
One new London micro-smokery trying to take care of its ethically-minded customers is Chris Box’s Little Greenwich Smokery. Chris uses Loch Duart salmon, which is RSPCA Freedom Food-certified, and smokes it on the roof of his flat. Or how about kippers and bloaters made from MSC-certified herring from the Thames Estuary. You can find him at Greenwich and Leadenhall markets, or follow @smokingsalmon
Divine chocolate advent calendarDivine’s bestselling advent calendar this year takes kids of all ages through the journey from cocoa bean to bar. New this Christmas is a chocolate box containing solid chocolate discs made with 70 per cent dark chocolate and the choice of peppermint crisp or real raspberry pieces. www.divinechocolate.com/shop
On the first and third Saturday of every month Jenny Dawson will bring Borough Market a brand of unique, homemade chutneys and jams with a difference – and a conscience. Less fortunate individuals are employed to make them, using otherwise discarded fruit and vegetables. www.rubiesintherubble.com
‘Organically and ethically made’ bottled beers – Organic Ambre, Organic Blond, and Organic Witte – Daas is the only Belgian craft beer to carry the UK Soil Association organic certification. It grows its own barley and uses locally sourced hops grown without pesticides and chemical fertilisers. Available nationwide from specialist and organic retailers such as Abel & Cole or online at www.daasbeer.com