Satisfy the foodie in you with Hembridge Organics delicious jams and chutneys
Hembridge Organics is an Artisan producer of 100% natural, organic, vegan and gluten free preserves. We give all the over ripe and ugly looking produce that would otherwise be abandoned a second chance and turn it into delicious jams and chutneys.
The business was set up by Kerry after the birth of her son, originally supplying organic vegetable boxes. Spotting that there was often a glut of fruit and vegetables, she decided to try her hand at preserves. Kerry runs the jam and chutney making business from her own kitchen and buys from certified organic producers across Somerset – importing only oranges for her marmalade. All of our preserves are certified by the Soil Association. You will find no nastiness in our preserves.
We have gone on to win national awards with the Soil Association in 2017 for our Plum and Brandy, 2019 overall category winner for our Raspberry Jam and a Great Taste Award for our Ale House Chutney. We hope you enjoy our Artisan preserves as much as we do.
Delicious and wonderfully unique preserves
100% organic
Certified by the Soil Association to ensure highest standards for organic
Local ingredients only
Buy ingredients from organic producers across Somerset. Vegan & gluten free
Small batch artisan
Handmade in the Somerset using the highest quality organic ingredients
Pure and natural
Contain no artificial colourings, pectin, gelling agents or other nasties
Organic certification and awards
Only the freshest organic fruit and vegetables direct from small local growers
We only use soil association certificated produce in our preserves. We do not use commercial pectin or any other additives just using organic sugar as a setting aid. Local organic cider vinegar is used in our savoury range making our whole range gluten free *(excluding alehouse chutney) and vegan friendly. We don’t believe in importing produce that is readily available on our doorstep. To that end we only import organic oranges for our marmalade.
100% organic to naturally get the very best taste
Being organic is important to me as I like to be able to read an ingredients label and know exactly what that ingredient is without having to have a degree in chemistry to decipher it. The Soil Association is an internationally recognized symbol which guarantees the organic provenance of our products and ingredients.
We care about the health of our environment
Our jars are made from recyclable glass and our labels are biodegradable and wood free. We also only ever use biodegradable, compostable or recycled packaging materials and tape to pack all our orders.
I initially began Hembridge Organics from home as an internet box scheme supplying local customers with organic vegetables grown in Somerset, sourcing vegetables from five organic producers. I soon realised that the farmers would grow the same fruit and vegetables as each other resulting in a “glut” for the county. Fruit and vegetables that were either too large or too ripe to fill veg boxes were discarded. Hating waste, I realised that this produce was ideal for making chutneys and jams. At least the growers would get something for their efforts.
Kerry Dodd
Founder of Hembridge Organics
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Hembridge Organics believes in real local organic ingredients
We have the privilege to work and live in beautiful Somerset, bursting with fantastic organic growers. We only buy ingredients from Somerset Soil Association accredited farms and only import organic oranges for our marmalade. Here you’ll find details of some of our suppliers:
The Community Farm, Chew Magna, Bristol
Profits from produce sold here fund activities for local children, adults and vulnerable people. We sell our jams & chutneys back to the farm making them available for their veg box customers.
Plowright Organic, Nether Stowey Somerset
Family run by Richard & Remke their beautiful 22 acre farm nestles in the Quantock hills. Richard & Remke have been farming there since 2006.
Avalon Vineyard
Situated on an historic vineyard with views over to Glastonbury Tor, Avalon vineyard is situated a mere 2 fields away from us. Traditionally a wine and cider maker Dr Hugh Tripp has been known to have the odd barrel of “vintage” cider vinegar tucked away. Our chutney and salsa includes this wonderfully mature vinegar. Two fields away, organic and going to waste. We would be silly not to.
