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Down on the farm diversification is the name of the game

22 February 2012

Rational’s new SelfCookingCenter® whitefficiency® helps expand menus at farm shops  Farm shops have expanded their business from the humble roadside vegetable stall to encompass retail outlets, play areas and nature trails. As they look to stay ahead of the competition, cafes and restaurants, with an emphasis on home-made produce, have become an important part of their operation. This diversification has put pressure on staff to master quality cooking and baking alongside general customer care.

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How Green is your Garden Centre?

5 September 2011

Winterhalter has energy saving ideas for foodservice operations in Garden Centres and Farm Shops In recent years Garden Centres and Farm Shops have expanded way beyond their initial remit of small shop selling plants and fresh vegetables. Now they are popular weekend and holiday shopping destinations and many have added a café/restaurant to create an even bigger draw. Those that have branched out into foodservice have found that demand escalates rapidly and they are soon looking to increase their operations...

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