Jobs created as farm shop signs deal with Budgens

Georgina Mason and Jonathan Agnew

Gonalston Farm Shop has created five jobs after signing a deal with grocery giant Budgens.

A new refurbished shop has been opened by former England cricketer and now commentator Jonathan Agenew. It will stock produce from existing local suppliers and now a range of convenience products supplied by Budgens.

Georgina Mason, farm shop director at Gonalston Farm Shop said: “This is great news for our customers. They can pop in for their usual Gonalston Farm Shop products and also pick up a few more things they would normally have to get from a large supermarket. It is far more convenient for customers in every sense. This is about boosting our existing offering. We currently have 88 artisan suppliers on our shelves and they’ve already reported an upturn in sales as the footfall increases and our new offering helps us to attract a wider market.’

Gonalston Farm Shop has taken on five new staff to cover the longer opening hours and the increase in sales. It says it may add to that number in the near future.

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