Hodmedod’s
- Location: Beccles, Suffolk
Hodmedods champions sustainable food production, with a focus on British-grown pulses, grains, and seeds. Founded in 2012, the company seeks to address both environmental and dietary challenges by promoting crops that are nutritious and sustainable. Their dedication to regenerative farming practices and soil health is central to their ethos.
Hodmedods collaborates with UK farmers to grow diverse crops such as fava beans, lentils, quinoa, and heritage grains. By focusing on lesser-known, hardy crops that thrive in the British climate, they reduce the need for artificial inputs like chemical fertilisers and pesticides. This approach helps regenerate soil health and promote biodiversity, fostering a farming system that works with nature.
A cornerstone of their sustainability initiatives is the commitment to short supply chains, sourcing ingredients directly from British farms. This not only supports local agriculture but also minimises the carbon footprint associated with importing food. Their emphasis on heritage varieties also helps preserve biodiversity, ensuring future generations have access to a wide array of nutrient-dense foods.
Hodmedods actively promotes the reduction of food waste by selling imperfect produce and encouraging consumers to explore new ways of cooking with versatile, plant-based ingredients. Their commitment to transparency and environmental stewardship is further underscored by their collaboration with farmers who employ methods that enrich the soil, sequester carbon, and enhance ecosystem resilience.
In addition, Hodmedods takes an educational approach, helping to raise awareness about sustainable food systems and the importance of rethinking conventional agriculture. Their mission goes beyond just selling food; they aim to inspire a shift towards a more resilient, sustainable, and diverse food future.
