ECO-CONSCIOUS individuals from Somerset keen to reduce their use of single use plastic can this month (July, 2019) use their own containers at the farm shop in the county.
Rumwell Farm Shop is encouraging its customers to use their own containers when they purchase produce from its butchery, deli counter and frozen food department.
Anne Mitchell, Joint Owner of the farm shop, which is located on the A38 between Taunton and Wellington, said: “As a local, environmentally-conscious, independent, family-run farm shop we are keen to reduce our single use plastic waste and to encourage our customers to do the same by giving them the opportunity to do so.
“We sell a range of loose fruit and vegetables where possible and have also just added a semi-skimmed milk refill station to our offering. But there is always more we can do, and we’d like to inspire people to reuse and refill even further.
“We are encouraging our customers to bring their own containers when they purchase produce from our butchery, deli counter and frozen food department. This will then mean we are using less plastic bags and packaging.
“Empty containers will need to be weighed before filling. The butchery and deli will be able to do this before your produce is popped into the container at each department. If you would like to purchase items from our freezer department such as frozen fruit, vegetables and fries then before you fill your container it must be weighed at the till area by a member of our staff.”
Rumwell Farm Shop need to weigh each container, so customers are only paying for what’s inside and not the weight of the container. Each vessel must be sealable, clean, dry and free from cracks, debris, dirt and residual food.
Anne added: “We’ve had many customers keen to use their own containers and reduce their use of plastic and packaging, and we’re delighted to now be able to offer this service. If you have any questions or would like to find out more, please speak to a member of our staff in our farm shop.”
Rumwell Farm Shop is an independent, family-run, award-winning business owned by the Mitchell family. It was originally a potato store, when David and Anne Mitchell began selling their potatoes and free-range eggs at the gate.
Due to customer demand, the range of products soon increased, and the farm shop grew into the place it is today. David and Anne’s sons, James and Jack, are now also involved in the business as well as daughter-in-law Sophie.
Rumwell Farm Shop has a traditional butchery counter selling free range pork and Aberdeen Angus beef reared just four miles away on the family farm. There is also a delicatessen, bakery, jam kitchen, food hall, wine cellar and gift room.
Home grown potatoes are also still available, when in season, as well as everything from fruit, vegetables and groceries to plants, flowers, gifts and cards.
The Rumwell Cafe can seat approximately 80 people. The food prepared in the cafe kitchen is sourced from the farm shop, the Mitchell family farm and regional suppliers.
Families are welcome to the cafe and there is a menu especially for children. The cafe also serves afternoon teas, carvery on a Sunday and is licensed to sell alcohol.
For more information, please call Rumwell Farm Shop, which is located in Rumwell between Taunton and Wellington, on 01823 461599, visit www.rumwellfarmshop.com, follow the company on Twitter at www.twitter.com/rumwellfarmshop or log on to www.facebook.com/Rumwellfarmshop.
