Renowned Fife baker Fisher & Donaldson expands across Forth in food market deal
A renowned family baker is expanding across the Forth.
Fisher & Donaldson is joining the hospitality, leisure and retail destination Archerfield Walled Garden in East Lothian, which is undergoing an expansion,
The bakers will join various other Scottish, independent suppliers in the food market which also has a cafe, lifestyle store with homeware and clothing, food market, garden shop, 18th-century walled garden, outdoor event space and extensive grounds, with a pond, labyrinth, willow walk and fairy trail.
Chloe Milne, retail director at Fisher & Donaldson, said: "Archerfield Walled Garden is such a wonderful, well-established destination with a fantastic shop and cafe, and we couldn't be prouder to become a part of their offering alongside other brilliant Scottish producers and suppliers.
“Visitors will be able to enjoy some of our best-loved favourites, from our famous fudge doughnuts and coffee towers to strawberry tarts and freshly baked bread.
“We have been baking in Fife and Dundee for over 100 years, and this is an exciting opportunity to share what we do best with a whole new community."
As part of the refurbishment of the food market refurbishment - which is scheduled to be completed in the autumn - the takeaway food range has been expanded to include sandwiches, savouries, soup, salads and speciality drinks. There will also be a new layout to make it even easier for customers to browse and shop.
Kerri Sorbie, commercial manager at Archerfield Estates Limited, said: “We are delighted to welcome the family-run bakery, Fisher & Donaldson, which combines a long heritage with high-quality baking, to our new look Food Market.
“Their handcrafted baked goods, which are already a huge hit with our visitors, are a fantastic addition to our offering of much-loved independent brands.”