Organic North Wholesalers

02/09/2026

.mcr 🪩

Some of our pals from Mcr have opened up a fantastic new place on Great Ancoats St and the place is well worth a visit 😌

Our mate Rich (local food ledge and of Honest Crust Sourdough Pizza fame) is on the tools, our old colleague Fay (wonderful Fay to give her her proper monikor) is FOH and Dan Hope of who was the mastermind of the fab Rainy Heart pop ups in Mcr has been working his behind off pulling everything together for the great unveiling 🍕

We’re very proud to be one of their trusted suppliers and we were lucky enough to sample some of their pizzas and cocktails the other night too. From the crispy eggs and mortadella to the smoked eel and courgette pizza - everything was on point...the £7 negronis hot the spot too! 🥃

So Manchester pals and those further afield, if you happen to find yourself anywhere near the top end of Manchester town, be sure to pop yer head in, you’ll love it ❤️

02/09/2026

We were pleased to welcome yet ANOTHER brand new grower to the list last week in the form of Langtons farm | Local Veg Boxes, and we’re bloody chuffed to be able to list them 🤗💛

Langton’s is a 110-acre farm based in Cardigan, West Wales. Sean first met Katherine & David Langton, who run the farm, at a Better Food Traders event in South Wales this summer. After chatting about the possibility of them supplying us, we’re very excited that together we’ve managed to pull it off already! 🥳

They’re first-generation farmers who started their own market garden in 2020 with no previous experience, and since then they’ve been going from strength to strength, taking on even more land in a short space of time. They’re also supplying veg like broccoli and carrots to Welsh schools through the Welsh Veg in Schools Project led by - folk after our own hearts 😊

While they grow all their own veg for their veg box business, we’ve also been supplying them for roughly a year with some top-up veg to add a bit of extra variety. So, they’ve now joined our ever-growing list of cyclical relationships - something we love to shine a light on and can’t wait to do more of in the future! 🙌

Above, are some snaps of the lovely veggies we got in from them this week. All but the springoes are available to order for next week 🥬

01/09/2026

IT’S ! 🌱

This year, the Soil Association have chosen the theme ‘Organic: A Shortcut to Better’ - because when you see that little Soil Association logo, you know you’re choosing food that meets clear standards, helping to cut through all the noise around farming, food and sustainability. 👩‍🌾

And they’ve gone and put it up on The Manchester Screen for the day. We popped over for a little look this morning and thought it was pretty cool 👀 It’s on the side of Victoria Warehouse (M17 1AB), so if you’re driving past that way, keep your eyes peeled and have a little gander.. although it’s pretty hard to miss! 📺

28/08/2026

We're live on the The food Programme on BBC Radio 4 in 10 mins!

Part of a show on the work that's going on with Schools' Catering Service - Bury Council who are making great strides in bettering the food that's available to kids.

Listen live to Radio 4 on BBC Sounds

21/07/2026

The latest recruits to the Organic North gang - welcome, Solomon and Danny! 😁

Solomon has joined the warehouse crew on our Monday and Wednesday shifts, helping to shift veg and build pallets, while Danny is out on the road throughout the week, so some of you may spot a familiar face on your deliveries 🚚

You might also notice more of our vans getting a makeover as we slowly but surely update our fleet with the new design, so keep an eye out for more XL Chester the Chimps cruising around soon 👀🐒

Dan and Sol have been with us for a few weeks now and have both hit the ground running. They’ve already become fantastic additions to the team, and we’re delighted to have them on board! 💚

04/07/2026

Another wonderful few days representing our place down in Hertfordshire at '26 🐄 🧺 🌾

On day one I learnt about pulses, crop rotations, the future of UK organic egg production and I had the privilege of sharing pints with some of our good pals from & who were celebrating 80yrs at the fest! 👏 🥳

For overindulging slightly, day two was a slower pace and in the afternoon, I was to be involved in a couple of panel things. One was about the state schools we've started supplying in Bury and the other was a more peculiar one. The premise was that my fellow panel members and I (one of whom was the CEO of the Soil Association, organic royalty, Helen Browning!) had been to 2036 and it was our job to tell everyone in the audience what it was like and how we got there 🧑‍🚀✨

Both talks thankfully seemed to go down well for the most part. I'm blaming some residual giddiness from the night before for announcing to a big tent full of people that one of the things I'd noticed from 2036 was that we had an extra bank holiday celebrating the demise of Margaret Thatcher and everything she stood for- less said about that the better! 👀😬✊

The last evening was spent setting the world to rights with old friends and new around a fire and the chat was lubricated by the wonderful cider makers, and . I love both of these producers and their fine ciders...seeing them again this year was a highlight off the festival for sure.

Anyone for some organic 🪄🍄😅?
Sean

01/07/2026

What a scorcher last week was! 🥵☀️

Thankfully, the last two warehouse shifts have run as smooth as they could - a welcome treat after an intense week both in the warehouse/office and out on the roads 💪🏼

Here’s to hoping next week keeps the same flow as we have plenty of lovely UK produce coming in just now, particularly from . Their heirloom and cherry tomatoes are always absolute showstoppers, bursting with colour. We’ll also have beautifully fragrant boxes of fresh lavender, plus their rainbow and peppermint chard, which is always a hit 🥬

Our other top pick next week from Flourish are the green goat horn peppers. They’re perfect if you’d like to try pickling at home, or for a tasty meze style dish, char and blistering the skin, sprinkle with flaky sea salt, and serve up with your favourite picky bits and dips 🫑

We were also delighted to welcome the first deliveries from this week. Their mixed climbing beans, bunches of golden beets and Chioggia were looking especially good, and there’s plenty more coming next week too 🙌🏼

Another exciting addition is .harvest (Alice Griggs). Starting with just a few boxes of radishes and mixed salad leaves, Alice is a fantastic small-scale grower and we’re so pleased to be working with her. We can’t wait for next week’s deliveries of mangetout, spring onions and UK raspberries - woop! 🍓

Meanwhile, our is off to this week, taking part in a couple of speaking sessions alongside our friend Andrew Cowan from Bury Council, who we work with to supply schools. In one of the gigs, they’ll be flanked by Helen Browning, the CEO of The Soil Association which is pretty amazing, eh! 💚

We’ll share plenty more from the festival once we’ve had some photos through, so keep an eye out for that 🌱

11/06/2026

Lemonaid 🍋💛

Last week we welcomed another brilliant drinks supplier to the list - .global! And judging by the response, you lot were just as excited as we were. As soon as the delivery landed, the bottles were flying straight back out on your orders 👏🏼

We first tried the range a couple of weeks ago and pretty much every flavour was a hit with the team at ON. Made with organic ingredients, Fairtrade-certified, and free from additives or artificial flavours, these are soft drinks done properly 🙂‍↕️

But there’s more to Lemonaid than just great drinks👇🏼

Founded in Hamburg’s St. Pauli district, Lemonaid is a soft drinks company with a mission. Since 2010, they have donated 5p from every bottle sold to the Lemonaid & ChariTea Foundation, helping to fund social projects in the regions where their ingredients are sourced. To date, the foundation has raised more than €12 million to fund projects across the Global South ❤️

From supporting education and creating employment opportunities to empowering women and young people, the foundation works alongside local organisations to help communities strengthen their livelihoods sustainably and independently 🙌🏼

Delicious drinks that also give back? That’s something we can definitely get behind 💛

09/06/2026

are back! 🤩🌿

With all the warm spring weather we’ve had this year, UK produce has come on a little earlier than usual, meaning we’ve not noticed the dreaded gap quite as much. That said, we’re definitely grateful for the recent rain 🌧️

Over the past few weeks we’ve welcomed back Newfields, Pollybell, Flourish, and now Middle Ground, as the UK season really starts to ramp up. We love a warehouse fulla veg, especially when it’s UK grown 🌾

We’re always pleased to see Middle Ground back on the list. We’ve been working with them for a couple of years now and their produce never disappoints 💚

For those who don’t know them, Middle Ground are based just outside Bath, where a team of five, alongside seasonal volunteers, runs a 16-acre regenerative organic farm. As well as growing incredible veg, they also supply veg boxes to their local community 🥦🥕

They’re starting well with a great selection so be sure to peruse through their full list. Photo’d above are their oregano, sage, rainbow chard, short cucumbers and spinach 🌿

30/05/2026

Weekend recipe inspo 💚🌱

whipped up this delicious Shakshuka for us last week, and it’s safe to say it went down a treat 🍅🍳

If you’re looking for a brunch idea this weekend, we’d definitely recommend giving this one a go. 🤤

You’ll need:
- 1 Tin Chopped Tomato - Classico
- 1 Yellow Onion, Sliced - Green Organics
- 1 Red Pepper, Sliced - Camposeven
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced -
- 1 Tsp Baharat Seasoning -
- 1 Tsp Smoked Paprika -
- 1 Tsp Harissa Powder -
- 2 Eggs -
- A Splash of White Wine Vinegar - RAW

To Serve:
- Dukkah -
- Red Cabbage -
- Chopped Dill - Vasco
- Pain L’Ancienne -
- Greek Yoghurt -

First, make the stew. Place a sauce pan over a medium heat, add a good glug of olive oil and add the onion and pepper. After a few minutes, add the garlic. Once fragrant, and the veg is soft, add in the spices. Allow these to warm through for a few minutes and then add the chopped tomato. Bring up to a simmer and cook for around an hour stirring occasionally.

When the stew is nearly ready, get a saucepan of boiling water rolling gently with a good splash of white wine vinegar. 

When the stew is cooked and the tomato has reduced a good amount, season with balsamic vinegar and salt to taste. If it tastes a little acidic, balance this out with some honey.

Now poach your eggs in the pan of water for 3 and a half minutes. Take them out of the pan with a slotted spoon and place on a cloth or kitchen roll. 

Scoop some stew into a bowl, add your eggs on top and add your toppings. Serve with plenty of toasted Pain L’Ancienne to mop up runny yolks and stew! 🍞🍳