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| | Brown Cow Organics now at Nailsea Farmers Market | Brown Cow Organics will make their first appearance at Nailsea Farmers Market on Saturday January 21st. This co-incides with 'Farmhouse Breakfast Week'
Farmhouse Breakfast Week is an annual campaign run by HGCA which has been running since the year 2000. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness of the benefits of eating a healthy breakfast and demonstrate the variety of breakfast foods available in the UK.
The theme for the campaign is 'Shake Up Your Wake Up'- make small changes to your morning routine to make sure you have time for breakfast every day!
For a quick, nutritious at home or 'on the go' breakfast there's nothing easier than a Brown Cow Organics live organic yoghurt our 'just for me' 155ml size pot is available in 11 delectable flavours.
BOGOF! You can get an 155ml size yoghurt free for every 500ml pot you buy at our BOGOF promotion at Nailsea market on 21st January (flavours depending on availability)
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| | Brown Cow Organics Beef cooked BBC Radio 2 with gastronome Nigel Barden | On 3rd November's ' Foodie Thursday' slot on the Simon Mayo show, Drivetime's resident gastronome Nigel Barden served up a classic roast beef and trimmings meal using Brown Cow Organics Beef - SEE THE RECIPE HERE
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| | Brown Cow Organics Beef cooked BBC Radio 2 with gastronome Nigel Barden | On 3rd November's ' Foodie Thursday' slot on the Simon Mayo show, Drivetime's resident gastronome Nigel Barden served up a classic roast beef and trimmings meal using Brown Cow Organics Beef - SEE THE RECIPE HERE
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| New Market - Midsomer Norton starting Saturday 1st October
We will be at the Midsomer Norton Farmers Market this Autumn & Winter starting Saturday 1st October. Go to our events page for full details the week before. Or visit the Somerset Farmers Market website for more details
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| Brown Cow Organics Trade Open Day
We invited trade customers to an informal yet information packed day down at our farm. Welly- booted customers from many areas of the food industry came along; delicatessen owners, chilled food wholesalers, speciality food shops and the hospitality sector - including chefs from local Babington House nr Frome and Komedia in Bath - who both have Brown Cow Organics produce on their menus.
After a welcome coffee and homemade cake visitors were taken on a hosted walk around the 450 acre organic farm - including strolling amongst the very inquisitive calves - whilst hearing talks from the owners Judith and Clive Freane about the providence, nutrition and sustainability behind their award winning organic yoghurts and organic beef.
After a BBQ lunch where the guests enjoyed Brown Cow Organics beef burgers and yogurt (whilst sitting around the farmyard on bales of hale and warmed by fire pits to keep off the Autumnal chill) they viewed the dairy production facility and enjoyed hearing about the herd care and nutrition from Stephen Turner of Somerset Organic Veterinary practice; vet to the farm and brother of Judith Freane. This was followed by the story of Brown Cow Organics and their partnership with River Cottage from Judith herself, plus a chat about the artisan production from Shane Green the dairy production manager.
Judith was delighted with the turnout for the day and was very appreciative of the people that had taken time out of their businesses to come along "We think it's so important for our customers to know all about the Brown Cow Organics produce they are selling or serving so they can knowledgeably advise their customers -and we couldn't think of a better way than for them to see the farm and facilities for themselves"
The visitors unanimously agreed it had been a very informative day and very worth the time to come along - all were given an information and sample pack to take away, including Brown Cow Organics Christmas Pudding yoghurt, launching mid October.
Brown Cow Organics award winning produce comes from their born raised and grazed on their farm organic Guernsey herd and the visitors to their trade open day can certainly testify to the Brown Cow Organics food coming from 'Happy Cows'.
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| Stratford Upon Avon Food Festival - 24th & 25th September
Another 1st for Brown Cow Organics events this year - We'll be serving our delicious organic beef burgers, steaks and yoghurts opposite the demonstration theatre tent; watch, learn, munch and enjoy our succulent organic food to go at this fabulous Food Festival in Stratford Upon Avon!
The Stratford food festival takes place on the 24th and 25th September and is set to be a great day out for all the family. Multiple demonstration theatres showcasing everything from local culinary expertise to celebrity chef shows; accompany a variety of stalls showcasing fine food and drink from across the region and nationally. Children's entertainment along with a taste trail is also in store along with much more.
To see more about the festival
Click here to view their website
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 | Mid Somerset Show - Sunday 21st August
The Mid Somerset Show held in the centre of Shepton Mallet in August each year is a lovely traditional show and one which uniquely provides free entry for the mainly local families who enjoy this wonderful day out and Brown Cow Organics are delighted to be providing their catering Herd on the Moove BBQ offering our organic beefburgers, sausages and bacon at this local event.
Up to 15,000 people attended in 2010 and the show has never been more enjoyable and worthwhile we look forward to seeing you there.
Location: Mid-Somerset Show Field, Cannards Grave Road, Shepton Mallet.
Click here to view their website
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| ORGANIC FOOD FESTIVAL 2011 - 3rd & 4th September Bristol Harbour
Come and visit us to taste and buy our Organic Beef and artisan organic yoghurts; plus our fabulous Brown Cow BBQ - with our organic burgers, sausages, bacon & steak all on the menu, scrumptious!!!
Other reasons to visit (as if you need more!)
Special show discount offers; Xmas beef tasting and ordering service, sausage & beefburger demonstrations in the main demonstration tent, see show guide for details.
This Festival has now become one of the biggest organic producer markets in the UK. Driven by a passion for food that is fresh and grown or reared on healthy soil, free from chemical pesticides and fertilisers - a perfect showcase for Brown Cow Organics.
The Organic Food Festival brings together food champions, artisan producers and food lovers in a single fabulous event open to the public.
To see more about the festival visit their website
Click here to view their website
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 | Marlborough Jazz Festival 15-17 July 2011
Well the weather threatened, the rain came down, and then the sun shone! What a wonderful time was had by all, not least the Herd on the Moove team from Brown Cow Organics who worked hard all over the weekend in the Priory Gardens serving our delicious organic beefburgers, sausages and bacon (but couldn't resist dancing along to the Jazz vibes while they cooked!) to the Marlborough Jazz Festival revellers.
Heavy storms all morning threatened to dampen the spirits of the thousands of jazz enthusiasts from all over the world who make the annual pilgrimage to Marlborough, where this year 100 bands played in more than 20 venues. However as the first bands struck up on Saturday afternoon the rain miraculously stopped and the sun came out. Mr Nick Fogg (ex Mayor of Marlborough) said the festival was bigger and better than the year before and record ticket sales this year proved him right; an estimated 1,000 musicians and singers performed in the town over the weekend with its culmination being the sell-out show by Jazz Queen and radio broadcaster Clare Teal .
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 | Brown Cow wins 2 Star Gold Great Taste Award 2011 for Natural Yoghurt
The Great Taste Awards, organised by the Guild of Fine Food, is the food industry acknowledged benchmark for speciality food and drink. Only 608 products out of 7,500 were awarded a 2 Gold Star this year and Brown Cow Organics are thrilled to have received this accolade for their Live Organic Natural Yoghurt.
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 | Brown Cow wins 1 Star Gold Great Taste Award 2011 for River Cottage Blackcurrant Pannacotta
Only 1686 products out of 7,500 were awarded a 1 Gold Star Great Taste Award this year and Brown Cow Organics are delighted to have received this award from the Guild of Fine Food for this wonderful River Cottage product that we only launched in November 2010
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 | June 2011 - Winners Gold - Royal Bath & West Show
Weve won Gold for the category:
ONE CARTON OF ORGANIC YOGURT
plain or flavoured, made from any Organic certified milk.
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 | June 2011 Silver Winners - Royal Bath & West Show 2011
Weve won Silver for the category THREE CARTONS OF FRUIT YOGURT
(stirred) made either with whole cows' milk or skimmed cows' milk, to include: 1 strawberry and 2 other flavours.
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 | June 2011 Bronze Winners - Royal Bath & West Show 2011
Weve won Bronze for the category:
ONE CARTON OF NATURAL STIRRED
YOGURT made either with whole cows' milk or skimmed cows' milk.
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| May 2011 Winners - Award for Outstanding Contribution to Food in Somerset
We have just won the Taste of Somerset Harmsworth Award for Outstanding Contribution to Food in Somerset. An award that recognises an individual or company that has put Somerset on the map with inspiration, energy, imagination and use of Somerset ingredients.
Judith & Clive Freane attended the finalists awards dinner on Friday 8th April and were delighted to be announched as the winners in this, the highest accolade category of the Taste of Somerset Awards.
After being presented with the award Judith said "I am really shocked, delighted and honoured that Brown Cow Organics has been recognised by its industry peers and would like to thank all our our customers and peers that voted for us."
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 | Join us in the 'Red Nose Day' fun and send us your most delicious, wackiest, interesting or even funny ha ha (but tasty) recipes using Brown Cow Organics Beef by 19th Marchand we will donate 50p to Comic Relief for every recipe we publish online. (they must be proper recipes that can be followed with ingredients and full cooking instructions) Find out more 'nosey'........... - Follow us on Twitter and facebook for updates!
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 | Are you a first time customer of our Organic Beef? then you can help us support Comic Relief, for every new customer that orders beef from us by Red Nose Day 8th March (order over £50 excl delivery charge) we will donate £2.00 to Comic Relief
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| Brown Cow Organics were invited to take part in Olly Smith's new series 'The Secret Supper Club' and owner Judith Freane went along. Judith Freane of Brown Cow Organics was invited by Olly Smith to participate in a Somerset episode of 'The Secret Supper Club' which aired on Channel 4 on Saturday 26th February. You can see Judith on the show that aired on Saturday 26th February on 4OD Click Here
'The Secret Suppler Club' TV show features Olly Smith travelling the country to stage a series of adventurous suppers, finding local producers willing to help plan, prepare and serve a Secret Supper for ten diners; all in just two days. So begins a fun celebration of local food in great settings to inspire a new trend in communal dining.
Starting firstly at the 'edible audition', Judith from Brown Cow Organics took along their organic beef and yoghurts. Then she went along to the actual 'Secret Supper' with 9 other guests; an apple harvest banquet at an orchard in Somerset's cider country, where they all enjoyed a meal made by fellow local producers.
Asked what she thought about her TV appearance Judith said "It's a tremendous boost to all the local producers to be featured so clearly as part of the food journey from 'soil to plate' in Olly's TV show; Brown Cow Organics were delighted to have been a part of the Somerset 'Secret Supper Club' experience."
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 | Brown Cow Organics Beef
Independent analysis test results of Brown Cow organic beef* against analysis of conventional grass fed beef** show there is a marked difference; with trace elements and omega-3:omega-6 ratio, being distinctly higher in Brown Cow Organics beef (see Nutrition page). Judith Freane of Brown Cow Organics said of these results "We believe these trace elements contribute to the quality, sweet tenderness, succulence and flavour of Brown Cow Organics beef." The ratio of omega-3 to omega-6 in the diet determines body tissue ratio; since these molecules have many cellular roles, it doesn't stretch the imagination that they could have an effect on health.
The omega-3 fatty acid role in health is wide, as it is a good fat required for a multitude of essential biological processes to maintain healthy bodily functions. Part of the problem of modern day diet omega ratio is that cattle are often fed on corn and wheat rather than grass, so the omega ratio within the meat is slanted towards omega 6. Changing your beef source to Brown Cow Organics beef will improve the omega 3 to 6 ratio by a noticeable amount immediately.
Brown Cow Organics Milk and Yoghurt
Brown Cow Organics Guernsey herd milk is totally natural, non-homogenised, contains only 5% fat is rich in Omega 3s and other trace elements; their live organic yoghurts are produced only from Brown Cow Organics organic Guernsey milk (the majority of milk to be found in major supermarket chains are homogenised, this can make them difficult to digest for some people.) Independent tests in comparison with other leading brands show Brown Cow Organics yoghurt is much higher in Omega 3s and other trace elements (see Nutrition page)
Analysis released by scientists at Newcastle University states that organic milk is a proven, natural way to provide desirable fatty acids, vitamins and antioxidants without increasing our intake of less desirable fatty acids. By choosing organic milk saturated fats can be cut by 30-50 % yet still get the same intake of beneficial fatty acids; so organic is a better quality option.^ ( ^analysis report by scientists at Newcastle University)
Pioneering organic farming
The 480 acres of Perridge Farm (the home of Brown Cow Organics) are continually analysed to maintain and consistently build nutritional soil structure and fertility; aiming for a balance of minerals, trace elements and bacterial (the good stuff) activity - under the UKFROS strict regulations, adhered to by the Soil Association.
The result? The Brown Cow Organics Guernsey herd has an astonishingly high health status (common illnesses like lameness and mastitis are well below the national average). An article published in the Weekend Review section of The Times reported on our pioneering work said of Brown Cow Organics farm "Perridge Farm is one of the loveliest places in England - the French would describe it as a 'terroir superb' - a place ideally suited to its purpose - that of producing Britain's finest organic beef."
Our mission at Brown Cow Organics is to bring delicious, healthy, organic ' soil to plate' food, proven to be have higher trace elements that benefit your well-being; we believe we have achieved this as our nutritional analysis shows.
Sadly we are not permitted by Trading Standards to make any health claims as a result of these statistics, we leave you to come to your own conclusions!
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 | Brown Cow has just launched seven NEW yoghurt flavours in their 155ml individual pot sizes. the new flavours are:
Banana - Creamy, light and delicate
Dark Cherry - Luscious, rich, warm with a piquent hint
Orange, Lemon & Ginger - Juicy citrus with a little 'kick' of fresh ginger, incredibly moorish
Pineapple & Grapefruit - A wonderful mix of tropical and citrus, zingy yet soft
Butterscotch - Caramel creaminess
Peach - Succulent fresh creamy peach, delicious
Christmas Pudding - Our seasonal sensation; the absolute essence of Christmas in your favourite yoghurt - Christmas can come everyday!
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 | We're delighted to launch the River Cottage Pana Cotta . Three fabulous flavours, Vanilla, Raspberry & Blackberry. Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall had some serious words to say about this gorgeous product we have produced for River Cottage, so we put them on the lid!
Hugh said of the New River Cottage Panacotta
"You couldn't ask for better ingredients for a Panna Cotta than Judith's esquisite Brown Cow Organics Guernsey milk, cream and yoghurt. And that's why we're confident you'll never taste a better one than this!"
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| Thanks to everyone who helped us help Pudsey!
Brown Cow Organics are donating 5% of all customers Christmas order values placed with us online quoting 'PUDSEY' between 18th-20th November at 5pm (excluding Gift Vouchers/Delivery charges)
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Judith Freane was honoured to be invited to meet HRH The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, along with a select number of organisations at the opening of the Start Living Advice Centre, located in Cabot Circus, Bristol on the 7th September.
Start (www.startuk.org) is a national initiative by The Prince's Charities Foundation to promote and celebrate sustainable living and practices; from ethical business to fair farming, social justice to rainforest protection. The Cabot Circus Centre opening began a tour of ten different locations throughout Britain, to celebrate sustainable community living.
Brown Cow Organics were there representing organic farming, sustainable food production and as a major participant at the Organic Food Festival.
During the meeting Judith spoke about the Brown Cow Organics business, its sustainability ethos and achievements. The Prince of Wales discussed the challenges of organic farming with Judith in the Community Room at the Advice Centre and was delighted to be able to taste the produce and said of the Vanilla yoghurt he sampled "That really is quite magnificent yoghurt", The Duchess of Cornwall expressed a view that her son Tom Parker Bowles should and would be told about the quality of produce from Brown Cow Organics after she had declared the same yoghurt as "absolutely delicious!"
Judith also joined Mr Philip Lowrey (Founder and Director of Real Food Festivals Ltd) to announce the final line-up of the Organic Food Festival held last weekend (11th/12th September), Brown Cow Organics were one of the largest participants at the Festival.
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 | 'Best Meat Producer' Runner Up in the Somerset Taste Awards 2010
A big thanks for the 1000's of you in Somerset who voted for us
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 | Brown Cow wins another Four Awards! We are delighted to have won Four Gold Star Awards in the Great Taste Awards 2010 for our Organic Beef.
Go to our awards page for full details
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 | Brown Cow Organics practically swept the board in the organic yoghurt categories at the Royal Bath & West show on June 2nd 2010.
*GOLD* - In the 3 cartons of fruit yoghurt class (stirred made either with whole cows' milk or skimmed cows' milk, to include: 1 strawberry and 2 other flavours).
*SILVER* - In the One 250g. carton of organic yoghurt class (plain or flavoured, made from any Organic certified milk.)
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 | River Cottage 500ml Natural & 500ml Vanilla yoghurts available from Ocado starting Monday 5th July. Visit their website to order online www.ocado.com
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 | Brown Cow Organics were delighted when Linda Barker chose one of our luxury Cow Hide rugs in a home makeover, on the ITV show 60 Minute Makeover at 2pm on June 8th 2010 - you can see the show again on IVT on demand or even better view our rugs on our website now!
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Judith talks about Brown Cow Organics after winning the Women in Ethical Business Awards in 2008 - see the video on Green TV
Click here
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 | Judith was invited to attend the renowned Women of the Year lunch on Monday 12th October at the Intercontinental Hotel, Park Lane, by the highly acclaimed writer Audrey Eyton for her passion for farming, food and animal welfare.
The thrill of being in a room with hundreds of inspirational women, leaders in their field and ones that could move mountains to the benefit of human kind was deeply moving and it was an honour to share a guest list that include the likes of Dame Vera Lyn, Sarah Brown, Maureen Lipman, Katharine Jenkins and Sarah Payne and to celebrate the phenomenal achievements of the outstanding women that were recognized on the day for their work both in the past and present.
It was a great pleasure to sit with Able Seaman Kate who recently was awarded the Military Cross for rescuing a comrade under enemy fire in Afghanistan- Kate told me that day had been quite a day and was so humble about what she had done.
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| The director of Morris: A Life with Bells On is a client of Brown Cow Organics and we provided the meat for the film crew.
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