Country Markets Limited
The organisation, formerly known as the ‘Women’s Institute Country Markets’, has one of the largest market networks in Britain, with more than 450 outlets bringing home-grown specialties to towns and villages across the country.
Far removed from the supermarket dash, the Country Markets shopping experience is unique and refreshing. Producers co-operate to sell their goods, with none allowed a stall or table of their own.
All produce is genuinely home-produced, and ranges from seasonal fruit and vegetables to cakes, craft and cut flowers. While promoting the availability of home-grown goods to consumers, Country Markets also serve as encouragement to a new wave of producers, bakers and farmers.
Anybody over the age of 16 can join their local market as a producer. It costs just 5 pence to join and no minimum quantities are ever required – you can make as much or as little as you wish to sell.
A small commission, normally around 10%, is taken from the sale of goods to cover the market’s expenses and running costs, but the remainder is paid back to the producer at the end of the month.
If you are interested in ‘Country Markets’, either as a consumer or producer, please visit the organisation’s official web site at www.country-markets.co.uk |
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