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The New Leaf Co-op is Edinburgh’s hands-on wholefood store. With a focus on products that are fresh, local, Organic, low packaging, and at a reasonable price; this is a jam-packed wee shop! They’re also a workers’ co-operative, and this is fundamental to the way they run their business and connect with

A new addition to Montrose, Rae’s serves local, seasonal produce inspired by modern European cuisine, with a menu that will change with the seasons, ensuring all produce is at its best when it’s on your plate. We asked owners Helena and Wout about the inspiration behind their first restaurant, their per

We asked Picnic, one of our very favourite vegan cafes in Glasgow, to share one of their favourite springtime recipes with us. This is a delicious and healthy Japanese-inspired baked tofu dish, served with a tasty wasabi & avocado puree, a fresh pickled cucumber salad, and garnished with chilli &

This recipe showcases some of our favourite Fairtrade ingredients. Poke bowls originated in Hawaii and their versatility means they’re now popular the world over; you can use any protein you wish - we went for the delicately smoked tofu from Taifun, though you could just as easily use another tofu, o

The One World Shop is based in St. Johns Church on the west end of Princes Street in Edinburgh. It’s a treasure trove of beautiful gifts supporting people throughout the world. If you are in Edinburgh you really should visit; but first, read on to find out a bit more about this fantastic shop...

Shoe Tree Cafe is a cosy, independent cafe in the trendy Heaton suburb of Newcastle-upon-Tyne. With a completely vegan menu,they serve a range of homemade vegan and vegetarian breakfasts, lunches and sweet treats as well as offering an extensive selection of loose leaf tea and outstanding coffee. We

We had the great pleasure of catching up with Angela McNay from Unity Grill in Ayr, the town’s first social restaurant. They are tackling hunger and food poverty through their social enterprise, operating on a simple but effective concept: those who can afford to, pay the prices on the menu, and those t

The Minga Indigena are a collective of groups, organizations and communities from indigenous nations throughout Abya Yala (the American continent). The leaders of Indigenous Minga come from the highest communities in the Andes, the deepest forests of the Amazon, the islands farthest away from the continents,

Hungry Squirrel make seriously gourmet spreads, using high quality ingredients and with delectable flavours from maple-syrup-sweetened Cookie Dough Cashew to the hearty ABC mix (possibly our favourite at GC HQ - although it's not easy to choose!) Made in small batches in Aberdeenshire, it's fantastic

Some of our members had the pleasure of visiting the good folk of Baltic Street Adventure Playground in Dalmarnock this week. What started out as safe play space for local kids has evolved into so much more than that - they now have among other things a petting zoo, a kitchen to cook free, healthy food