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 more widely available as people recognise the health benefits compared to conventional production methods.
"Industrialized, chemical-intensive agriculture and our globalized system of distributing food and fiber are literally destroying the earth, driving two billion farmers off the land, and producing a product which is increasingly contaminated. That's why the wave of the future is organic and sustainable, not GMO." - Ronnie Cummins, Organic Consumers Association
DrNatura's line of all-natural cleansing products is designed to help support the body’s own detoxification process. In our increasingly toxic world, it’s important to cleanse the body from the inside out. Colonix, the flagship product of DrNatura, is a potent yet gentle herbal fiber cleanser. With more than 2 million Colonix Program sold, DrNatura has become one of the world’s most trusted cleanses.
UK Juicers are a leading online retailer of fruit, vegetable and wheatgrass juicers, blenders & smoothie makers, food dehydrators, sprouters, air and water purifiers, rebounders, books and more. Secure online ordering for next day delivery. www.ukjuicers.com
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. www.essenceofeden.co.uk
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.
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. www.shop.mummydeli.com/
Robert Wilson’s ‘Ceylon’ Teas is a family of planters & agents that have been working in Sri Lanka since 1840. 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
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/
