ORGANIC FOOD
Organically produced food seems to be the favoured option of many people and, if you are so inclined, you¡ll find meat, poultry, vegetables and some of the best recipes at Cambrian Organics. The company is run by farmers who are passionate about the way they produce their food and offer a money back guarantee if customers are not satisfied. All orders are delivered direct to your door.
www.cambrianorganics.com
Winner of a whole host of awards, Graig Farm has been producing organic goods for 10 years and is one of the pioneers of organic meats and other foods. All their meat and dairy goods are produced as locally to Graig Farm as possible. Not only do they run an on-line shop they also seek to provide you with as much detailed knowledge of organic produce as they possibly can.
www.graigfarm.co.uk
The Welsh Hook Meat Centre has also won many awards for its organic meats and has produced it from its Pembrokeshire base since 1989. They deliver fresh organic cuts of beef, lamb and pork in addition to chicken and specialist sausages. All meat can be supplied chilled and/or vacuum packed by request.
www.welsh-organic-meat.co.uk
Having completed their organic status in 2001, Welsh Farm Organics recognised that there was a lack of good quality Welsh beef and lamb available to the consumer and, from their base in Mochdre, have set out to rectify this. Their produce is 100% organic and fully traceable.
www.welshfarmorganics.co.uk
Britain's first organic dairy originated at a farm in Brynllys near Aberystwyth around 50 years ago. It is hardly surprising that their popularity has grown stronger with the growing demand for organic produce. Rachel¡s Organic supplies most supermarkets and retailers with milk, butter, cream and yoghurt. See the website for more information.
www.rachelsorganic.co.uk
Fferm Cwmonnen in North Wales specialises in Aran-Lamb, which is registered organic due to the manner in which it is reared. You can have the meat delivered direct to your door or you can take the author up on his offer by picking up the meat yourself and have an informative day out on his farm.
www.aran-lamb.co.uk
Organic and traditional cheeses are available from Llanboidy Cheesemakers, which are made with the unpasteurised milk from their own breed of rare Red Poll cows. A Gold Medal winner at the 2001 British Cheese Awards, all their cheeses are suitable for vegetarians and are free from artificial or modified ingredients. www.llanboidycheese.co.uk
Caws Cenarth is the longest running established Welsh Farmhouse Caerphilly cheese makers in Wales. All their cheeses are made from their own organic milk, are suitable for vegetarians and have won numerous awards.
www.cawscenarth.co.uk