Cider and sandwiches are snapped up in Somerset
Cider and filled sandwiches are the most "Now is the perfect time to focus on the future popular produce from Somerset sold at so let's use this year's British Food Fortnight regional co-operative stores across the south. to continue supporting these local businesses and also try some of the incredible tastes The latest news is being shared by Southern available." Co-op ahead of British Food Fortnight which kicks off on Saturday and runs to 3 October. So far this year, more than 11,200 bottles of cider from Thatchers Cider have been sold in Now in its 20th year, the campaign Southern Co-op's stores. encourages people to seek out British food and drink which will in turn have an impact on Martin Thatcher, fourth generation cider sustainability and the action on climate. maker at Thatchers, said: "Harvest is a fantastic time of year to be celebrating British In Southern Co-op's convenience stores, the produce. At Thatchers it's the season when all three top selling product ranges from the hard work throughout the year caring for Somerset producers are from Somerset our orchards comes to fruition. Catering South West who produce filled rolls and baguettes, Thatchers Cider in Sandford "Nothing beats the excitement of seeing the and Lilley's Cider in Frome. apples arrive at Myrtle Farm for pressing into our range of ciders. The bright red apples for Matt Elliott, Retail Buying & Services Manager our Thatchers Katy cider are always the first at Southern Co-op who looks after its Local to arrive at the farm. We love working with Flavours range, said: "There were some highs Southern Co-op who recognise the imporand lows in 2020 for our local producers but tance of bringing the best quality local ciders overall sales of our Local Flavours range to its stores." remain strong thanks to continued customer support. With 200 Co-operative Food stores across the South of England, the independent co-oper"Through our dedicated Local Flavours range, ative's Local Flavours range is available at we celebrate local food and drink from around most of its convenience stores. 200 regional suppliers including many in Somerset. To find the nearest store, visit stores.thesouthernco-operative.co.uk/search.html. Or to find out more the Local Flavours range, visit www. thesouthernco-operative.co.uk/food/local-flavours/. 18
