Food fairs cater for all tastes

PEOPLE are flocking to food fairs around the country.

They have become a magnet for those who like to source local and artisan foods. Coupled with the growing number of farm shops and markets, it creates an opportunity for food producers to add value to their produce so they can continue to live on the land that they love or the area they have settled in rather then enduring the long daily commute to the nearest large town or city.

In this challenging economic climate, local Environmental Health Officers and dairy inspectors are anxious to support and encourage these enterprises.