Organic food in supermarkets

Kirri

Quasar wrote: »

Is that the one just outside Kew Gardens Station? If so, I go there occasionally too. Only three stops on the overground for me.

Yep that's the one

Edwardia

A new vegbox scheme but for fish..

http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/fresh/fish/us-style-fish-co-op-scheme-to-launch-here/237474.article

Horticulture to be on school curriculum from September 2014

http://www.farmingmonthly.co.uk/education-skills/6456-food-growing-on-national-curriculum/

Soil Association hits out at EU organic consultation
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/fresh/soil-association-hits-out-at-flaws-in-organic-consultation/237940.article

This ^ makes me laugh because until I emailed them the day I found out about the consultation, the Soil Association knew nothing about it. I'm certainly not aware of any mobilising of support for organic food from the Soil Association.

After reading the article from The Grocer re: the pesticide there's a questionnaire you can still fill in online until Wednesday.

http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/consultations/organic/2013_en.htm

Edwardia

Reading backwards.. is this the same Alara that makes the muesli brand ? http://www.alara.co.uk/

As soon as the weather warms up a bit and I've started mes plantes, I'm going to get on a train and raid Whole Foods Market < I need a dirtier more evil smile really> I have warned OH

Dunno about Kensington it's a bit of a trek. How big is the Glasshouse St one, anyone know ? I could call into F&M too Alara doesn't look far from St Pancras if I choose to go that way

sophlowe45 you deserve a medal for reading all that. I had no idea that this thread would grow to over 70 pages and I'm frightened to go back and add links on the first page in case the whole thread disappears !!

Re: olive oil, I grow olives, only had one ripe one from three trees so far ! I use Borges organic EV which I buy when its half price in Morrisons, for cooking. You just don't get the PGI or PDO stuff in supermarkets.

This looks to be quite useful
http://www.oliveoilsource.com/page/home

dandelionclock30

£15.00 for a 1 Litre bottle of extra virgin Olive Oil!!!!. This is a total and utter swizz. Thats just silly.

Quasar

dandelionclock30 wrote: »

£15.00 for a 1 Litre bottle of extra virgin Olive Oil!!!!. This is a total and utter swizz. Thats just silly.

There are cheaper varieties as well. I do not usually spend that money myself on e.v. oil, but this one has an extraordinary taste and I only use it occasionally in salads. For other uses I have a cheaper one, still organic though.

EDITED for an inconsistency.

lindseykim13

Thanks for the fish link edwardia Chichester is not too far from me so might give this a try.

Edwardia

You're welcome, let us know how it goes

sams247 have you had your Planet Organic parcel yet ?

For those on a tight budget I do try to keep abreast of offers on organic, wild and additive free food. So here's the latest offering from Approved Foods using the search term organic. You can also search for No Artificial Flavours, Vegetarian, Gluten Free, No Added Preservatives, No Artificial Colours, No Added Sugar, Lactose Intolerance, Low Carb, Low Fat, Wheat Free, Nut Free and... Foodies.

http://www.approvedfood.co.uk/organic

Ecover limescale remover 1.99
http://www.approvedfood.co.uk/?pid=48486

Homecare Essentials 1kg soda crystals 99p
http://www.approvedfood.co.uk/?pid=49956

Vittel 750ml 4 for £1
http://www.approvedfood.co.uk/?pid=54569

Edwardia

Natural and Organic Europe Awards
http://www.soilassociation.org/awards/naturalandorganicawards

Organic Market Report video made by Soil Association and Triodos Bank features Riverford and Tideford Organics. Ocado is the 4th largest organic retailer with 1,400 lines and organic sales are up 6.4% to £4.1 million pounds per week !
http://www.soilassociation.org/marketreport

sophlowe45

Yes do a day trip to London Edwardia. Bring a suitcase for all the food you will end up buying lol.

I need to carry on reading the thread Edwardia, I had Ocado open on one tab and was typing items in I was reading about on this thread like Taifun Organic Tofu.

I noticed that Biona, Clearspring and Organico do Olive oils too. I think it was one third off the Organico one recently, not 100% sure though.

I want to get a good balsamic vinegar too, did you know they add colourings to the cheaper versions?

I am really liking Biona cider vinegar, unfiltered, unpasturised and oak matured. I hope its lasts once opened though? it will last me for months.

Kale dried flakes, on my shopping list.

I have never been to the Glasshouse Street one, i wasn't aware they had a branch there. In my opinion avoid areas like Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus, they are so busy! And getting onto the tube with your heavy bags! I don't know how you would manage. Unless you are making a special trip to F&M, Royal Academy of Arts etc, I would not go to such busy areas.

Edwardia

That's a clever idea, I've bever thought of having an Ocado window open as I read webpages/threads although I often juggle Ocado, Riverford and Abel & Cole when doing online orders to make sure I get the best price

The Taifun organic tofu with basil is gorgeous and won an award last year I think.

I'm not surprised by the balsamic vinegar, I'd suggest buying PDO or IGP to make sure you get the real thing.

Re: vinegar I don't think it ever really goes off because you can make vinegar yourself with a 'mother'. Plus as you can use it for cleaning, I doubt bacteria would live in it. My cyder vinegar (Aspalls) would probably not last 6 months before it was gone but the white wine vinegar would. I know my malt vinegar is older than 6 months and the distilled malt in 5 LTR containers which we use for cleaning floorboards are probably over 2 yrs old now.

I don't like Oxford Circus but used to work in the St James's area. I was a Friend of the RA at one point. I lurve F&M and Paxton & Whitfield because they are so historic.

I know my mother woud love to go but she would spend all day tut-tutting at prices and I'd have to carry all the shopping. Whereas at least OH commutes every day so he can guide me round and carry the shopping as well as charm all the shop assistants. Very charming man my OH