Farm Shop
Making money from your rural enterprise
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Why food retailers and farmers are winning public trust
17 December 2020 CoronavirusNew research shows that consumers have become more trusting of the food industry since the pandemic hit -
Anthony Davison, Big Barn: “People are realising that local is the right way to go”
14 December 2020 Farm ShopAnthony Davison, founder of Big Barn explains the benefits of sourcing locally – and why the industry needs more local advocates -
How e-commerce is unlocking new markets for fresh produce
25 November 2020 Farm ShopIs the future of farming online? We explore the pandemic’s impact on the rise of online farm shops and veg boxes, and whether this trend is here to stay -
Farm shops buck Covid gloom with new store openings
09 November 2020 Farm ShopSpeciality food retailers haven’t been put off by the challenges of the pandemic this year -
“The magic of food is in the story behind it”
27 October 2020 Farm ShopJames Osborn, general manager of The Flint & Oak Farm Shop, discusses the power of local in engaging customers and offers his tips for cashing in on local provenance -
Cafés and farm shops join Marcus Rashford’s campaign, pledging free meals for children
23 October 2020 Farm ShopA number of businesses have offered to provide meals for children after the government rejected footballer Marcus Rashford’s calls to extend the scheme over the upcoming holidays -
Squire’s Garden Centre unveils its new food hall in Wokingham
11 September 2020 NewsThe new addition offers a wide range of food and produce from local suppliers in Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire -
Artisan food producers sought for historic food retail development
26 August 2020 Food & DrinkA unique retail destination is seeking a farm shop, patisserie and bakery, and ice cream producer to join its list of food producers -
Dales café transforms into a farm shop and deli after Covid-19
08 July 2020 CoronavirusNina Matsunaga and James Ratcliffe plan to sell local produce from Three Hares Bakery after the pandemic made it impossible to reopen their café -
What does the future of farming hold?
29 May 2020 BrexitOngoing and imminent changes could prove positive for the industry -
Tori Stanley of Tori & Ben’s Farm: “We have been absolutely flat out”
05 May 2020 CoronavirusTori Stanley, owner of Tori & Ben’s Farm Shop, shares her experience of retailing during the Covid-19 pandemic -
Farm shop videos reconnect local food producers with customers
28 April 2020 CoronavirusFiona Pollock from Ardross Farm Shop is linking Scotland’s local food producers with customers through the lockdown with behind-the-scenes video tours
