About Us

Hello there. Welcome to the site! Thank you for stopping by. I hope you’re finding what you’re looking for easily and hassle free.

I’m Fraser and this here is my company. If you’re interested in how I got here, keep reading and I’ll tell you.

It all started when I was a young lad. I would invest my school dinner money in sweets at the local shops and make a quick Bob or two at break and lunch times punting them on to fellow school mates. Ah the good old days Ay?! I made a fair bit of holiday money to say the least! Not that there’d be time to spend it as I’d be washing cars and clearing drives to earn more wonga to fulfill my never ending childhood wants but I found a way!

I’ll not bore you all with the full in between bits but the short of it is, I graduated school, went to collage, started from the bottom cooking in various kitchens and worked my way up. I learned a good few things along the way in different industries and I ended up opened a car wash that’s still open to this day!

Which brings me to the creation of Rooral Roots Co. Ltd.

I just love to forage, and making jams and chutneys in recent years has became a bit of a hobby of mine. The people I’d give jars to were adamant that I should put them up for sale.

I then got to thinking and I started to form a plan. I just needed a place outside of the Lochmaben Children's Gala Christmas market (where the first batch of jams sold out completely!) to sell them.

‘I know’ I thought. ‘'The local producers markets will be the best place to start! So, I contacted the  organizer for The Village Markets and secured my space.

I could also started supplying the local convenience stores! Helping local businesses stock local produce.'

And that is how we got here. A lot of hard work, a lot of perseverance and a lot of support from our fantastic family, friends & customers! I, Fraser, my son Rhys (pictured below), and the big pup Holly (pictured right), personally thank all of you from the bottom of our hearts! Without the support you’ve all given this would not be possible! THANK YOU! 🙏 

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We pride ourselves in looking after our planet which is why all of our packaging is 100% recyclable. Not only that but we also forage with care by ensuring the protection of wild food sources and actively encourage the growing of these. 

By stopping the over-picking of these food sources, it allows the local wildlife to feed on the produce and then spread the seeds, with added poop nutrition, to help the them grow to the best food baring plant that they can be! 

There’s also a local community group, Lochmaben Community Gardens, that we donate excess flower and vegetable seeds to so that the local area is brimming with fresh food for those who need it most!

Want to get involved?

Want to buy our products? Head HERE, join the family and enjoy your favorite jams & chutneys!

Want to earn some money selling our products? We offer 20% commission for every jar sold! So why not earn yourself some extra cash? Click the button below and get in touch.