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Steenbergs is an organic importer and processor of spices, herbs, chilli pepper, vanilla extract and teas based in the UK. We source raw ingredients for a number of organic suppliers around the world to Steenbergs organic spice and tea factory in Ripon, North Yorkshire, where we blend spice seasonings and teas to our own recipes. Many of Steenbergs spices and teas are also Fairtrade certified. At Steenbergs, we pack these spices, herbs, chillis, extracts and teas into bulk packaging for food manufacturers and in small containers for individual use.
Website: www.steenbergs.co.uk
Get free beekeeping advice from BeeBase - an essential tool for beekeepers
Once you have your first hive you can register on the National Bee Unit's (NBU) BeeBase database. The NBU uses this database to help monitor bee populations and levels of disease, and provides advice on identifying pests and diseases. They will also advise on the legal requirements for beekeepers.
Registered beekeepers get a free advisory apiary visit from their local bee inspector, who can provide help and advice on all aspects of beekeeping. You can register on the BeeBase website www.nationalbeeunit.com or call on 01904 462510.
Award-winning organic body care for all the family, including natural skin products, sun lotions, deodorants and shampoos. Green People suits all the family, with special ranges for babies, children, teens, men and women. We even have a No Scent range for those with very sensitive skin. www.greenpeople.co.uk Tel: 01403 740350 Fax: 01403 741810
Dairygold Food Ingredients UK is the UK's largest supplier of cheese and dairy based ingredients, servicing food manufacturers and the foodservice markets with a comprehensive and competitive range of formatted and traded products for all your business requirements. Website: www.dairygoldfoodingredients.co.uk Tel. +44 (0)1270 589136 Email: sales@dairygoldingredients.co.uk
The Engine Shed is run by Garvald Community Enterprise, a charitable company that helps young people with learning disabilities learn skills in a real work environment, and supports them to move into mainstream, paid employment. We run a celebrated vegetarian café, organic bakery, organic tofu manufacturing unit and conference/meeting service, all from our premises at St Leonards Lane in Edinburgh. We think our trainees are extra special and pride ourselves on the quality of everything we do. The Engine Shed is unique, with a great atmosphere, great food & great products. Website address: www.engineshed.org.uk Tel: 0131 662 0040 Email: admin@theengineshed.org
"A UK family company, with a tradition of sourcing, growing and making teas for over a hundred years. Since Benjamin Ginsberg perfected the making of rooibos [or redbush] tea and became known as the Founder of Rooibos, we have continued to offer pure, exquisite and often rare teas from China, India, Japan, as well as Africa.
We passionately support small-scale food production and trade directly with farmers whenever possible. We avoid artificial additives and chlorine bleached teabags and our range includes nearly thirty organic teas, including Tick Tock Rooibos, Moroccan Mint Green Tea, Swirling Mist White Tea, Earl Grey and Camomile."
Website address: http://www.dragonfly-teas.com/
Certificate of Inspection and other import documents for organic produce
All organic produce imported into the UK must be accompanied by the correct documentation. Following certification it's important to understand the process that your imported organic produce moves through before it's allowed into free circulation. This will help your business run smoothly. The system requires that you present the relevant documentation to enable the port authority you're using to verify your consignments. http://www.businesslink.gov.uk/bdotg/action/detail?type=RESOURCES&itemId=1080062851
Organic Conversion Information Service (OCIS)
Natural England provides a free advice service to help farmers and land managers in England consider the practical implications of converting their business to organic production. Offering clear, accurate and targeted information and advice on converting to organic farming, the service also provides advice and information on the organic strand of Environmental Stewardship, Organic Entry Level Stewardship (OELS). Helpline number is 0800 980 0048 / Information Pack: http://www.naturalengland.org.uk/ourwork/farming/ocis/servicepack.aspx
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
Defra (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) is a UK Government Department. Defra champions Sustainable Development, helping Government as a whole to deliver economic, social and environmental sustainability. Defra is also the focal point for rural policy, supporting strong rural communities and ensuring that dispersed rural needs are reflected in social and place-based policies across Government. The Department has a strong international dimension, with a critical role in both European Union and global policy making.
United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS)
The United Kingdom Accreditation Service is the sole national accreditation body recognised by government to assess, against internationally agreed standards, organisations that provide certification, testing, inspection and calibration services. Accreditation by UKAS demonstrates the competence, impartiality and performance capability of these evaluators.
Exova Testing is one of the worlds leading providers of material testing services currently operating throughout the UK, Europe, the Middle East and North America.
The EcoTech Centre is a sustainable centre offering educational, conference and tourism facilities, There is also a cinema and licensed bar. The centre also includes an organic garden certified by the Organic Food Federation offering great amenity and educational value.
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Farmers Markets is the only directory of inspected and genuine farmers' markets in the UK! The National Farmers' Retail & Markets Association (FARMA) independently inspects farmers' markets to make sure they're the "real deal."
FDF is the voice of the UK food and drink manufacturing industry. We work hard to promote the interests of the UK's most important manufacturing sector.
Society of Food Hygiene Technology (SOFHT)
The Society of Food Hygiene & Technology was established in 1979 as an independent body, whose role is to offer support through membership to anyone involved in food hygiene and technology issues. The Society or SOFHT as it is commonly known is lead by a high profile voluntary board of directors who are committed to food hygiene and technology issues throughout the entire food chain.
The Food Standards Agency is an independent Government department set up by an Act of Parliament in 2000 to protect the public's health and consumer interests in relation to food.
International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movements (IFOAM)
IFOAM is the worldwide umbrella organization for the organic movement, uniting more than 750 member organizations in 108 countries.
National Organic Programme (NOP)
The National Organic Program (NOP) develops, implements, and administers national production, handling, and labeling standards for organic agricultural products. The NOP also accredits the certifying agents (foreign and domestic) who inspect organic production and handling operations to certify that they meet USDA standards
Gives help and advice on Organic Products and how to save energy.
The Food and Drink Learning Tool
Includes six straightforward learning modules to help the user fully understand the different aspects of managing their waste and what they should be doing to comply with the laws that specifically apply to them. These modules include storing waste, transporting waste, waste disposal, reusing or recovering waste, hazardous waste and animal by-products.
If your farm is in an NVZ designated in 2002 or before (an existing NVZ) you must comply with the new rules now. If your farm is in a new NVZ (designated for the first time in 2008) you must comply with the rules from 1 January 2010. Some of the new rules will be phased in. Nitrate Vulnerable Zones - Maps
You can use the site to search for available organic seeds, vegetative propagation material and seed potatoes. The site is designed to be used by organic farmers and growers to find organic seed, certification bodies to help authorize derogations and seed companies looking to sell certified organic seed. If you search the database and find the varieties you need are not available you must seek a derogation from your certification body before purchasing non-organic seed.
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