Joining the Sustainable Food Directory
The Sustainable Food Directory aims to promote the huge variety of sustainable food businesses operating in and around Cambridge. It provides a guide for residents, visitors, businesses and organisations alike to find out where to access delicious food from sustainable businesses in the area.
The directory covers local* farmers, growers and fruit/veg box schemes, food producers e.g. bakers, cookery class providers, wholesalers, food retail, caterers and hospitality businesses. Organisations included in the directory are small and medium sized enterprises* who are based in the local area and are taking action on sustainability. Examples include food businesses which are:
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Growing seasonal food using nature and climate friendly methods, such as Soil Association Organic, Leaf Marque, Biodynamic, Pasture for Life, higher animal welfare or other agroecological/ regenerative practices
Selling/ serving food which is:
Locally produced and seasonal and/or
Produced to higher environmental, social or animal welfare standards such as organic, Leaf Marque, Rainforest Alliance, RSPO certified palm oil, MSC certified fish and seafood, Fairtrade, free range, Pasture for Life, RSPCA Assured or similar.
Making products with ingredients which are:
Locally produced and seasonal and/or
Produced to the higher environmental, social or animal welfare standards listed above
Producing, serving or selling a selection of appealing, plant-based options
Actively working to reduce their food and packaging waste and distribute their surplus food to the community
Supporting the local community through for example being Living Wage accredited, supporting local causes, serving healthy options and buying from local, small and medium sized businesses
Promoting local and seasonal produce and/or wider sustainability initiatives
Holders of a recognised sustainability award or accreditation such as a Sustainable Food Business Award from Cambridge Sustainable Food CIC
Signatories of Cambridge Sustainable Food CIC’s Manifesto and actively implementing their chosen pledges.
Ready to apply? Contact us to tell us about your business and what you are doing on sustainability. We will then be in touch to discuss how you can join the Sustainable Food Directory.
If you are a local food business which is starting to take action on sustainability, please contact us to discuss your business and how you can join the Sustainable Food Directory.
*Definition of local: The directory focuses primarily on businesses operating in the Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire areas. However, we recognise that some products are only available further afield. The directory also includes food businesses which meet the criteria and operate in the following areas: Cambridge, South Cambridgeshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Rutland and south Lincolnshire.
*Definition of small and medium sized enterprise (SME): businesses with less than 250 employees and an annual turnover under €50 million (source: UK Government).