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Fresh Flour: Empowering the UK Through Local Food Production

Fresh Flour (www.freshflour.co.uk) is revolutionizing the UK’s food system by spreading the means of production to the people. By promoting local, sustainable flour milling and grain cultivation, they challenge the industrialized food system that prioritizes profit over health, environment, and community. Their model empowers individuals and small businesses to take control of their food supply, reducing reliance on corporate monopolies that dominate the market.

Impact on the Food System:
The current food system is exploitative—prioritizing cheap, processed foods laden with additives. Fresh Flour counters this by supporting regenerative agriculture, which enhances soil health and biodiversity while cutting carbon emissions from long-distance food transport.

Health Benefits:
Industrial wheat processing strips nutrients, contributing to diet-related diseases. Fresh Flour’s stone-ground, whole grain flours retain vital nutrients, promoting better health and reducing the burden on the NHS.

Climate Action:
By decentralizing production, Fresh Flour reduces food miles and supports carbon-sequestering farming practices. Their approach proves that a fairer, localized food economy is key to fighting climate breakdown.

Fresh Flour isn’t just selling flour—it’s seeding a movement for food sovereignty, health, and ecological resilience.