Farm shops benefit from supermarket shortages

Fruit and vegetable shortages in supermarkets have helped drive demand at farm shops and farmers’ markets, according to the Farm Retail Association.

Alex Black
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Farm shops benefit from supermarket shortages

Fruit and vegetable shortages in supermarkets have helped drive demand at farm shops and farmers markets, according to the Farm Retail Association. Short supply chains and paying fair prices mean shelves...

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