In a time when prices are rising, and many are taking a little longer when considering their spending, you may understandably be weighing up the importance of buying organic. We’re taking a closer look at organic food and products for a better understanding of how organic can be better for you and help to support a healthy lifestyle. The way organic food is produced affects its quality First of all, a little bit about organic: research has shown that organic food is nutritionally different. This is largely due to the way it is produced – with fewer pesticides, no artificial fertilisers, colour ..read more

Below are our opening hours for the Easter Bank Holiday weekend: Store Opening Hours Friday 29th March: Open 8am – 8pm Saturday 30th March: Open 8am – 8pm Sunday 31st March: CLOSED Monday 1st April: Open 8am – 8pm   Make sure to get your Easter goodies as well as your essentials ahead of Easter Sunday. The post Easter Weekend Opening Hours appeared first on Better Food ..read more

For International Women’s Day, we’re celebrating some of the female founders that we stock. Incredible brands founded by amazing women, and we want to celebrate their work with you. Not only do we love the products that they have created, we are inspired by their stories and the ethos that they have channelled into their brands and teams. Here are some of our favourite founders and what they’re about. Maame, Purscents After burning candles to boost her mood during COVID lockdowns, Maame realised that refilling her empty candle vessels was the most sustainable way to repurpose them, and so, Pu ..read more

This month at Better Food we’re taking a closer look at our gut health because a happy gut means happier, more comfortable and rejuvenated days. Read on to find out more about your amazing gut, what you can do to support it, and some of our favourite gut-friendly tips.   Good to know Your gut is a microbiome that contains ‘friendly’ and less ‘friendly’ bacteria. The less friendly bacteria can disrupt the healthy functioning of your gut microbiome. Prebiotics and probiotics can support the ‘friendly’ ones in your gut, boosting healthy digestion, immunity and even your mood! Prebiotics are ..read more

Here at Better Food, our mission is to create a better food community for all. We’re passionate about organic, ethical and local products that are better for you and the planet. Check out our top tips for getting 2024 off to a good start.  Eat a balanced diet Nutrition is the foundation of good health, so eating a natural, balanced and organic diet will put you on the right path to great health. Our shops are abundant with organic fruit and veg, and lots of wholesome goodies. If you choose to enhance your diet with supplements, always choose a good quality, bioavailable product. At Better ..read more

Happy New Year! Thank you so much to all of you who shopped with us last year. With the New Year now here, we wanted to share some of our highlights from 2023. Photo credit – Mark Simmons Our founder was awarded an MBE Our founder, Phil Haughton, has been recognised for his life’s work to create a better and fairer food system. From becoming a Soil Association member at age 14, to establishing four stores championing the best organic, local and ethical food and products, Phil has been a key player in communities, farming and business in the South West. Phil says: “I’m delighted to receive th ..read more

Phil Haughton, founder of award-winning Bristol-based organic retailer Better Food, receives recognition of his life’s work to create a better and fairer food system. From becoming a Soil Association member age 14 to establishing four stores championing the best organic, local and ethical food and products, Phil has been a key player in communities, farming and business in the South West. Fighting for food justice, supporting the hard-working hands of organic farmers and producers, and advocating for the balance of food and nature – these have all been part of Phil’s mission and his passion fo ..read more

A huge thank you to all of you that have shopped with us this year. We’re still open over the festive period for any last minute gifts, treats or groceries that you need. The post Christmas opening hours appeared first on Better Food ..read more

Christmas conjures up memories of delicious food. When it comes to Christmas veg, there are memories of crispy roast potatoes and sweet carrots, creamy cauliflower cheese… and, of course, Brussels sprouts. Brussels sprouts really divide opinion, but the key to a delicious bowl of sprouts is in the cooking. Our organic vegetables, sourced locally from our family of producers, are bursting with flavour and texture, ready to make your festive feast sing. And with these tips, you’re sure to have sides to savour. And we’re here to help you make the most of the bundles of organic produce you buy fro ..read more

We understand that Christmas dinner can be a challenging time if you can only eat the sides. So, that’s why we’ve built an incredible plant-based and gluten free selection of organic and ethical food. We want to give you the best free from Christmas around. Here’s our guide to a free from Christmas dinner using our products… Starting with Christmas dinner itself, cook up exceptional Yorkshire puddings with Isabel’s Gluten Free Yorkshire Pudding Mix. Then, compliment this with the delicious organic gluten free gravy from Essential and their Onion Gravy Powder. The perfect plant-based cheese sau ..read more