CLEARSPRING INTRODUCES NEW ORGANIC JAPANESE HOJICHA POWDER Coming soon to our shelves £8.99 for 40g If you’ve discovered the joy of matcha, it’s time to meet its wonderfully mellow cousin. Clearspring has expanded its much-loved range of authentic Japanese teas with a brand new Organic Japanese Hojicha Powder – and we think it’s one…
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Father’s Day inspo
Father’s Day is a chance to celebrate all the strong, supportive and inspiring figures in our lives. A moment to show appreciation for the people who have helped guide us, encouraged us to grow, or simply been there when we needed them most. Thoughtful gifts often mean more than extravagant ones. That’s why we’ve put…
This Beautiful Idea…
This Co-op Fortnight (22nd June – 5th July), we’re celebrating the power of cooperation. Cooperation isn’t just part of our structure – it’s part of who we are. It’s in the way we work together, support our community and build relationships with growers, producers and customers. Since 1971, we’ve believed that good food can be…
Choosing Natural Mouthwash
Mouthwash has come a long way from simply masking bad breath. A good mouthwash can help support healthy gums, reduce plaque build-up and leave your mouth feeling clean and refreshed. But it works best alongside regular brushing and flossing, not instead of them. Many conventional mouthwashes rely on high levels of alcohol, which can feel…
Collagen
What It Is, Why It Matters, and Whether Supplements Really Work Collagen is having a moment, in powders, drinks, capsules, and every social media feed everywhere. But beyond the glossy marketing, what exactly is collagen, does our body need it, and are supplements really worth the hype? We like to look beneath the label. So…
Blooming Good Offers This Month
This month,The shop is full of special offers – proper flavour and fair value, with stories rooted in people, planet, and a whole lot of care. Pour Something Better If your day starts with coffee, this one’s for you. Minor Figures’ regenerative oat milk is a bit of a game changer – made with UK-grown…
Vegan Chocolate Mousse Pots with Chickee Eggs
This rich and decadent mousse is a perfect pud topped with Mummy Meegz Chickee eggs for a nice Easter touch. Method Firstly melt your chocolate either in the microwave or in a bowl over a pan of simmering water. One melted put to one side until it’s cooled. Next drain the liquid…
Organic Is Having a Moment (Again)
Back during the financial crash of the late 2000s, when household budgets were feeling the squeeze, one of the first things many people cut was their organic veg box. Fast forward to today and the story looks very different. Even with the cost-of-living crisis still rumbling on, organic food is quietly enjoying its biggest boom…
How to Grow Your Own Potatoes (the easy way)
Sometimes it starts with a spud. Growing your own food is one of those small,revolutionary acts that really adds up. Potatoes are generous, forgiving, and surprising. Here’s how to grow them, whether you’ve got a garden, a balcony, or just a sunny corner. Step 1: Start with Seed Potatoes Time to Chit them Place seed…
Seedy Sunday: Growing the Future Together
We’re proud to be sponsoring Seedy Sunday once again — the UK’s largest community seed swap and a true Brighton institution. Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026. Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM. Location: Brighton Open Market, Marshalls Row, Brighton, BN1 4JU. Started in 2002, Seedy Sunday was the first seed swap in Britain. And it matters more now…