How local veg schemes are good for your pocket and your planet
A new report shows that local veg schemes, like the Better Food Traders, who sell food from climate-friendly farmers generate significant value for the people
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What is Better Food? | Stacie
When it comes to food, we want to empower people. We want to create an equality in the food system that works for everyone, with
What is Better Food? | Belinda
I wonder what it’d be like to work together to build a bigger movement? One that improves food for everyone, not just those with
Trading for social purpose, not to maximise profits
The idea of trading for social purpose has a rich history. In fact it has been argued that it wasn’t until mid 19th century England that the private interests of shareholders overtook the purpose of doing business for public benefit.
Know Better Food: Take action for a better food system with peer group power
New Know Better Food training now calling for hosts to lead the pilot. Experience the impact of peer networks and learn to host in this
What to do with the carrots in your veg box?
Ethical, seasonal veg boxes in the UK go hand in hand with a lot of carrots. Carrots are one of Britain’s major root vegetables –
It’s time to commit to a better food system
One of the many side effects of the current pandemic has been an extraordinary surge in demand for veg box schemes across the country. Like every
The value of local
As I wrote when the pandemic swept in, the uptake in our box scheme during the lockdown was extraordinary. Within two weeks from its start,
Survey finds resilience among diverse good food enterprises
Results of a snapshot survey of 100 good food enterprises has shown that a high number of these small, diverse businesses were able to stay
Local food is for life, not just for Covid
Pete Ritchie, Executive Director of Nourish Scotland, is also the co-owner of Whitmuir Organic Farm, shop and café. Today he writes from his perspective as