The Local Table
Good food starts closer to home.
Useful guides to finding, choosing and selling food made by independent people near you.

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What is foodforfolk? A marketplace to show that better food is closer than you think
Meet the local-food marketplace connecting people with independent producers, better food choices and stronger communities.
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How foodforfolk began: a vision for better local food
The story behind foodforfolk and its vision for a more accessible local-food marketplace.
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A simple guide to seasonal food in the UK
Use seasonality to find fresher ideas, support local producers and make weekly food choices a little more interesting.
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Meet the people behind your local food
Why getting to know independent food makers can make everyday shopping more useful, interesting and connected.
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Selling local food online: a practical guide for independent producers
The essential information and routines that make an independent food listing useful to customers and manageable for you.
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Food provenance: five useful questions to ask before you buy
A calm, practical way to ask about the people, ingredients and places behind the food on your table.
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