Graig Farm Blog

Organic September has arrived, so we'll be sharing recipes, discounts and info about all things organic. Organic farming isn't just a fad: the UK’s organic industry is growing every year because people are becoming aware of the many advantages of going organic. Here are 5 benefits of organic produce: 1. No pesticides  A lot of the non-organic fruit and veg you...

You may have heard that the UK’s organic food industry is on the rise and is now worth over £2 billion. But what is organic meat and how does it differ from factory farmed meat? Organic farming is all about working with nature to produce food in a sustainable way that’s better for animals, the environment and for us too...

Nitrates are naturally occurring chemical compounds that are often used as food preservatives. They have various useful properties, such as preventing growth of harmful bacteria, prolonging shelf life of food and maintaining the pink colour of meat. There is a lot of confusion about nitrates and the risks of consuming them. As with most things in life, there are pros...

Did you know that poultry accounts for almost half of the meat purchased in the UK? It’s one of the most widely consumed meats in the world, and around 2.2 million chickens are eaten daily by British people alone. Chicken and turkey production often make the headlines because of the poor conditions the birds are forced to live in. From...