About Us
Seasons of the Glens was conceived in 2017 after recognising a growing need within the local food community. Many small producers were unable to consistently attend markets for a variety of reasons, including time constraints and resource limitations. To address this challenge, we developed the idea of a mobile shop that could bring their goods to local communities when they couldn’t.
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Development began in early 2018, with research into the demand for such a service, alongside consultations with local producers to better understand their needs. The concept was also explored through the Artisan Connect Programme, delivered by NNCG and funded by the Causeway Coast and Glens Landscape Partnership Scheme. With the support of the Rank Foundation’s Profit for Good programme, Seasons of the Glens then became a reality in 2019, offering a crucial service for both local producers, creatives and consumers.
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In response to the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic, we expanded our operations in 2020 to include an online shop— artisan market online—retailing a wide selection of locally sourced food, art, and craft. This complemented our existing market stalls and provided a much-needed lifeline for producers during a difficult time.
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In 2021, leveraging our background in the food industry and our experience working with small producers, we developed our own line of caramel sauces under the Devils Churn brand. Additionally, we now offer a range of high-quality fine food hampers, showcasing locally produced speciality and award-winning products, suitable for all occasions.
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As a not-for-profit social enterprise, Seasons of the Glens is committed to supporting and championing Northern Ireland's local food and creative businesses producers. The profits from our activities are reinvested into Naturally North Coast and Glens, helping to sustain their charitable goals and community projects.
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We are dedicated to supporting businesses across the food, drink, creative, and tourism sectors by promoting their products at local markets and expanding their reach to new customers. Our mission is to engage with the community, revitalise rural areas, and make local products more accessible. By showcasing the best of Northern Ireland’s food and creativity, we aim to attract visitors and bolster the tourism industry.
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Our inclusive and sustainable events celebrate local culture, foster community spirit, and promote eco-friendly practices. Any surplus profits we generate are reinvested into Naturally North Coast and Glens, ensuring that we continue to deliver projects that benefit the wider community.
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Find out more about our hampers in our FAQ
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Our Commitment to Quality
At Seasons of the Glens, we are passionate about providing our customers with the highest quality food products from Northern Ireland. Whether you’re a foodie looking for something new or just someone who appreciates good Northern Irish food, we’ve got something for you.
Meet the People Behind Seasons of the Glens
Our small team is made up of food lovers who are dedicated to bringing you a personal and friendly service.
We are always on the lookout for new and exciting products to add to our collection, and we take pride in supporting local producers.
Visit us in person at one of our pop up market stalls in the Causeway Coast and Glens area.
Our Activities
We offer a variety of services, such as operating a pop-up market stall, delivering events and projects, running an online store, managing a food shop located within the Visitor Information Centres across the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area, and crafting a selection of delectable Caramel Sauces.
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The income generated from these ventures is reinvested into meeting ouir aims and objectives. Explore each of our activities in more detail below
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