From Local Farm to National Shelves: How a North Yorkshire Rapeseed Oil Business Wins Listing with Garden Centre Chain

Have you ever tried something from a local farm shop and thought, "Wow, this is amazing! Everyone should try this"? Well, some brilliant news just landed on 1st April 2026 for a family-run business from North Yorkshire that makes just that kind of delicious stuff. The team at Charlie & Ivy’s, who are famous for their fantastic creations based on rapeseed oil, have just landed a massive deal.

Their products are now going to be available in shops all over the country, thanks to a new partnership with a huge national garden centre chain. It’s a classic story of a local gem going big time, and it means that a taste of Yorkshire is about to get a whole lot easier to find.

A bit of Yorkshire heading nationwide

So, what’s the big news? Ten of Charlie & Ivy’s most popular products, including their incredible bread dippers, tasty dressings, and punchy marinades, have officially hit the shelves in 49 Dobbies garden centres. That's not just a few local spots; that’s a nationwide roll-out! Getting a ‘listing’ like this is a huge step for any food business. It’s like being a musician who goes from playing in local pubs to having their song played on the radio across the country. One minute you're a local favourite, the next you're on the national stage. This major step was made possible with the help of a distributor called Cotswold Fayre, which specialises in getting brilliant speciality foods into bigger shops.

Sara Roustoby, the brand account manager for Charlie & Ivy’s, was clearly thrilled about the new listing. She said:

This is a fabulous opportunity to put our lovingly made Yorkshire produce in front of a wide audience of gardeners and food lovers. Charlie & Ivy’s is a lifestyle brand which lends itself perfectly to outdoor entertaining, so there’s a great fit with Dobbies and their extensive outdoor living ranges. We’ll be supporting the listing with in store tastings and are looking forward to sharing our taste of Yorkshire nationwide.

It makes perfect sense. Imagine popping into Dobbies for some plants and a new barbecue, and being able to pick up the perfect marinades for your burgers at the same time. Genius!

What’s on the menu?

Let's get to the really tasty part: the products themselves. The selection that’s landed in Dobbies is all about adding a burst of flavour to everyday meals. Whether you're dipping a crusty bit of bread, drizzling over a salad, or getting ready for a summer barbie, there's something here for you. All these products are made with a base of high-quality rapeseed oil, grown and pressed right there in Yorkshire.

Here’s a look at what you can now find:

• Garlic, Oregano & Balsamic Bread Dipper: An absolute classic. Think of warm, crusty bread dipped into this herby, tangy oil. The combination of garlic and oregano with the sweet kick of balsamic is just perfect.

• Lemon, Balsamic & Juniper Berry Bread Dipper: This one is a bit more zesty and fresh. The lemon cuts through the rich oil, making it a brilliant appetiser before a meal. A great choice for summer evenings.

• Blackberry, Thyme & Balsamic Bread Dipper: Now this sounds interesting! The sweetness from the blackberry paired with the earthy thyme and sharp balsamic makes for a really unique flavour among the bread dippers.

• Beetroot & Raspberry Dressing: Forget boring salads. This vibrant, colourful dressing with beetroot will liven up any bowl of greens. It’s a bit sweet, a bit earthy, and totally delicious.

• Honey & Mustard Dressing: You can't go wrong with this one. It’s one of those amazing dressings that works on everything from a simple green salad to a chicken dish.

• Lemon & Poppy Seed Dressing: Another zesty, fresh option. The lemon makes it bright and light, perfect for drizzling over fish or a crunchy salad.

• Mango & Chilli Dressing: For those who like a bit of a kick! This dressing combines sweet mango with a hint of chilli heat. It would be amazing on a chicken or prawn salad.

• Peri-Peri, Spicy Chorizo, and Jerk Marinades: The perfect trio for barbecue season. These marinades are packed with flavour and ready to transform chicken, meat, or even veggie skewers. The spicy chorizo one sounds especially good!

From a farm in the wolds to your table

What makes Charlie & Ivy’s so special is where it all comes from. These aren't mass-produced in a giant factory. The entire range is made on a farm in the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds. The parent company, Breckenholme, produces its own award-winning, cold-pressed rapeseed oil. But what does ‘cold-pressed’ actually mean? Well, think of it like making orange juice. You can get juice from a carton, which is fine, or you can squeeze it fresh from an orange, which is way better. Cold-pressed is the foodie equivalent of that fresh squeeze. The oil is gently pressed from the seeds without using heat, which means it keeps all its natural flavour and goodness. It's this high-quality rapeseed oil that forms the heart of all their products, from the balsamic bread dippers to the fiery chilli dressing.

This commitment to quality and local produce is what makes this family business stand out. They are taking ingredients grown on their own farm and turning them into something special that people across the country can now enjoy. It’s a real celebration of everything great about North Yorkshire food production.

It’s not just Dobbies getting a taste of Yorkshire

The success story doesn't stop with the Dobbies listing. In another piece of great news, the much-loved Charlie & Ivy’s Garlic, Oregano & Balsamic Bread Dipper has also been snapped up by the National Trust. It's now being sold in 33 National Trust shops across the UK. This is another fantastic achievement, placing their product in front of people who appreciate heritage, quality, and British-made goods. It shows that the appeal of their delicious bread dipper is spreading far and wide. This small North Yorkshire business is truly making a name for itself, one delicious bottle at a time.