A NEW shop selling food and crafts from Exmoor producers is to open in Minehead, just as another one closes.

Exmoor Food and Crafts, a non-profit organisation, will open its doors in The Avenue on January 15 – just two days after the Exmoor Producers Association shop closes.

It has been created after some members of the association along with many new producers got together to form a new not-for-profit community group.

Pam Barr, a local pork farmer from Little Oak Farm who is chairing the new group, said: “There is real enthusiasm and excitement among our members – the new shop will allow a great platform for locally produced goods.

“We’ll be offering a great selection of Exmoor and Greater Exmoor handmade crafts and fabulous food items including honey, jam, chutney and meat.”