Featured Farm Shop – Greater London
Forty Hall Farm Shop

7/10/2021 | 0 Comments

Just inside the M25, on the edge of London, lies the historic Forty Hall Estate – home to a certified organic farm, London’s only organic commercial vineyard, a market garden and a Farm Shop.
The Forty Hall Farm Shop is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, from 11am to 4pm selling  vegetables, salad, eggs, flowers and free-range meat. 
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​All of the fresh produce is grown on the farm itself and the freezer is stocked with a variety of meat that has been reared on the farm including lamb, pork and beef.
​You can expect to find all sorts of other treats at the Farm Shop which have come from local producers including honey, chutneys and pickles and some tasty ales and ciders.
If wine is more your tipple, then the shop has a plentiful supply straight from the Estate vineyard – ten acres of vines planted on the Farm which celebrated its first harvest in the autumn of 2013.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday
​11am – 4pm
Forty Hall Farm Shop
Forty Hill
​Enfield
EN2 9HA
020 8363 1393
fortyhallfarm@capel.ac.uk
www.fortyhallfarm.org.uk

Featured Farm Shop – Cornwall
Padstow Farm Shop

31/08/2021 | 0 Comments

You’ll find “old fashioned service with a smile” at Padstow Farm Shop!
Situated at Trethillick, Cornwall, this award-winning and family-run farm shop is
obviously passionate about great food & drink as they source everything as locally as possible.
Padstow Farm Shop try hard to keep their carbon footprint to the minimum & even boast a wind turbine which supplies the farm shop with all it’s electricity!
​This popular farm shop stocks a wonderful range of fresh, seasonal produce
(many of the vegetables are grown on the farm) along with locally sourced provisions and store cupboard essentials. Cornish produce is in abundance…with an extensive range of wonderful local cheeses, fresh breads, tempting pastries and a most excellent range of alcohol!
​Padstow Farm Shop boast an in-house butcher with an impressive selection ​of their own traditionally reared pork, beef & lamb, so impressive, they’ve won awards!
These beauties are hot n’ fresh out of the oven!
(vegan pasties are available too) 
You can take a seat & treat yourself to a tasty range of freshly made light bites, sweet treats & cakes and superb coffee at Padstow Farm Shop’s welcoming coffee bar.
OPENING HOURS:
FARM SHOP & BUTCHERY DEPT
TUES – SAT 10am-4pm
Padstow Farm Shop
Trethillick Farm
Padstow
PL28 8HJ
01841 533060
sales@padstowfarmshop.co.uk
www.padstowfarmshop.co.uk 

Featured Farm Shop – Hertfordshire
Smallford Farm Shop

31/08/2021 | 0 Comments

​Located on the site of a family-owned fresh produce nursery, Smallford Farm Shop has stemmed from traditional market style methods of selling produce to local customers from pallets. The foundations of Smallford Farm Shop and café have been built from the history of the site, offering fresh produce to the public but in a modern way, alongside a diverse range of products.
We work with a unique selection of brands and products made by passionate producers. We believe in celebrating good quality, small artisan producers, which is why our product offering has been carefully selected.
From fresh home-grown produce, a cheese counter serving a range of British cheese, deli counter with a selection of artisan cured meats, fresh cakes and bread, smoked fish, confectionery to craft beers and wine you are sure to find something that tickles your taste buds.
The cafe offers a delicious selection of coffee and teas, a seasonal menu with freshly prepared dishes and an array of cakes.
Smallford Farm Shop brings together home-grown produce and great quality products by passionate producers to create a unique offering in Hertfordshire. Local where possible but always best in class.
​Fresh home-grown produce, daily basics, store cupboard essentials and special occasion luxuries. Fresh fruit and vegetables, condiments, oils, cheese and deli counters fresh bread, milk, confectionery, wine and spirits, gifts, dog treats and much more inside a modern rustic glasshouse.
Monday – Saturday 9am – 5pm
​Sunday 10am – 4.30 pm
Smallford Farm Shop
Hatfield Road
St Albans, AL4 0HE
​01727 747340
info@smallfordfarmshop.com
www.smallfordfarmshop.com

Featured Farm Shop – North Yorkshire
Hutchinson Hobbs

21/08/2021 | 0 Comments

Hutchinson Hobbs Farm Shop is the place to be if you love quality food. This is a family run business who pride themselves on working with local farmers to bring the best to the plate.  
They’re all about sourcing, preparing and retailing the finest products, hanging their meats the traditional way, preparing it fresh each morning, keeping packaging to a minimum and providing a welcoming & friendly service. 
Hutchinson Hobbs have a fantastic range of fresh fruit & vegetables, artisan bread, cakes & traybakes and much more. There’s also a great variety of local beers, wines and spirits including a vast range of gins as well as a good selection of tonics to accompany them. ​​​
Hutchinson Hobbs hand-make their own pies, soups, quiches, ready meals & fabulous puddings.  
Opening Hours:
​Mon-Fri   8:30am–6pm
Sat  8:30am–5pm
Su  10am–4pm
Bank Holiday Mondays:  Closed
Hutchinson Hobbs
Holdenfields Farm
Castlelevington
Yarm
Stockton-on-Tees
TS15 9PB
01642 788748
hutchinsonhobbs@outlook.com
www.hutchinsonhobbs.co.uk

Featured Farm Shop – Buckinghamshire
Lacey’s farm shop & butchers

16/08/2021 | 0 Comments

​Having been the ONLY dairy in the U.K to be awarded ‘Gold Stars’ in the National Great Taste Awards for their whole milk and double cream, you know that Lacey’s Guernsey cows produce milk of the HIGHEST quality.  Also on offer are a range of dairy products under the Lacey’s Family Farm brand, who supply directly throughout Bucks & Berks.
​Primarily a dairy farm, Lacey’s recently launched their new farm shop & butchers to offer a full range of meats (mostly cut to order) and deli products to include home made pies, cold meats, fresh seasonal vegetables, samosas and sausages!  Together with their wonderfully creamy Guernsey milk, cream, ice cream and eggs plus a range of local produce, this farm shop & butchers is well worth a visit.
Lacey’s Family Farm is set in the beautiful countryside (AONB) in South Bucks & currently enrolled on the Environmental Stewardship Programme supported by Natural England,  ensuring that they look after the land and wildlife not just for today but for future generations.
​Great stuff Lacey’s!
Opening Times:
Tuesday to Friday:   8:30am – 5pm
Saturday:  8:30am – 4pm
Sunday:   9am – 2pm
Monday:    Closed​
Laceys’ Family Farm
Bolter End Farm
Lane End
Buckinghamshire
HP14 3LP
01494 881979
info@laceysfamilyfarm.co.uk
www.laceysfamilyfarm.co.uk

Product Review – Karimix

25/07/2021 | 0 Comments

Variety is the spice of life as they say,
and it’s great to see a company with so much variety.
This month, we were lucky enough to have a fabulous range of sauces, chutneys, pickles, pastes and soups delivered to HQ, that we just had to try.

​The Karimix product range is impressively versatile and inclusive, with tons of gluten free, dairy free, vegetarian and vegan options.
​First up, we tried the Ramen stock soup paste. (Vegetarians, this one’s for you!)
This product means authentic ramen is so quick & easy – just paste, water, garlic & onions, and a few chopped veggies. 20 minutes later, and with some added noodles, we had ourselves the perfect bowl of homemade ramen.
​The product recipes are greatly influenced by “the unique mixed heritage of the owner and chief creator, a Peranakan who originates from Singapore, a melting pot of Far and South-East Asian cultures and fusion cuisine” – it’ fair to say you can taste the authenticity of these artisan products. On top of this, their North-African inspired pastes and sauces are proving very popular. 
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​Next up was the Thai green curry paste. 
The team were impressed to note that this delight was gluten free, as it certainly wasn’t lacking in anything other than gluten!
A refreshing, rich flavour, with hints of sweet basil, lemongrass & ginger got the taste buds flowing. We teamed this with sticky rice, and Karimix’s Aubergine pickle.
The aubergine may not be everyone’s favourite veggie, but this pickle was really rather lovely, just the right amount of sweet & spiciness. 
​Onto the enticing selection of chutneys, the mango chutney takes centre stage for us.
It was so light in colour, that we thought it was apple at first! This really highlights the quality of Karimix ingredients, in contrast to so many more orange, processed varieties you might find elsewhere. Mild hints of ginger and fennel shone through, making it a hit with the team.
​

​We then paired the Satay sauce with its well-known accomplice, chicken, but the real mention here goes to the interesting suggestion on the bottle – to make a salad dressing by adding it to mayonnaise.
So simple, yet so effective. Great suggestion!
​Warning, Warning!
Don’t believe everything you’re told!
The peri peri sauce has just a little kick, “just a little” one of the team said… well, lets just say, I might not believe them ever again.
​If you like hot, I dare you to try this one for yourself!
​We encourage you to get inspired by the vast range of mouth-watering recipes
​available on karimix’s website
With their high quality ingredients, locally sourced where possible, ​Karimix don’t use artificial colours or preservatives, so you know your meal, whether with the family or with friends, is in safe hands.
Karimix is a UK based independent, BRC accredited food manufacturer.
​NPD enquiries are welcome.
In addition to their glass jars and bottles intended for retail use, they offer packaging for foodservice in 1kg and 3.5kg recyclable polymer jars or 10kg buckets.
Shop now on their website and get inspired
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Contact
Karimix.com
​karimix for the trade
sales@karimix.com
01227 733878

Featured Farm Shop – Lancashire
Windy Arbour Farm Shop

30/06/2021 | 0 Comments

Windy Arbour Farm Shop is a family-run farm shop boasting over 40 years experience in sourcing the finest local, national AND exotic fresh produce.
YES! They’re passionate about fine produce!
​This well-stocked farm shop not only offers fabulously fresh produce from local Lancashire farms, you’ll find an array of other produce such as meats, breads, jams and preserves, pasta and essential cooking ingredients.
You’ll find specialist award-winning veg from Lancashire along with a wide variety of potatoes, free range eggs, fresh meats supplied from a renowned, local family butcher & plenty of packet goods to complement your fresh supplies.
​In fact, there’s everything you need for your weekly food shop!
Be sure to check out the wonderful cakes n’ bakes, from Victoria Sponge’s and Egg Custard’s to Frangipane slices ​
​Being licensed, Windy Arbour stock a carefully selected and ever-evolving range of alcoholic beverages from small producers.
From beers, ales and ciders to flavoured vodkas and gins, Windy Arbour strive to stock something a little bit different, something you wont find in the supermarket.
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri 9.30am-5.00pm
Sat           9:30am-4:00pm
Sun        10.00am-3.00pm
Windy Arbour Farm Shop​
Ashton Road
Billinge, Wigan
WN5 7XX
01744 892208
hello@windy-arbour.co.uk
www.windy-arbour.co.uk

Featured Farm Shop – Cheshire
Waugh Brow Farm Shop

1/06/2021 | 0 Comments

​Situated in the beautiful countryside near Knutsford, Waugh Brow Farm is the ultimate family run, working farm & have been providing fresh, locally sourced produce for over 25 years.
​You’ll find a traditional butchers & a deli counter in the farm shop itself, supplying seasonal fresh vegetables, home-cooked meals, home grown meat and an exceptional selection of products from local and artisan suppliers including local ales, fine wines, olives, chutneys & chocolates!
The deli counter is brimming with fine cheeses, meats and pates.
​You can enjoy bacon butties, homemade burgers, cakes, coffee and farm fresh yummies at The Snack Shack, then sit back and relax and watch the kids play in the farm yard fun area.
​At Waugh Brow ‘Fit Farm‘ you can get fit every Tuesday and Thursday!
Their resident fitness guru Dan (ex-pro footballer and fitness coach) will help you reach your goals. Sessions focus on cardio, boxing, weights and sculpting  your abs…
There’s no booking needed either, just turn up, sign in and away you go!
Farm Shop Opening Times:
Monday     closed
Tues – Wed         9am – 12pm
Thurs – Sat     9am – 4pm
Sunday        10am – 3pm
Waugh Brow Farm Shop
Smith Lane, Knutsford
WA16 6JZ
01565 87220
shop@waughbrowfarm.co.uk
www.waughbrowfarm.com

Featured Farm Shop – Essex

1/06/2021 | 0 Comments

Blackwells Farm Shop
The Blackwell family has been farming in the Coggeshall area for four generations.
The ethos of our award-winning Farm Shop, Butchery and Deli is to support local
producers and farmers and over 90% of the produce we market is sourced from within a
20-mile radius.
We source our meat from our own farm or local farmers known and trusted by ourselves
for their good husbandry skills.

Our free-range chickens from Sutton Hoo, Sutton Hoo focus on high welfare; the birds live
in small groups with shelter from the elements, in mobile houses that have no artificial
lighting and are naturally ventilated.

The chickens roam freely over 40 acres of Suffolk meadows, where they are free to peck,
graze and engage in their natural behaviours. They believe that a slower grown chicken,
matured for up to 12 weeks, naturally develops quality, fuller flavour, and succulence.

Our friendly, knowledgeable butchers are always on hand to help with cuts of meat and we
are always happy to help source the more unusual meats. 

Our deli is brimming with cheese from across Europe as well as some great English
favourites. We also offer traditional hams, cooked meats, and Dingley Dell’s Artisan
selection of air-dried meats.

We have a large supply of traditionally grown seasonal veg’ and source a variety of fruits
from Sible Hedingham.

Our talented chefs within our on-site kitchen produce a selection of seasonal ready to bake
pies along with soups, sausage rolls, pasties, and dishes such as beef lasagne, cottage pie,
Moroccan lamb stew, lasagne, and many more.

Other local products we stock include, Farmer Browns Rapeseed Oil from Bures, Fairfield
Crisps from Wormingford, smoked fish from Maldon, potatoes from Manningtree, Eggs
from Stanway, and honey produced by the bees on our farm.
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For those with a sweet tooth, our on-site bakers create delicious cakes, pastries, and
desserts. Each week we have different sweet treats available.

In 2015, we introduced Blackwells Catering, also based on-site. Mark, our Head Chef is on
hand to create the perfect menu for events and functions. Mark and his team are
committed to working alongside customers when planning a menu, whether it be a formal
wedding breakfast, summer picnic, hog roast, dinner party or corporate event. 

Our creative bakers are also part of this service offering personalised cakes, bakes and
cupcakes for special occasions.

Blackwells offer personalised cakes, bakes & cupcakes for special occasions.
At Blackwells we pride ourselves in keeping it local and are constantly looking to add more
locally produced products to our already extensive list. 

So why not come in and see how we are doing…

Blackwells Farm Shop
Herons Farm, 
Colne Road, Coggeshall, 
Essex, 
CO6 ITQ
Tel: 01376 562500
​blackwellsfarmproduce.co.uk
orders@blackwellsfarmproduce.co.uk
OPENING HOURS:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5.30pm
Saturday: 8am – 4pm
Sunday: 10am – 3pm ​

Featured Farm Shop – Dorset
Washingpool Farm Shop

31/05/2021 | 0 Comments

​Based on the outskirts of Bridport, Washingpool Farm Shop is a family-run business,
celebrating the current Farm Shop’s 21st birthday and 50 years at the farm in 2021. 
Three generations of the Holland family live and work on the farm, which produces greengrocery and meat for the award-winning Farm Shop and Restaurant. ​
Washingpool is renowned for its range of fresh greengrocery as the family formally ran two greengrocery shops in Bridport High Street. ​
A huge range of other food is supplied by local producers which the friendly shop staff are happy to give advice on.  ​
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​There are usually several events held at the
farm every year, including a Spring Food
Fair the weekend before Easter, Open Farm
Sunday (generally the first Sunday in June),
Halloween Pumpkin Carving and a Festive
open evening before Christmas. 
​​

The Farm Shop has won many awards, including a Taste of the West gold award  every year entered since 2005 and the  Dorset Food and Drink Awards three times.
​Opening Hours:
Monday – Saturday 8-5
Sunday closed
​Washingpool Farm Shop
Dottery Rd
North Allington
Bridport
DT6 5HP
01308 459549
info@washingpool.co.uk
Washingpool.co.uk

Featured Producer – TTK Confectionery

31/05/2021 | 0 Comments

​​TTK Confectionery are a family business from Nottingham, full of creative people, who love all things sweet & delicious. 
Our talented design and buying team, create eye-catching gifts using the very best sweets, chocolate & biscuits.
​Our designers build our products around trending prints, colours and packaging helping you create a colourful display that tastes as good as it looks. Look out for exclusive packaging, featuring designs by talented illustrator Izzy.
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​At TTK we make gifting easy, choose from our wide range of products to tempt every customer whether they are searching for a special gift or a treat for the journey home. Let our friendly sales team help you put together the perfect collection for your store made up of proven best-sellers and new innovations. Satisfy every requirement with our hugely popular vegan, vegetarian, gluten, and fat free options.
It’s so easy to shop with TTK Confectionery just visit our wholesale website and browse our product range. We offer stockists a guaranteed 40% minimum margin on all products, you can even place a pre-order for Christmas with no deposit required. Our bestselling gingerbread kits are exclusive to TTK Confectionery and make the perfect family gift at Christmas time. ​They come in a variety of designs that are so fun and easy to decorate.
​Our Christmas collection for 2021 is full of bestselling gifts, look out for our hot chocolate bombs, nine pack selection boxes, and quirky message bottles.
TTK Confectionery are committed to being a responsible and sustainable company.
We have a carbon positive workforce, planting hundreds of trees every month
to offset the carbon usage of our team at work and at home.
Visit our page at www.ecologi.com/ttkconfectioneryltd to take a look at our growing forest. Where possible we use sustainable packaging and encourage our customers to recycle or upcycle our packaging, check out our social media, Facebook & Instagram for some great upcycle inspiration. We are a Real Living Wage employer recognising the contribution of our team members by paying a fair wage.​
Contact
​TTK Confectionery
Email
Trade

Advertorial – Martek Zero Waste

31/05/2021 | 0 Comments

The UK’s leading supplier of package free retailing solutions.
​Martek Zero Waste have been working to eradicate single-use plastics from the food supply chain by offering superior sustainable solutions for over 20 years, with over 1,000 installations at home and abroad.
Martek recognises the inherent climate impacts of waste and has been assisting retailers of all sizes in achieving their joint objective of dramatically reducing food waste and eliminating single-use packaging.
​​From small independents to major retailers, Martek can offer unique bespoke solutions. Manufacturing and stockholding is to the south of London, close to the M25.
​With nationwide delivery, often next day, our friendly team will be happy to help with all your zero package merchandising plans.
What we offer:

  • The UK’s largest package-free product offering consisting of; Gravity and scoop dispensers, oil drums, glass jars and bespoke display units.
  • An installation and delivery service for mainland UK clients.
  • A team of designers that can produce lifelike CAD drawings of the proposed install, taking the project right through to delivery and installation.
  • Bespoke personalisation of displays.
  • Over 20 years’ experience, offering unrivalled guidance. 
​Our parent company is one of the UK’s largest manufacturers of bespoke joinery and installs beautiful interiors for Healthcare, Cinema, Residential and Commercial markets. Martek has been established for close to 40 years and all of our fixturing units are manufactured from sustainably sourced FSC® and/or PEFC grade wood by us, at our production facility, in the UK. Read more about our sustainability credentials here
Martek is accredited with the hugely sought-after Carbon Smart Gold Award, which demonstrates the practical actions we have taken to actively reduce our environmental impact.
We have been lucky enough to work with many farm shops recently, providing aesthetic, unique displays to cater for any shop size. Able to assist from project conception, right through to full post installation guidance, you can read what some of our previous clients have to say about our service here
Why buy from Martek Zero Waste?
With the most price competitive products in the UK and two decades of knowledge, Martek has more experience of sustainable merchandising and bulk food retailing than anyone else.  Experts in managing major national rollouts and working with independent start-ups – we take on projects and customers of all sizes. Working with Martek, you can expect: ​
​✓ Excellent quality
✓ UK stockholding
✓ Next day delivery available
✓ Fair & reasonable delivery prices
✓ Unmatched experience and knowledge
✓ Friendly & comprehensive customer service
✓ 2-year warranty
✓ Leasing options available
✓ No minimum order quantity
✓ Parts and accessories offered
✓ Our dispensers are fully recyclable
​Contact us. Visit us. Work with us.
We welcome you to visit our showroom to demo our products, or we can speak on the phone to assist you with your plans and requirements.
Call – 01689 808 600 Email – hello@martekzerowaste.co.uk
Shop online – www.martekzerowaste.co.uk
Stay up to date with our exciting projects on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.

Product Review – Goats of the Gorge

27/05/2021 | 0 Comments

Healthy body, healthy mind!
When you think of this saying, you might think about what you eat or drink but, what about your skin? This is just as important to help your body feel comfortable and happy.
We love products that make us feel good, and Goats of the Gorge are here to help with just that. 

In the world we live in today, cleaning your hands has never been more important so, after all we’re putting them through, that extra level of care to keep your hands moisturised is the least they deserve.
Goat’s milk contains the nourishing vitamin A, which helps break down dead skin cells allowing the skin to be rejuvenated. 
Goats of the Gorge use the finest quality milk, from the award winning Chew Valley  Kerborne dairy herd in Somerset in their products. See the full range here.

​Goats of the Gorge products have beneficial ingredients with no harsh chemicals, just natural ingredients that have helped numerous customers with conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. The natural scent of the products brings a sense of relaxation by making you feel at one with the beautiful world we live in.

​The goat’s milk bath soak melts away into the water without leaving any gritty feeling in the tub, and the lovely addition of rose petals gives a romantic, peaceful touch, for that extra feeling of self-care. ​

The goat’s milk soap lathers up well and leaves your skin feeling soft and smooth
Available in unique shapes, a range of fragrances, and each presented beautifully in coloured organza bags, these are perfect for gifting.

​The Goat’s milk skin cream comes in a metal tin , filled to the brim, and is available in 2 sizes. The thick cream means a little goes a long way – you can feel the natural oils soak into your skin, leaving it feeling soft. A perfect accompanyment to finish off your bath treatment.​
When buying skin products, we want them to work for us in day to day life, provide value for money, and work to the best of their ability. Using this combination of bath, soap, and cream, we found each product helped our skin feel healthy and moisturised. The team feel not only is this a great treat to give to friends or family, but also to allow yourself that extra bit of love and care that you deserve. 
​Retailers can benefit from great margins, display stands, samples and after care; everything you need to help keep your customers happy, relaxed and coming back for more.
Contact
Goats of the Gorge
nick@goatsofthegorge.com
 01275 474162
Find your nearest stockist or buy direct here: ​https://goatsofthegorge.com/

Featured Producer – Goats of the Gorge Ltd

19/05/2021 | 0 Comments

Goats Milk Skin Care Products

Goats Milk Skin Care Goats of the Gorge Ltd is a Somerset family run business who use the milk from the award winning Kerborne herd of goats and manufacture all their own products using natural oils.

​Read the Facebook customer reviews how it’s helped ECZEMA, PSORIASIS.

Goats of the Gorge Ltd manufacture Goat’s milk Soaps, Shampoo bars, Skin Cream, Skin lotion, Bath Soak, Bath Bombs, candles and natural lip balms.
Goats of the Gorge are being as eco-friendly as possible by using, silk organza bags, aluminium tins and glass jars and making more positive moves in this direction.
Check out their full range here
​Visit the online shop www.goatsofthegorge.com
And take advantage of Fabulous farmshop offer
10% discount using the code THFYO10
​With over 50 outlets in farm shops and Garden centres throughout England, Wales and Scotland, offering their customers this beneficial handmade product and receiving great feedback, they are obviously doing something right. 
If you fancy stocking this great range, they have now designed a table top stand to display the range in too. They will even send a sample pack to any new perspective outlets.
NEW STOCKIST OFFER
3 tier table top wooden display stand with first order
Email us for more information
  1. Free 3 tier tabletop wooden stand
  2. Orders sent out with 48 hrs
  3. Immediate account set up
  4. POS leaflet
  5. Orders taken by phone or email
  6. Free Lotion tester with dispenser
​07958261971
sales@goatsofthegorge.com
www.goatsofthegorge.com

Advertorial – O J FRESH

13/05/2021 | 0 Comments

Written by Nick Price
​ZUMEX JUICING SOLUTIONS
​
Healthy eating has become a big trend in recent years.
56% of consumers have said that they are willing to pay more for a truly healthy product. One of the most popular ways to consume fresh, nutritious snacks,
has been through juicing;
Did you know in fact, every year the demand for freshly squeezed juice increases by 5% and orange juice remains the favourite with 46% of world consumption?
In the UK, Zumex juice machines can be obtained through OJ Fresh, who have been recognized as a leading player in the UK juicing industry for over 20 years supplying juicing machines to squeeze & press almost any type of fruit or vegetable. Through OJ Fresh, Zumex presents new design possibilities for juice services – possibilities to suit each space and maximize profits. 

​The best juicers give consumers a healthy 100% fresh drink and give businesses the opportunity to multiply their profits. The needs of each business vary depending on the volume of users and the daily demand for juice, or the integration of juicing technology among other factors. 
OJ Fresh can advise on all your needs to meet your demands.

Smell the refreshing scent of sweet tangy oranges, whilst juicing.

​DOES THIS CONCEPT WORK IN FARM SHOPS?

​We have been speaking to many of our recent farm shop customers and, with the introduction of the latest Zumex Self Service juicer, sales have really taken off, without affecting the rest of their business.
​Testimonials from two of our recent installations
Smiths Farm Shop in Northamptonshire says:
​ ” Just 28 days in and it has tripled sales of fresh orange. The kids love to watch”
The Lambing Shed Farm Shop and Café in Cheshire says:
“The new juice machine has been such a hit with customers, people keep coming back for more, what a fab addition.”
So impressed, they even named the orange juice machine Orla, as she is always working her juicy magic!

​HOW WILL YOU KNOW IF IT WILL WORK FOR YOU?

  • We will discuss the different juicing options with you to advise on the best solution and location for your Zumex juicer.
  • OJ Fresh will offer to do a trial with certain selected Zumex models, with the opportunity to purchase if successful.
  • Our engineers will install the juicer and give your staff full training on operation and daily cleaning.
  • Oranges – very important to use the best product – we will make sure you know what to buy.
Further information:
 
Please give us a call to have a chat or visit our website to get full details of our
Zumex equipment range.
 
Follow us on Twitter, Instagram & Linkedin to get updates on what we’re doing.
email: info@ojfresh.com
 ​www.ojfresh.com
01276 25220
​
Information supplied by
NICK PRICE – DIRECTOR OF OJ FRESH LTD

Featured Farm Shop – Warwickshire

30/04/2021 | 0 Comments

The Farm Stratford
With a vision and a lot of hard work ‘The Farm‘ in Stratford-Upon-Avon was
redeveloped back in 2017 and has since blossomed & bloomed into a unique food & wellbeing destination that all the family will appreciate and enjoy!
By showcasing artisan producers, products, a wholefood cafe, a butchers and with a strong emphasis on sustainability, ‘The Farm’ do their very best to recycle and use recyclable packaging.
This wonderful farm shop offers a superb​ choice of locally sourced produce and fresh fruit & veg are in abundance.
It’s clear to see that The Farm support local brands and champion independant
suppliers (whilst promoting home grown and sustainable food) with the wide range of local wholefoods on offer. 
You’ll be equally impressed with the cheese selection, the deli, the bakery and the incredible range of fresh fish from the fishmonger!
The Farm boasts an in-house (and very knowledgeble) butcher!
Sustainability is the key and you can refill time and time again at The Farm’s eco-
friendly refill station. In fact, NO plastic bags will ever be used here and The Farm are rightly proud of their extenisve unpackaged range.
Don’t pass by the impresive range of quality wines available at The Farm’s wine merchants (and a bar too!)
The little ones will love The Farms ‘naturally made’ play area, there’s plenty of space to burn off a little steam before lunch at the ‘Nourish’ cafe!
​The Farm is a wonderful place packed with an array of things to see and do!
‘Nourish’ 
The Farm’s wholefood café.
Relax in beautiful surroundings and enjoy some wonderful seasonal and flavoursome dishes. If you’re looking for a light bite, Nourish has a mouthwatering selection of gluten-free cakes and breads. Freshly made pizza is clearly popular as is the library corner…
If the sun is shining, take it outside!
There’s ample seating out on the decking or in the courtyard. 
The Farm also offer workshops and even boast a cookery school. You can choose from a wide range of workshops such as wreath making or dress making and the seasonal cookery courses offer courses such as Sushi Workshop and Speciality Bread Making.
OPENING HOURS:
Monday-Saturday 9am -5pm
Sunday 10am – 4pm​
The Farm Stratford
Snitterfield
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 0QA
01789 731807​
hello@thefarmstratford.co.uk
www.thefarmstratfordshop.com

Featured Farm Shop – East Sussex

30/04/2021 | 0 Comments

Holmansbridge Farm Shop
Situated on their busy working farm near Lewes, East Sussex, Holmansbridge Farm Shop began modestly by simply selling their fresh eggs at the farm gate.
Over the years, the farm shop has grown and blossomed & is now a renowned, family run farm shop, selling an excellent range of high quality meats & freshly baked goods.
The Farm Shop itself offers the very best of local, British and continental farm products and are always on the look out and keen to source new, local farm produce.
You can find fantastically fresh, seasonal fruits and vegetables as well as a great range of local cheeses, milk, breads, beers and wines.  By being situated close to a campsite, you can be assured that this farm shop holds great stock everyday store cupboard essentials!
You’ll find everything you may need with cured and cold meats, ham, gammon & salami on the impressive deli counter!
Holmansbridge Farm Shops’ Kitchen, hand-make their own delicious cakes, burgers, pies, scotch eggs and sausages, even supplying local businesses such as bars and restaurants with their incredibly popular and tasty fare!​
The traditional butchers counter source local & ethical meats and even boast an on-site butchers, so you can request your specific requirements.
Here you’ll have a choice of selection of meats including beef, lamb, pork & poultry.
OPENING HOURS
Mon. Closed
Tue. – Fri. 9am to 6pm
Sat. 9am to 5pm
Sun. 10am to 4pm
​Holmansbridge Farm Shop
Townlittleworth Rd
Barcombe, Lewes
BN8 4TD
01273 401964
holmansbridge@aol.com
www.holmansbridgefarm.com

Featured Farm Shop – Devon

30/04/2021 | 0 Comments

Blackberry Farm Shop
This fabulous, family run and award-winning farm shop & tearoom is surrounded by farmland with stunning & extensive views across Dartmoor.
Food miles are very important to Blackberry Farm Shop & it’s stacked to the brim with locally sourced produce, home cooked treats & local crafts & gifts.
You’ll find plenty of fabulously fresh fruit & vegetables along with locally made biscuits, fresh breads, cream, milk, jams, firewood, gins, ales, hampers and a great range of everyday store cupboard essentials….everything you might need for the week!

Blackberry’s butchery counter sells their own award-winning beef & lamb as well as local pork, free range chicken, duck & wild game.

Lizzy’s Larder is Blackberry Farm Shops popular ‘farm kitchen’ and keeps customers returning with their delicious homemade fayre, such as Devon Cream Teas, light lunches, homemade soups & cakes.
Much of the wonderful home-baked creations made in Lizzy’s Larder is not only on the menu in the farm kitchen but also sold in the farm shop, such as freshly baked breads, sausage rolls, cakes, scotch eggs, ready meals, puddings, pies and pasties.
Kids will love Blackberry Farm Shop’s farm walk, there’s lots of friendly farm animals to meet!
​OPENING HOURS:
Mon-Sat 9.30am – 5.00pm
Sun         10.00am – 1.00pm
Blackberry Farm Shop
Milton Damere
HolsworthyEX22 7NP
01409 261440
lizzy@lizzyslarder.co.uk
www.blackberryfarmshop.co.uk

Featured Farm Shop – Herefordshire

30/04/2021 | 0 Comments

Legges
Located in North Herefordshire Legges are a butchers, a deli AND a pie shop and champion
fresh local produce from the heart of the surrounding countryside.
Being farmers themselves, Legges really do know everything about the delicious wares they
stock and proudly support over 50 suppliers in Herefordshire alone and their quality meats
are sourced within a 6 mile radius.
Legges boast two shops and a café, one in ​​Bromyard and the other, known as The Copper
Kettle is located in Hereford.

The Bromyard store offers ​a butchers, fresh fish, fruit & veg, preserves and an excellent
range of freshly baked goods.
Legges are known for their fabulous hot and cold pies which are all handmade within their
pie shop, with some truly innovative flavours such as Pork, Perry & Pear and Venison,
Pheasant and wild Boar.
There’s weekly specials to be had and a wonderful array of handmade and terrifically
tempting, freshly baked quiches, frittatas and scotch eggs.

Legges pies are so fabulous-they’re being shipped to every corner of Britain!
​Legges ‘Copper Kettle’ in Hereford hosts a butchers and a great range of foods to either eat
in or takeaway such as breakfasts, snacks, wraps, salads, lunches and hot drinks.
Legges can even provide platters for all occasions, using their range of fresh & locally
sourced ingredients.

The Copper Kettle shop is currently open 7am-2pm, Monday to Saturday. 

Legges also offer a home delivery service so you can have the taste of Herefordshire, either
as a weekly or even a bespoke hamper, delivered to you door. 
Opening Hours: Monday – Saturday 07:00 -17:00
Legges of Hereford
177 Aylestone Hill
Hereford
HR1 1JJ
01432 278460
info@leggesofbromyard.com
www.leggesofbromyard.com

Featured Producer – Chapman’s Seafoods

13/04/2021 | 0 Comments

Want to stock a product with a proven sale record and an Eighteen month shelf Life ?
Chapman’s have been supplying independent retailers for over thirty years and whilst we understand the need to be constantly re-inventing products and their presentation to appeal to an ever changing customer driven marketplace, we like to think good old fashioned product quality and service will always be appreciated.
The Chapman family have been involved in the Seafish industry for several generations. Based in Grimsby in North-East Lincolnshire, our knowledge and experience is invaluable in all aspects of our business.
Central to the Chapman’s success story has been the late Mavis Chapman and her closely guarded recipes for her inspirational Fish Cakes. Like many Grimsby housewives she had her own special recipes for making traditional Fish Cakes from the fish that her husband Terry would bring from work. Mavis understood the principle of only ever using the finest ingredients and this is very much the cornerstone on which the Chapman business still operates.
​Today her sons Kevin and Paul continue with this philosophy using some of Mavis’s very own recipes and some new ones developed and added along the way, that she would have being very proud of. We still have the pick of fish from local suppliers, and we aim to source our ingredients from local producers.
Chapmans continue to build on our heritage today and develop exciting and inspirational Fish and Seafood products. Having recently invested heavily in our kitchens and production facilities and obtained SALSA accreditation we none the less still retain the artisan practices that make our handmade products totally unique.
We now have a wide range of quality products to suit all customer groups, but our Fish Wellingtons are one of our best sellers. Chapman’s Wellingtons are sensational. Think portions of fish with mouth watering sauces encased in a light puff pastry. Truly Delicious! Your customers will love them. Perfect for impressing friends and family or just for a heart- warming meal. Our Fish Wellingtons are irresistible.
Simply place on a lightly greased baking tray and put into an oven pre-heated to 200°c (Gas mark 6) and cook for 30-35 minutes until pastry is crisp and fish cooked through. (In a non- fan assisted oven, cooking time may take longer).
All our products are delivered frozen and have shelf life’s of up to eighteen months making them a great product for farm shops. We take great care with our packaging as not only does it have to appeal to today’s ever demanding customer, but in Covid times we feel customers want to know each product is safely wrapped giving the highest levels of hygiene and protection.
If you want to give our products a try we do a first introductory order of just 25 units and if you want to really work with us and become one of our Stockists we can offer a great support package:

  • Margin of 33% plus on all products
  • Fast delivery and re-stocking
  • Online Stockist’s Portal with online ordering
  • POS Materials and Digital marketing support
  • Recipe Cards and seasonal promotions
  • Great support from friendly staff with a family business approach
  • Branded Freezers available

 

Why not have a look at our full product range and find out more about us at
www.chapmans-seafoods.co.uk
sales@chapmans-seafoods.co.uk
Telephone: 01472 269871
Chapman’s Seafoods Limited
Chapman House, Estate Road 7, South Humberside Industrial Estate, Grimsby,
​North East Lincolnshire. DN31 2TP

Featured Farm Shop – West Midlands

9/04/2021 | 0 Comments

Hayhead Farm Shop
​Hayhead Farm Shop is a family-run business situated in Walsall and offers locally-grown 100% fresh produce to customers throughout the West Midlands.
Hayhead Farm Shop prides itself on their personal, friendly service.
​With ample parking, this is a farm shop GEM and offers a wide variety of high quality, locally grown, fresh produce at competitive prices, ranging from a butchers counter, pet foods, frozen foods, fruit & vegetables right through to cheeses, eggs, breads, wild bird seed and pickles.
Hayhead also offer a fabulous and ingenious, ‘recipe of the week’, with all ingredients to be found within the farm shop.
There’s a great choice of fresh flowers (floral bouquets available for both Valentines & Mothers day!) along with potted gifts, compost, bedding & seasonal plants.  
Hayhead Farm Shop
Hayhead Farm
Longwood Lane, Walsall
WS4 2JT
01922 628736
produce@hayheadfarm.co.uk
www.hayheadfarm.co.uk
​Opening Hours:
Every day 8am-7pm

Featured Farm Shop – Cumbria

8/04/2021 | 0 Comments

Plumgarths Farm Shop & Café
​Plumgarths Farm Shop pride themselves in supporting, sourcing & stocking produce from local farms and businesses & is packed FULL with the tastiest meats, dressings, preserves, ice-creams, ales, breads, baked goods, fruit and vegetables ALL supplied by local producers.
​With an in-house master butcher, you’ll find a fantastic selection of meats including traditional, home-made, award winning, hand tied sausages and burgers.  Keep an eye out for their fantastic special offer meat packs, ‘fill your freezer mega value packs’ & generous loyalty cards!
​This 15 year old, award winning farm shop stocks a wide range of locally produced jams, chutneys, freshly baked artisan breads, a fab selection of gins and vodkas along with local ales and beers. 
​Just next door to Plumgarths Farm Shop is the ever popular 2 Sisters Cafe.  Here they serve hearty breakfasts, soups, home baked cakes, light lunches, salads and afternoon teas. 
With a wood-burner for the colder days and a beautiful decked area for those summer afternoons, this is a perfect place to kick back & relax with a nice cuppa and a freshly made panini after completing your weekly grocery shop in the farm shop next door!
Opening Times:
Mon-Sat  8.30am – 5pm
Sun – Closed
Plumgarths Farm Shop
Crook Rd
​Staveley
Kendal
LA8 8LX
01539 736300
farmshop@plumgarths.co.uk
www.plumgarths.co.uk

Featured Farm Shop – West Sussex

7/04/2021 | 0 Comments

Cowdray Farm Shop
Cowdray Farm Shop sits in the very heart of the Cowdray Estate and boasts a traditional butchery, a deli counter and a fabulous cafe!
​Local is really important to Cowdray and they go to great efforts to source delicious food and drinks within West Sussex.
The deli counter offers a wonderful range of hand selected, artisan & even seasonal cheeses and charcuterie. as well as a interesting and unusual selection of continental cheeses.
Cowdray’s award-winning & traditional butchery boasts locally sourced venison, beef, pork and lamb, with the lamb reared on the estate.
Cowdray offer an amazing array of fresh local produce, fine wines, local honey and are committed to reduce, reuse and recycle which is apparent in their self-service coffee grinding area and gravity bins containing organic nuts and seeds.
The inviting cafe offers home cooked and freshly prepared foods. 
Full English breakfasts, sandwiches & snacks are on the menu along with some substantial home-cooked comfort lunches, afternoon teas, a children’s menu and gluten-free options. 
All ingredients used are fresh n’ local and every tempting cake is created on site.
There’s extensive parking, wheelchair access and free WI-FI. Take advantage of the scenic outside seating area, it’s a must for those dry days!
Cowdray Farm Shop & Café
Cowdray Park, A272
Midhurst 
GU29 0AJ
01730 815152
enquiries@cowdray.co.uk
​www.cowdrayfarmshop.co.uk
OPENING HOURS:
Monday to Saturday  9.00AM-6.00PM 
Sunday                         9.00AM-5.00PM

Featured Farm Shop – Berkshire

6/04/2021 | 0 Comments

Cobbs at Englefield Farm Shop & Kitchen
This award-winning, FABULOUS farm shop boasts a butchers, a fishmongers, deli, licensed cafe AND a florist!
Cobbs café offers daily specials, including locally sourced fresh homemade dishes, light bites, breakfasts and afternoon tea & cake. Book in advance for their busy but popular Sunday lunch!
With a garden terrace and free wifi, you can spend a pretty afternoon with the whole family here.  They also have a “play barn” onsite but currently only for private parties.
​There’s a fab selection of both gluten free and sugar free products in the farm shop itself along with freshly baked bread, luxury ice cream, freshly prepared sandwiches and of course, Cobbs Farm award winning sparkling wine.
Yes, your weekly grocery shop can be done here (enjoyably too) even with the children. Check out their numerous evening events too, such as their vineyard tour & sausage making evenings…
​
​To locate Cobbs Farm Shop along with all other Berkshire farm shops, click HERE
OPENING TIMES
Monday – Friday    9am – 6pm
Café 9am – 5pm  
Saturday    9am – 5pm
Café 9am – 4pm 
Sunday    10am – 4pm
Café 10am – 3pm 
Cobbs Farm Shop & Kitchen
Bath Rd
Hungerford
RG17 0SP
01488 686770
cobbs@cobbsfarmshop.co.uk
www.cobbsfarmshops.co.uk

Featured Farm Shop – Northumberland

5/04/2021 | 0 Comments

The Blagdon Farm Shop
​The award-winning Blagdon Farm Shop is passionate about growing, rearing & cooking the very best local food and their own farm supplies the shop each morning with traditional seasonal veg ranging from new potatoes & sweetheart cabbage to the more exotic purple sprouting broccoli and Romanesque cauliflower. 
​Within the farm shop you’ll discover a butchery & a farmhouse kitchen.  There’s a delicious range of organic produce as well as salad and the most amazing display of fruit & veg.  On the Deli counter, you’ll find a wide selection of local cheeses, handmade pies and quiches . There’s a mouth-watering range of ready to eat pastries & sweets with everything from delicious roulades to traditional fruity pies.
​The Craft Butchery stock a counter full of fresh, locally sourced meats, including their own grass fed beef, pork, lamb and poultry. Blagdon’s homemade burger was crowned North East Burger Champion 2016!
The Bakehouse & Larder offer delicious, handmade foods using farm fresh ingredients.  Blagdon’s boast over 25 ‘ready to be cooked at home’ dishes including beef stroganoff, lasagne and macaroni cheese.
Opening Hours:
Mon-Closed
Tues-Sat  10:00am-4:00pm
Sun-          11:00am-4:00pm
The Blagdon Farm Shop
Unit 16-18, Milkhope Centre
Berwick Hill Rd, Seaton Burn
Newcastle on Tyne
NE13 6DA
01670 789924
enquiries@theblagdonfarmshop.co.uk
www.theblagdonfarmshop.co.uk

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