Our Catering Operations Manager Lewis has been with Better Food since 2017, having worked his way up from chef. Here, he expresses his passion for organic food and explains how working for an ethical company is raising awareness of the... Read more
Hydroponic leaf production is a method of farming where plants are grown with nutrients and water but without soil. In climate controlled settings, water and nutrients are delivered to the root system. Seeds are planted in a soil-like substance, such as... Read more
A Better Food initiative in support of Square Food Foundation’s work with St Mungo’s clients in Bristol We believe that achieving our vision of a better, fairer food community means looking beyond the food on our plate and out into... Read more
Meat Animals that are raised in a way that is kinder and can be sustained over many generations can be achieved by supporting free range and organic certified meat. But don’t rely on these alone: look into the farm your... Read more
What is Kohlrabi? Kohlrabi is a vegetable related to kale, cabbage and broccoli. It can be grown in green or purple varieties and has a white flesh. Both the bulb and the leaves can be eaten. When is it in... Read more
We now stock 4 different varieties of tomatoes, and for the first time in the season they all will be British (and most local!) So what’s in store? Tomato round (Lancashire) – A familiar favourite, more suitable for cooking. Tigerella... Read more
Currently, 8 cereal grains (wheat, corn, rice, barley, sorghum, oats, rye, and millet) provide 56% of the food energy and 50% of the protein consumed on earth [1] . All but rice can be grown in the UK at present because rice... Read more
Or is it legumes? Whatever you prefer to call them, dried beans, peas and lentils, make wonderful additions to our diet. Over the years they’ve gotten a bad rap for giving you gas, or have been cast of as food... Read more
This our guide to seasonal fruit and veg. We’ve tried to cover all bases, listing the main foods you can forage or buy in England. Undoubtedly we’ve missed some, but it is something to get you started. Fruit and vegetables... Read more