Tag: Farmers markets

Highland food plan backed amidst criticism of pricey farmers’ markets

Highland food plan backed amidst criticism of pricey farmers’ markets

| March 19, 2013

HIGH-profile international events like the Commonwealth Games and Ryder Cup will be targeted in a bid to promote Highland-produced food and drink, amid criticism of the sky-high prices charged at farmers’ markets.

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The 10 Best Farmers’ Markets

The 10 Best Farmers’ Markets

| March 6, 2013

Taste the best produce from a given area and mingle with the locals in some of Britain’s prettiest, historic market towns

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Totnes and Chagford schools host their own Farmers’ Markets

Totnes and Chagford schools host their own Farmers’ Markets

| March 6, 2013

FOR two consecutive Fridays in March, Chagford Primary and The Grove Primary School in Totnes will be hosting their own School Farmers Markets.

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Horsemeat scandal spurs revival at farmers’ markets

Horsemeat scandal spurs revival at farmers’ markets

| February 28, 2013

The horsemeat scandal is driving shoppers to ditch ready-made supermarket meals in favour of fresh, locally produced meat at farmers’ markets.

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Can shoppers really save 32% on fruit & veg by shopping at street markets?

Can shoppers really save 32% on fruit & veg by shopping at street markets?

| February 4, 2013

Can shoppers really save ’32%’ on fruit & veg by shunning supermarkets for street markets? We test the claim

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Cumbria farmers’ markets affected by van theft

Cumbria farmers’ markets affected by van theft

| June 28, 2012

Farmers’ markets in south Cumbria have been affected by the theft of a van containing stalls and other equipment.

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Farmers’ Market of the Year Award open for entries

Farmers’ Market of the Year Award open for entries

| June 26, 2012

The entry form for the FARMA Certified Farmers’ Market of the Year Award is now available to download

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UK: Fruit and veg cheaper on street markets

UK: Fruit and veg cheaper on street markets

| May 30, 2012

The big four supermarkets groups are not matching the prices offered by street markets for fruit and vegetables, recent research suggests.

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Can shoppers really save on fruit & veg by shopping at street markets?

Can shoppers really save on fruit & veg by shopping at street markets?

| May 26, 2012

The big four supermarket groups are failing to match street market prices across a range of popular fruit and veg

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North East entrepreneurs learning the tricks of their trade

North East entrepreneurs learning the tricks of their trade

| April 2, 2012

SMALL business owners selling their produce at farmers’ markets around the region have been learning some tricks of the trade

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