Field to Fork

Field to Fork

On the other side of the Atlantic, America celebrates National Farmer’s Market week. What is it about boxes of fruit and veg that’s so appealing?

There’s something highly rewarding about growing your own. Those battles with the slugs and bugs are soon forgotten when you tuck into freshly picked, flavoursome delights.

A desire to know where our food comes from is at the heart of the ‘grow your own’ movement. When you haven’t the time or space to dig, plant and tender, the next best option is heading to a farmer’s market.

Farmer’s markets provide us with a chance to support local growers and to reduce the time from field to fork. They are encouraging interest in seasonal produce and heritage varieties, which aren’t grown on a viable scale for the supermarkets.

The popularity of farmers markets is such that they have been shown to have a positive impact on house prices in the surrounding area. People value the social, personal service that, in a bid to keep prices low, has been stripped from supermarket shopping experience. It seems that having a local market on the doorstep is now a prime selling point.

Cardboard Produce Trays

From a smallholding to larger, specialist producers, cardboard produce trays and pallets can ensure that it is convenient to pack, transport and display your goods at market. The natural protection offered by corrugated cardboard, along with its sturdy nature makes it a viable packaging solution for fresh produce.

In addition to manufacturing cardboard produce trays and pallets in a variety of dimensions, Aylesbury Box Company can also advise on liners and inserts. From cardboard dividers to natural fleece liners that support temperature controls, our advice could further enhance the protection for your goods.

You may be preparing to sell at a nearby farmers market, or have plans to boost your community by setting up a local cooperative. If packaging solutions are on the agenda, get in touch.