Learnings from the Marketing Support Scheme
Earlier this year we launched the BFT Marketing Support Scheme, offering packages of help to Better Food Trader members who wanted to create a specific
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Guest Blog: New Law Gives GMOs Free Rein but Food Traders Can Help Defend the Right to Choose
English law on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has changed in ways that should deeply concern ethical food traders and their customers. GM Freeze Director Liz
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
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,