Mercia Farmers' Market

24/12/2022

Last delivery for 2022 completed.

We will be back for the first market of 2023 on 13 January with some changes - more on those over the break.

So time to thank all my customers and producers and wish you all a very happy Christmas and a peaceful and healthy new year

29/10/2022

Many of your know we are passionate about support the YMCA Burton, whether that's donating half our delivery costs to them or our customers popping in a pay it forward into their weekly basket.

Last night it was once again an honour to support their vital work by giving up my bed for one night and spending it instead in a cardboard box in a graveyard, due to covid it's been three years since i've been able to do that

Credit to FootFox Productions for the video

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/graveyardmadones

02/09/2022

Introducing one of our new producers Lichfield Market Fruit and Veg. Jake is bringing a wonderful array of produce to complement our long standing producer Richard with his seasonal products.

22/08/2022

Sometimes the most simple of meals are all you need for your tea British Baked Beans on Chilli Bread - delish and all available for you to pop into your baskets and you can do that right now ready for next week’s deliveries/collection.

18/08/2022

As we draw towards the end of the school holidays (cheers from the parents and boos from the kids lol) its time to introduce you to some new producers that have joined us over the summer break.

First up is MangiaMangia who create authentic Italian Food from their kitchen in Lichfield

04/08/2022

Wowzers how fabulous is this.

We had an order this week for one of the Grown not Flown bouquets.

All of these flowers have been grown by the florist Jan herself.

Comes with a biodegradable nappy, jute string and paper wrapping - all eco friendly and a big hit forboth our businesses' corporate social responsibilities.

01/08/2022

Got to love it when our producers are recognised for what they do.

Many congratulations to Jacqueline

So why not pop some of these award winning delights into your basket ready for next weeks' collection/delivery

31/07/2022

With Mercia Farmers’ Market, we do the driving from producer to producer to collect all the orders, Then we bring them to one central collection point, so you only have to make one trip.
It’s better for the environment and gives you the chance to try more local producers with ease. Simple!

Find out where your nearest collection point is on our website.

29/07/2022

Introducing The Koalaty Bakery Co.

Don’t you think the celebration cakes by The Koalaty Bakery Co are just amazing to look at! And, since we love the delicious cupcakes and sweet treats they make, we know the cakes will taste incredible too. We just need an excuse to order one . . .

We are incredibly pleased that this incredible VEGAN bakery is one of our local producers. If vegan brownies, stuffed cookies or marbled banana bread are on your list of must-try treats for this week, make sure you add them to your order.

27/07/2022

Did you notice our brand new look?

Thanks to the fabulous team we’ve had a re-brand to go with our slightly changed name, and we’ve been introducing it over the last few weeks. Take at look at the website and let us know what you think.

https://merciafarmersmarket.org.uk

04/06/2022

Super excited to announce we now have products available on the Farmers’s Market, not just their vegan cheeses but some rather lush vegan butters as well

Why not pop sone if your basket this week

19/03/2022

OMG we are so excited to announce we are now stocking plant based cheese from

Traditional Methods, Modern Ingredients
Utilising three years of success in retail and championing
high-quality artisanal vegan cheese,
La Fauxmagerie have
created their own range of unique, sought after products.

The Camemvort - Their bestseller, a uniquely meltable.
almond-based, cave-aged, Camembert-style fauxmage.

Brixton Blue - A crumbly and piquant, mould-ripened
almond-based Blue cheese for lovers of pungent blues

Balham Blue - Inspired by dairy’s Shropshire Blue, its
fragrant blue notes are balanced with vibrant annatto to
deliver a mild and smooth blue cheese experience.

Shoreditch Smoked - Our probiotically fermented, air-aged, smoky cheddar-style cheese with a firm bite

Clapton Chive -Clapton Chive is a tangy, savoury
almond cheese with bold garlic notes and fresh herbs; a
delicious alternative to a Double Gloucester or Boursin

03/03/2022

Oh my days I’m a finalist, and today is the interview (yuck hate interviews and it’s not like you can swat for this ) but never mind we’ve got this

Wishing my fellow finalists and Julie good luck

23/02/2022

Truly humble and speechless with this nomination and kind words

I can't see that anyone deserves this award more than Ruth. Ever since I joined LoveBiz she has been a staunch supporter of all businesses, including mine. She remembers every one and what they do, and can always point you in the direction of someone to help you, no matter what your query. She champions the group all times. She is an incredible ambassador for Love Biz - and so I considered that award for her nomination.
But that's not all. Ruth runs two businesses, including the Mercia Food Hub. She is a Scout leader and a volunteer for TMCA Burton (one of our members) - which means she doesn't just fundraise for them, and collect food for people in need, she also gets up at horrendous hours of the night to trawl through the streets, in all kinds of weather, looking for homeless people to help. It could have been the Above and Beyond Award, but . . .
Ruth is President of the local Chambers and supports local businesses in that way too - so I did consider the Business to Business Impact Award.
But that's not all. Throughout the last two years she not only kept both businesses going, she helped other small businesses, including many LoveBiz members, keep their businesses going too, with her constant referrals, engagement on social media and so on. Ruth is always ready with a comment - she really understands that SM helps us all to grow. With all the help she gives, I can't think of anyone in LoveBiz groups in the Midlands that won't know who she is. Ruth is tireless - I can't think how she fits it all in - and so Inspirational is about the only word that covers it all."

20/02/2022

Words fail me, to me what I do is normal so to read these kind words has moved me to tears

“I would like to nominate Ruth Redgate. Ruth is one of the most hard-working people I know. Not only does she make a top-quality range of breads which she sells at various events, but she also delivers and promotes other suppliers within the Mercia Food Hub. Furthermore, Ruth is a tremendous charity worker and puts her name to many good causes, including YMCA and Scouts. She leaves me breathless with the amount she packs into a day and is always the first to offer help if it is needed."

17/02/2022

I love the awards season as all the nominations are from our fellow members. Proud to say I received this nomination yesterday

"Ruth works tirelessly in and on her businesses and to support others. Ruth is extremely well connected and helps others along the way. Her business has evolved and grown so much over the last few years that i have known Ruth and she is an inspiration. Nothing is too much trouble for her and she will help anyway. Her work in supporting others during the pandemic and ongoing is admirable. She grows her business to meet the changes & demands faced and never gives up when faced with a challenge. Thanks Ruth x"

14/02/2022

We love it when a new producer comes on board and these beauties are delicious as my waistline can confirm 🤣

So welcome

04/01/2022

02/01/2022

Why not start the year by recommending us to your friends. If you are already a customer with us you will earn rewards - check out the latest newsletter for more details

02/01/2022

After a week off we are back open and re energised for 2022.

Remember orders close on a Sunday evening at 10pm.

New customers always welcome, if you are unsure of anything just ask.

Thinking about joining us a a producer then please don’t hesitate as we are currently setting up a couple of new producers, so why not join them.

24/12/2021

Well the last delivery has been made, still not caught up with admin from when I was ill, but that can wait as is now time for a few days of me and family time.

There are no deliveries or collections next week as not only am I taken a few days break but so are a number of our fabulous producers - so we will all see you in 2022.

Some new producers will be joining us in 2022 and we can’t wait to introduce them to you.

If you are a producer and would like to know how you can supply the award winning Mercia Food Hub, then drop us a DM.

Thanks to for the video which was taken at the hence why I’m wearing the presidential bling 🏅

04/12/2021

Day 4 and we are celebrating Small Business Saturday which this year see us as part of the Small Business 100

Place and order with us today and with will receive a 10% discount 🥳

03/12/2021

Are you a turkey kind of person on Christmas Day or do you go more traditional with goose (that’s what we had growing up).

Anyway this is the last week we can guarantee you meat orders for the big day from our supplier , as stock up and the country is in short supply.

So don’t delay order today using the Special Meat Christmas Order cycle - orders after Sunday will not be guaranteed.

Oh and pork pie orders are also needed this week.

02/12/2021

Day 2 and no self respecting Christmas dinner would be complete without sprouts - we would actually eat them all year round if we could.

Do you keep them simple or do you zhuzh them up with lardons or chestnuts ?

Ours are supplied by the fabulous who have been our veg suppliers since we started back on 2017