Organic food and drink Organic produce comes from crops that are grown without the use of pesticides, artificial fertilisers, ionising radiation, food additives or genetic modification (GM). Meat products are not contaminated with antibiotics or growth hormones.           Whereas organic food was once produced only in small quantities by local farms, its now becoming much more widely available as more people recognise the health benefits compared to conventional production methods.         Juicer and blender shop juiceproducer retails and distributes equipment needed for a raw and natural lifestyle with a quality range of juicers, blenders, dehydrators and more products for a juicy life. Their website features news, reviews and recipes for highly nutritous living.                   Community Foods, Britain’s expert in the procurement, sale and marketing of organic and conventional dried fruit, nuts, seeds, pulses, grains and branded health foods. Established in 1971, Community Foods Ltd also distributes a large range of the highest quality in branded goods such as Provamel, Green & Black’s, Ecover and many others, some that we exclusively represent the UK, including Crazy Jack, Sanchi, Orgran, Nature’s Path and Ethletic. (Available to buy trade or mail-order).             The Weardale Organic Soup Company produces a wide variety of natural and delicious organic soups and Coeliacs Choice bakery products from a country kitchen in Weardale, County Durham. All the food is free from artificial additives and contains only wholesome local ingredients. It is suitable for both gluten-free and vegetarian diets. A range of mouth-watering local soups is also on offer, with flavours changing to suit the season.               Mummy Deli is a one stop online shop offering quality products for the entire family. A huge range of top brand organic baby and children’s food including a wide variety of frozen purees for baby and delicious healthy meals for older children.  Snacks, finger foods and hard to find milk formulas, biodegradable nappies and wipes, along with various natural and organic toiletries for the entire family, accesories, organic cotton basics, toys and a gifts.                     Robert Wilson’s ‘Ceylon’ Teas is a family of planters & agents that have been working in Sri Lanka since 1840. Their ETHICAL approach is to source, design, package & ship from within the island to support its economy. They also take out very individual tours to the area (Feb 2009) & promote the industry on their website. They work very closely with 14 estates including 3 Biodynamic & Organic estates, to procure manufacture to their requirement during the two periods of the year when the highest quality seasonal teas are produced, creating the famous district vintages like wine. Since 1999 the teas have won 32 awards in London and also the Great Taste Awards Speciality Importer of the Year 2005. Their teas are available: Mail order – In shops & stores – Client own packaging. www.wilstea.com           Green & Black's started out in Portobello Road back in 1991. Today, they remain true to the original values of their business, with ethical trading and organic products. Their aim continues to be the creation of chocolate products that gives a taste experience like no other.               The Local Food Company sells top quality food produced in Devon without a Kensington price tag. All food is labelled with food miles and the company is carbon offset as well as being Winners of Green Business of the Year 2007. Corporate hampers with wow factor and ethics. Visit www.thelocalfoodcompany.co.uk for more information and to book your home delivery of Westcountry food for your cupboard and fridge.           Steenbergs Organic provide over 400 organic and FAIRTRADE spices, herbs, flavoured sugars, peppers, blends and loose leaf tea. They source the majority from producers, pack and blend in North Yorkshire in stylish glass and gift boxes. They are passionate about working in harmony with the environment and have been carbon offsetting since 2006. Their factory incorporates a number of eco features.   River Cottage aims to promote a better understanding of the nature and origins of what we eat, and to celebrate and contribute to the vibrancy of our local food community.  Every product and experience that they create aims to have a beneficial impact on our understanding, enjoyment and relationship with real food.