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Liverpool FC has officially opened its first allotment where they will grown their own food for matchday.

The allotment will produce fresh, organically grown produce that will then be used to make food for supporters at Anfield this season.

The allotment is 1,200 square metres and grows and harvests seasonal produce, including fruit, vegetables and honey.

In the near future, the Club intent to join up with the local community and schools to help grow the allotment.

Liverpool Ladies players Mollie Green and Dannielle Gibbons who were at the allotment to celebrate the opening also got hands-on with the gardening.

Reds goalkeeper Gibbons said: “It is important that the Club is involved within the local community and giving something back. The allotment is a fantastic initiative that will provide fresh produce which will be served to fans as part of the new matchday menu.”

On the allotment, Liverpool FC General Manager of Hospitality, Tourism and Events, Paul Cuttill added: “We are really pleased to be able to utilise this land to grow our own fresh produce. We hope the allotment will play an invaluable role in our catering operation and also the local community.

“The produce from the allotment will hopefully go a long way to help promote healthy eating and it is brilliant that it will be utilised in the new Main Stand.”