Farm Shop
Making money from your rural enterprise
-
Daring to Diversify: ‘We run the UK’s first on-farm drive-thru’
20 October 2024 Farm ShopAs part of our series putting the spotlight on specialist retailers doing things a bit differently, we head to the Rhug Estate -
How to get the most out of Halloween in retail
01 October 2024 Farm ShopExperts say Halloween is catching up with (and in some cases taking over from) Christmas as a key selling opportunity. Speciality Food finds out more -
The Big Interview: Edward Berry (The Flying Fork)
23 September 2024 DelicatessenEdward has enjoyed an illustrious career to date in food and drink, spanning hospitality, wine, farm shops and delis, making him one of the most knowledgeable consultants in the UK. Speciality Food finds out more about the man behind the fork -
Daring to Diversify: ‘We run the 18th oldest business in the world’
17 September 2024 Farm ShopAs part of our ongoing series shining a light on Britain’s most unique farm shops, delis and food halls, Speciality Food is at Otterton Mill -
Farm Retail Association unveils fresh new look
12 September 2024 InspirationsThe Farm Retail Association has rebranded with a bold vision for the future -
What to know before adding a kitchen garden or PYO to your business
28 August 2024 Farm ShopIf you’ve got a plot of land attached to your farm shop, cafe or restaurant, it might be tempting to envisage it as a productive haven from which to pluck your own produce. But is the reality as simple as it seems? Speciality Food investigates -
6 of the best farm shops in Essex
12 August 2024 Farm ShopDiscover retail inspiration from farm shops in Essex selling the best local food and drink the county has to offer -
8 of the best farm shops in Scotland
10 July 2024 Farm ShopShowcasing the very best of Scotland’s plentiful larder is the focus for these farm shops. Learn how they’ve grown small side-hustles into successful businesses -
Daring to Diversify: ‘We’re attracting the next generation of shoppers’
09 July 2024 Farm ShopAs part of our series chatting with the people behind bold and exciting farm shop, deli and food hall projects, we head to Tillingham in East Sussex -
8 of the best farm shops in Wales
27 June 2024 Farm ShopFrom sprawling estates to small sustainable farms, discover the inspiring stories of some of the best farm shops in Wales -
10 of the best farm shops in Yorkshire
05 June 2024 Farm ShopFind inspiration through the stories of innovation and passion for local produce from a selection of the finest Yorkshire farm shops -
Farmers call for short-term support to boost food security
16 May 2024 NewsThe government has revealed a new index and blueprint to measure and grow the UK’s fruit and vegetable sector and reinforce the country’s food security, but critics are calling for more support to help farms from going under
