Visitors to Thoresby Market in north Nottinghamshire later this month are being treated to a tasty new fine food attraction.
The market on Sunday 28th April will include a special area dedicated to fine food and drink.
Run by East Midlands Fine Foods on behalf of the market organisers, the area will feature a selection of stalls selling a range of specialist produce such as Mexican food, jams and chutneys, curry pastes, smoothies, local and exotic meats, olive oils and potted beef.
It is the first time the fine food area is being staged, but it could become part of the market’s calendar of events.
Thoresby Market, held at Thoresby Park in Sherwood Forest, is the largest outdoor Sunday market within the East Midlands and attracts visitors from Nottinghamshire, Sheffield and south Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, and Derbyshire.
It has been running for more than 25 years, and features over 100 stalls offering a range of products from household items, jewellery, craft items, to clothing and much more.
The fine food area will sit amongst the regular market, which runs from 8am to 3pm.
The pilot project is expected to attract up to 20 specialist food and drink retailers. Any food and drink producers interested in taking part are being urged to contact the organisers on 0115 9758810 as soon as possible to check stall availability.
East Midlands Fine Foods is operated by trade organisation The Food and Drink Forum, which is a not-for-profit organisation launched in 1998 to champion the growth and sustainability of the food and drink industry in the region.
Car parking at Thoresby Market is £1.50, with blue badge holders admitted free of charge.
For more information visit www.thoresbysundaymarket.co.uk
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Tuesday, 23 April 2013
Thursday, 12 July 2012
Additional ingredients to Nottingham Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in July
Taking place on Friday July 20th and Saturday July 21st, the market has attracted six new producers and stallholders alongside the regular traders.
Among them is the Pulp Friction Smoothie Bar, which creates pedal-powered smoothies, Previns, which sells Indian spice food cooking kits, and Velvet Chocolate, selling handmade chocolate products.
Other new stall holders include Bluebird Tea Company, selling tea leaf infusions and iced teas, Manor Cakes, which sells novelty hand-decorated cupcakes, traditional home-baked cakes, tarts, pastries and preserves, and Roast Event, which offers pork roast, rotisserie bird, homemade bread, apple sauce and stuffing.
The market, which is organised by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, is held in the Old Market Square area.
It has been running for five years – taking place on the third Friday and Saturday of each month.
“It’s great to see some new faces on the market this month, alongside our established traders,” said Toni Jarvis, from East Midlands Fine Foods. “The market is a great opportunity to buy direct from producers, who are able to talk about what they are selling and give cooking tips and ideas.”
The market, which runs from 9am to 4.30pm, will also be selling local ales, Caribbean snacks and cakes, Sicilian Arancini rice balls, cheeses, pickles, chutneys and jams, Indian snacks, and has a range of different meat stalls offering everything from organic meat, meat products and exotic meats, including ostrich, as well as a stall selling gourmet treats for dogs and cats.
This month’s event also features a stall offering hand-crafted soaps, bath bombs and sea salts.
The market provides a regular opportunity for food and drink producers from Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire to sell directly to the public.
It also offers the chance for customers to find out more about the provenance of their food, helps reduce food miles and gives a boost to the regional economy.
“We’re looking forward to introducing new traders to our regular customers at the July market,” said Toni Jarvis.
www.foodanddrinkforum.co.uk
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Wednesday, 9 May 2012
Opportunities for food and drink producers
East Midlands food and drink producers have flocked to be part of a special Diamond Jubilee event in Mansfield next month.
All the stalls at Mansfield Jubilee Food and Drink Fair on Tuesday June 5th are booked, with a waiting list in operation.
Now East Midlands Fine Foods is inviting firms to take part in a food and drink marquee at the Festival of Heroes event in Grantham, which is being staged on July 7th and 8th.
The aim of the event, which takes place at the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, is to raise the profile of the Territorial Army, as well as raise money for Help the Heroes charity and ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.
A speciality food and drink marquee celebrating the best of British food and drink will be staged within the festival.
“We’re delighted that so many traders are keen to take part in the Mansfield Jubilee Food and Drink Fair, as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in the town,” said East Midlands Fine Foods event organiser Toni Jarvis. “We’re now fully booked, but have a waiting list in case of any cancellations.
“However, there’s still space for traders who’d like to join us for the Festival of Heroes event in Grantham in July.”
East Midlands Fine Foods, which promotes food and drink producers from Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland, runs a number of food and drink events in the region, including the monthly Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in Nottingham.
Items on sale at the Mansfield event include exotic, fresh and cooked meats, pickles, cheeses, olives and baklava, cakes and coffee.
For more information about stalls call 0115 9758810. For details about the Festival for Heroes event in Grantham visit www.festivalforheroes.co.uk
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All the stalls at Mansfield Jubilee Food and Drink Fair on Tuesday June 5th are booked, with a waiting list in operation.
Now East Midlands Fine Foods is inviting firms to take part in a food and drink marquee at the Festival of Heroes event in Grantham, which is being staged on July 7th and 8th.
The aim of the event, which takes place at the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, is to raise the profile of the Territorial Army, as well as raise money for Help the Heroes charity and ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.
A speciality food and drink marquee celebrating the best of British food and drink will be staged within the festival.
“We’re delighted that so many traders are keen to take part in the Mansfield Jubilee Food and Drink Fair, as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations in the town,” said East Midlands Fine Foods event organiser Toni Jarvis. “We’re now fully booked, but have a waiting list in case of any cancellations.
“However, there’s still space for traders who’d like to join us for the Festival of Heroes event in Grantham in July.”
East Midlands Fine Foods, which promotes food and drink producers from Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland, runs a number of food and drink events in the region, including the monthly Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in Nottingham.
Items on sale at the Mansfield event include exotic, fresh and cooked meats, pickles, cheeses, olives and baklava, cakes and coffee.
For more information about stalls call 0115 9758810. For details about the Festival for Heroes event in Grantham visit www.festivalforheroes.co.uk
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Thursday, 12 April 2012
Two special food and drink markets lined up for Nottingham
The next two Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Markets in Nottingham are something special – with April’s event coinciding with St George’s Day celebrations and the May event marking five years since the markets launched.
Held on the third Friday and Saturday of every month in Nottingham’s Old Market Square area since Spring 2007, the market offers the chance for customers to buy directly from producers in the East Midlands.
It features stalls selling a wide range of produce from cheese and chutney to meat and cakes.
The April market, held on Friday April 20th and Saturday April 21st, coincides with St George’s Day celebrations in the city. A host of activities is planned for Saturday April 21st including a parade of scouts and military, have-a-go archery, story telling, arts activities, Morris dancing, Victorian games, maypole dancing, and costumed characters including Robin Hood and Maid Marian.
The May event, which is marking the fifth anniversary of the launch of the market, will be taking a Spring-time theme, with guest traders and exhibitors expected to support the market with activities for families. Among them will be Stonebridge City Farm, who will be selling plants and produce, providing information about the St Ann’s farm and will be running growing activities for children.
It will be held on Friday May 18th and Saturday May 19th.
Run by East Midlands Fine Foods, in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, the market provides a regular opportunity for food and drink producers from Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire to sell directly to the public.
It also offers the chance for customers to find out more about the provenance of their food.
“Nottingham Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market helps to boost the regional economy and reduce food miles, which is good for the environment, as shoppers are buying direct from producers,” said East Midlands Fine Foods events manager Toni Jarvis.
“It’s been five years since we held the first market, and we have built up a loyal band of customers who look forward to buying their food and drink at the market. We hope as many as possible will be joining us for these two forth-coming special markets.”
As well as the regular stallholders, April’s event has attracted at least three new producers - Classy Cupcakes, selling a range of cakes and European-inspired patisserie including small and large cakes, tarts, cookies and sweet bread products, The Little Round Cake Company, selling handmade little round cakes, mini layer cakes, tarts, giant meringues and indulgent brownies, and Lymn Bank Farm, selling cheese.
Any East Midlands producers interested in taking a stall should contact East Midlands Fine Foods on 0115 9758810.
www.eastmidlandsfinefoods.com
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Held on the third Friday and Saturday of every month in Nottingham’s Old Market Square area since Spring 2007, the market offers the chance for customers to buy directly from producers in the East Midlands.
It features stalls selling a wide range of produce from cheese and chutney to meat and cakes.
The April market, held on Friday April 20th and Saturday April 21st, coincides with St George’s Day celebrations in the city. A host of activities is planned for Saturday April 21st including a parade of scouts and military, have-a-go archery, story telling, arts activities, Morris dancing, Victorian games, maypole dancing, and costumed characters including Robin Hood and Maid Marian.
The May event, which is marking the fifth anniversary of the launch of the market, will be taking a Spring-time theme, with guest traders and exhibitors expected to support the market with activities for families. Among them will be Stonebridge City Farm, who will be selling plants and produce, providing information about the St Ann’s farm and will be running growing activities for children.
It will be held on Friday May 18th and Saturday May 19th.
Run by East Midlands Fine Foods, in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, the market provides a regular opportunity for food and drink producers from Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire to sell directly to the public.
It also offers the chance for customers to find out more about the provenance of their food.
“Nottingham Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market helps to boost the regional economy and reduce food miles, which is good for the environment, as shoppers are buying direct from producers,” said East Midlands Fine Foods events manager Toni Jarvis.
“It’s been five years since we held the first market, and we have built up a loyal band of customers who look forward to buying their food and drink at the market. We hope as many as possible will be joining us for these two forth-coming special markets.”
As well as the regular stallholders, April’s event has attracted at least three new producers - Classy Cupcakes, selling a range of cakes and European-inspired patisserie including small and large cakes, tarts, cookies and sweet bread products, The Little Round Cake Company, selling handmade little round cakes, mini layer cakes, tarts, giant meringues and indulgent brownies, and Lymn Bank Farm, selling cheese.
Any East Midlands producers interested in taking a stall should contact East Midlands Fine Foods on 0115 9758810.
www.eastmidlandsfinefoods.com
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Friday, 30 March 2012
Two new event opportunities for food and drink producers in the East Midlands
Food and drink producers are being invited to take part in two special events this summer.
East Midlands Fine Foods is organising stalls at Mansfield Jubilee Food and Drink Fair, as part of the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations in the town.
Taking place on Tuesday June 5th, the event is being branded the Best of British and will feature activities for all the family.
East Midlands Fine Foods, which promotes food and drink producers from Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland, is also managing the food and drink marquee at the Festival of Heroes event in Grantham, which is being staged on July 7th and 8th.
The aim of the event, which takes place at the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, is to raise the profile of the Territorial Army, as well as raise money for Help the Heroes charity and ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.
A large speciality food and drink marquee celebrating the best of British food and drink will be staged within the festival. East Midlands Fine Foods is organising for a range of traders to take space.
“These two events, along with our regular monthly Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in Nottingham, are great opportunities for food and drink producers in the region to sell directly to members of the public,” said East Midlands Fine Foods event organiser Toni Jarvis.
“East Midlands Fine Foods has many years of experience in organising stalls and markets at a range of events and venues, and we are very pleased to be getting involved with these two special events in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire this summer.”
For more information about stalls at either event call 0115 9758810.
For details about the Festival for Heroes event in Grantham visit www.festivalforheroes.co.uk
East Midlands Fine Foods www.eastmidlandsfinefoods.com
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East Midlands Fine Foods is organising stalls at Mansfield Jubilee Food and Drink Fair, as part of the Queen’s diamond jubilee celebrations in the town.
Taking place on Tuesday June 5th, the event is being branded the Best of British and will feature activities for all the family.
East Midlands Fine Foods, which promotes food and drink producers from Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Rutland, is also managing the food and drink marquee at the Festival of Heroes event in Grantham, which is being staged on July 7th and 8th.
The aim of the event, which takes place at the Prince William of Gloucester Barracks, is to raise the profile of the Territorial Army, as well as raise money for Help the Heroes charity and ABF The Soldiers’ Charity.
A large speciality food and drink marquee celebrating the best of British food and drink will be staged within the festival. East Midlands Fine Foods is organising for a range of traders to take space.
“These two events, along with our regular monthly Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in Nottingham, are great opportunities for food and drink producers in the region to sell directly to members of the public,” said East Midlands Fine Foods event organiser Toni Jarvis.
“East Midlands Fine Foods has many years of experience in organising stalls and markets at a range of events and venues, and we are very pleased to be getting involved with these two special events in Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire this summer.”
For more information about stalls at either event call 0115 9758810.
For details about the Festival for Heroes event in Grantham visit www.festivalforheroes.co.uk
East Midlands Fine Foods www.eastmidlandsfinefoods.com
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Monday, 10 October 2011
Food and drink festival to be held in Loughborough on Sunday October 23rd
Loughborough is staging a tasty food and drink market later this month featuring a range of producers and stall holders.
Representatives from Leicestershire County Council will also be spreading the ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ message at Loughborough English Food and Drink Festival on Sunday, October 23rd.
Organised by East Midlands Fine Foods on behalf of Charnwood Borough Council, the market offers the chance for shoppers to buy direct from stallholders who produce their own speciality items.
A wide range of food and drink will be available including bread and cakes, chutneys and curry sauces, pastries and puddings, mincemeat and macaroons.
The event, which runs in the Market Place from 10am to 4pm, will also feature children’s rides.
“This will be a great opportunity for shoppers to buy some really tasty products direct from those who are making them,” said Fiona Anderson, from East Midlands Fine Foods.
“We are also pleased that the Love Food Hate Waste team will be at the event, passing on useful tips to encourage less food waste.”
Councillor Paul Harley, Charnwood Borough Council’s Cabinet member for Leisure and Culture, said: “We’re delighted to welcome the food and drink festival to Charnwood and hope that residents and visitors take this opportunity to get their hands and taste buds on some unique produce.
“The Food and Drink Festival is a perfect way of not only giving residents something different to enjoy, but it also helps promote our Borough and attract visitors to help our local economy thrive.”
The October market is to be followed by a similar event in the run up to Christmas, with another Loughborough English Food and Drink Festival scheduled for Friday December 16th.
This will be the ideal opportunity to support local producers and opt for speciality food and drink items for the festive season, including gifts for foodies.
For details call East Midlands Fine Foods on 0115 9758810.
www.foodanddrinkforum.co.uk
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Representatives from Leicestershire County Council will also be spreading the ‘Love Food Hate Waste’ message at Loughborough English Food and Drink Festival on Sunday, October 23rd.
Organised by East Midlands Fine Foods on behalf of Charnwood Borough Council, the market offers the chance for shoppers to buy direct from stallholders who produce their own speciality items.
A wide range of food and drink will be available including bread and cakes, chutneys and curry sauces, pastries and puddings, mincemeat and macaroons.
The event, which runs in the Market Place from 10am to 4pm, will also feature children’s rides.
“This will be a great opportunity for shoppers to buy some really tasty products direct from those who are making them,” said Fiona Anderson, from East Midlands Fine Foods.
“We are also pleased that the Love Food Hate Waste team will be at the event, passing on useful tips to encourage less food waste.”
Councillor Paul Harley, Charnwood Borough Council’s Cabinet member for Leisure and Culture, said: “We’re delighted to welcome the food and drink festival to Charnwood and hope that residents and visitors take this opportunity to get their hands and taste buds on some unique produce.
“The Food and Drink Festival is a perfect way of not only giving residents something different to enjoy, but it also helps promote our Borough and attract visitors to help our local economy thrive.”
The October market is to be followed by a similar event in the run up to Christmas, with another Loughborough English Food and Drink Festival scheduled for Friday December 16th.
This will be the ideal opportunity to support local producers and opt for speciality food and drink items for the festive season, including gifts for foodies.
For details call East Midlands Fine Foods on 0115 9758810.
www.foodanddrinkforum.co.uk
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Wednesday, 27 July 2011
East Midlands Fine Foods seeks applications from stall holders for October and December markets in Loughborough
Speciality food and drink producers are being given new opportunities to sell direct to the public with the launch of fine food markets in Loughborough in October and December.
Loughborough English Food and Drink Festival events will be staged on Sunday October 23rd and again on December 16th.
The markets, which are being run by regional food group East Midlands Fine Foods on behalf of Charnwood Borough Council, are open to artisan food and drink producers across the UK and follow a similar event held in April for the first time.
“The Loughborough English Food and Drink Festival in April provided a great chance for speciality food and drink firms to sell direct to the public,” said Jo Taylor, events manager at East Midlands Fine Foods.
“We’re hoping to have a good range of producers at both the October and December events.”
The festivals will be held in the Market Place, Loughborough, in the centre of the town.
Organisers are looking for all sorts of producers from cheese makers to chutney producers and bread makers to beer suppliers.
“There are so many wonderful products made in the East Midlands and beyond, so we’re hoping for an excellent array of items for shoppers,” added Jo.
For details about stalls, call East Midlands Fine Foods on 0115 9758810.
www.foodanddrinkforum.co.uk
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Loughborough English Food and Drink Festival events will be staged on Sunday October 23rd and again on December 16th.
The markets, which are being run by regional food group East Midlands Fine Foods on behalf of Charnwood Borough Council, are open to artisan food and drink producers across the UK and follow a similar event held in April for the first time.
“The Loughborough English Food and Drink Festival in April provided a great chance for speciality food and drink firms to sell direct to the public,” said Jo Taylor, events manager at East Midlands Fine Foods.
“We’re hoping to have a good range of producers at both the October and December events.”
The festivals will be held in the Market Place, Loughborough, in the centre of the town.
Organisers are looking for all sorts of producers from cheese makers to chutney producers and bread makers to beer suppliers.
“There are so many wonderful products made in the East Midlands and beyond, so we’re hoping for an excellent array of items for shoppers,” added Jo.
For details about stalls, call East Midlands Fine Foods on 0115 9758810.
www.foodanddrinkforum.co.uk
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Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Speciality food and drink producers invited to take part in Loughborough English Food and Drink Festival
Artisan food and drink producers from across the UK are being invited to take part in Loughborough English Food and Drink Festival.
The event is returning for a second time on Sunday June 26th after being launched in April.
Now organiser East Midlands Fine Foods, which is running the market on behalf of Charnwood Borough Council, is inviting applications for stalls.
“We hope to have a wide range of producers, from craft bakers to artisan chocolatiers,” said Jo Taylor, events co-ordinator at East Midlands Fine Foods. “We hope to be selling everything from speciality cheeses to top quality meats, and all sorts of items in between.”
The festival will be held in the Market Place, Loughborough, in the centre of the town, between 10am and 4pm.
For details about stalls, call East Midlands Fine Foods on 0115 9758810.
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The event is returning for a second time on Sunday June 26th after being launched in April.
Now organiser East Midlands Fine Foods, which is running the market on behalf of Charnwood Borough Council, is inviting applications for stalls.
“We hope to have a wide range of producers, from craft bakers to artisan chocolatiers,” said Jo Taylor, events co-ordinator at East Midlands Fine Foods. “We hope to be selling everything from speciality cheeses to top quality meats, and all sorts of items in between.”
The festival will be held in the Market Place, Loughborough, in the centre of the town, between 10am and 4pm.
For details about stalls, call East Midlands Fine Foods on 0115 9758810.
Visit www.foodanddrinkforum.co.uk
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Monday, 18 April 2011
Artisan producers lined up for Loughborough English Food and Drink Festival
A feast of artisan producers will be bringing a tasty range of food and drink to a new Loughborough market this Easter.
Cupcakes and curry sauces, plum breads and beers, and salsas and sausages are just some of the items that will be on offer at the Loughborough English Food and Drink Festival, which is being held in the town’s Market Place between 10am and 4pm on Monday April 25.
Cooking demonstrations will also be held to provide inspiration to shoppers.
Among those giving demonstrations will be Lincolnshire-based Oslinc, who will be cooking up a large ostrich egg as an alternative breakfast fry-up, and Derbyshire baker Sarah Gayton, who will be making scones.
The market is being organised by East Midlands Fine Foods on behalf of Charnwood Borough Council.
East Midlands Fine Foods events co-ordinator Jo Taylor said: “We’ve got an excellent range of food on offer at the festival to appeal to all tastes. We’ve also lined up some cooking demonstrations from stallholders who are taking part in the market, which should help to give some ideas of the best ways of serving up the food and drink that’s being sold at the festival.”
The event is the first of four similar festivals being planned for Loughborough during 2011. Future events are scheduled for June 26th and 27th, August 28th and 29thand October 23rd and 24th.
East Midlands Fine Foods, which supports speciality food and drink producers across the region, has run the monthly two-day Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in Nottingham, in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, for almost four years.
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Cupcakes and curry sauces, plum breads and beers, and salsas and sausages are just some of the items that will be on offer at the Loughborough English Food and Drink Festival, which is being held in the town’s Market Place between 10am and 4pm on Monday April 25.
Cooking demonstrations will also be held to provide inspiration to shoppers.
Among those giving demonstrations will be Lincolnshire-based Oslinc, who will be cooking up a large ostrich egg as an alternative breakfast fry-up, and Derbyshire baker Sarah Gayton, who will be making scones.
The market is being organised by East Midlands Fine Foods on behalf of Charnwood Borough Council.
East Midlands Fine Foods events co-ordinator Jo Taylor said: “We’ve got an excellent range of food on offer at the festival to appeal to all tastes. We’ve also lined up some cooking demonstrations from stallholders who are taking part in the market, which should help to give some ideas of the best ways of serving up the food and drink that’s being sold at the festival.”
The event is the first of four similar festivals being planned for Loughborough during 2011. Future events are scheduled for June 26th and 27th, August 28th and 29thand October 23rd and 24th.
East Midlands Fine Foods, which supports speciality food and drink producers across the region, has run the monthly two-day Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in Nottingham, in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, for almost four years.
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Wednesday, 15 December 2010
Trade organisation helps pickle producer to secure supermarket listing
Quirky pickles, preserves and chutney producer The Pickled Village won an order to supply to Waitrose after exhibiting under the East Midlands Fine Foods banner at a specialist fine food trade show.
The company, based at Bulwick, near Corby, caught the eye of buyers from the retail group at the Speciality & Fine Food Fair in London, having joined the stand run by East Midlands Fine Foods.
Weeks later, a number of products from The Pickled Village range were on the shelves of four branches of Waitrose in Oadby, Lutterworth, Stamford and Peterborough - with plans to roll out further products in stores regionally and nationally.
The order was the company’s first with a major multiple, and came less than a year after The Pickled Village founder Camille Ortega McLean expanded by taking on people to help her with production.
“Small companies just could not afford to go to shows like Speciality & Fine Food Fair on their own, and that’s where the major buyers go, so we were very grateful for the opportunity to showcase The Pickled Village on the East Midlands Fine Foods stand,” said Camille.
As a result of the order, the firm is considering increasing capacity by introducing a second shift.
“We produce 400 jars a day now, but we can increase to 900 a day by going in two shifts,” explained Camille.
Briony Clarke, operations manager at business support organisation The Food and Drink Forum, which runs East Midlands Fine Foods, said: “The aim of East Midlands Fine Foods is to support speciality food and drink producers, and we are delighted to hear about the order won by The Pickled Village after the firm exhibited under our banner at such an important trade fair.
“Our expertise can help producers to make the most of exhibiting at trade and consumer events.”
The Pickled Village, which now employs six people, specialises in producing quirkily-named takes on traditional pickles, preserves, chutneys, relishes and marmalades.
Among the products listed by Waitrose are The Red Rapscallion (red onion marmalade with redcurrants and chillis), The Earth and Fire (a beetroot chutney with horseradish and chillis), The Traditional Piccalilli (chunky and crunchy), The Indulgent One (Strawberry preserve), The Bourbon Blues (a blueberry conserve with a splash of Bourbon) and The Undecided Breakfast (three different flavours of marmalade layered in one jar - for those who cannot make up their minds).
“We have many local customers and they are just as important as Waitrose, but this order is good news for the company,” said Camille.
“East Midlands Fine Foods was the key to us gaining it, as without their help we probably wouldn’t have been at the trade show and the Waitrose buyers wouldn’t have spotted us.”
Monday, 13 December 2010
Bumper Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in Nottingham for December 2010
Fans of Nottingham’s Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market are in for a festive treat this month with an extra three days of trading.
The market will run as usual on the third Friday and Saturday of the month on December 17th and 18th, but will be extended to Sunday 19th, Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st December to give shoppers extra time to buy festive food and foodie gifts from regional producers and suppliers.
The market, organised by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, has been running monthly in the Old Market Square since April 2007.
Stalls sell a wide range of quality regional products including cheese, pickles, meat, fishcakes, beer, game, fudge, cakes, vegetables, sweet and savoury pies, jam and even dog biscuits.
“The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market is a great place to stock up on Christmas essentials and luxuries, as well as a good place to source items for gift hampers and presents,” said Jo Taylor, of East Midlands Fine Foods. “At the same time, it’s supporting producers and suppliers across the East Midlands, and helping the local economy. A lot of shoppers like to shop locally at Christmas, and this is the perfect opportunity to do just that.”
This month the market will temporarily relocate to the area in the Old Market Square at the bottom of King Street and alongside the fountains as part of the on-going Christmas festivities in the square.
Some 17 stalls will be in place for the first two days of the market, with 11 of them spending five days at the event.
Thursday, 26 August 2010
Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market boosts visitor numbers
Regional food organisation East Midlands Fine Foods has been running a regular Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in the Old Market Square, Nottingham, since April 2007 in conjunction with Nottingham City Council.
The market is the chance for producers and suppliers of food and drink from across the East Midlands to sell direct to the public, and has built up a loyal following of customers.
Now statistics have revealed that footfall to the Old Market Square goes up by between 7 and 10 per cent on market days, representing an extra 3,000 to 5,000 visitors to the city centre.
“The positive relationship between East Midlands Fine Foods and Nottingham City Council has helped to create a vibrant and popular monthly market which attracts visitors to the heart of the city,” said Councillor David Trimble, portfolio holder for leisure, culture and customers at Nottingham City Council.
“The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market has been a great asset to Nottingham, and very much welcomed by shoppers, which is reflected in our latest statistics on visitor numbers to the Old Market Square.”
As well as the Nottingham market, which takes place on the third Friday and Saturday of each month, East Midlands Fine Foods organises a number of speciality food and drink markets across the region at specific events, such as the Burghley Game and Country Fair near Stamford.
The Nottingham event features around 30 stalls from Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and Rutland selling a wide variety of produce, including meat, cheese, condiments, cakes, fruit and vegetables, ethnic snacks and other items.
“Speciality food markets continue to be very popular with shoppers,” said Briony Clarke, operations manager of business support organisation The Food and Drink Forum, which runs East Midlands Fine Foods.
“Our members and associated stall holders produce some of the finest regional and speciality food and drink from across the East Midlands, and we’re delighted to see that this monthly event in Nottingham city centre is such a draw for the public.
“As one of the largest food and drink organisations in the region, we have links to a wide variety of food and drink producers, so between us and the council we’ve been able to run a successful regular event.”
East Midlands Fine Foods provides a range of focused support and assistance to small and medium-sized speciality food and drink producers in the region, including regular exhibiting and selling opportunities. It is based at Southglade Food Park, Nottingham.
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Friday, 9 July 2010
Regional and Speciality Food and Drink market in Nottingham offers doggy foodie delights for the first time
Shoppers at this month’s Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in Nottingham can pick up supplies for their four-legged friends for the first time after a new stall joined the market.
Mrs Bishop’s Doggy Deli will be selling biccy bones and other handmade doggy treats at the monthly market on Friday July 16th and Saturday July 17th.
The market, run by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, features up to 30 different stalls and has been running for more than three years – attracting a wide variety of regional producers and suppliers.
But this is the first time that speciality food for pets has been on sale.
“The East Midlands is home to a wonderful array of speciality food and drink producers, and the Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market gives shoppers in Nottingham the chance to buy their products from them directly each month,” said Jo Murphy, from East Midlands Fine Foods. “Now we’re offering handmade, locally produced items for dogs too.”
Nottingham firm Mrs Bishop’s Doggy Deli uses flour from Green’s Windmill and other locally sourced ingredients to make a range of speciality dog biscuits.
Another stall joining this month’s market is Rico Mexican Kitchen, run by Marcela Flores Newburn and based at Southglade Food Park, Nottingham. She sells a range of authentic Mexican products, including salsas, beans and cooking sauces.
The market is held in the Old Market Square on the third Friday and Saturday of every month between 9am and 4.30pm. Items on offer include cheese, meats, preserves, cakes and other products from around the East Midlands.
Mrs Bishop’s Doggy Deli will be selling biccy bones and other handmade doggy treats at the monthly market on Friday July 16th and Saturday July 17th.
The market, run by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, features up to 30 different stalls and has been running for more than three years – attracting a wide variety of regional producers and suppliers.
But this is the first time that speciality food for pets has been on sale.
“The East Midlands is home to a wonderful array of speciality food and drink producers, and the Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market gives shoppers in Nottingham the chance to buy their products from them directly each month,” said Jo Murphy, from East Midlands Fine Foods. “Now we’re offering handmade, locally produced items for dogs too.”
Nottingham firm Mrs Bishop’s Doggy Deli uses flour from Green’s Windmill and other locally sourced ingredients to make a range of speciality dog biscuits.
Another stall joining this month’s market is Rico Mexican Kitchen, run by Marcela Flores Newburn and based at Southglade Food Park, Nottingham. She sells a range of authentic Mexican products, including salsas, beans and cooking sauces.
The market is held in the Old Market Square on the third Friday and Saturday of every month between 9am and 4.30pm. Items on offer include cheese, meats, preserves, cakes and other products from around the East Midlands.
Thursday, 13 May 2010
East Midlands food and drink producers invited to join Nottingham Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market
Regional food group East Midlands Fine Foods is aiming to boost the number of stalls on the monthly Nottingham Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market, which attracts sellers from across the East Midlands.
The market, held on the third Friday and Saturday of every month, has been running for three years in conjunction with Nottingham City Council and has built up a strong crowd of regular customers.
Now organisers are keen to hear from additional producers who would like to be part of the market, which is held in the Old Market Square.
“The Nottingham market is a fantastic opportunity for the region’s food and drink producers to sell their products direct to consumers,” said Jo Murphy, events manager at East Midlands Fine Foods. “We’re looking for products that are made in the region, or have value added here. For example, we recognise that products such as olives are imported but may be marinated locally.
“Any product which fits into this criterion is eligible for consideration. However, with our current mix of traders in mind, we would be particularly interested to hear from producers of bread, honey, poultry and game, soft drinks, oils and dressings, dairy products and deli ranges such as olives, pesto, charcuterie, smoked fish / meat and antipasti.
“The East Midlands has some brilliant food and drink producers and it would be great if a few more could join the 30 or so stalls that we have at the market each month.”
For more information about taking a stall contact Jo Murphy on 0115 975 8810.
Monday, 15 March 2010
Chocolate stall brings an aromatic flavour to Nottingham Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market
Handmade chocolate producer Boutique Aromatique is the latest stall holder to join Nottingham’s monthly Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market.
The Pleasley Vale firm, run by Shelly Preston, will be making its debut at the March market, which takes place in the Old Market Square on Friday March 19th and Saturday March 20th.
Boutique Aromatique, which produces handmade chocolate with an aromatherapy twist using aromatics and oils, will be one of around 30 stalls at the March market selling regional and speciality products.
Organised by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, the market sells a wide range of fine food and drink including cheese, pickles, meat, smoked fish, beer, game, coffee and other items.
“We are delighted to welcome Boutique Aromatique to the Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in March to sell their products alongside some of the other fine food and drink producers and suppliers from the region,” said Jo Murphy, of East Midlands Fine Foods.
In April, which marks the third anniversary of the launch of the market, shoppers will be treated to an extra chance to buy their favourite products.
As well as the regular market, taking place on Friday April 16th and Saturday April 17th, there will be a special market the following weekend as part of St George’s Day celebrations in the Old Market Square.
A small market featuring stalls selling traditional English fare will be held on Friday 23rd April and Saturday 24th April.
The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Markets run from 9am to 4.30pm.
The Pleasley Vale firm, run by Shelly Preston, will be making its debut at the March market, which takes place in the Old Market Square on Friday March 19th and Saturday March 20th.
Boutique Aromatique, which produces handmade chocolate with an aromatherapy twist using aromatics and oils, will be one of around 30 stalls at the March market selling regional and speciality products.
Organised by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, the market sells a wide range of fine food and drink including cheese, pickles, meat, smoked fish, beer, game, coffee and other items.
“We are delighted to welcome Boutique Aromatique to the Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in March to sell their products alongside some of the other fine food and drink producers and suppliers from the region,” said Jo Murphy, of East Midlands Fine Foods.
In April, which marks the third anniversary of the launch of the market, shoppers will be treated to an extra chance to buy their favourite products.
As well as the regular market, taking place on Friday April 16th and Saturday April 17th, there will be a special market the following weekend as part of St George’s Day celebrations in the Old Market Square.
A small market featuring stalls selling traditional English fare will be held on Friday 23rd April and Saturday 24th April.
The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Markets run from 9am to 4.30pm.
Tuesday, 8 December 2009
Bumper Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market in Nottingham this month
Fans of Nottingham’s Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market are in for a festive treat this month with an extra three days of trading.
The market will run as usual on the third Friday and Saturday of the month on December 18th and 19th, but will be extended to Sunday 20th, Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd December to give shoppers extra time to buy festive food and foodie gifts from regional producers and suppliers.
The market, organised by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, has been running monthly in the Old Market Square since April 2007.
Stalls sell a wide range of quality regional products including cheese, pickles, meat, smoked fish, beer and game.
“The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market is a great place to stock up on Christmas essentials and luxuries, as well as source items for gift hampers and presents,” said Jo Murphy, of East Midlands Fine Foods. “At the same time, it’s supporting producers and suppliers across the East Midlands, and helping the local economy.”
This month the market will temporarily relocate to the area in the Old Market Square at the bottom of King Street and alongside the fountains as part of the on-going Christmas festivities in the square.
Some 26 stalls will be in place for the first two days of the market, with more than half of them spending five days at the event.
The market will run as usual on the third Friday and Saturday of the month on December 18th and 19th, but will be extended to Sunday 20th, Monday 21st and Tuesday 22nd December to give shoppers extra time to buy festive food and foodie gifts from regional producers and suppliers.
The market, organised by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, has been running monthly in the Old Market Square since April 2007.
Stalls sell a wide range of quality regional products including cheese, pickles, meat, smoked fish, beer and game.
“The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market is a great place to stock up on Christmas essentials and luxuries, as well as source items for gift hampers and presents,” said Jo Murphy, of East Midlands Fine Foods. “At the same time, it’s supporting producers and suppliers across the East Midlands, and helping the local economy.”
This month the market will temporarily relocate to the area in the Old Market Square at the bottom of King Street and alongside the fountains as part of the on-going Christmas festivities in the square.
Some 26 stalls will be in place for the first two days of the market, with more than half of them spending five days at the event.
Friday, 13 November 2009
News from Nottingham's Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market
Nottingham’s Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market will be taking a new position in the Old Market Square this month and running for longer during December as part of the Christmas festivities.
The monthly market, which features around 30 stalls selling a range of regional produce, will temporarily relocate to the area in the Old Market Square at the bottom of King Street and alongside the fountains during November and December.
Run by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, the market is held on the third Friday and Saturday of each month.
This month’s market, to be staged on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November, will sit alongside other festive events in the Old Market Square. The market will run for five days in December, from 18th to 22nd December to give shoppers extra time to buy their festive food from local producers.
“The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market has become a firm favourite in the Old Market Square each month, and we’re delighted to be a key part of the programme of events running there over the festive period,” said Jo Murphy, of East Midlands Fine Foods.
“Shoppers can find us in the area near the Brian Clough statue running up towards Debenhams and alongside the fountains for November’s market and for the extended December market, which will run for five days.
“The market is an ideal place to stock up on good quality regional food and drink, and to source foodie gifts for Christmas.”
The market was launched in April 2007 and has been held every month since, attracting between 30 and 40 producers and suppliers from across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.
The monthly market, which features around 30 stalls selling a range of regional produce, will temporarily relocate to the area in the Old Market Square at the bottom of King Street and alongside the fountains during November and December.
Run by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council, the market is held on the third Friday and Saturday of each month.
This month’s market, to be staged on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st November, will sit alongside other festive events in the Old Market Square. The market will run for five days in December, from 18th to 22nd December to give shoppers extra time to buy their festive food from local producers.
“The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market has become a firm favourite in the Old Market Square each month, and we’re delighted to be a key part of the programme of events running there over the festive period,” said Jo Murphy, of East Midlands Fine Foods.
“Shoppers can find us in the area near the Brian Clough statue running up towards Debenhams and alongside the fountains for November’s market and for the extended December market, which will run for five days.
“The market is an ideal place to stock up on good quality regional food and drink, and to source foodie gifts for Christmas.”
The market was launched in April 2007 and has been held every month since, attracting between 30 and 40 producers and suppliers from across Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire and Rutland.
Monday, 12 October 2009
New stalls return to Nottingham's Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market
Two new stalls who joined Nottingham’s Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market last month are returning for the October market.
Newark-based cupcake producer Pure Indulgence and specialist baker and East Midlands Fine Foods member Taste of the Moorlands, based on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border, will be joining other regional producers at this month’s market, which will be held on Friday October 16th and Saturday October 17th from 9am to 4.30pm.
Between 25 and 30 stalls are expected at the event in the Old Market Square, Nottingham, run by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council.
“The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market is a great place to buy quality regional produce, and a perfect way to support local producers,” said Jo Murphy, of East Midlands Fine Foods.
The market was launched in 2007 and has been held every month since. This month it will be back to its usual spot in front of The Council House having held various temporary positions in the Old Market Square to accommodate special events.
Newark-based cupcake producer Pure Indulgence and specialist baker and East Midlands Fine Foods member Taste of the Moorlands, based on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border, will be joining other regional producers at this month’s market, which will be held on Friday October 16th and Saturday October 17th from 9am to 4.30pm.
Between 25 and 30 stalls are expected at the event in the Old Market Square, Nottingham, run by East Midlands Fine Foods in conjunction with Nottingham City Council.
“The Regional and Speciality Food and Drink Market is a great place to buy quality regional produce, and a perfect way to support local producers,” said Jo Murphy, of East Midlands Fine Foods.
The market was launched in 2007 and has been held every month since. This month it will be back to its usual spot in front of The Council House having held various temporary positions in the Old Market Square to accommodate special events.
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