Devon's Pipers Farm doubles down with a 25,000 sq ft home
Edenmoor, the Devon meat business rebranded from the much-loved Pipers Farm, has opened a purpose-built production facility in Cullompton, creating 50 full-time jobs with 95% of staff recruited locally. The seven-figure investment nearly quadruples carcass capacity, adds specialist dry-ageing rooms, and will fund a new butchery apprenticeship alongside a guaranteed, fair-price market for local regenerative farmers. So that's pretty great all round. Although they buy in rather than farm themselves, they do things the right way with an emphasis on quality and supporting local so we're fans of Edenmoor. We wish them continued success.
Source: southwestfarmer.co.uk
Ludlow Food Festival marks 32 years with its biggest programme yet
The UK's original food festival returns to Ludlow Castle from 11–13 September with over 100 food and drink exhibitors and independent producers on show. A new Food Theatre is headlined by Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw and food writer Mallika Basu, while free additions include live butchery demonstrations from Anthony's of Wellington and a new Little Foodies Zone for families.
Source: shropshirelive.com
Alex James throws open the farm gates for the Big Feastival
Blur bassist turned Cotswolds cheesemaker Alex James hosted the Big Feastival on his own farm over the August bank holiday weekend, bringing together independent food producers and street food traders alongside chefs including Anna Haugh, Rachel Allen, Simon Rogan and Poppy O'Toole for one of the summer's biggest farm-based food gatherings.
Source: godisinthetvzine.co.uk
Stourport farm shop swaps its old home for the high street
Stourport Farm Shop & Kitchen, beloved locally for "the best brekkie in Stourport" and its famous cheesecake, has relocated to the Worcestershire town's high street and reopened as Canalside Café. The family-run business, moving into a former antiques shop, drew queues of regulars and well-wishers over its opening weekend, despite the pouring rain.
Source: birminghamworld.uk