Ellen likes the planet and likes good food. As copywriter for Riverford Organic Farmers, writing about sustainable food from inside the industry, she has learned how often ethics and appetite can clash. She is keen for open discussions about how everyone can best enjoy clean plates and clean consciences.
From time to time, you might hear the term Hungry Gap. This is the hardest time of year for UK farmers: a few weeks, usually in April, May and early June, after the winter crops have ended but before…
By Ellen Warrell - 7th January 2019
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It is worth understanding the difference between free range and organic. Organic farming isn’t just about avoiding artificial chemicals; it’s a holistic ethos that encompasses a profound respect for…
By Ellen Warrell - 18th August 2018
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Riverford founder Guy Singh-Watson was the castaway on BBC Radio 4’s Desert Island Discs. Read on for his song choices, and the memorable Riverford parties of years gone by...
By Ellen Warrell - 2nd July 2018
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Barnaby’s green tomato saison was made using Riverford's surplus organic green tomatoes. But how did this unusual – and very tasty – tipple come about?
By Ellen Warrell - 20th March 2018
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Fresh juices and smoothies are often spoken of in the same breath. Superficially they are very similar; both colourful cocktails, good veg box user-uppers, and tasty shortcuts towards your 5-a-day.…
By Ellen Warrell - 13th January 2018
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We’re very pleased to be able to say that from the start of 2017, Riverford has been 100 per cent palm-oil free. For the most part, this was straightforward to achieve: we added ‘no palm oil’ to the…
By Ellen Warrell - 13th December 2017
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From hasselback Butternuts, to a Delicata tarte tatin, or maybe a griddled Crown Prince - test your squash variety knowledge and get creative with these brand new seasonal Veg Hacks for squash.
By James Evans - 20th October 2020
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Mindfulness and sustainable food have always been at the heart of Sharpham Estate, but lockdown brought them to the fore in new ways.
By Nina Pullman - 19th October 2020
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As the pace of things slows down in autumn, quinces are just right for slow cooked seasonal dishes, both sweet and savoury.
By Becky Blench - 19th October 2020
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One of the UK’s first commercial lentil growers tells Nina Pullman why scaling up unusual plant protein crops isn’t a quick fix for sustainable farming.
By Nina Pullman - 19th October 2020
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New survey finds surge in buying local as rugby referee Nigel Owens joins campaign to highlight how ethical shopping helps sustainable farmers.
By Nina Pullman - 16th October 2020
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Navigating access to food and social isolation might be relatively new concepts for some, but for one charity, it’s business as usual.
By Nina Pullman - 15th October 2020
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