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ONE WEEK TO GO!
We can't wait to see some new and familiar faces @Farm_Innovation, NEC Birmingham 10th & 11th Nov.
Register for your free tickets now before it’s too late!
GET YOUR FREE TICKET HERE https://www.eventdata.co.uk/Forms/Form.aspx?FormRef=RurB0Visitor&TrackingCode=PTNFRA
Calling all Pick Your Own's... or those looking to diversify! 🎃
After the recent #Pumpkin madness, join us for a behind the scenes tour of #PYO of the Year 2021, Cammas Hall Farm.
Tuesday 16th November, 6pm. All welcome.
https://farmretail.co.uk/2021/11/01/behind-the-scenes-at-cammas-hall/
We're so ready for #finefoodnorth, hosted by our friends at @guildoffinefood.
Join us Sun 17 & Mon 18 Oct in #Harrogate for a showcase of the finest food & drink producers from across the UK.
Read more & register for your FREE ticket today!
https://gff.co.uk/shows/ffsn/
Could you be taking one of these home next Spring?
Calling all #farmshops and #farmersmarkets - this is your very LAST CHANCE to enter the Farm Retail Awards 2022.
Contact Jenny for further info jenny@farmretail.co.uk or visit https://farmretail.co.uk/farm-retail-awards-2022/ for full info.
We're excited to announce the largest farm retail research project in recent years.
Working with @HarperAdamsUni, we will explore the true value of Britain’s farm shops to the nation - from local communities, farmers and suppliers to the wider economy.
Research project launched to discover true value of British Farm Shops - Farm Retail Association
An extensive project has been launched by the Farm Retail Association and Harper Adams University
farmretail.co.uk
Just over 6 weeks to go until #FarmBusinessInnovation, the UK’s leading diversification & innovation event for #farmers.
Its a show full of #inspiration and #support - we'll be there, will you?
Book your FREE ticket today:
https://www.eventdata.co.uk/Forms/Form.aspx?FormRef=RurB0Visitor
Great to be at @SpecialityFair today talking all about the wonderful world of #farmshops.
Here’s Heather Copley of @farmercopley sharing her experiences of running a successful farm retail business, from vision plans and brilliant marketing, to teamwork and retail excellence.
We are thrilled to be a partner of @Farm_Innovation, The UK’s leading diversification & innovation event for farmers & landowners - taking place on the 10th & 11th of November at the NEC Birmingham.
GET YOUR FREE TICKET HERE →
https://www.eventdata.co.uk/Forms/Form.aspx?FormRef=RurB0Visitor&TrackingCode=PTNFRA
It's the @SpecialityFair NEXT WEEK!
We're so excited to attend a real life event - will you be there?
Join us on Tuesday 7th for our speaker slot - "A day in the life of an award winning farm shop" with Heather from @farmercopley... we'd ❤️ to say hi.
https://www.specialityandfinefoodfairs.co.uk/whats-on/speakers-2021#/speakers/heather-copley
We're delighted to be part of the World Farmers Market Coalition, an exciting project launched by our Italian friends @coldiretti.
The WFMC aims to inspire, support and act as a voice for farmers markets across the globe 🌎
READ MORE: https://farmretail.co.uk/2021/08/24/world-coalition-of-farmers-markets/
Are you looking for a new challenge in the world of farm retail?
Check out the latest vacancies including #chef, #butcher and #farm #manager roles @FodderHarrogate and @Garsons_Esher...
#jobs #farming #retail #hospitality #FarmLife
https://farmretail.co.uk/farm-retail-vacancies/
We are delighted to announce the finalists for PYO of the Year 2022 at the annual Farm Retail Awards!
Bells Farm Shop, Brocksbushes Farm, Felderland PYO Farm & Lotmead Farm.
Thanks to our sponsor for this category @digitickets, and our overall event partner @theCOOKkitchen ❤️
Don't forget to register for your FREE place @SpecialityFair, taking place 6-7 September @olympia_london.
Bringing together independent retailers, high-end caterers & speciality wholesalers to discover the very latest products & trends.
Read more... https://farmretail.co.uk/blog/
Calling all fresh food producers & wholesalers... have you head about @MealDashUK?
They have ambitious plans to deliver nutrition for every vulnerable child in the UK, in a sustainable and affordable manner.
Read more and find out how to get involved...
https://farmretail.co.uk/blog/
Eating seasonally is at the ❤️ of what we do as farm retailers. So, could your customers be classed as 'Seasonarians'?
Check out the latest movement encouraging consumers to source as much of their diet both seasonally and locally.
https://farmretail.co.uk/2021/07/02/could-you-be-a-seasonarian/
"The Customer Journey – creating a sensory experience" - 29th June, 11.00am
Take a look at everything that creates an intuitive customer experience, from signage & displays to lighting & temperature
READ MORE & BOOK: https://www.crowdcast.io/e/the-customer-journey/register?dm_t=0,0,0,0,0
Natasha's Law - are you ready? 🍽️
Our webinar specifically curated for farm retailers to help you understand and prepare for #Natashaslaw is available to watch back, along with a raft of helpful resources. Read more…
https://farmretail.co.uk/natashas-law/
We've partnered with the fantastic Chestnut Brae Farm in SW Australia for a virtual tour of their award winning business.
Join us for a live Q&A with John and Linda Stanley taking place this Wednesday 9th June at 10.30am.
Read more & register...
https://farmretail.co.uk/.../virtual-farm-tour-down-under/
PYO perfection! Have you visited your local Pick Your Own this year?
Great to hear this fantastic piece on @BBCRadio4 'You and Yours' show today, featuring @CrockfordBridge and @farmercopley.
Listen back from 8min 55 seconds...
#youandyours
You and Yours - Pick-your-own, Care home top-up fees, Broadband speeds - BBC Sounds
Pick-your-own farms are hoping for another bumper summer.
www.bbc.co.uk
Check out this afternoon's workshop with Farm Retail friends @SpecialityFair & @AppetiteM exploring the latest trends in the independent retail sector.
Today they will explore some of the brands leading the way when it comes to digital transformation.... register for free below!
The consumer shopping experience is changing & retailers need to be ready & willing to adapt to meet rising expectations.
Join us & @AppetiteM tomorrow as we explore digital makeovers & creating a modern shop for the modern consumer.
Register here 👉 https://bit.ly/3yRrzkB
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