Doncaster market trader is nominated for greengrocer of the year

K.D. Davis is a well known greengrocer in Doncaster Market - they have been announced as finalists in the Farm Shop and Deli awards 2020 for the category of Green Grocer of the Year.

Owner Ryan Davis, aged 29, said: “We are a fourth generation family business who have been in Doncaster since 1985

“I wasn’t even born when the stall started in Doncaster - it was my nan and grandad and two uncles who made the leap to this location.

“Our business started in Rotherham in 1938 and we expanded into Doncaster which has become our biggest market stall.”

K.D. Davis runs a fruit and vegetable stall in the Doncaster market and also has a wholesale catering service.

“Business is booming at the moment - this is the best year that we have had in the last ten,” Ryan continued.

“We see a lot of negativity about the market online but those people probably haven’t visited since 1982 - we are thriving.

“We serve good quality products at great prices and that means that customers value our service.

“We are genuine with our customers - if something isn’t right then we don’t supply it.

“We want to say a massive thank you to everyone who voted for us - it feels like we are being recognised for our early mornings and late nights.

They won the award they are nominated for back in 2016 and are hoping for a repeat this year.

The award is based on customer nominations and a mystery shopper visiting the stall.

“Because we’re selling locally grown produce our food miles are low - sometimes as low as 8 miles as we source from Rawcliffe.

“People should shop local because we handle the produce correctly and it’s of a high quality.

“Supermarkets can be convenient but if people could take a bit of time and shop like our grandparents did it could make a big difference and save a lot of money.”