Organic food in supermarkets

Edwardia

I started the thread but it would die if other people didn't contribute so I don't feel like I own it

Moving on from sick bunnies and piggies to sustainable fish, the MSC has a new app out for android and smartphones

http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/topics/technology-and-supply-chain/msc-good-fish-guide-app-now-available-for-android-smartphones/351650.article

Waitrose is backing research into eco-friendly rye grass packaging
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/fresh/waitrose-backs-research-into-eco-friendly-ryegrass-packaging/351596.article

Arrowroot prices set to rise (it's muchly used by GF and low carbers)
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/arrowroot-powder-prices-set-to-rise/351670.article

Ethylene absorbent patches for fruit and veg - unsure whether this could be used for organic as doesn't seem to be adding anything.
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/fresh/sirane-unveils-high-speed-ethylene-patch-for-fruit-and-veg/351595.article

**PLUM RECALLS BABY FOOD IN TESCO **
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/fmcg/plum-babyfood-pouches-pulled-four-days-after-arrival/351668.article

Floella Benjamin to chair parliamentary obesity group !!
http://www.thegrocer.co.uk/people/baroness-floella-benjamin-made-chair-of-obesity-group/351689.article

Dozey_crow

Kirri wrote: »

I know the feeling all too well

I've also used organic apple baby food.. (it becomes desperation time in these circumstances).

Some things to bear in mind, if rabbits are affected much the same as gpigs, some antibiotics ie Baytril can also massively affect appetite and digestion although it's less of a problem when injected. I don't know of any antibiotics that are only given every 2 days though, in gpigs orally it's twice a day or injection daily. Probiotics ie Fibreplex can be vital (most vets stock it or buy online £5-£7). Metacam although widely used and safe ish appeared to massively slow my gpig down digestive and food intake wise, though bit of a difficult one as there only seems to be two types of pain relief commonly used (the other is rimadyl). Has the vet xrayed (without anaesthetic) the jaw to check teeth roots or is the infection/abscess in the gum/jaw? Find out what they are injecting her with. If it's abscess ask them their view on Zithromax.

This now old link explains mostly my views on most vets and dental issues and is a common experience amongst a lot of owners.. I trust them about as much as I trust conventional food! PG died some years ago but saved one of my first pigs that a vet almost killed through dental work incompetence, I then ended up going to all the CCT (gpig hospital, they do or did dental work for free) lectures and finding my now vet. Yours may be ok but doesn't hurt to question/ask/research

http://www.oginet.com/pgurney/dentalproblems.htm


Sorry to be off topic chief thread owner Edwardia I don't want to get this thread moved like the egg thread!

I should add that the organic veggie feta from Waitrose I had tonight is very good.

Just popped out with some fresh veg and our monster has come to life she is trying to eat hay and had been troughing some finely chopped cabbage. She is more lively than I have seen her for ages. I know I shouldn't get to hopeful but fingers crossed.

We are not sure exactly what the problem is with her mouth. She had some puss coming out of her front gums when we took her in but they couldn't see any sign off an abcess on the x ray or when they examined her mouth so they treated her with anti biotics to be on the safe side. The truth is that her teeth are in a terrible state from bad breeding and they are limited as to what they can do. There is apparently a rodent specialist dentist locally and they will refer us if they can.

Thanks for the advice re meds. I will mention it when we go to the vet for the last injection tomorrow. I will let you know how it goes by pm so as not to stretch the patience of everyone else! It has really helped me to have these discussions kirri s so thanks.

Edwardia

Parsons pickled mussels and cockles bought these in Home Bargains.
http://www.parsonspickles.co.uk/products/shellfish/ There's an online shop for some products eg laverbread made with seaweed and it's Vegetarian Society approved
http://www.parsonspickles.co.uk/products/laverbread/

Using organic gluten free Zero Noodles (shirataki noodles) from Holland & Barrett we will be attempting our first almost spaghetti bolognese since 2007 tomorrow :eek:
http://www.hollandandbarrett.com/pages/product_detail.asp?pid=4632&prodid=5524&bid=797

Edwardia

Green & Black's organic ice cream on offer..

Sainsbury's has G&B chocolate 500ml only for 2.25 to 03/12
Ocado has G&B all varieties 500ml for 2.24 to 03/12
Tesco has G&B chocolate and vanilla 500ml only 2 for £5 ie 2.50 each to 30/12
NOT on offer Waitrose, Budgens, not sold Iceland, ASDA

Kirri

Good luck at the appt Dozey



Some organic items in the Animal Aid xmas catalogue:

Anyone with an organic cat to buy for?

http://www.animalaidshop.org.uk/household/luxury-organic-catnip-bags

Bag:

http://www.animalaidshop.org.uk/accessories/organic-cotton-carrier

Various booze mostly organic (they supply from Vinceremos):

http://www.animalaidshop.org.uk/wine-beer

Including organic vegan champers!

http://www.animalaidshop.org.uk/wine-beer/organic-vegan-champagne-case

Chocs, some are org, some org/dairy free:

http://www.animalaidshop.org.uk/chocolate/chocolate-boxes

Some toiletries also org:

http://www.animalaidshop.org.uk/toiletries/shampoos-soaps

Edwardia

Iceland has Quorn on offer any 2 for £3 at the moment. It's veggie but not gluten free or vegan and certainly not organic, being manufactured from mycoprotein aka soil mould. However my mother loves the stuff so I got her some to pad out my Iceland order for Sunday.

Quorn mince 500g (frozen) is half price at 1.49 to 08/12, Morrisons

Ocado order for Saturday includes Mr Freed's small fried fish balls for OH which although not organic are gluten free, additive and preservative free, Kosher and Halal. He is all for trying new lunch things and they can be eaten hot or cold.

Ocado has Waitrose organic chopped tomatoes 400g tin down from 89p to 71p (which is even cheaper than ASDA) until 03/12

Eskal rice noodles vermicelli aren't organic but they are gluten free, Fairtrade, Kosher and made in Thailand for a Scottish company. On offer at the moment at Ocado, 1.19 for 400g.

Yeo Valley organic fruited yogurts 450g are any 2 for £3 to 03/12 Rachel's are also on offer 2 for £3

Why is it supermarkets think people who eat organic eat vast quantities of dairy ??? Moi, OK but most ppl don't ? Most of the offers every week are for yogurt and milk.

Morrisons has 9 bars 4 x 40g down to 1.41 saving 25% to 01/12 and Mornflake organic oats 750g down from 1.99 to 1.49 to 01/12. Here's a video for Mornflake organic oats apple crumble http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LS-lvKl_JwA#t=47

Tiger Tiger https://www.tigertiger.info has a range of Asian gluten free/vegan/vegetarian products and Morrisons has Tiger Tiger gluten free vermicelli rice noodles 250g were 1.35 now 2 for £2 to 01/12

Kirri, Green & Black's 100g bars 3 for £5 to 01/12 Morrisons and Kettle Chips salted/variety 5 pack 2 for £3 to 01/12


BTW Morrisons starts online delivery in January with Warwickshire then Yorkshire.

Swans1912

Kirri wrote: »

Is that a programme, film or online?? I've not heard of it.
It must have worked well though!

Well I watched it on Netflix it's a documentary-esque film LOL. Here's the website: http://www.hungryforchange.tv

smallblueplanet

Stir up Sunday: can a gluten-free Christmas pudding be this easy?
Award-winning baker Dan Lepard challenges Anna Tyzack to stir-up a gluten-free Christmas pudding in less than 45 minutes [/B]

Ginger and Orange Christmas Pudding recipe
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/foodanddrink/seasonal-food-and-drink/10462378/Stir-up-Sunday-can-a-gluten-free-Christmas-pudding-be-this-easy.html

Edwardia

Thanks smallblueplanet !

Actually I have a Christmas pudding dilemma. For Christmas 2012 I bought all-organic ingredients and my mother made two Christmas puddings, one for us, one for her to share.

This year, I bought a Highgrove organic Christmas pudding from Fortnum and Mason...then OH decided to go wheat n gluten free. :eek:

My mother still has hers (heavily alcohol steeped) which is organic and veggie but not gluten free. So eating that one wouldn't be better.

Think I'm going to tell him to have indigestion tablets on standby and get my mother to make organic gluten free veggie next year.

I can't eat Christmas pudding - way too carby for me, I will have a mince pie with clotted cream

Kirri

Organic, GF, vegan ... beer!

http://www.vintageroots.co.uk/Daas-Gluten-Free-Mixed-Beer-Case