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Tesco, Rick Stein or the local garden centre: who sells the most interesting hake ? In an unfamiliar town the known retail choice is mostly perceived to be the best. Here in Padstow, great branding means that you often buy your food pre-packed from Tesco or fried from Rick Steins plethora of places. But a bit of research uncovers the more interesting places to shop that aren’t that much less convenient. Before I came here I had no idea that the best fresh fish was from PW3 Fish Supplies who on Thursdays sell from the garden centre up the road. A hyper localised supply chain (they fish out of Newlyn) it’s as fresh as you can find with a very low carbon footprint. Shopping with them means a greater % of sales stays local. Research by Visa has shown that shopping locally can double the amount of money retained in the local economy Which in turns keeps more local jobs going. Lovely. If you know any more small and brilliant Cornish suppliers please let me know. They’ll all help make Produced Nearby a beautiful and useful guide to the clever, lesser known growers and makers around these islands. #no4thfloor

A new community-owned grocery store (a food co-op) is supporting the small city of Cairo, Illinois. Cairo was formed in the early 19th century for it's strategic position at the confluence of the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers. The city has a struggled history of racial tensions, riots, civil rights legislation that led to the departure of white-owned businesses, flooding, the demolition of public housing, and wider socio-economic factors that have been contributing to population decline throughout rural America. Mirroring similar circumstances of grocery closures across the country, Cairo's only remaining (privately-owned) grocery store closed in 2015. In response, a group of concerned residents came together in 2021 to form what would become Rise Community Market. Using the cooperative model of consumer ownership, the group successfully engaged partners from across the State to access resources and grants, leading to the opening of the store on June 16, 2023. The opening represented one of the fastest developments of a food co-op in recent history. Most food co-op efforts receive early investments from the co-op's founding member-owners (the eventual customers) and this approach often requires a minimum 4 years to build momentum and community buy-in. Some take upwards of 10 years from conception to opening. Cairo's efforts were different. All of the financial investment and funding came from outside the community. Despite the tremendous excitement at opening day, the store has struggled to attract shoppers. This has become the most considerable challenge among similar initiatives nationwide. Video Credit: Grocery Story Press, Jon Steinman June 16, 2024 [SHARE the video via YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gxCBbQzc] #whoownsyourgrocerystore

Commercial kitchens are an important part of a modern developing food system. Small food brands can develop their products in a controlled setting in order to sell to a wider audience. A common next step for a company at a farmers market making sales who are receiving inquiries if another business can sell their products for them. The only other routes being find a co-packer or build your own facility. Both options require big buck$. Some communities have more easy access to these kitchens than others. British Columbia for example, has a whopping 17 while here in Nova Scotia, we only have 4 from what I can see. Logistics, putting your product in the hands of a customer, is one of the hardest parts of any emerging food brand. Having a small number of commercial kitchens can complicate any other issues a small brand already has to the point of founders just putting up their hands and saying "nah, I don't want to do this anymore", not due to costs, but geographical access. What do you think? Am I not turning over more stones in NS and we actually have a bunch of commercial kitchens for rent? Are there other alternatives for small food brands to grow that I didn't mention? Let me know below.

Commercial kitchens play a critical role as an important stakeholder in a modern consumer driven ecosystem.

This is an interesting concept! Businesses like Coles and Woolworths have lost approximately 25% of their share price based on a loss of trust from consumers. With a significant drop based on customer and supplier prices, gaps are widening, and inconsistent supply is occurring. Customers are now voting with their feet and choosing independents. According to Roy Morgan and the Australian Bureau of Statistics, supply issues are now not an issue, creating a drop in sentiment. Some businesses envisage providing a price per unit, a price paid to the supplier, such as at the farm gate, and consistent supply guarantees (like a no-name brand price for named brands if these no-name lines run out). With this transparency, businesses will rise to the top of the trust ladder and thus capture market share. What an idea! I look forward to seeing these stats at the point of sale. It will increase profits and raise share prices, and shareholders will demand these changes. #Transparency #trust #shareprice #woolworths #coles https://lnkd.in/guvtcmzp

A whole lot smaller. Whole Foods Market planning reduced footprint locations in urban markets. The new format seems similar to what Sendik's Food Market and the Fresh2Go concept in Milwaukee-area communities. However, Whole Foods focus on Urban Markets makes think about areas of Milwaukee like the Third Ward.

ANOTHER SHUTDOWN BAKERY As I wake this morning I read another title “Beloved bakery to shut its doors in Melbourne this week.” This honestly makes me sad; I feel for these bakery owners. When you shut down or sell your business because you have to rather than you want to would be soul crushing. I remember times in our bakery when I thought we would have to shut our doors and still thinking about that wrenches my stomach. 1. There was the time the shopping centre had a massive fire, we were one of only a few stores with our doors open – however no access from the carpark. 2. The road out the front of our bakery was pulled up as they were building new tram tracks, all access from one side of the road was gone. 3. When Covid first hit. These were just a few of the times over almost three decades we thought our time was up, there were many. Of course, the obvious ones never go away, “expenses” rising rents, power, cost of ingredients, wages etc. At these times you see your dream falling away in front of you, and your families future changing forever. Fortunately for us we managed to overcome all of these times, and come back stronger, but for others it is not always the case. Here are some of the things I believe helped us get through: Remain positive (this was hard but necessary). Look at all our costs and save where we could. Have a meeting with our staff to see who can afford to reduce their hours and who cannot, and roster as best we could during this time. Go beyond for our customers (we always tried to do this, but more important during these times). Reassess our whole practice and see what could be done differently to help us through this phase (e.g. bake at one location and deliver to the other). Stay united with your partner. Ask for help. It’s a tough time, and failed businesses can have a catastrophic affect on lives, so if you can see your bakery heading down a path of trouble, seek help before it is too late. The photo is the t-shirts we had made for our staff to wear when the shopping centre burnt down. #bakery #bakerylife #bakeryowner #bakingindustry

KERB is opening a new street food market in Holborn... I'm pretty excited and immediately posted in the RE team WhatsApp that we have a new lunch spot next Wednesday. The Greenwoods Legal LLP London office is based in Holborn (although I'll always say Covent Garden if you ask...I can see it from the window!) and if you want anything other than the usual for lunch at the moment you'll struggle. So, whilst great news for those wanting more than an M&S sandwich at their desk, nothing wrong with them they have their place, I've decided to list a few pros and cons that come with street food markets. PROS 🍔 it's a great way to trial a concept before committing to bricks and mortar - property can be pricey 🤑 🍕As a place making strategy they are hard to beat...markets can create a buzz and draw footfall to an area. CONS 🍟 they can take customers away from traditional restaurants - if you've committed to bricks and mortar sites the last thing you want is a street food market taking your customers away! 🍝 they don't pay business rates so while local authorities may incur additional costs as a result of the market (think street cleaning etc) they don't get the rates revenue What's your view on street food markets - for or against? Let me know in the comments 👇 For those of you wondering I'll probably visit "It's All Gravy" #streetfood #hospitality #restaurants #landlordandtenant #assetmanagement

Drum roll, please...The new Save-On-Foods at PINE CENTRE MALL is open! Our team played a part in designing the storefront, and we are overjoyed about how it turned out. Having a grocery store in this area is a game-changer for our community. Have you visited yet? You might spot us in the bakery section, enjoying a treat or two... or three. 🍰😉 #princegeorgebc #civilengineering #structuralengineering

Chick-fil-A's proposal for a new restaurant in Collierville has been rejected by the town's planning commission. The decision comes after concerns were raised by local residents and officials about potential traffic congestion and noise in the area. The fast-food chain has been facing opposition in recent years as it continues to expand its operations, with some communities expressing resistance to the brand's traditional values and policies. This setback for Chick-fil-A serves as a reminder of the challenges that businesses can encounter when seeking to establish a presence in new locations. Navigating local regulations and community sentiments is crucial for any company looking to expand, and this case highlights the importance of engaging with stakeholders and addressing their concerns. It remains to be seen how Chick-fil-A will respond to this rejection and whether they will pursue alternative options for entering the Collierville market. Ultimately, the Collierville community's decision to reject Chick-fil-A's proposal underscores the significance of understanding and respecting local dynamics when pursuing business opportunities. It is essential for companies to carefully evaluate the cultural and regulatory landscape of potential locations, and to approach expansion initiatives with sensitivity and adaptability. #ChickfilA #Collierville #LocalCommunity