Two local farmers, and longtime friends, Sean Mason and Mark Green have high hopes for the success of their new venture - artisan crisps sold in 100% compostable packets.

Their new venture, Two Farmers, is set to redefine the snack sector by not only appealing to lovers of great tasting snacks but also to all those concerned about single use plastics.

Sean told the Ross Gazette:?“As farmers living and working in the beautiful Herefordshire countryside we have seen firsthand the impact plastic waste can have on the environment.

“We are also crisp lovers and our greatest challenge has been to make great tasting crisps and find a way to bring them to market without compromising on our principles.

“We have also been keen to source as many of the ingredients from our own farm as we can, or from local suppliers. Even the salt we use in our Lightly Salted variety is sourced from neighbouring Worcestershire, where Droitwich Salt harvest their natural salt springs using renewable energy.”

There are currently four flavours:

Hereford Bullshot- Gently seasoned with spices and the delicious flavour of Hereford Beef.

Salt & Two Farmers Cider Vinegar- Lightly salted and flavoured with Two Farmers own cider vinegar, made from apples grown in their Herefordshire orchards.

Lightly Salted- Lightly seasoned with Droitwich Salt, which is harvested by hand from natural springs and crystallised using renewable energy.

Hereford Hop Cheese & Onion- Seasoned with deliciously sharp and sweet Hereford Hop cheese, made by artisan cheesemakers Charles Martell & Sons, and onions grown on Two Farmers’ Herefordshire farm.

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