Buying Local...
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British Food Origins
'Food origins' means the place and the situation that the food on your plate came from. As well as its origination – where your corn was grown or where your cod was...
Buying at Farm Shops
Farm shops are, as the name suggests, based in farms - often converted from an unused barn - from which the farmer can sell produce directly to the passing public....
Classic British Cars
Britain has always been among the world leaders in the manufacture of cars. But the cars which have been produced in Britain over the years have been more than mere...
FAQ: Common Local British Food Scams
It is disheartening to find out that the food we buy isn’t always as advertised. Incorrect and misleading labelling on food is a crime and there can be severe...
How to Make Local Shopping Worthwhile
It makes sense to buy food and goods that are grown or produced in your local area. Buying locally rather than all the time buying from a large...
Local Food Directories
Food directories are a compilation of all the opportunities to buy and sample locally-grown and produced food in one area either a town, city, or larger rural...
Local Food Link Organisations
Food link organizations are created to serve both the food producers and food consumers within a local area. They attempt to assist the food producer by offering...
Why Buy Local?
The principal reason for buying locally is supporting the local economy and keeping it alive and thriving.
Too many of our goods are imported from overseas. This...
