What's in store for Easter at Daily Bread Co-operative - selection of our ethical, vegan, organic, and/or dairy-free Easter treats!

Easter products at Daily Bread

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Easter is just around the corner, and we're excited to highlight some of the products that we have on offer at Daily Bread. Whether you're looking for a special treat for yourself or a loved one, we've got you covered.

Booja Booja’s Easter Edition chocolates

Booja Booja’s Easter Edition chocolates are an indulgent treat made by hand with organic ingredients in Norfolk. These chocolates are free from dairy, gluten, and soy, making them suitable for vegans and those with dietary restrictions. The variety of flavours, such as Almond & Sea Salt Caramel, Rhubarb & Vanilla Fool, and Hazelnut Crunch Truffle, will satisfy any chocolate lover's cravings.

Montezuma's Chunky Chocolate Chicks

If you're looking for something a little more playful, Montezuma's Chunky Chocolate Chicks are a fun and tasty option. They are made from high-quality dark chocolate and come in a cute box, making them a great gift for children and adults alike. They are free from colourings, gluten and gm and contain no palm oil. Plus, Montezuma's chocolate is ethically-sourced, so you can enjoy your treats with a clear conscience.

Raw Chocolate Company's handmade hazelnut-truffle filled Easter eggs

The Raw Chocolate Company's handmade hazelnut-truffle-filled Easter eggs each come with a bag of chocolate almonds. These luxury eggs are vegan, organic, dairy-free, soy-free, and gluten free, with no refined sugar, are produced in an eco factory, and presented in fully compostable and recyclable packaging. Made with raw cacao and sweetened with coconut sugar, these eggs are a healthier option that still satisfies your sweet tooth.

Ananda's Plant-Based Marshmallow Smores Kit

Finally, for a unique, indulgent, and zero waste Easter treat, try Ananda's Plant-Based Marshmallow Smores Kit. This kit includes large vegan marshmallows and hand-baked biscuits (dipped in Belgian chocolate), allowing you to create your own delicious smores at home. Plus, the biscuit and marshmallow wrappers are made from natural, renewable resources, such as wood pulp, and are both biodegradable and compostable, so you can enjoy your treats without harming the planet.

We hope this selection of treats has whet your appetite for something delicious and ethical this Easter. Visit our shop to find these products and many more while stocks last!

Food Waste Action Week 2023

March 6th-12th marks Food Waste Action Week 2023, and this year the theme is “Win - don’t bin!”

“4.5 million tonnes of edible food is thrown away each year by UK households. Shockingly, 25% of this wasted food is due to cooking, preparing or serving too much - this costs UK households £3.5 billion each year. ”

— wrap.org.uk

Many thanks to the team over at WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme) for spearheading the campaign Love Food Hate Waste, and “dedicating a whole week of action to shining a light on how simple behaviours to reduce food waste can save time and money. This will ultimately reduce the impact of food waste on climate change.” (WRAP.org.uk.)

How we handle food waste at Daily Bread Co-op Cambridge is of utmost importance to us.

Our wonderful friends at Cambridge Food Hub collect our spent coffee grounds for recycling as part of the Green Coffee Shop Scheme, turning them into coffee logs, or sending them to Waterland Organics to be used as soil improver, to grow even more delicious organic produce that you can buy in-store.

In preventing food waste, we donate food surplus to the incredible team at Cambridge Sustainable Food. CSF, in partnership with the Cambridge Food Poverty Alliance distributes donations to community food hubs across the city, helping to reduce food poverty in our communities.

Such community efforts show how we can achieve circular systems through collaboration between local businesses and charities, helping to create a better food system for people and the planet.

Looking to reduce your own food waste?

Love Food Hate Waste - website includes food hacks, guides, and a recipe generator that suggests what to cook with leftover bits of food you may otherwise throw away.

Fairtrade Fortnight

Fairtrade Fortnight is an annual campaign promoting the concept of fair trade, encouraging consumers to consider choosing Fairtrade products. This year’s campaign highlights the urgent threat to the future of the foods we love and the livelihoods of the people who grow them as they face the worsening effects of climate crisis.

Then we have the current financial crisis, which, according to Fairtrade.org.uk “is taking a heavy toll on smallholder farmers and workers, with the costs of fuel, fertiliser and food all increasing beyond what is affordable. If they aren’t getting a fair price to cover their costs at this critical time, it means they won’t be able to grow food in the future.”

“Coffee, bananas and chocolate could soon be much more difficult to buy.”

— Fairtrade.org.uk

Fairtrade certification ensures that farmers and workers receive fair prices for their products, enabling them to invest in measures such as sustainable land use and water management that help towards mitigating and adapting to the impacts of climate change. Without our support for fairer prices today, farmers will find it even harder to tackle the climate and economic challenges of the future. ​​ 

At Daily Bread, we’re committed to promoting Fairtrade because we believe in a fairer world. We know that some of the products we sell, such as coffee, tea, and chocolate, are produced in countries where farmers and workers can be exploited and paid very low wages. We believe that by selling Fairtrade products, we can make a positive difference in the lives of these farmers and workers, and advocate for greater transparency and accountability in global supply chains. Throughout Fairtrade Fortnight we have a display table showcasing some of our Fairtrade products, and when shopping at Daily Bread in general, look out for the Fairtrade certification symbol on product packaging.

By choosing Fairtrade now, you’re taking a stand with farmers and workers worldwide for fairer incomes, so together we can protect the future of our food. ​​