All Farm Shops and Delis articles – Page 2
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Comment & OpinionHas supermarket mimicry of farm shops gone too far?
Supermarkets are increasingly borrowing the look and feel of rural businesses to win over ethically conscious consumers, says Alistair Wright, product director of The EPOS Bureau, part of ClearCourse
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Analysis & FeaturesField to Fork: how wholesalers created an award-winning farm shop
Brothers Mark and Paul Tate, and business partner Mark Cox, have put decades of wholesale experience into buidling a unique destination in rural Warwickshire
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Chili Maven's communities helped it bring a taste of Mexico to the UK
Chili Maven has made a success of salsa macha and mole lines previously unfamiliar to British palates
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Analysis & FeaturesFodder: the North Yorkshire food hall putting local produce first
Fodder – Great Yorkshire Food Hall reopened last month with a modern look designed to better highlight local produce
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NewsThe Black Farmer to open more farm shops in London and beyond
The business is set to open outlets in Bermondsey and Wood Wharf in coming months
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NewsWinners of Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2025 revealed
Delilah Fine Foods has taken the top honour in the 2025 Farm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards
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Analysis & FeaturesLottie Shaw’s: the West Yorkshire baker with parkin at its heart
Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards judges this month handed the parkin a gold, declaring it “seriously good”
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Analysis & FeaturesUK Food & Drink Shows 2025: panels grocery businesses won’t want to miss
One focus for 2025 is a series of panels recognising women leaders in various food and drink industry sectors
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NewsFarm shops & delis outline ‘challenging’ climate in new review
Rising costs and falling consumer spending have been flagged as the biggest challenges
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Analysis & FeaturesCharlie & Ivy’s: the British farm brand inspired by a Mediterranean lifestyle
Dips and dressings brand Charlie & Ivy’s was last year recognised with two gold awards in the Farm Shop & Deli Product Awards
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NewsThe Black Farmer opens second farm shop in Television Centre
The farm shop was supported by Stanhope, Mitsui Fudosan and other investors, and builds on the success of the brand’s first and flagship farm shop in Brixton
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NewsMead brand Hive Mind moves into soft drinks with Honeyade lineup
Lime & Mint and Just Honey are lightly sweetened with honey and have no refined sugar or artificial sweeteners
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NewsFarm Shop & Deli Retailer Awards 2025 finalists revealed
The 52 shortlisted businesses span seven categories across independent specialist food and drink retail
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Aberdeenshire farm shop Marshall’s became a local hero
Marshall’s Farm Shop & Kitchen prides itself on being a family business with a local focus
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NewsFarm Retail Association rolls out Real Farmers Market scheme
Markets must meet eight principles to become certified by the Farm Retail Association
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Analysis & FeaturesThe Scottish Bee Company: evolving to embody ‘the essence of a Scottish larder’
Passionate about bees, Iain and Suzie Millar launched their business in 2017 with heather honey, before expanding into dressings, vinegars and a charity to promote pollinators
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NewsDaylesford Organic owner pledges further ‘support’ as losses balloon
The business was owed nearly £3m by its supply base, according to latest annual accounts
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Analysis & FeaturesWhat challenges will farm shops and delis face in 2025?
Leading retailers, wholesalers and producers reveal the biggest challenges for independent food and drink in the coming year
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Analysis & FeaturesHow Bell’s went from fruit & veg shop to award-winning fishmonger
Bell’s combines the freshest produce with bespoke service as it seeks to drive up UK fish consumption
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Analysis & FeaturesFive tips from the Farm Shop & Deli Dragons’ Pantry Accelerator
The Farm Shop & Deli Dragons’ Pantry Accelerator offered insight on topics including getting a wholesale listing and making the most of customer data