By Beth Doherty
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A new discount food store has opened at Milford Trading Estate, Salisbury.

The independent shop is a new business venture by Robert Tincknell, who also owns Storage Factory in Salisbury. With a spare unit at Milford Trading Estate, he was inspired by a similar operation elsewhere and decided to introduce discounted food to Salisbury.

“Our mission is to reduce food wastage and at the same time offer huge savings to our local community and beyond. Salisbury is often overlooked for this kind of shop, but actually there are plenty of people, especially at the moment, who will benefit from what we offer,” said Jade, area business manager.

To offer discounted prices, Discount Food Stores buy overstocked items and food close to, or just past its best before date.

“Best before dates should only be considered a guide and not a strict rule. There is no reason to throw away food that has gone past its best before date as it is perfectly safe to eat and will usually taste just as good,” explained Jade.

With over 7.2 million tonnes of food and drink sent to landfill every year, Discount Food Stores offers a sustainable and affordable alternative to food waste.
“As a country we are making progress towards being waste free. Additionally, people who are struggling can get food at a discounted rate that they may not be able to afford at the supermarket.”

Discount Food Stores sell food and a small selection of household cleaning products, toilet rolls and pet treats.

“We aim to expand our range to make it easier to do more of your weekly shop here. Our store is open to the public with no need for membership.If you’re not close enough to visit, we can ship to anywhere in the United Kingdom: just shop online.

“To help keep our local customers safe during the pandemic we have recently launched an online click and collect service for next day collection. When you arrive, just give us a call from the car park and we will happily put the items into the boot of your car or simply leave beside the car for you to pack,” Jade added.

Unit 2, Milford Trading Estate, Blakey Road, Salisbury, SP1 2EW. discountfoodstores.co.uk