Sustain members the Organic Trade Board and the Soil Association are joint organisers of an event to celebrate the role of independent retailers in selling and promoting organic foods
On the morning of 15 June 2016, all over the UK, independent retailers will be hosting Wake up to Organic events, including dishing up mini breakfasts, and hosting visits from local producers and suppliers. 70 UK independent retailers, farm shops and indie cafes are taking part this year -- almost twice as many as last time.
Although supermarkets are the biggest sellers of organics by volume, independent retailers are vital to the supply of organic food into local communities. They often have a close relationship with both customers and suppliers, and are well placed to tell the story behind the product and talk about the benefits of organic.
To find out whether your local indie retailer is taking part -- or to sign up, if you are a retailer yourself -- click here.
Find out more about Sustain's work to support organic food here.
Published Friday 3 June 2016
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