Portishead is to become the new home for a store which champions organic, ethical, and local produce.

Earthfare, run by Andrew and Henry Quinlan, is to open on August 4, with a focus on sustainability.

They are keen to work closely with the Portishead community to find out what customers want from the new store, to stock the best range of organic produce, while offering great value for its residents.

With one store already in Glastonbury, Earthfare has worked hard to be relevant and supportive to its local community.

Wherever possible, produce is organic, local, ethical and packaging-free. While sustainability is at its core, Earthfare still offers a high level of convenience for the eco-conscious shopper.

Andrew said: “Portishead Earthfare aims to offer our customers sustainable shopping paired with convenience. We are excited to join the Portishead community and want to work with them to continue improving the way we operate.

“We have high ethical standards, we want to keep waste to a minimum and sell organic and local produce wherever possible, and we know that to get it right, we need to listen to our customers.

As an independent and family-run business, our heart is always in the local community, and we do our best to listen, adapt and change whenever possible.”

The Portishead store will follow a similar model to the Glastonbury Earthfare, and will be a specialist stockist of plant-based produce.

Nothing is sent to landfill, and all food waste, glass, card, paper and plastics are all recycled. No plastic bags are provided, favouring the re-use of carboard boxes that arrive in the store. There is also the option for purchasing reusable organic cotton tote bags.   Materials in-store are re-used and re-purposed whenever possible. 

Fomerly Lloyds Pharmacy, the original floor and ceilings have been maintained, and most of the shelfing is second-hand. 

Customers can look forward to an organic green grocer, fresh organic and artisan breads, organic dairy and eggs, artisan cheeses as well as over 30 plant-based milk options.

Eathfare also boasts one of the best ranges of organic and vegan wines and proseccos in the area, including sulphur free and biodynamic options.

These can be paired perfectly with an amazing range of chocolate - with raw, ethical, dairy-free and CBD option available.

A Reward Card programme is available to collect points to spend in store. This can be personalised allowing customers to select products or ranges for a 10% discount

Find out more on Instagram @earthfare_portishead and on their website at www.earthfare.co.uk

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The Portishead Earthfare will open on August 4, and will be officially launched in September with an open day to meet suppliers and those behind the business.

Earthfare is an eco friendly grocer, with two stores in the South-West (Glastonbury and Portishead)

PRODUCTS:

• Earthfare stocks more than 2000 products – organic, local and ethical, with sustainability at the heart.
• There is a plant-based focus with a large range of organic vegetables, fruit and salads. Organic dairy and plant-based equivalents as well as a comprehensive range of pantry products – organic wholefoods, pastas, rice, grains, cereals, tinned pulses and tomatoes, over 30 flours, other baking, rice cakes and crackers, local honey and manuka, syrups, nut butter & tahinis, herbal teas, tea, coffees, herbs and spice, oils and vinegars, world foods, chocolate, heathy snacks, flap jacks, cakes, beers, wines, spirits and ciders.  
• Earthfare also offers skin and bodycare, eco-friendly glitter, makeup, aromatherapy and oils, candles, incense, salt lamps and gifts.
• A full range of vitamins and supplements including immune support, digestion, women's health, men's health, sleep and stress, heart and circulation and joints, is also available.