City councillors support $30,000 marketing grant for Hamilton Farmer’s Market “I don’t even know how to describe it, really, it’s just tough,” said Perrin.The new rules also state customers are not allowed to eat or drink any items purchased from indoor or outdoor vendors, a rule that is impacting the bottom line for vendors like Dalton’s Orange Juice. “My business is down approximately 50 per cent in sales.
We do a lot more negotiating for the price of oranges with our wholesalers now because we’re working on such a thin margin,” said Dalton.On Facebook, The Market Basket page has been set up for crafters to sell their merchandise until they are permitted to return to their stalls.“We’re not giving up, we won’t give up,” Maryann Jaragan,.