UK Farm Shop News

I hate to say it but even when you are eating healthy farm fresh organic foods, grass-fed beef, and other organic meats Ketosis supplements are still a good idea for anyone on a keto diet as, in common with a vegan diet, the number of food options you have is…

The keto diet can help kick start your weight loss journey, providing quicker results and more progress early on which helps you develop good habits faster. We know that training and exercise are essential elements of well-being and weight loss and that as your weight comes down it makes the…

Freezing fish and other seafood “stops the clock” on the processes that cause them to go off. This can mean that the freshest fish you’ll ever buy will be frozen.While this article mainly talks about Fish it applies equally to any kind of seafood. If you’re lucky enough to live…

OK I’m an expat fish lover living in Spain and I started this site to support the British farm food industry but here’s something I just don’t get. Ever since 2016 I have read that most UK fish is sold to the EU and once Brexit gets done you’ll all…

10 years ago I was at a famous food market in London on Sunday morning when I overhead a stallholder saying to a customer “You can’t get fresher than that, it was swimming in the sea last Wednesday”. Oh, so just 5 days ago then! How things have changed since…

How Food Box deliveries have become the most environmentally friendly way to buy your weekly food shop You might wonder how having all these great big vans delivering your food boxes can be good for the environment. The answer is that it’s been shown that the most polluting part of…

These food boxes are replacements for your regular supermarket shops, there’s another popular food box type called recipe or meal kits which are healthy replacements for takeaways. They contain everything you need to cook a meal for 2 or 4 people including detailed instructions. We’ll be covering these in a…

Farm fresh fruit, meat, and veg are the best choices for losing weight, not only do they taste better and have more nutrients, but they’re also great for the environment and the local economy. An added bonus is that they’re less likely to be sprayed with insecticides or pumped full…

Crop rotations with beans and peas offer more sustainable and nutritious food production Farmers in the UK should grow more legumes as part of their crop rotation to improve public health and reduce reliance on chemical fertilisers, researchers believe. Most weight loss and healthy eating plans include a lot of…

On average, farmers only get 8 pence of every £1 spent by the consumer. This isn’t sustainable and most farms need to diversify into more profitable markets. Together with the market researcher Agrismart, the Sustain Alliance has explored how 500 farmers from across England and Wales feel about these issues….

Consumers have really embraced the idea of buying farm fresh milk from a vending machine; People really do want to know where their milk comes from. Over 40’s buy fresh milk while younger consumers prefer Milkshakes. The increased popularity of milk vending machines’ comes from a growing interest in sustainability…

Here’s an interactive map of milk vending machines across the UK. Unfortunately, apart from their location, we don’t have any more detailed information but we hope to add that later on, please check back soon

Milk vending machines are a fairly new innovation that lets dairy farmers sell fresh milk and other dairy products direct to their customers. The increasing popularity of milk vending machines’ comes from our growing interest in sustainability and freshness, together with the need to support dairy farmers by ensuring they…

Many people want to give up eating meat and fish but most don’t manage to change their eating habits so dramatically over the long term. Humans are born omnivores and that’s not going to change anytime soon. Lapsed vegans and vegetarians tend to become irregular meat or fish eaters. They’ll…

January 1st 2022 saw the introduction of a new round of post Brexit red tape from the British Government. These strict new Brexit transport rules will make many UK businesses ‘give up’ on EU imports as being ‘Simply not worth the hassle’ Many farmers regret Brexit but this time the…

Porridge is a great way to start your day at any time of year. It’s by far the best breakfast you can have to warm you up on a freezing January morning. Porridge is ideal for vegans, vegetarians, or anyone who wants to lose weight in the new year. I…

On the first anniversary of leaving the EU, there’s never been a better time to celebrate our fantastic wine growers. And in particular our English sparkling wine producers I say English sparkling wines because I couldn’t find any in Northern Ireland, Wales of Scotland. Maybe it’s to do with the…

Paneer is a meat substitute that is very popular with vegetarians looking for a sustainable alternative to pork, beef and chicken. Although it’s a cheese it has the advantage that unlike other cheeses it doesn’t melt when cooked and so it’s an ideal cooking alternative to diced meat. Two of…

Veganuary has become one of the world’s most popular New Year’s resolutions. After pigging out on virtually anything you can get your hands on over Christmas and the New year you’ll probably feel motivated to kick start your new health regime with a big bang (as opposed to easing in…

The online ethical grocer Farmdrop has gone bust a week before Christmas, leaving hundreds of customers who had ordered turkeys, geese, and other festive food rushing to find alternatives. If you’re a disappointed Farmdrop customer then take a look at our list of over 200 UK Turkey suppliers, most of…

Switching to a plant-based diet has the unfortunate (but temporary) side effect of causing short-term bloating and flatulence as your body adjusts to the changes. A vegan diet includes a variety of foods that take a little extra work from your digestive system to break down which is why you…

GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are novel organisms, created in the laboratory by modifying the genes of the base plant or animal to change its characteristics. An example of this would be to make an apple more resistant to insect attacks. Scientists, Consumer, and Environmental groups have all cited various health…

Even vegans and vegetarians don’t just eat food to fuel their bodis. We all eat food because it makes us happy. And one of the most important things we look for in our food is texture. Food texture: how important is it? When you first adopt a vegan diet you’ll…

When I became vegan I went straight to the specialist diet section of my supermarket and was shocked at the prices. I have since read many posts from people asking why it costs so much to eat vegan. I found that it doesn’t have to, so I thought it was…

Gloucester Services was opened in 2014 by the Dunning family to build on the success and popularity of their original Tebay services on the M6 motorway in Cumbria. The Gloucester Services Kitchen serves great-tasting and nutritious food, made from scratch using locally sourced ingredients, including their own home-reared beef and…

Tebay Services was opened in 1972 by John and Barbara Dunning, after the M6 motorway was built through the Lune Gorge and over Shap summit, cutting across Orton Low Moor on their family farm. When they learned that the Department of Transport wanted to build a motorway service area on…

Customer Offer: Spend £60 and get a free Diddly Squat Farm reusable canvas bag Let me start by saying I am a huge fan of Jeremy Clarkson, having read every one of his articles in the late 70’s and early 80’s in (I think it was called) Supercar magazine. In…

Farmdrop goes bust here’s what you need to know The Farmshop Review Farmdrop was established in 2012 by Ben Pugh to “fix the food chain” and offer sustainably sourced products direct to the customer. The idea is to create an online farmers market where customers can buy their whole grocery…

Changing to a plant based diet can be a challenge for lifelong meat eaters. That’s’ why the faux meat market is booming and so many people choose to follow a flexitarian diet by cutting down on animal based foods rather than going completely plant based. A popular way to help…

New Customer Offer 50% off your first and 4th Box Organic veg box company Abel & Cole was founded by Keith Abel and Paul Cole in 1988 selling potatoes door-to-door […]

Brussels sprouts are native to the Mediterranean area and first appeared in northern Europe during the 5th century. They were heavily cultivated in the 13th century near Brussels in Belgium which is how they got their name. Most Brits eat Brussels sprouts at Christmas. Sprouts are as traditional as Father…

Riverford Organic Farmers is one of the UKs best loved suppliers of 100% Organic, ethically-produced seasonal veg, fruit, and meat boxes. The majority of their produce is grown on their own farms in Devon, Cambridgeshire, Hampshire, North Yorkshire and France. Anything they don’t grow themselves comes from a network of…

GMOs (genetically modified organisms) are novel organisms, created in the laboratory by modifying the genes of the base plant or animal to change its characteristics. An example of this would be to make an apple more resistant to insect attacks. Scientists, Consumer, and Environmental groups have all cited various health…

We are what we eat! Diet is critically important to our wellbeing. Whatever your interest in Nutrition, whether for general wellbeing, weight loss, or improved athletic performance this guide will help you decide what you want to put in your body. Calories provide the energy and building blocks your body needs…

To Win More Events There are so many performance benefits you’ll get from a vegan diet, not to mention the ethical and environmental considerations. It’s something you definitely need to consider. Enjoy Life More A vegan diet means you’ll enjoy a longer, healthier and happier life. The killer diseases of…

Use the POWR acronym to remind yourself why you have chosen to compete on a plant-based diet, and how you can maximise your chances of success. Eat Plant Based Food A plant-based diet is a powerful tool for improving your cardiovascular health, digestive system, athletic performance and post-workout recovery. As an…

Borough Market is an amazing food market dating back to the 13th century. Its London’s largest, and oldest food market, founded in the twelve century although the current structures were built in the 1850s Today  Borough Market sells specialty foods to the general public but up until 20 years ago, it was…

London’s famous Borough Market has launched an online farm shop that lets you order from a range of participating market stall holders with just one delivery charge. If you can’t make it to the Market then Borough Market Online offers a wide selection of traders’ produce, delivered direct to London…

Think your empty gin bottle is only good for the recycling bin? Think again, as gin lovers are subsidising their love of gin by selling their empties on eBay According to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association, British gin drinkers bought 75 million bottles of gin in the first 9…

Intensive farming of food animals is an environmental disaster. If we all stopped eating meat it could reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 15%!Most of us love to eat meat though and it’s a fantastic source of Protein. Studies suggest that humans have the biggest brains in the animal World because…

Three global meat companies – JBS, Cargill and Tyson – emitted more greenhouse gases in 2016 than all of Germany, Europe’s biggest climate polluter by far at the time of the report. Livestock production now contributes nearly 15% of global greenhouse gas emissions Two groundbreaking studies into the environmental impact…

The A66 located in the north of England was recently named peoples favourite road.The 115-mile road spans the width of the country, from Penrith to Scotch Corner. Despite passing the Yorkshire Dales, Lake District and Pennines, the reasons cited for its popularity were its lack of debris, good lighting, light…

Most people think of Soya as a healthy food, it’s been popular with vegetarians and vegans for decades, and Soyabeans have been a staple of the Asian diet for thousands of years. Soya is a great choice for anyone on a non meat diet as it’s a complete protein that…

Farm shops have become really popular in recent years, boosted by an increasingly food-savvy and environmentally aware public, farmers looking to improve their profits and reconnect with the consumer, and of course the odd food scare. After the early weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic left many supermarket shelves bare, and…

Britain’s meat and poultry industries have warned that an impending shortage of carbon dioxide (CO2) will cause massive disruption to food supplies within two weeks. The gas is used to stun animals humanely before slaughter. European and UK laws stipulate that animals must be effectively stunned before slaughter, (except for…

Support British Farmers and beat the shortages The well publicised labour shortages have hit the Christmas market hard this year as our seasonal Turkey and Geese farmers rely very heavily on seasonal workers to process their birds. Because of the forecast shortages many farmers chose to reduce the size of…