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This month, we’re asking everyone to get back to their favourite restaurants, eat independent & support local. But why?
1. Independent food & drink businesses are crucial to Welsh farmers.
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1. Independent food & drink businesses are crucial to Welsh farmers.
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Pawel Wisniewski of @PaulsVeg grows fruit & veg on his 17-acre plot outside Abergavenny with his wife & a team of four.
He says: “The independent restaurants we work with are a really important part of our business.”
He says: “The independent restaurants we work with are a really important part of our business.”
“The contracts we have to supply places in Cardiff & Monmouthshire give us the security of regular income which is good for business and for employing staff.”
“With some restaurants, we plan a year ahead so we can grow specialist varieties just for them.
Eating at these independent places supports us & our local team.” - @PaulsVeg
#EatIndieWales
Eating at these independent places supports us & our local team.” - @PaulsVeg
#EatIndieWales
Pawel’s example is just one of thousands.
Our welsh independent food & drink businesses support a whole ecosystem of suppliers, farmers, growers, and producers, who rely on them being in business to survive.
Eat independent, support local
Our welsh independent food & drink businesses support a whole ecosystem of suppliers, farmers, growers, and producers, who rely on them being in business to survive.
Eat independent, support local
