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Borough Market in London is one of the capital's most famous and biggest food markets in London. It was first established as a site for a prestigious food market when Henrietta Green took along her own FoodLovers Fair in 1998 and launched the concept of a thriving wholesale and retail food and drink market for food producers from near and far, many of whom are still there today. The new Jubilee Market is also now open, specialising in raw foods, such as juices, vegan specialities, 'raw' chocolate and salads.

Recently, however, there have been a few “incidents” in and around Borough Market which suggests all is not well. While it is difficult to separate rumour and gossip from actual truth – and there is a lot of both flying about – there seems to be much grumbling from the stall-holders about high-handedness, increase of rents, summary dismissals and much more. In spite of being made an Honorary Friend in 2008, Henrietta - or is it just her business - was banned from a recent event at Borough - read about it in her interview with Susie Mesure for The Independent on Sunday - Henrietta Green: When you've got taste you know it

The latest “incident” has also been widely reported. Certain long established tenants are being hustled out, leases are being broken and the Trustees are now being taken to court. What was once such a joyful, happy place – somewhere to go to buy great food – seems to have lost its lustre. Has it really been reduced to generating as one tenant commented, “a climate of fear? Read on to find out more...

Find out about other food markets in London and Saturday food markets near you - including Henrietta's brand new FoodLovers Market in Soho.

Queen of Farmers Markets - Read The Times' Body & Soul article on Henrietta Green and the founding of Borough Market and Farmers Markets.

Look out for these FoodLoversBritain.com Approved Producers at Borough Market

Arabica
L Booth
H S Bourne Cheese
Richard Bramble
Burnt Sugar
Chegworth Valley
Clean Bean
Court Lodge Organics
Ted's Veg
De Gustibus
East Teas
England Preserves
Fern Verrow
Flax Farm
Flour Power City
Flour Station
Fresh Olive Oil Company
Fresh Pasta Co
Furness Fish & Poultry
Gamston Wood Ostriches
The Garlic Farm
The Ginger Pig
Hebridean Smokehouse
L'Artisan du Chocolat
Mid Devon Fallow
Monmouth Coffee
Mrs King's Pies
New Forest Cider
Northfield Farm
Oliveology
Pate Moi
Pieminister
Rhug Organic
Shellseekers
Sillfield Farm
The Cinnamon Tree Bakery
The Dairy House
Turnips
Utobeer
Wild Beef
Rent a Cherry Tree
Gorwydd Farm Cheeses

What's the future for Borough Market - Do you think it's working? Henrietta's had her say on FoodScoop - blog us and tell us what you think...

Take a bespoke tour of Borough Market with Sarah Moore - meet the producers, hear the story behind your shopping and - of course - come away with basketfulls of good food.

Henrietta contributed to The Borough Market Book

Buy The Borough Market Book: From Roots to Renaissance

For more information on Farmers Markets around the UK and to find your nearest Farmers Market, visit our Farmers Market page.