The recent customer survey brought up some very valid questions from members relating to our buying policy – what and why we source certain things for the bags. So we thought we’d explain in a bit more detail.

We have a pragmatic and principled approach to sourcing that ensures we’re supporting local growers by providing them with a regular income and providing a market for their produce, from as nearby as practicably possible. You can read our full buying policy here, and check out the Food Zones model it's based on.