Where We Source Our Food | Warwick Food Group

Sourced with Care

Food that is good for people and planet is a core part of the Eatwise values. That’s why we source ingredients from as close to campus as possible, from University land, local and regional producers and from the UK, importing only when absolutely necessary. We use product that is in season and at its best, even when imported. We change our menus regularly to make the most of seasonal produce and we work with our suppliers to ensure we know where our products come from and what their impact on the environment is

Produce from University Land

From glasshouse to plate: a Gardens Team and Eatwise collaboration

The Eatwise Team have been working closely with the Gardens Team at Wellesbourne campus to rejuvenate one of some unused glasshouses, bringing fresh, campus-grown produce to our plates in Eatwise outlets.

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Local and Regional Suppliers

A map showing where all of the different foods, that are served in Eatwise outlets, are sourced from. The sources include Seven Acre farm, Lowes Potatoes, Blackdown Growers, Red Star at Woodfield Farm, Cotteswold Dairy, and Cotswold Gold.

Eggs

Our eggs come from Seven Acre Farm, a small poultry farm located just south of Coventry city centre.

Distance from campus: 1.6 miles

Oil

We use Cotswold Gold Extra Virgin Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oil for all our cooking. The rapeseed is grown, harvested, pressed and bottled on a family-run farm in the Cotswolds. Cotswold Gold also collect our waste oil, which is filtered and recycled into biofuel — helping us reduce waste and support more sustainable practices.

Distance from campus: 40 miles

Milk and Cream

Our milk and cream are primarily supplied by Cotteswold Dairy, a family-owned and family-run business based in Tewkesbury. All of the farms they work with are located within 60 miles of their production site, and every farm is certified to Red Tractor standards as a minimum.

Distance from campus: 60 miles

Salad Leaves & Fresh Herbs

Baby spinach, mixed baby leaf salad and fresh herbs are sourced from Blackdown Growers near Leamington Spa.

Distance from campus: 11 miles

Potatoes

Our jacket potatoes and prepared potatoes come from Lowes Potatoes, a family-owned and family-run business located in Atherstone.

Distance from campus: 18 miles

Seasonal Vegetables

Seasonal vegetables including spring onions, broccoli, asparagus and courgettes are supplied by Red Star at Woodfield Farm in Pershore.

Distance from campus: 41 miles

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