Sussex-Produced Chocolate Proves Popular With Shoppers

Locally-produced chocolate, eggs and cake are the most popular Sussex products sold at regional co-operative stores across the south, says Southern Co-op.

The three best-selling product ranges from Sussex producers are Lorama Foods in Bosham which produce a range of cakes and other treats, Montezuma's Chocolates in Chichester, and Langmeads Of Flansham which sells Rookery Farm organic free range eggs.

Matt Elliott, Retail Buying & Services Manager at Southern Co-op, who looks after its Local Flavours range, said:

"There were some highs and lows in 2020 for our local producers but overall sales of our Local Flavours range remain strong thanks to continued customer support.

"Through our dedicated Local Flavours range, we celebrate local food and drink from around 200 regional suppliers including many in Sussex.

"Now is the perfect time to focus on the future so let's use this year's British Food Fortnight to continue supporting these local businesses and also try some of the incredible tastes available."

British Food Fortnight starts this weekend.

So far this year, around 28,000 individual chocolate products supplied by Montezuma's have been sold in Southern Co-op's stores.

Dan Viviani​, Senior National Account Manager at Montezuma's, said:

"We absolutely love being part of the Local Flavours range in Southern Co-op stores, and we're proud to say that we have been since 2012.

"All of our products are made by us in our factory by the sea in sunny West Sussex and being on the doorstep of Southern Co-op stores means we keep our carbon footprint low. Buying Montezuma's in Southern Co-op stores means customers are supporting local people and local business! Happy British Food Fortnight everyone!"

With 200 Co-operative Food stores across the South of England, the independent co-operative's Local Flavours range is available at most of its convenience stores.

To find the nearest store, visit stores.thesouthernco-operative.co.uk/search.html. Or to find out more the Local Flavours range, visit www.thesouthernco-operative.co.uk/food/local-flavours/.