The latest news from around both counties MOLE VALLEY FARMERS LINK UP WITH UK BARBECUE EXPERT Mole Valley Farmers has linked up with UK barbecue expert, food influencer and cookery book author Marcus Bawdon to promote their fresh food and drink expansion. Marcus is internationally renowned for his barbecue expertise and he runs the UK BBQ School near his home in Cullompton, Devon. He said, “I’m a big fan of Mole Valley Farmers and I was impressed by the food offered at my local store. There are some top-quality meat and dairy products and they stock everything you need for a decent barbecue.” Marcus filmed at the Cullompton store using equipment and food from the store including the Mole Valley Farmers’ own-brand cheddar which is hand-turned by the oldest surviving cheddar makers in the world using west country milk; Westaways sausages and an award-winning pickle from Waterhouse Fayre. Mole Valley Farmers were keen to raise awareness of their food and drink offering after opening fresh food and drink departments in 14 of their stores offering everything from meat and milk to baked goods and beers. Both the Cirencester and Penzance stores have recently undergone major refurbishments and now boast brand new fresh food and drink departments. Penzance store manager, Tamsin Thomas, said: “Everybody loves it. We have a new food and drink department, packed full of Cornish products and selling local bread, Trink milk, groceries and local gin and ciders.” To find out more, visit www.moleonline.com PAXTON & WHITFIELD LAUNCHES NEW CHEESE TO CELEBRATE 225TH BIRTHDAY This year marks Paxton & Whitfield’s 225th birthday and to celebrate, the UK’s oldest cheesemonger with a store in Bourton-on-the-Water in Gloucestershire launches ‘Cullum’ – an exclusive, brand new British hard ewes’ milk cheese. This cheese has been developed together with one of Paxton & Whitfield’s long-standing partners, the award-winning cheesemaker Martin Gott of St James Cheese, Cumbria. James Rutter, managing director of Paxton & Whitfield, says: “We are delighted to work with Martin and his team at Holker Farm on this exciting and exclusive new British ewes’ milk cheese. We named the cheese ‘Cullum’ after Stephen Cullum, who was the original founder of the market stall back in 1742 which started the roots of our business. Cullum is the first of many innovations to come out of our new cheese maturation rooms in the Cotswolds as we continue to champion the incredible craft of artisan cheesemaking and support our cheesemakers in more sustainable farming initiatives.” To shop, visit www.paxtonandwhitfield.co.uk DAYLESFORD ORGANIC UNVEIL NEW TEA AND BOTANICAL INFUSIONS COLLECTION Daylesford Organic has developed a bespoke range of organic teas and botanical infusions in collaboration with London-based Nemi Teas. The collection includes 12 thoughtfully selected teas and infusions, perfect for enjoying alongside Daylesford’s bakery treats including cakes, biscuits and pastries. Sourced from locations ranging from West Bengal to Mozambique, the teas include Darjeeling, Jasmine Green and Elderflower Green. Featuring flavoursome botanicals from liquorice to lemongrass, the refreshing infusions include Radiance and Dreamtime. Those visiting Daylesford cafes can enjoy ‘tea for two’ where the collection of blends will be served on trays with brewing instructions and timers for guests to create the perfect cup. There will also be the option to enjoy the teas over ice. Tastings of the new collection will also be held daily in the Daylesford farm shops with customers having the opportunity to experience the flavours and scents of the blends. Nemi Teas, which employs refugees to give them local work experience to enter the UK workforce, have also manufactured fully-biodegradable tea bags for Daylesford. Lined by a Polylactic Acid (PLA) mesh filter, derived from 100% non-GMO sugarcane, the bags are constructed ultrasonically, without the use of heat or glue. Each of the teas and infusions is available in pillow or pyramid bags, or loose tea caddies. To shop, visit www.daylesford.com NEWS Nearlywed Image courtesy of Matt Fowler 9 LOCAL NEWS
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