Groombridge Farm Shop: More Than Food

At Groombridge Farm Shop, we’ve always believed that a farm shop should offer more than just fresh produce. That’s why we are proud to support the Farm Retail Association’s “More Than Food” campaign, which highlights the many ways that farm shops and markets enrich our communities, protect the environment, and sustain local livelihoods. 

With rising costs placing increased pressure on farmers and small producers, local support has never been more important. By choosing to shop locally, you are not only enjoying quality food but also directly helping to safeguard the future of our food producers. 

For more information about the ‘More Than Food’ campaign, and to hear directly from the Farm Retail Association’s patron,  Hugh Fearnley-Whitingstall visit: https://farmretail.co.uk/more-than-food/. 

Here’s how we at Groombridge Farm Shop brings the campaign pillars to life every day:

Fresh, Local & Seasonal

When you walk through our doors, you’ll find shelves filled with the very best of the season, from just-picked fruit and vegetables to locally sourced meats, dairy, and artisan products. Shopping with us means knowing exactly where your food comes from and enjoying it at its freshest, while supporting local farmers and reducing food miles. 

Experience

We believe a farm shop should be more than a transaction, it should be an experience. At Groombridge Farm Shop you’ll find friendly faces, knowledgeable advice, and the pleasure of discovering something new with every visit. Whether you’re doing your weekly shop or enjoying a family day out, we aim to make every trip memorable.

Supporting Local Makers

The More Than Food campaign is about championing local creativity. At Groombridge Farm Shop, we are proud to showcase products made by local makers from small-batch chutneys and jams to beautiful fresh flowers. Every item tells a story and your support helps to keep traditional skills alive and thriving. 

Caring for the Environment

Sustainability is at the core of everything we do. From reducing packaging and food waste to promoting seasonal eating and lowering food miles, we are committed to making responsible choices that protect our planet. It’s all part of nurturing the land today to ensure it can feed future generations.

Food Adventure

Exploring food should be exciting, and at Groombridge Farm Shop, there is always something new to discover. From award-winning cheeses to homemade preserves and unique small-batch spirits, our shelves offer a true food adventure that goes far beyond the ordinary supermarket experience.

More Than a Farm Shop

We are proud to be part of a wider movement that celebrates farm shops as hubs of community, sustainability, and heritage. The More Than Food campaign reflects what we value most: offering not just great food, but a place where people, producers, and the environment are supported together.

We warmly invite you to come and experience it for yourself. When you shop locally, you are doing so much more than filling your basket.

We also extend our thanks to the sponsors who have made this initiative possible: The EPOS Bureau (Headline Sponsor), Dole Foods, Popcorn Kitchen, Quinton Edwards, Dispak, Olivia Brabbs (Photography Partner), and Manto Films (Videography Partner).