Freedom Food's Hettie the hen at Hamleys

World famous Hamleys toy shop in London's Regent Street played host to a very special event this Easter. 'Let's Play on the Farm' featured a variety of farm-themed activities– with the store's famous mascot bears even dressed as farmers. And Freedom Food was invited too. Read more…

10,000 farmers wanted, no experience necessary

The National Trust has launched an innovative new scheme, My Farm at their Freedom Food approved Wimpole Farm Estate near Royston in Cambridgeshire – with the aim of reconnecting people and food. 10,000 people are wanted to sign up and contribute £30 a year, entitling them to debate and vote on the key decisions to help run a working farm. Read more…

Freedom Food supports Fairer Fillings

National Sandwich Week (15-21 May) marked the perfect time to launch the RSPCA Fairer Fillings campaign in Westminster, aimed at encouraging people to consider what they put into their favourite snack. Freedom Food attended the launch event to lobby MPs to think higher welfare and spread the word to their constituents. Read more…

New MPs encouraged to visit local farms

As part of their continuing efforts to increase public awareness of the Freedom Food scheme, the team have been working closely with the RSPCA's political affairs department to encourage new Members of Parliament (MPs) to visit local Freedom Food farms and help them get a better understanding of higher welfare farming. Read more…

New Faces – Freedom Food Compliance Assessor – Margaret Boyde

Margaret Boyde is the latest recruit to Freedom Food, her role includes reviewing on-farm assessment reports, completed to ensure everything is in order and that all farms comply with RSPCA welfare standards. The role often requires contact with farmers so Focus asked her to introduce herself. Read more…

Loch Duart's got something to be proud of…

Freedom Food salmon producer Loch Duart were proud to announce last month that fresh salmon from their South Uist sites was served at the reception meal after the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton. Read more…