Blog Articles

Welcome to our blog, where we hope you'll find plenty of food for thought!

• The new generation getting into organic farming

  Early mornings. Long hours. All types of weather. Sound like a tough job description? Organic farming is hard work - but it also comes with some fantastic benefits, from plenty of fresh air and exercise to a great “office” - one so close to nature that you might literally bump into some wildlife.

• Organic gardening: keeping pests at bay

  Having a thriving organic garden is as much about the wildlife as it is about the plants. Don’t let pests get you down, just remember that all creatures have a place in organic gardening, so while they might sometimes be a nuisance, all organisms play a vital part in the overall health of the environment.

• Why choose organic baby food

  We all want to give our little ones the best start in life and, for many parents, serving up organic food is an important part of that journey. Soon-to-be first-time mum Kate Arnell looks at why organic is a great choice for children and talks to parents about why they made the switch.

• Get involved with Fairtrade Fortnight

  It’s Fairtrade Fortnight, 25 February to 10 March 2019, the annual celebration of farmers in developing countries who grow the food we eat. The event promotes a living wage for workers in some of the poorest countries around the world, better working conditions and local sustainability. Anna Pierides, Coffee Supply Chain Manager at the Fairtrade Foundation, looks at coffee farming as an example of how organic and Fairtrade are closely aligned.

• Get stuck in to Real Bread Week

  It’s Real Bread Week, 23 February to 3 March 2019, the annual global celebration of buying additive-free loaves from local bakeries and baking your own at home. Real Bread coordinator Chris Young shows how choosing organic supports the campaign.

• Organic food - a question of taste and nutrition

  There are many reasons to love organic food. It’s a way of farming that works with nature, using real ingredients, with animals free to forage and graze on land that’s home to more wildlife. A little-known fact though, is that organic food is also nutritionally different. We look at how organic food has more of the good stuff and talk to two top chefs about the all-important question of taste.

• Thomasina Miers: organic is a no brainer for me

  We spoke to chef and writer Thomasina Miers about her approach to organic both as a busy working mother of three young daughters and when sourcing ingredients for her business.

• Understanding meat labels

  Next time you dash around your local supermarket aisles or pop in to your high street butcher to collect a joint for Sunday lunch, don’t forget to check the label or ask how the meat was reared.

• 9 ways to reduce your food waste

  If someone gave you £700 to spend on food you’d be pretty chuffed, wouldn’t you? You could take care of the grocery bills for weeks! But, amazingly, this is exactly how much food the average UK family throws away each year.

• ‘Tis the season for winter veg

  From delicious soups to fragrant curries, we naturally choose meals that are warming and satisfying at this time of year - and luckily mother nature has given us plenty of winter veggies to cook with. Katie Roche shares her love for six of the best that will give you a warm glow this winter. Read on for recipe inspiration and advice on how to store your organic veg to keep it fresh for longer.

• How to shop organic without the plastic

  A zero waste lifestyle and eating organic should, in theory, go hand in hand - after all, both promote looking after our environment and have potential health benefits. In practice it can be tricky but with a few changes to your shopping habits it is possible. Kate Arnell shares her five top tips.

• Meet the organic farmers

  Ever wondered what it’s like to be at the heart of organic farming? Organic producers - the people who grow our fruit and veg, look after our livestock and make homes for our wildlife and pollinators - are incredible! We get to know the faces behind your organic foods, find out why they’re passionate about organic and why they love life as a certified organic farmer.