Local News for Local Communities
Issue 1,207
Friday 24th October 2025
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GREENGROCER CELEBRATES 10 YEARS Johnny Fresh, Darfield’s local greengrocer, turns 10 this month and owner John Heasley (aka Johnny) and his family are proud to be a vital part of the community. Getting to know regular faces and building relationships with his customers is what Johnny loves about running the store. That, and the fact he has many loyal customers who return each week. Johnny Fresh was built on an idea between Johnny and his
family after realising the town was missing a local greengrocer. They went to work and between himself and his three sons a store was soon opened, stocked, and ready to go. Ten years later he and his family have refined what works in-store. Over that time, he says they tried and tested a few different products with some that failed. “We think we have found what works in our town.”
The family also opened a second Yaldhurst store five years ago and have enjoyed watching it grow too. In Darfield, Johnny Fresh has employed many locals over the 10 years. Giving young ones a first chance at entering the employment world. “We’ve
had a great bunch of staff and our first group of teenagers that started with us are now nearly 26-28 years old – it’s crazy, but we love seeing them succeeding in their lives.”
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John Heasley (aka Johnny) with his manager Mel Tapa-Wither at the Darfield Johnny Fresh store.
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