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Dalesbutchers Product Detail Extractor

Introduction

The Dalesbutchers Product Detail Extractor is a powerful web scraping tool designed to extract detailed product information from the Dalesbutchers website. This Actor automates data collection for market analysis, competitive intelligence, and business automation by efficiently gathering product details such as names, prices, descriptions, and stock status.

Features

• Automated Data Extraction: Seamlessly scrape product details with minimal setup.
• High-Quality Data: Ensures accurate and reliable information extraction.
• Customizable Input: Allows configuration of URLs and item limits for tailored scraping.
• Efficient Performance: Optimized to handle multiple requests quickly.
• Flexible Output Formats: Export data in JSON, CSV, or Excel formats.

Input Parameters

Parameter	Type	Required	Description	Example
Urls	array	Yes	The URLs for the spider to scrape.	["https://www.dalesbutchers.co.uk/product/chicken-fillet/"]
item_limit	integer	No	Maximum items to scrape per actor run. Set to 0 for no limit.	10

Example Usage

Input JSON

{
  "Urls": [
    "https://www.dalesbutchers.co.uk/product/chicken-fillet/",
    "https://www.dalesbutchers.co.uk/product/the-sunday-brunch-traditional-cumberland-sausage/"
  ],
  "item_limit": 10
}

Output JSON

[
  {
    "product_id": "11987",
    "name": "CHICKEN FILLET",
    "image": "https://www.dalesbutchers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/230_1.jpg",
    "gallery_images": [
      "https://www.dalesbutchers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/230_1-510x529.jpg"
    ],
    "price": "3.45",
    "currency_symbol": "£",
    "description": "Chicken breast fillets are really versatile and can be used in a multitude of great recipes.",
    "categories": [],
    "in_stock": true,
    "date_published": "2025-07-16T10:48:21+00:00",
    "date_modified": "2025-07-16T12:23:18+00:00",
    "url": "https://www.dalesbutchers.co.uk/product/chicken-fillet/",
    "input_source_key": "start_url:https://www.dalesbutchers.co.uk/product/chicken-fillet/",
    "actor_id": "gByWnTAynaOxmfK4Y",
    "run_id": "AkPcVhXq1Vpqz0SQw"
  },
  {
    "product_id": "12403",
    "name": "'THE SUNDAY BRUNCH' TRADITIONAL CUMBERLAND SAUSAGE",
    "image": "https://www.dalesbutchers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/918_1141.jpg",
    "gallery_images": [
      "https://www.dalesbutchers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/918_1141-510x510.jpg",
      "https://www.dalesbutchers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/919_1141-510x510.jpg",
      "https://www.dalesbutchers.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/940-510x345.jpg"
    ],
    "price": "6.59",
    "currency_symbol": "£",
    "description": "This Famous Sunday Bruch Traditional Cumberland sausage is flavoured with sage & pepper and a perfect companion to mash and gravy. We make our pork sausages with locally reared, high quality pork. 500g",
    "categories": [
      "Sausages"
    ],
    "in_stock": true,
    "date_published": "2025-07-16T12:44:55+00:00",
    "date_modified": "2026-06-30T10:56:03+00:00",
    "url": "https://www.dalesbutchers.co.uk/product/the-sunday-brunch-traditional-cumberland-sausage/",
    "input_source_key": "start_url:https://www.dalesbutchers.co.uk/product/the-sunday-brunch-traditional-cumberland-sausage/",
    "actor_id": "gByWnTAynaOxmfK4Y",
    "run_id": "AkPcVhXq1Vpqz0SQw"
  }
]

Use Cases

• Market Research and Analysis: Gather product data for market trends.
• Competitive Intelligence: Monitor competitor pricing and offerings.
• Price Monitoring: Track price changes over time.
• Content Aggregation: Compile product information for content creation.
• Academic Research: Collect data for studies on consumer behavior.
• Business Automation: Automate inventory updates based on stock status.

Installation and Usage

1. Search for "Dalesbutchers Product Detail Extractor" in the Apify Store.
2. Click "Try for free" or "Run".
3. Configure input parameters as needed.
4. Click "Start" to begin extraction.
5. Monitor progress in the log.
6. Export results in your preferred format (JSON, CSV, Excel).

Output Format

The output is a JSON array of product objects, each containing:

• product_id: Unique identifier for the product.
• name: Product name.
• image: URL to the main product image.
• gallery_images: Array of URLs to additional images.
• price: Product price as a string.
• currency_symbol: Currency symbol used (e.g., £).
• description: Detailed product description.
• categories: List of categories the product belongs to.
• in_stock: Boolean indicating stock availability.
• date_published and date_modified: Timestamps for publication and last modification.
• url: Original URL of the product page.
• input_source_key, actor_id, run_id: Metadata about the extraction run.

Error Handling

The Actor is designed to handle common errors such as network issues or invalid URLs gracefully. If an error occurs, it will log detailed information for troubleshooting. Ensure all input URLs are valid and accessible.

Rate Limiting and Best Practices

To avoid being blocked by the target website, adhere to the following best practices:

• Respect robots.txt directives.
• Implement delays between requests if necessary.
• Use a pool of rotating IP addresses if available.

Limitations and Considerations

• The Actor is specifically designed for Dalesbutchers; it may not work with other websites without modifications.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical guidelines when scraping data.
• Be aware of potential changes in the website structure that could affect data extraction.