Fink grocery store in Boroughbridge has new owners.

Co-owner Hugh Fink announced at the weekend he and Sharon Longcroft, who took over the business when it was the Fruit Basket in November 2013, had sold to London retailers Vikas Patel and Miraz Mehta.

The new owners will take over the shop on Boroughbridge High Street on October 2.

Mr Fink said he will continue to support Mr Patel in the months ahead while Ms Longcroft will focus on her picture framing business.

The Fruit Basket was owned by Chris Thompson for 21 years before it was acquired by Mr Fink and Ms Longcroft a decade ago.

It rebranded as Fink in 2016 and two years later was named local shop/village store of the year at the national Farm Shop and Deli Show in 2018.

Mr Fink said:

“It has been a pleasure to have served the people of Boroughbridge and beyond and we are delighted to have found a buyer with such a strong understanding of the market we serve.

“With his vast retail experience and energy, we look forward to seeing him develop Fink to the next level.”

Mr Patel, who until recently managed a general store in Chelsea, added:

“When my wife Miraz and I came to Boroughbridge, met some of the people and saw the shop, we immediately knew this would be a great place to settle and bring up our son Aarish.

“Having moved from London we know there is a lot to learn but we look forward to meeting new people and learning to speak Yorkshire!”

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