Holmfirth greengrocer Andrew Bray said the planned store would "ruin" trade in Holmfirth and surrounding villages.

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The idea is to simulate what used to be fun about shopping for food, back when cooks went from butcher to baker to greengrocer.

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Devon greengrocer Jim Ashford said although his English grammar was "not brilliant", he tries to ensure his fruit and vegetable signs are properly punctuated.

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