Sadly, we have made the tough decision to cease trading as a veg bag scheme at the end of August. It's not a decision we've made lightly. We've had 9 wonderful years of building a community together around good food, but unfortunately, it's become too difficult for the veg scheme to...
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News and information about Crop Drop, as well as direct food growing and trade, sustainability, and community issues in Haringey and beyond
21 Jul 2022
Our veg pack volunteers celebrating the end of the Hungry Gap and the arrival of summer produce.
If we asked you what you think is the biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions in your household, no doubt energy usage would spring to mind. In fact, according to the latest IPCC report, it's...
28 Jun 2022
We have some exciting news to share with you! We've teamed up with Ooooby (Out Of Our Own Back Yards) to bring some great improvements to our online operating system.
It's going to mean the following improvements:
More flexibility - you’ll have full control over your subscription...
29 Apr 2022
We’re adding our voice to Veg Power’s wonderful campaign to encourage people to add more veg to their breakfast choices. Our recipe section is bursting with yummy breakfast dishes you can try, which are bursting with delicious seasonal fruit and veggies. Whether you're into traditional...
14 Apr 2022
Did you know that the UK is second only to the US in producing the most plastic waste per person? But now it's even easier to shrink your plastic footprint thanks to our new collaboration with The People's Pantry.
We're joining forces with the roaming refill store to offer plastic...
29 Mar 2022
This week some of the bags are getting a nutrition-packed dose of vegetable confetti in the form of Tottenham-grown microgreens. Co-founder Nikos told us about the growing process and how best to store and enjoy them.
Tell us about how you apply organic principles to your urban farm?
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21 Mar 2022
It was the Spring Equinox on Sunday, which means the days are the same length as the nights, and the longer sunlight hours mean the growing season can really get going. You'll notice a shift in your bag contents in the coming weeks to less roots and more leafy greens, alliums (oniony things) and...
08 Mar 2022
If you’re wondering whether to sign up to a veg box scheme or have just signed up to one, your main question may well be “how do I use up all the veg in my veg box?” Cooking with everything in your veg box is something we know some of our customers struggle with. A regular supply of...
01 Mar 2022
After much deliberation, we have made the tough decision to put our prices up this year. This will allow us to maintain the quality and quantity of the produce you’re receiving, support more farmers locally and ensure the long-term resilience of our local veg scheme.
Crop Drop hasn’t...
15 Feb 2022
It’s almost time for Fairtrade Fortnight, which is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the benefits of fairtrade products. As a business that prioritises sourcing local produce whenever possible, most of the stuff you’ll find in our bags doesn’t technically fall under the fair trade umbrella...
