationship with MBR Acres after hearing from concerned members of the public. The list continues to grow.
Is it legal to contact suppliers?
Yes. Writing a polite, factual letter or email to a company is a perfectly lawful exercise of your right to free expression. We always encourage respectful communication.