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Welcome to our blog, where you'll find lots of organic-focused articles, competitions and events.

• Great Taste Awards for Rhug Estate’s organic lamb chops and rump steak

  Rhug Estate is delighted to have won two Great Taste Awards for its organic Welsh lamb chops and organic Aberdeen Angus beef rump steak.

• Microplastic and pregnancy

  In a study, published in the journal 'Environment International', the researchers detected microplastics in human placentas and carried with them substances which act like endocrine disruptors and could cause long-term effects on human health.

• BUG THE NEW PM: Organic Trade Board launches petition to save nature in first 100 days of government

  The Organic Trade Board (OTB), in collaboration with Soil Association Certification and campaign partners Ecotone, Ethical Food Company, and RBOrganic, have launched a petition aimed at the new prime minister, requesting they take drastic action to save nature in their first 100 days of government.

• Shopping sustainably for children's clothing

  More and more parents are becoming aware of environmental issues and might want to make more conscious decisions, when shopping for clothing for their children. Here are some tips for when you take your little ones shopping.

• Organic Flour From UK Farmers

  With more people looking for ways to be more eco-conscious when shopping, choosing products like flour, produced locally and in a way which is nature-friendly, is a strong and rising trend.

• OMSCO launches new grass roots Dairy Co

  Delicious organic cheese made in balance with nature, from the grass roots up

• Aspall Organic Vinegars

  Aspall Vinegar is a business which has deep rooted links to organic.

• Organic cheese brands from UK farmers

  Organic dairy products are not just delicious, but also are beneficial for wildlife and nature being a product of organic farming.

• HayMax: An Organic Way for Hay Fever Sufferers

  July is peak hay fever season for people allergic to grass pollen. 95% of hay fever sufferers in the UK are allergic to grass pollen, and with almost half the population estimated to be affected by hay fever, that’s around 29 million people affected. Fortunately there is an organic way for hay fever sufferers to help deal with their hay fever.

• Surplus carbon produced set to benefit every customer

  The surplus carbon that Rhug Estate produces is set to benefit every customer over the next 12 months. Each vehicle that visits Rhug’s farmshop, café, drive thru and takeaway, will be given the peace of mind that part of their onward journey will be carbon neutral thanks to the carbon saved on Rhug’s organic farm.

• Organic Extras for BBQ

  To make your summer grill really organic, don't just stop with meat - there are plenty of organic spices, sauces and vegetables which can complement the meal!

• What to look for when buying organic meat

  We have listed a few tips for those who are new to an organic diet and are looking for some directions on where to find organic meat and what to look for. One of the leading UK organic farmers, Lord Newborough, the owner of Rhug Estate, will also share some tips to help new adopters find and choose organic products.