30 under 30 miles 2024

30 under 30 miles 2024

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 #1:
FINE ART FORD
WEEK: 02 - 08/02/24

Ellen started her work as pet portraits using her gorgeous family dog William as her first model. This developed into greetings cards for family and friends which, after lots of interest, turned into her own new business - Fine Art Ford. The care and detail Ellen takes in her portraits really shines through in her greetings cards, featuring popular breeds and familiar faces for many people. "My favourite part of my pet portraits is painting the eyes as that is the moment when their character really comes through and they look like them." We're lucky enough to now be stocking a full Valentine's range from Fine Art Ford - including features of our own furry & feathery friends from the farm trail! 
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BRAND #2:
SIDBURY MILL
WEEK: 09 - 15/02/24

Sidbury Mill flour is remarkable not only for being milled in a historical water mill, but also for its local ‘field to shelf’ supply chain and manufacture. The flour is unique in that is entirely ‘East Devon’ in its provenance. Sidbury Mill flour is made exclusively from wheat grown on the Sidbury Mill farm, just across the River Sid.
 
Sidbury Mill flour is stoneground for wholesomeness and taste, retaining all the goodness of the whole grains. All milling steps are done by hand and there is no automation, and the mill itself is entirely powered by the water wheel. The first record of the mill at Sidbury was in 1281, when there were two mills on site, one for grinding corn and the other for fulling wool. In December 2020, Philip Parsons and Helen Munday, bought the mill.
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BRAND #3:
SOMETHING LOVELY
WEEK: 16 - 22/02/24

Em started Something Lovely in 2018 as a paint your own pottery studio in Sidmouth.
"Pottery painting has become a hugely popular in the last few years and it has been a pleasure to meet so many people, lots of babies who I have captured tiny hand and foot prints form now come and paint in the studio and it is lovely to be part of their creative journey."
As a mum of two boys and a Cockerpoo called Flossy, Em knows how important it is to cherish each moment as they grow so quickly. What better way to capture a moment to treasure forever than joining us for a session to create your own ceramic prints. We are very excited to be hosting Something Lovely events here at Greendale including Baby Prints workshops. Keep an eye out on our events page for upcoming workshops.
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BRAND #4:
HAWKRIDGE
WEEK: 23 - 29/02/24

Hawkridge Farmhouse Dairy Produce has been based in the heart of the rolling Devonshire countryside since 1976, just 25 miles away from us at Greendale. This forward-thinking family-run business has since grown into the leading independent dairy produce wholesaler in the south west, whilst continuing to take great care to protect and preserve the beautiful Devonshire countryside.
Hawkridge are proud to support and work with local, artisan producers, through to national and international suppliers. Alongside providing some of our favourite local brands with the infrastructure for fresh deliveries to our deli, Hawkridge also provide us with some of our favourite cheddars - Hawkridge Mild, Mature and Vintage, featured in some of our favourite recipes.

SHOP HAWKRIDGE CHEDDARS
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BRAND #5:
LITTLE'S COFFEE
WEEK: 01 - 07/03/24

Redefining the definition of “proper coffee” Little’s started out over 30 years ago, inspired by the coffee roasters Henry & Leila Little encountered on their travels around California.
Now run by their son, Will, Little's are on a mission to create epic flavoured coffee, that’s as friendly to the planet as possible!
We highly recommend trying Little’s for more than just cups of coffee! The flavours work perfectly for delicious baked goods, your own espresso martinis (perfect with Greendale vodka!) and even mixed with water and stirred into our The Udder Stuff milkshakes.
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BRAND #6:
LIly farm vineyard
WEEK: 08 - 14/03/24

Lily Farm is a small family run boutique vineyard that has been producing award winning world class wines since the first vines were planted by Alan and Faye Pratt with their two sons in 2005.
Situated in a vale at Knowle and surrounded by beautiful East Devon countryside, the vineyard is within easy walking distance of the town of Budleigh Salterton, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and part of the historic Jurassic Coastline, England’s first natural World Heritage Site.
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BRAND #7:
exeter brewery
WEEK: 15 - 21/03/24

Since changing its name from Topsham & Exminster Brewery in 2008, The Exeter Brewery has expanded ever more rapidly. The company brews everything on-site in Cowley Bridge Road, Exeter, and is particularly notable for its commitment to sustainable transport; in 2009 a joint venture with TOWT/Fairtransport saw The Exeter Brewery begin wind-powered exports to France, its first shipment travelling from Brixham harbour aboard the 150-foot Square Rigger, the Tres Hombres. Since then, the Brewery has sent shipments from Brixham, Plymouth and Falmouth, and sales continue to grow.

SHOP EXETER BREWERY

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BRAND #8:
TICKLEMORE CHEESE DAIRY
WEEK: 22 - 28/03/24

Ticklemore Cheese Dairy, based in Totnes, Devon, are the producers of three artisan blue cheeses; award winning Devon Blue made with cow’s milk, Beenleigh Blue made with sheep’s milk, and Harborne Blue, from goat’s milk. Unsurprisingly, Devon Blue is one of our champion cheeses here at Greendale, with it being featured in several of our recipes owing to its buttery rich flavour, yet moist and crumbly texture.
Robin Congdon first established Ticklemore as one of the first pioneers in the 1970s to revive the tradition of milking sheep in the UK. He started off with thirty sheep on a smallholding near Exeter and initially produced yoghurt and soft cheeses which he took to London once a week to sell. In October 2023, Ben Harris and his wife Laura became Directors of Ticklemore Cheese Ltd, after Robin took a back seat. Ben started in the cheese dairy in 2002 and has worked in all areas of the cheese dairy since, from pasteurising the milk to progressing to main cheesemaker in charge of the dairy.
In a bid to make the most of the dairy’s byproducts, the liquid whey produced from cheesemaking goes to a local Pig farm, where breeds such as Gloucestershire Old Spots enjoy their daily portion of whey from Ticklemore.

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BRAND #9:
baboo gelato
WEEK: 29/03/24 - 04/04/24

 Westcountry wonders Baboo Gelato make ice cream that’s out of this world! A customer favourite for good reason, their artisanal ice cream is carefully prepared on-site in Rampisham, Dorset, using succulent fruit and local organic milk.
Baboo Gelato was set up in 2015 by Annie Hanbury, a trained gelatiere, who wanted to combine her passion for making seriously good ice cream with the glut of fabulous ripe fruit on her doorstep. After years of living abroad, Annie and her family moved to the beautiful rolling hills behind the Dorset seaside town of Bridport and became the proud owners of a smallholding with an overflowing and abandoned market garden. Annie decided she wanted to put the heart and soul back into ice cream making. She missed her children’s excitement and wonder as they chose from a gorgeous array of colourful and scrumptious flavours. Baboo Gelato wants to recapture this magic.

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BRAND #10:
BEEVIVE
WEEK: 05 - 11/04/24

 Beevive is an environmentally focused small business that is driven by the purpose of making the world a more bee-friendly place. Their mission is to raise awareness for the importance of bees. By providing solution-focused products, Beevive aims to empower and encourage individuals of all ages to make a positive difference!
We are proud stockists of their best-selling Bee Revival Kit: a keyring containing a reusable bottle of energy-boosting bee food syrup to help rescue an exhausted bee, so it can continue its mission of pollinating planet Earth. Hand assembled less than five miles away in Exeter.

 

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BRAND #11:
BOO CHI KOMBUCHA
WEEK: 12 - 18/04/24

 Boo Chi use traditional far eastern methods to create real, live, whole kombucha - a tangy, effervescent tea-based drink that's been consumed for centuries. Its popularity has surged recently due to its potential health benefits, primarily its rich probiotic content. It's a natural, tasty, and enjoyable way to support your gut microbiome and makes a great addition to any health-conscious diet.
After taking a break from her acting career, founder Eaoifa set out with a dedicated and passionate team to create her own kombucha named Boo Chi, (Boo being the drink and Chi for the energy it gives you) after trying it during her time working in Sri Lanka.
Here at Greendale, we love Boo Chi because all of their ingredients are purchased from local organic suppliers, their products are never pasteurised (killing the good bacteria) and they never sterile filtrate (remove the good bacteria).

 

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BRAND #12:
SHARPHAM
WEEK: 19 - 25/04/24

 A firm favourite from our deli - Sharpham
Based in Totnes, just 20 miles from Greendale, Sharpham not only produce traditionally hand-crafted artisan cheeses (including the incredibly popular - and delicious - Sharpham Brie), they've also paired Devon-based brands to develop a full cheeseboard-ready range of crackers and chutneys. Sharpham are working with the fantastic Fresh Flour Company to create their range of great-tasting crackers and with Highfield Preserves to produce a unique range of chutneys, jams and marmalades too.
The Sharpham team will be here offering free tastings of their cheese, crackers and chutneys next Friday 26th April, 11am-3pm.
But the perfect pairings don't stop there, here's some of our favourite recipes using the dairy superstar that is Sharpham Brie.

 

 

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BRAND #13:
FRESH FLOUR COMPANY
WEEK: 26/04/24 - 02/05/24

Andrew Gilhespy was inspired to create the Fresh Flour Company and their delicious range of pastas, noodles, crackers and biscuits, after attending Schumacher College and being mentored by some of the UK’s most visionary artisan millers and bakers.
The Fresh Flour Company philosophy is very simple: "We only use English heritage and ancient wheats. We work in partnership with organic farmers. We pay them fairly and realistically. We mill the grains they grow into flour on our premises. We make all of our own products. We only use other ethically sourced, natural ingredients."
Their flour is milled and made in Devon, from 100% naturally grown non-synthetic grain. It’s also stone ground and as Fresh as it gets; bagged and sent for delivery within 12 hours or used that day for making pasta, crackers and Biscuits. No fillers, no emulsifiers. Good food.

SHOP FRESH FLOUR COMPANY

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BRAND #14:
JAMU WILD WATER
WEEK: 03 - 09/05/24

Introducing.. Jamu Wild Water! Based in Exeter just 6.1 miles from the farm shop, these naturally flavoured sparkling water drinks are bursting with botanicals. With gut-friendly fibre and natural fruit flavours for a gentle sweetness, they’re to be enjoyed by all – and there's no sugar or artificial sweeteners in sight!
Jamu's mission to encourage 'rewilding from the inside-out' starts with nature-led living, and making it easier for everyone to make healthy lifestyle choices. Their British grown botanicals and prebiotic plant fibre play a harmonious role not only in supporting wellbeing but also resonating with Jamu's broader mission - to inspire young people to connect with nature.
Available in Raspberry, Blood Orange or Lemon flavours in the farm shop and online now! Actively nourishing, 100% natural, planet-friendly and super tasty.

SHOP JAMU WILD WATER

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BRAND #15:
TORS VODKA
WEEK: 10 - 16/05/24

TORS Vodka was created by two childhood friends who grew up together in the heart of Devon, and remains based just 27 miles away in the foothills of Dartmoor National Park.
TORS use a British soft winter wheat spirit, blended with Dartmoor spring water, which they then charcoal filter for up to 3 months. Great care and time, is taken to polish the spirit, creating a wonderful, smooth tasting vodka.
Their hard-work is all worth it, as proved by their consistent GOLD results in the Taste of the West Awards.
TORS have expanded their vodka family with the release of their range of vodka-based liqueurs. We highly recommend trying the Caramel & Coffee Liqueur as a boozy Affogato or their Elderflower Liqueur in a classic English Garden cocktail this World Cocktail Day (Monday 13th May).

SHOP TORS VODKA

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BRAND #16:
dartmoor brewery
WEEK: 17 - 23/05/24

Dartmoor Brewery is an independent Devon business with serious experience in brewing brilliant beers - they've been producing award-winning ales in the heart of Dartmoor since 1994.
Each of the Dartmoor beers celebrates traditional, natural brewing techniques using the finest English malts, superb hops, fresh Dartmoor water and a unique blend of yeasts for a classic English ale experience. From the original and famous Jail Ale (a name inspired by the brewery’s proximity to the infamous Dartmoor Prison), to the bright and hoppy Dartmoor IPA, the wild and rugged moors of Devon are the inspiration. 
Dartmoor Brewery will be joining us here in the farm shop tomorrow (Sunday 19th May) with free samples of their delicious ales. They'll be here 9am-1pm during our Cars & Cuppas event and they'll be bringing their new Dartmoor Zero: a fresh, thirst-quenching and hoppy beer that packs the punch of a modern IPA but without the alcohol. 
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BRAND #17:
Moores biscuits
WEEK: 24 - 30/05/24

With National Biscuit day just round the corner (Wednesday 29th May), we're celebrating one of Britain's longer-established biscuit makers - Moores Biscuits. 
The Moores family have been baking in Dorset for over 140 years and are even now situated just 5 miles from the site of the original bakery. Through generations of baking history, they have lovingly perfected the family recipes to produce a delicious variety of biscuits and shortbread plus Dorset's most famous delicacy, the Dorset Knob!
Perfect for putting your feet up with a cup of tea - we love the classic Butter Crunch, Oat & Honey, or the Orange Biscuits with Chocolate Chips for a little bit of indulgence!

 

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BRAND #18:
GRAY'S DEVON CIDER
WEEK: 31/05/24 - 06/06/24

Gray's Devon Cider - "Possibly the oldest cider in the world"
Traditional, draught cider, made in Devon by 13 generations of the Gray family.
The apples journey from orchard to bottle, as they’ve done for almost four centuries. They even have their own apple named after the farm - the Halstow Natural!
The apples are grown on the hillsides of three parishes deep in rural Devon.  From there, they're brought to the custom built 19th century pound house where they’re pressed to create a true craft cider – naturally fermented and unadulterated.
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BRAND #19:
THUNDERFLOWER DISTILLERY
WEEK: 07 - 13/06/24

Thunderflower Distillery is an award-winning micro-distillery in Devon making small-batch craft-gins and spirits.
Thunderflower Distillery was launched in 2018 by Anicca & Dom from the coastal town of Teignmouth. With a custom-built 200 litre pot still, the pair develop their own recipes and lovingly craft the spirits every step of the way, from the design of the labels, foraging botanicals, to distilling & bottling. Anicca and Dom still number and sign each 70cl bottle with pride.
With botanical flavours extracted by delicate vapour infusion and only pure Dartmoor spring water added to the final spirit, Thunderflower gins offer a bold, complex character loved by gin enthusiasts around the world. Even in the last few months, Thunderflower have won multiple prestigious awards including: Elder Bay Blush being named a winner in the Gin Guide Awards 2024, Thunderflower Devon Dry gin being awarded GOLD in the Taste of the West Awards and their English Orchard winning England's Best Signature Botanical in the World Gin Awards!
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BRAND #20:
BEENBO & CO
WEEK: 14 - 20/06/24

Helena has been working with wood for over thirty years - starting out as a furniture maker and then a Design and Technology teacher.
"I love working with wood as every piece is different and has its own grain pattern and colour. There is something very beautiful and calming about wooden products that add a warmth and natural feel to anyone’s home."
BeenBo & Co use sustainable materials wherever possible, using traditional wood working skills alongside modern techniques such as laser cutting to create beautiful and practical designs.
Perfect for last minute Father's Day gifting, BeenBo's handmade, woodcraft range includes great gifts for wine-lovers, chefs or foodies! Visit the Farm Shop on Saturday 15th June for a Meet the Maker session and 15% off Daddy Caddies for one day only!

 

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BRAND #21:
ORchardlea
WEEK: 21 - 27/06/24

Meet Orchardlea! Sister company to the fantastic Westcountry Olives, Orchardlea are a family-run wholesale business that specialise in local produce.
Supporting local suppliers, farms and manufacturers, they facilitate the production of retail size packs and make a huge range of local produce more accessible to trade customers. Alongside their premium olives, blended with as many local ingredients as possible, Orchardlea have a Delicatessen Pot Range including sun-dried tomatoes, stuffed peppers & borrettane onions, which you can enjoy in our Greendale Picnic Boxes!

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BRAND #22:
EXMOOR TEA CO.
WEEK: 28/06/24 - 04/07/24

Kenny & Rachel love a good cuppa that tastes great and looks awesome! Inspired by their home on Exmoor, they set out to create a range of authentic, honest tea.
Using the finest ethical teas, herbs and spices, expertly blended and packed in small batches in the South West. 
The result is a range of teas that are unique and mindfully blended. The Exmoor Tea integrity shows in every detail, from ethical sourcing, plastic free packaging, compostable tea pyramids, even their pledge to support ‘Caremoor’, which helps to keep Exmoor beautiful.
Raise a cup to this fantastic local business! Find Exmoor Tea's delicious range of flavours in our farm shop, the Greendale Kitchen and at Oscar's Takeaway & Drive Thru.
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BRAND #23:
HANLON's BREWERY
WEEK: 05 - 11/07/24

Hanlon's Brewery is a family-run business based on the A377 in Half Moon Village, near Exeter (10 miles from Greendale) and is the quality brewer of popular and award- winning ales such as Yellow Hammer and Port Stout. 
With their history of brewing excellence, they are currently on a mission to produce many distinctive beers, so that everyone can find their own favourite.
They use the best quality barley and hops from the UK’s top suppliers and water from our rolling Devon hills to ensure that our products will always be packed full of flavour and refreshingly satisfying.
Hanlon's Brewery have also collaborated with La Cantina SW to create Beer Factory and Kitchen  - their on-site restaurant and producers of some of our favourite summer sauces!
SHOP HANLON'S BREWERY
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BRAND #24:
IVYBRIDGE BREWING CO.
WEEK: 12 - 18/07/24

Meet Ivybridge Brewing Co: Great beer, changing lives.
A little outside of our 30 miles zone, we've made an exception for this wonderful brand and the important work they do for our local community.
Brewed since 2018, 100% of the Ivybridge Brewing Co beers are brewed and packaged by people with learning disabilities.
Discover the unique taste of these delicious craft beers, brewed using only the best ingredients. Whether you're looking for classic beer styles or something a little different, each one supports the Ivybridge Brewing Co mission to create great tasting beer while also making a difference to the lives of those they employ.
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BRAND #25:
WESTCOUNTRY DIM SUM
WEEK: 19 - 25/07/24

Modern Chinese small plates with local influences. West Country Dim Sum hand-craft delicious dumplings and filled bao made with beautiful produce from the South West.

Find tempting street food at the West Country Dim Sum stand from midday tomorrow (Sunday 21st July) at our Summer Fete, and choose from Pork, prawn and seaweed dumplings, Lamb and ginger dumplings, Beef and kimchi bao or Vegan ‘duc’ bao. Yum!

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BRAND #26:
ROASTWORKS COFFEE CO.
WEEK: 26/07/24 - 01/08/24

Inspired by the Third Wave coffee principles, setting out to make speciality coffee more accessible and focusing on flavour, not strength; Roastworks was founded by Will and Caroline Little, second-generation coffee roasters, in 2014.
"Just like with wine, the type of coffee variety, where it’s grown and how it’s processed will have a profound impact on the way it tastes. It’s time we celebrate and talk about this."
Hand-crafted care is at the heart of the business with each bag of coffee hand roasted, packed and dispatched from their roastery. They even take a DIY approach fixing their vintage, cast-iron roasting machines!
With a focus on traceability and provenance, Roastworks are honest about their supply chain, choosing speciality grade beans and being certain a fair price has been paid for a coffee and that quality has been rewarded.
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BRAND #27:
UTOPIAN BREWING
WEEK: 02 - 08/08/24

Utopian create exceptional premium lager, brewed with top quality British ingredients to give people a choice that goes beyond craft beers and big brand lager. Their lagers are innovative, flavoursome and most importantly, delicious.
Naturally brewed using only water, malt, hops, yeast and plenty of patience - no added finings or enzymes to produce the beer faster.
There's no better time to try these delicious beers than this week... Utopian Wondrous Isles (Modern Pale Ale) and Premium British Lager are currently 2 for £4.99 here at Greendale (in store only). Cheers!
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BRAND #28:
dartmoor whisky
WEEK: 09 - 15/08/24

The finest single malt English whisky, handcrafted on the edge of Dartmoor National Park. Inspired by the rugged landscape and guided by master distiller, Frank McHardy, the mission is to produce single malt English whisky of unrivalled quality that encapsulates the true spirit of Dartmoor.
Before the smooth Dartmoor spirit is casked, it undergoes three distillations. A spirit must be in the cask for three years and a day before it can be legally called whisky, the very nature of whisky is slow and patience really is a virtue as a whisky distiller. Dartmoor Whisky is a very smooth and sweet new-make spirit. Try it for yourself at our Love Local Food Festival on August 10th at Exeter Castle! The Dartmoor Whisky team will be serving £5 tasting flights, or for the full introduction we highly recommend the Tasting Experiences at the Dartmoor Whisky Distillery.

SHOP DARTMOOR WHISKY

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BRAND #29:
GRanny gothards
WEEK: 16 - 22/08/24

Established in 2006 on a family farm in the heart of the stunning Somerset levels, Granny Gothards have been proudly making artisan ice cream and sorbet for over 15 years.
They've grown from the early days of producing six flavours in the back of the milking parlour to now producing over 195 flavours for top chefs and high-end restaurants all over the world. Challenging the perception of ice cream, a few of those flavours are quite the head turners!
Now based in glorious Devon, they still make every single batch by hand to the same exceptional standard as the very first day.
We are SO excited to be launching our first ever Greendale Ice Cream range in collaboration with Granny Gothards... spot the flavours on our freezer shelves today!

 

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BRAND #30:
CURWORTHY CHEESE
WEEK: 23 - 29/08/24

Curworthy Cheese has been made at Stockbeare Farm situated in the Mid Devon countryside in the shadow of Dartmoor for over 30 years. The family cheeses are based around a full fat hard cheese recipe with a creamy light buttery taste which develops into a full flavoured mellowness when aged. 
Their range includes a variety of naturally flavoured cheeses in which they use only the freshest possible ingredients that are added to the fresh curd before moulding and pressing (flavours include Spring Onion, Mustard and Real Ale, Chilli and Cumin).
We highly recommend trying their classic 'Devon Oke', 'Dartmoor Chilli' or 'Haytor' (a hard, nutty & buttery, gruyere style cheese), available to buy at the Greendale Deli counter.

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