We often hear the expression 'support local' but that is seemingly becoming more difficult as the big supermarkets continue to open more and more locations.
But there are plenty of reasons to pick your local independent fruit and veg shop over big names like Tesco or Asda, from reducing your carbon footprint to better quality produce.
Many independent family-owned businesses have established their names as well known within the community of Cardiff and here are some of our best picks:
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Sullivans Fruit & Veg
Based in the heart of Cardiff Indoor Market, Sullivan's Greengrocers have been operating for more than 70 years through generations of family members.
Offering a large selection of usual and usual ingredients, produce is sourced locally and fresh to help people reach their five-a-day.
Sullivans stalls are located 197 to 201 Cardiff Indoor Market, open Monday - Saturday 8am - 5pm.
Canton Fruit Market
Offering a home delivery service of fresh fruit and veg produce, Canton Fruit Market has been serving its community of Canton.
Offering a selection of groceries alongside fruit and veg, customers can shop Monday - Saturday 7:30am - 5pm, Sunday 9am - 3pm.
Ann Street Fruit and Veg
Situated on Ann Street, the fruit and veg stall stocks fresh produce at affordable prices.
Ann Street Fruit and Veg is open from Monday - Saturday 8am-5pm.
Wellfield Road Fruit & Veg Stall
The popular fruit and vegetable stall returned in 2015 when over 2600 residents signed a petition to have it reinstated in its home of the junction of Bangor Street and Wellfield Street in the Roath area of the city for more than 30 years.
Being "part of the community" for decades, customers can collect their fruit and veg from the stall on Wellfield Road Monday - Saturday 7am - 2.30 pm.
Clare Food Superstore
A community favourite in Grangetown for over 35 years, Clare Foods stocks a wide variety of grocery items and Asian, Arabic and European food products.
Opening in 1984, the business opened a second shop on City Road in 2011 before unveiling its new flagship store on the junction of Penarth Road and Clare Road in 2019.
Based in 108-110 City Road, customers can shop at the superstore from Monday - Saturday 9am-8pm and Sunday 9am-8pm.
Laura's Fruiterers
Serving the finest fruit, vegetables and flowers for over 20 years, Laura's has been offering the community great customer service, friendliness and value.
Based in 158 Cowbridge Road, Canton - Customers can shop from 7am - 6pm, Monday - Saturday. Sunday, 10am - 3:30pm.
Birds Fruit & Veg
Based in the heart of Whitchurch the long-running shop stocks a variety of grocery products alongside fruit and vegetables.
On 6 Merthyr Road, customers can shop Monday - Saturday, 8am - 5pm.
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