The creation, launch and expansion of www.holt-farm.co.uk has been incredibly rewarding as we get to deal directly with you, our customers. It is a refreshing change from dealing with larger businesses and being able to talk about how and why we farm with you.

As we develop the business we are taking on board your thoughts, comments – and criticisms! As well as supplying fruit & veg and our juices and spirits, we see our role allowing us to bring together other local producers to allow you to source a range of produce for your homes.

It’s been almost a month since we launched our new fruit & veg box delivery business, Holt Farm. We have been overwhelmed by the support we’ve received from customers across the Colchester area and are now receiving hundreds of orders a week.

It’s been a steep learning curve for us. Transforming our business from farmers and growers supplying wholesale, to selling direct to the public.

It was our ambition from the start to run this business on a cost neutral basis to ensure local people could access fresh food and to keep our staff employed.