A regional co-operative is praising local suppliers across the south of England who have helped to ensure residents continue to get a supply of eggs during the pandemic.
One product which has seen an increase in sales across the region is eggs which are currently supplied by local farms in Berkshire, Devon, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Surrey, Sussex and Wiltshire.
Southern Co-op’s sales of local eggs rose by 50% during the lockdown period in May against the typical rate of demand.
The regional, independent co-operative, sells the eggs as part of its Local Flavours range which celebrates regional produce in its retail stores across the south of England.
One the Island, one local egg supplier is Brownriggs in Godshill.
Matt Elliott, Retail Buying & Services Manager who looks after Local Flavours at Southern Co-op, said:
“Our local suppliers have done a great job helping us fill the gap when eggs were in short supply at retail stores across the country.
“Over the recent lockdown period we have seen a spike in sales of local eggs and the support we have seen across our suppliers has been fantastic. We would urge our customers to continue to support local suppliers and shop locally.”
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