All Farm Shops and Delis articles
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Analysis & Features
Freda’s Peanut Butter: the Cornish brand with a drive to succeed
Freda’s was inspired by a New Zealand road trip, named after a van and funded by a car sale
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Analysis & Features
How ‘proper’ delicatessen Norfolk Deli has transformed the county’s food scene
Around 70% of the items stocked in the shop are made in Norfolk
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News
Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2025 open for entries
Entering the awards is a chance for businesses to raise their profiles, gain insight and network with peers
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Comment & Opinion
Could buckwheat be the next ancient grain to break into the mainstream?
Shoppers are open to trying the nutty seed, Mintel data suggests
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Analysis & Features
How Oatopia went from athletic snack to gold award-winner
The business was started in 2011 by endurance athlete Tamar Coleman
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Analysis & Features
Sky Park Farm: the Sussex deer park championing local produce
Owners Pierce and Victoria Noonan have built a flourishing business in West Harting, West Sussex
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Analysis & Features
How sourdough specialist Lovingly Artisan became an award-winning retailer
A husband-and-wife team have grown an artisan bakery to become Farm Shop & Deli Retailer of the Year 2024
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News
Clawson Farms launches six-truckle cheese range
The range aims to disrupt the category with ‘characterful’ branding and well-loved flavours
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Analysis & Features
What a Pickle: from kids’ jam to Asda and farm shop stalwart
What a Pickle founder Camilla Lywood explains how an acquisition is transforming the chutney and sauce supplier
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News
Lovingly Artisan Bakery crowned Farm Shop & Deli Retailer of the Year
The 15 winners of the 2024 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards are revealed at the UK Food & Drink Shows
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News
Live from UK Food Shows 2024: Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall on eating 30 plants per week
Highlights from the Food & Drink Expo, Farm Shop & Deli Show, National Convenience Show, The Forecourt Show and The Restaurant Show
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News
Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat brand hits Amazon Fresh shelves
It is the first major listing for Clarkson’s brand
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Analysis & Features
Stockan’s Oatcakes: how the Orkney heritage brand won gold
Two strands of Orkney history have come together to create an award-winning product
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Analysis & Features
UK Food & Drink Shows 2024: speakers, panels and awards not to miss
Brought to you by William Reed, publisher of The Grocer, this year’s event will take place at the NEC from Monday 29 April to Wednesday 1 May
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News
Local producer shopping app launched by father-daughter duo
The app has been launched by Eden France and her father Simon France, in response to consumer trends towards buying locally
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Analysis & Features
New products to discover at the Farm Shop & Deli Show
Next month’s Farm Shop & Deli Show will offer a raft of innovative NPD
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News
Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2024 finalists revealed
Expert judges from across the specialist food and drink industry whittled down hundreds of entries
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News
High-end Italian deli chain goes all-in on electronic shelf labels
The chain was already using ESLs within its Palermo store network and wanted to bring them to its UK stores as well. It partnered with Pricer on the rollout
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Analysis & Features
Forage: the Welsh-focused farm shop & kitchen ‘going from strength to strength’
The business was recognised at last year’s Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards for its dedication to Welsh food and drink
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Analysis & Features
UK Food & Drink Shows 2024: panels and presentations not to miss
The sessions set to inspire and educate independent food and drink retailers and suppliers