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.
"It is vitally important that we can continue to say, with absolute conviction, that organic farming delivers the highest quality, best-tasting food, produced without artificial chemicals or genetic modification, and with respect for animal welfare and the environment, while helping to maintain the landscape and rural communities." - Prince Charles
Essence of Eden Premium Raw Organic Coconut Oil received an Award out of 700 entries in The Times & The Soil Association, Organic Food Awards 2008/09.
In the ‘Store Cupboard Staples’ category, three awards were assigned. The Winner, Highly Commended and Commended. The only coconut oil to receive such an award!
Why? This is not a cold pressed oil, but a centrifuged oil, producing the very finest in flavour and texture, a pure dream to the palate! For your hair, skin, gut, toes, teeth etc. Quote promotional code "Try Me Now" when ordering www.essenceofeden.co.uk
Jurang Fair Trade is committed to bringing you the best that Fairtrade has to offer at the best price, making sure Fairtrade is something anyone can buy. They sell Coffee, Tea, Snacks, Hampers, Chocolate and are adding new products every week! Order their range of inspiring Fairtrade products online through their website or phone 01457 833 672. Fairtrade makes a real difference in the lives of millions of producers, be part of making that difference! www.jurang.co.uk
Lick the Spoon are an award winning Wiltshire based producer of luxury handmade chocolates, chocolate Wedding cakes and wedding favours. All of their chocolates are handmade from the finestfresh ingredients. They deliver worldwide. They make to order the most exquisite handmade chocolate Wedding cakes, and
personalised chocolate cakes for special occasions. Lick the Spoon have a beautiful chocolate shop in Cirencester and run Chocolate making courses from their Wiltshire Chocolate factory. Taste of the West Gold Award Winners, Wiltshire Independent Food Producer of the Year, Made in Britain Award Finalists.
London-based foodies and celebrities have long been fans of organic supermarket Planet Organic, and with a new online site, shoppers across Europe can discover what all the hype is about.
As well as stocking groceries, organic wines and beers, health and wellbeing, mother and baby and natural beauty products, planetorganic.com will also include specialist areas such as an unrivalled online selection of ‘gluten free’ and ‘free from’ products.
The site also features recipes and expert advice on issues including healthy living. www.planetorganic.com
Ethical Superstore offers fair trade and green consumer products from the world’s leading ethical brands. Ethical Superstore offers access to all the major fair trade and green brands including Cafedirect, Traidcraft, People Tree, Green & Blacks, Divine, Ecover, Freeplay, EcoZone, Solio and many more.
Teaworld brings you the widest selection of Specialty Teas in one place. They are committed to providing premium high quality teas including Green, White, Fruity, Chai, Rooibos, Decaffeinated, Oolong, Organic, Pu-erh and Herbal teas.
Viva! is Europe’s leading vegetarian and vegan campaigning organisation, and effectively works to highlight the plight of farmed animals as well as promoting the benefits – to animals, the environment and ourselves – of a vegetarian/vegan diet. www.viva.org.uk
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.
The Wholesome Food Association is a nationwide network of growers, processors and suppliers of authentic, locally-grown, wholesome food. Its low-cost labelling scheme provides a simple, grassroots alternative to official organic certification, affordable by even the smallest of producers. Believing that food is an integral part of life and community, rather than a commodity for profit, the WFA is also a campaigning organisation, promoting small-scale, sustainable food production and healthy nutrition. www.wholesome-food.org.uk
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. www.steenbergs.co.uk/
