To see a list of our members that are retailers and distributors of local food, please take a look at our Membership Directory.

 

Some general resources are show below to help you sell your produce:

Distribution channels

Sustainable food distribution
Find out all about sustainable food distribution and the supply chain. From food hubs and producer cooperation to buying groups and food co-ops.

Food retail
Resources to help you sell your produce via a cafe, market, shop or restaurant, or even set one up yourself!

Marketing

Marketing community food enterprises
Links to guidance on marketing and promoting your local food enterprise.

Trading for success (pdf download 4MB)
A practical guide to marketing and financial management for community food enterprises. From Making Local Food Work (MLFW)

Preparing to sell your produce

Here are some other places in our Resource Directory where you can source help with selling your produce:

Organic certification
Organic and other certification for sustainable food growers, producers and retailers.

Food safety
Checklists and schedules to help you ensure clean, healthy and safe food production.

Waste
… and how to avoid it

Organic certification

Organic certification and other certification for sustainable food growers, producers and retailers. Certification bodies All foods sold as “organic” must originate from growers or … Read more Organic certification

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Food safety and law

Artisan Food Law Providing artisan and small scale food producers easy access to law and practical help solving problems. Safer food better business (pdf … Read more Food safety and law

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Food retail

When deciding on food retail outlets you may wish to sell your produce via a cafe, market, shop or restaurant. These resources will give … Read more Food retail

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Food waste

Waste not want not! Here are some links to help you reduce food waste: Love Food Hate Waste A campaign and resource to raise … Read more Food waste

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