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30 under 30 miles (2023)

30 under 30 miles (2023)

Based in the heart of the East Devon countryside, Greendale Farm Shop is an award-winning family business with generations of farming experience. We take pride in selling meat from our own farmland and fish from our own boats, and we also believe it’s incredibly important – now more than ever – to support the superb local growers and producers on our doorstep here in the West Country. To this end, each week we’ll be featuring a different small business, all located within 30 miles of our Farm Shop, and all brilliant examples of the wonderful produce available locally. From artisan bakeries, dairies and micro-breweries to jam, preserve and fudge makers, soap producers and candle workshops, this small region has so many passionate and successful businesses. By filling our shop with their exceptional produce, we can offer Greendale customers a great choice, support our local economy and keep food miles to a minimum – it’s a ‘win-win’ as far as we’re concerned!

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BRAND #30:
BFK
WEEK: 25 - 31/08/23

Beer Factory and Kitchen is the amalgamation of two successful independent businesses: La Cantina South West and Hanlons Brewery. Hanlons' knowledge of producing delicious beers, and La Cantina’s reputation for incredible BBQ flavours, make the perfect combination for creating these incredible sauces.
If you're planning a BBQ, we highly recommend the BFK Chipotle Alioli on your Greendale Beef Burgers, BFK La Cantina Sauce for chicken burgers, BFK Caroline Mustard BBQ for BBQ chicken and pork & the BFK Korean Chilli Sauce on your seafood kebabs or halloumi. Currently available in-store only.

 

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BRAND #29:
FOUR ELMS FRUIT FARM
WEEK: 18/08/23 - 24/08/23

We stock a range of Real Devonshire Ciders and apple juices produced by Four Elms Fruit Farm. Hand Crafted in the heart of the Westcountry, Four Elms ciders and juices are made exclusively from apples grown by the Smedley family in Sidmouth, Devon. Keep an eye on our socials as we’ll be doing Four Elms tastings this week in the farm shop!

SHOP FOUR ELMS

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BRAND #28:
WATERHOUSE FAYRE
WEEK: 11/08/23 - 17/08/23

Ann Stallard, founder of Waterhouse Fayre in Tiverton, has been making award-winning preserves for over 19 years. The company has its own 1.5 acre fruit ‘patch’, ensuring Ann’s delicious creations are filled with true home-made flavour; the tayberries have all been picked in preparation for making Waterhouse’s Taste of the West Gold Tayberry Jam, while boysenberries and early-season blackberries will soon be ripe and ready to become delicious jams and preserves - just what scones and clotted cream were made for!

SHOP WATERHOUSE FAYRE

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BRAND #27:
BAYS BREWERY
WEEK: 04/08/23 - 10/08/23

Based in Torbay, 27 miles from Greendale Farm Shop, Bays Brewery is a family-run business focused on creating exceptional, award-winning craft beers. We’re delighted to stock their delicious Devon Rock lager, Devon Cove modern pale ale and special charity ale, Wild100, which is brewed in partnership with Paignton Zoo to celebrate the zoo’s 100th anniversary, with 5% of sale proceeds going towards wildlife conservation.

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BRAND #26:
SHEPHERD SHACK
WEEK: 28/07/23 - 03/08/23

This week we’re highlighting the delicious deli delights produced by Shepherd Shack, based in nearby Dawlish (just 12 miles from Greendale Farm Shop). Shepherd Shack Catering was born out of chef Scott’s love of the great outdoors, bushcraft and - you’ve guessed it - food! Available in-store only.

SHOP SHEPHERD SHACK
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BRAND #25:
STAN'S PAWS
WEEK: 21 - 27/07/23

Exmouth-based Stan’s Paws was created in June 2020 when - after an extensive search for natural, healthy dog treats proved fruitless - a decision was taken to produce all-natural, nutritious, wholesome and healthy products for dogs. The Stan’s Paws team source all their stock from the UK and EU, and remain committed to using ingredients from sustainable sources that are as eco-friendly as possible. The treats are completely wheat- and gluten-free, hypoallergenic and raw-hide-free, making them great for pups with sensitive tummies. Stan’s Paws’ great range of treats, snuffle mats and balls is hugely popular here at Greendale Farm Shop, so we're excited that the Stan's team will be at our dog show next weekend, with a treat-bundle prize for the winner of the ‘waggiest tail’ class!

SHOP STAN'S PAWS
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BRAND #24:
WEST COUNTRY OLIVES
WEEK: 14 - 20/07/23

West Country Olives is a small family-run business, only 2 years old and going from strength to strength! They're one of our closest suppliers and support local producers themselves by using as many local ingredients in their olives as they can.
Each batch of olives are blended, labelled and packed by hand. The team source the best olives possible from around the Mediterranean and marinate them inhouse with delicious local flavours.

SHOP WEST COUNTRY OLIVES
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BRAND #22:
EXE CHOCOLATE
WEEK: 07- 13/07/23

One of very few bean-to-bar chocolate makers in Devon, Exe Chocolate is made in micro-batches at a tiny, one-woman chocolate factory in Exeter. Working with great care, Nicola Knight uses simple, natural ingredients (including - importantly - ethical-sourced cocoa beans), to produce outstanding chocolate that really is unlike anything else we’ve tasted.

SHOP EXE CHOCOLATE
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BRAND #22:
THE DEVON SCONE COMPANY
WEEK: 30/06/23 - 06/07/23

Based just three miles from Greendale Farm Shop, The Devon Scone Company was created by local food-loving couple, Richard and Claire, after they noticed that the traditional cream tea was suffering from poor quality and inferior ingredients. Richard and Claire have developed an exciting range of preserves, all prepared by hand to traditional recipes. Their high-quality Strawberry Preserve is so delicious that we have chosen to include it in our own Afternoon Tea Gift boxes alongside scones, local tea, and our bite-sized Greendale Bakery traybake selection.

SHOP JAM
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BRAND #21:
YAMZA FOOD
WEEK: 23 - 29/06/23

Based in nearby Sidmouth, YAMZA is the brainchild of certified Master Chef of GB, Ed McLachlan. The name YAMZA comes from an Arabic word, ‘yamzaj’, meaning ‘to blend’ – an apt choice, as YAMZA products blend traditional Middle Eastern flavours with ingredients and techniques from around the world, creating a totally unique Eastern fusion cuisine. You’ll find YAMZA hot sauces at our Farm Shop (as well as YAMZA recipe inspiration on our website) - and if you live locally, keep an eye on our socials for the next visit from the YAMZA food truck.

SHOP YAMZA
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BRAND #20:
QUICKES CHEESE
WEEK: 16 - 22/06/23

At Quicke's, they understand that great cheese-making is an art. They have been nurturing the family's land at Home Farm for 14 generations, crafting the very finest flavours they can from their Farm in Newton St Cyres, Exeter, only 12 miles from the Greendale Farm Shop. They carefully manage these ancient pastures, feeding their specially-bred cows on lush grass year-round so that they give them the very best milk, its subtle shifts in flavour a true expression of the landscape from which it came. Every morning they collect this milk and use time-honoured methods, passed down through the generations, to create their magnificent Cheddar. Each truckle is handmade, cloth-bound and slow-matured to perfection in the cool quiet of their ripening rooms. They're passionate about what they do, and proud of every award-winning cheese they make. Whilst their Buttery Cheddar reaches perfection in as little as three months, they're happy to let Quicke's Vintage develop for a full two years, making it the country's longest-matured clothbound cheddar. After all, you can't rush greatness.

SHOP QUICKES
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BRAND #19:
DUCK BAKERY
WEEK: 09 - 15/06/23

Located in Ashburton, only 23 miles from our Farm Shop, Duck Bakery is an Artisan bakery specialising in sourdough bread. Their delicious brown, white, and garlic & rosmarin sourdough loaves are proving a big hit with our customers - and we can confirm that their Brioche buns are the perfect vehicle for a Greendale Burger! Currently available in-store only.
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BRAND #18:
ORCHARDMAN BRITISH CHARCOAL
WEEK: 02/06/23 - 08/06/23

Orchardman are based in an old cider orchard, just seven miles down the road from Greendale Farm Shop. Each year they produce over 12,000kg of premium-grade retorted charcoal from sustainable coppiced British woodlands - the best you can get for your BBQ! Orchardman uses sustainable methods to create a clean-burning (and up to 98% pure carbon) product. The environment and sustainability remain at the core of this brilliant local business; they’ve developed an agroforestry system designed to strengthen surrounding eco-systems and protect natural habitats for wildlife - and even their packaging is 100% recyclable.

SHOP ORCHARDMAN

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BRAND #17:
FORAGE & COMBE
WEEK: 26/05/23 - 01/06/23

The brainchild of Greendale fishmonger, Ethan, and his partner, Sophia, Forage & Combe products are made with locally-foraged ingredients, including wild garlic, and are stocked exclusively here at Greendale Farm Shop.

SHOP RANGE

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BRAND #16:
DADDY D'S
WEEK: 19 - 25/05/23

Based just 27 miles away in Paignton, Daddy D’s delivers delicious, all-natural Caribbean flavour to Devon. Created with love and great attention to detail, the flavours shine through - see for yourself at our Farm Shop, where we’re proud to stock Daddy D’s hot sauces and marinades, or visit Daddy D’s Kitchen at our Cars & Cuppa event on May 21st and sample some authentic Caribbean cooking!

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BRAND #15:
BAR BUOY
WEEK: 12 - 18/05/23

Here at Greendale, the only thing we love more than fantastic local brands that create amazing products... is fantastic local brands that collaborate with each other to create amazing new products! Happily for us, Bar Buoy, located only eight miles from Greendale, has done exactly that, working with the brilliant Salcombe Gin, TORS VODKA and Two Drifters Distillery to create multi-award-winning pre-mixed cocktails. Bar Buoy will be visiting the Farm Shop Saturday, May 13th, with lots of tasters and their new 'Cabin Buoy' 10cl bottles - we can't think of a better way to toast the start of summer!

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BRAND #14:
OTTER VALE CHUTNEYS
WEEK: 05 - 11/05/23

Based in Cullompton, this proudly Devonian business has been part of life for the Laxon family since the 1970s, when Seymour Laxon joined the Budleigh Salterton enterprise that would eventually become Otter Vale. Otter Vale takes ‘supporting local’ seriously; as well as employing local people, the company sources ingredients and packaging from local producers and suppliers wherever possible (though Devonian pineapple growers have so far proved sadly elusive!).

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BRAND #13:
INYAMA BILTONG
WEEK: 28/04/23 - 04/05/23

Produced in Exeter by Devonian/South African couple Amy and Don, Inyama Biltong is authentic South-African style biltong. It’s made in small batches, using the finest cuts of 100% pasture-fed beef from regenerative farms across Devon. Its delicious taste is enhanced with a secret blend of spices (no preservatives, no MSG and no added sugars) and then air-dried to perfection.

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BRAND #12:
POWDERKEG BREWERY
WEEK: 21 - 27/04/23

This multi-award-winning micro-brewery couldn't be more local - it's based here at Greendale! Powderkeg beers are hand-crafted in small batches, naturally carbonated and matured to their best on-site at the brewery. Try out our pairing suggestions below for a match made in Devon!

SHOP POWDERKEG

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BRAND #11:
HUNTS CIDER
WEEK: 14 - 20/04/23

Devon cider makers for over 200 years, Hunts use the highest-quality Devon cider apples, fermenting fresh bittersweet apple juice each autumn. Based in Totnes, just 28 miles from Greendale Farm Shop, they have maintained traditional methods whilst also embracing modern machinery and processes, allowing their skilled craftsmen to make hand-crafted, authentic Devon cider with a unique and refreshing taste.

SHOP HUNTS CIDER

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BRAND #10:
THE UDDER STUFF
WEEK: 07 - 13/04/23

This week, our ‘love local’ hero is The Udder Stuff, based in nearby Cranbrook. Udder Stuff supplies the Milk Shed here at Greendale Farm Shop with milk and milkshakes every day, from cows pastured just a few miles away; it’s often the case that the cows are milked, and the milk (once pasteurised) is available at our Shed within 24 hours! Here are more reasons why The Udder Stuff milk tastes so good:

  • The cows are Friesians cross with Jersey meaning they produce deliciously creamy milk
  • They spend 300+ days of the year out in the fields, grazing a new paddock every day to ensure they're eating the best quality grass they can be
  • The milk is gently pasteurised to retain flavour & remains unhomogenized (meaning the cream rises to the top, just as it should do.
  • We have 4 core milkshake flavours (chocolate, banana, strawberry & salted caramel) and 2 specials which are changed weekly on a Monday
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BRAND #9:
HYLSTEN BAKERY
WEEK: 31/03/23 - 06/04/23

Located 27 miles away from Greendale Farm Shop in Buckfastleigh, Hylsten Bakery is back (and better than ever) after being forced to close last year due to a devastating fire on-site. We are big fans of this brilliant bakery; not only are they the makers of delicious sourdough bread, but they also work to support local growers, reduce waste as much as possible and share their knowledge of baking via their popular breadmaking courses.

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BRAND #8:
HATARI
WEEK: 24 - 30/03/23

Take your senses on safari with HATARI chilli sauces and chilli pots. For those who appreciate excellent flavour, thoughtful provenance and an amazing story – this is one adventure you need to have Hatari sauces use single variety chillies, selected for natural fabulous fruity and complex chilli tastes. HATARI is managing each of the many steps between the Seed and Sauce. From the Boma (Swahili for Field) to the Bottle. They are uniquely placed to make each one an example of sustainability.

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BRAND #7:
WINSOR FLOWER STUDIO
WEEK: 17 - 23/03/23

Winsor Flower Studio is located in the heart of Exminster Village, just 6.5 miles from Greendale Farm Shop. It's owned by multi-award winning Master Florist, Amanda Winsor, who supplies us with fabulous floral creations all year round. Amanda works from her beautiful bespoke built studio. She has a passion for all things floral, taking most of her inspiration from nature. An academic fellow of IOPF (Institute of Professional Florist) as well as a member of the British Flower Collective, Amanda grows her own seasonal British flowers in her flower garden in Exminster sourcing floral materials locally where possible.

SHOP WINSOR FLOWERS

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BRAND #6:
RUGGA COFFEE
WEEK: 10/03/23 - 16/03/23

Rugga Coffee are a family-run business with a love of rugby and a love of coffee at their core. Their aim is to share this combination with as many people as possible, and use it to support others, raise awareness of mental health struggles and raise money for mental health charities. Rugga work with a local family-owned coffee roasting company to produce their exciting, delicious blends of coffee.
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BRAND #5:
GINGER CAT DELI
WEEK: 03/03/23 - 09/03/23

British Pie Week starts on Monday, so this week's '30 Under 30' business has to be local favourite, Ginger Cat Deli! Although the Ginger Cat team are no longer based at their deli in Exminster, having moved to wholesale retail, they're still making delicious pies (and still experimenting with amazing flavours), taking pride in creating tasty, generously-filled pies that make people happy!
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BRAND #4:
BUZZ COFFEE
WEEK: 24/02/23 - 02/03/23

Based in the seaside town of Sidmouth (about 9 miles from Greendale Farm Shop), Buzz Coffee was established in 2018 by coffee-loving ‘geeky mumpreneur’ (her words!), Lameze. Having noticed that consumers’ choice of coffee was effectively being limited to the varieties chosen by main retailers, Lameze decided to learn more about it, and discovered that there are in fact myriad coffee varieties - and tastes – to explore. After booking herself on a series of courses to learn the art of speciality coffee roasting, Lameze imported a 6kg Haoran roaster (fondly known as ‘Hester’), sourced her first green coffee beans and has never looked back!

SHOP BUZZ COFFEE
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BRAND #3:
Lathys Farm EGGS
WEEK: 17 - 23/02/23

As our customers will know, at Greendale we're keen to support the many excellent growers, producers and small businesses here in our part of the West Country. With Pancake Day just around the corner, this week we're highlighting Lathys Farm in Poltimore (just seven miles away from the farm shop), where we source our delicious, high-quality eggs.

SHOP EGGS

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BRAND #2:
MELTING WHISK
WEEK: 10 - 16/02/23

Based in nearby Dawlish, Melting Whisk is the brainchild of Ash, who used his culinary expertise to create special flaked truffles for his wife during the 2020 lockdown, and hasn't looked back since!  These beautiful luxury chocolates are available at our Farm Shop and on our website - as a treat for locals, Melting Whisk will be at the shop on Saturday 11/02/23 from 12pm with free samples!
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BRAND #1:
EXMOOR DISTILLERY
WEEK: 03 - 09/02/23

Established in 2017, Exmoor Distillery is the culmination of a lifelong ambition for founders John & Nicola. In just a few years, their distillery has gone from strength to strength, producing three gins, two rums and a vodka, and winning some of the highest accolades in the industry. And all this just 29 miles from Greendale Farm Shop! Exmoor Distillery rum is the only rum in the UK that is fermented, distilled and aged all under one roof! 

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