Organic Foods: USEFUL CONTACTS

INFORMATION ON vegetable box schemes, farmers' markets, local food links and organic suppliers can be obtained from the Soil Association's directory, which costs pounds 5. Membership of the association costs pounds 18. In a special promotion for Independent readers, they will receive a free directory if they join.

The Soil Association's address is Bristol House, 40-56 Victoria Street, Bristol BS1 6BY, tel 0117 929 0661 info@soilassociation.org www.soilassociation.org

Many supermarkets stock organic produce. Phone for details: Asda 0113 2435435; Co-op 01706 713000; Iceland 01244 842842; Marks & Spencer 0171 935 4422; Safeway 01622 712987; Sainsbury's 0171 695 6000; Tesco 0800 505555; Waitrose 0800 188884

Useful websites:

www.organicsdirect.co.uk

www.organicfood.co.uk

www.waitrose.com