In celebration of Organic September we thought we’d talk you through what Organic actually is and why it’s so important. The term “organic” refers to a product or a food that is produced by organic farming. This type of agriculture began in the 1920s. Farmers, consumers and even doctors started looking for a more sustainable and healthier way of producing food. Organic agricultural production is entirely natural and doesn’t use any synthetic or chemical products. This way of farming promotes respect for the environment, biodiversity and animal welfare. Today, organic products are an integral part of our daily lives. With...

With increasing awareness about food waste, we’re often faced with questions such as why throw away a bent carrot or a small egg? Should you put aside a product with slightly damaged packaging? Why get rid of long-life products, like rice, that are still edible long after their best before date? Nous Anti-Gaspi In 2016, Vincent Justin and Charles Lottmann, were frequently asking themselves these questions when their paths crossed in 2016. They were convinced that it was time to undertake a global and accessible approach to food waste. Together, they had the idea of creating a new network of...

Move Over Veganuary, it’s Fibre’s Turn According to a recent study by the Food and Drink Federation, only 9% of adults in the UK consume the recommended 30g of daily fibre. To help combat this in 2017 the UK Flour Millers launched Fibre February aiming to increase the UK population’s intake of fibre. What is Fibre? Fibre is a key part of our diets – helping with intestinal functions and keeping things all moving in the right direction if you know what we mean. It can be found in a variety of plant-based sources including fresh fruit and veg, pulses and grains, in comes quinoa, and...

What is Fairtrade? Fairtrade began in the 1980s in response to the struggles faced by Mexican coffee farmers following the collapse of world coffee prices. In 1992, the UK branch of Fairtrade – The Fairtrade Foundation – was founded. Across 2020 UK shoppers helped generate $41 million in Fairtrade Premiums for Fairtrade communities. What is Fairtrade Fortnight? For two weeks a year, thousands of individuals, companies and groups across the UK come together to share Fairtrade stories. The stories of the people who grow our food and drinks, mine our gold and who grow the cotton in our clothes. People...