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Free range demands boost Blackacre
Added 02-Nov-2009
Blackacre Farm Eggs, of North Cheriton, Somerset has seen a huge increase in the number of caterers and hoteliers now demanding free range eggs. To keep up with demand Blackacre has welcomed a new family farm into the fold with another two Westcountry farmers soon to join.
Wrights Dairies of Poole, Dorset is one of Blackacre's biggest catering customers and its shift to free range has been one of the largest to date. Wrights Dairies Sales Manager Neil Pluck explains: 'We have seen a 50% increase in orders for free range eggs since last year because our customers are growing increasingly aware of, and concerned for the welfare of animals that produce their food, and despite economic conditions this sentiment has remained strong. We supply only the highest quality produce in all sectors and eggs are no exception. We provide some of the top hotels and restaurants in the area and they are demanding fresh and delicious free range eggs and that is exactly what we get from Blackacre.'
Blackacre Farm Eggs has recently brought in Fosse Way Farm to keep up with the rising demand for its free range eggs and is planning to bring in at least another two Westcountry Farms in the near future.
Dan Wood from Blackacre Farm Eggs comments: 'The fact that the demand for our free range eggs is growing indicates a real shift in consumer patterns across the board. Demand through retailers for free range has been strong for a long time, but now when people go out to eat they are aware of whether the eggs they are eating are free range. By bringing in another family run farm we are able to keep up with consumer demand and still maintain the quality and freshness of our free range eggs.'