Amongst our core principles is our commitment to small farmers, which is part of our ultimate goal of supporting the development of a healthy, fair and resilient food system. We source most of our produce through The Better Food Shed, an organic, not-for-profit, wholesale buying...
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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
03 Mar 2021
You may have noticed that there's some European produce in the bags at the moment. That's because we've reached the Hungry Gap and it's come early this year. Usually this is between late March to May. The Hungry Gap is the scarcest time of the year for British farmers as the winter crops are...
26 Feb 2021
We’re now in the first week of Fairtrade Fortnight, an annual event inviting us to consider the people who grow the food we eat and support fair living and working conditions for all.
When we think of “fair trade” we usually associate it with the developing world. This makes sense, because...
09 Feb 2021
Go medieval with our recipes using forgotten vegetable aphrodisiacs!
In this post, we’ve collected some fun vegetarian and vegan Valentine’s Day recipe ideas you can make with things that are currently in our seasonal weekly veg bags. We’ve chosen simple, easy recipes that look...
08 Feb 2021
If you're eating seasonally and supporting local farmers, you may notice that winter produce in the UK can depend quite heavily on root veg and brassicas. Every week we provide recommendations for recipes for our produce, but rarely include desserts. So, we've collated some delicious recipes for...
18 Jan 2021
Sourcing produce for the veg bags has been a bit tricky so far this January. It's a combination of Brexit, covid and weather. After a year of drought and deluge, many of the farms that supply us have had reduced yields as a result. The current wet weather is making it hard for farmers to get...
15 Jan 2021
Veganuary is an annual opportunity for anyone vegan-curious to try out a plant-based diet in a supported way. While not all Crop Drop staff, volunteers and customers are vegan, Crop Drop is a plant-based business, with an obvious appeal to anyone following a plant-rich diet. We...
22 Dec 2020
With the last-minute announcement of tier 4 restrictions in London, Christmas is going to look very different this year for many of us. But while we might not be able to have the Christmas we wanted, one thing we can still enjoy is the simple joy of preparing and eating some delicious festive food...
14 Dec 2020
Thanks to everyone for being part of the scheme for what has been the most extraordinary year for everyone.
It's hard to write a Christmas message without mentioning the other C word. I'm sure everyone is so tired of it by now, and looking forward to a time where we can enjoy the simple...
04 Dec 2020
Did you know that one of the earth’s most precious resources is often overlooked, even though it’s right under our noses (and feet!)?
December 5th is World Soil Day - the perfect opportunity to talk about the crucial role soil plays in everything from food production to clean...
