Riverford Organic Farmers

Riverford Organic Farmers is a pioneering UK-based organic farming and food delivery company, founded by Guy Singh-Watson in 1987 on a family farm in Devon. The company delivers weekly vegetable and recipe boxes to hundreds of thousands of households across the UK, sourcing produce from its own certified organic farms in Devon and France, as well as from a network of partner organic farms. Riverford is employee-owned since 2018, giving staff a direct stake in the company’s decisions and long-term direction. The company places organic farming at the core of its identity, with strong commitments to soil health, biodiversity, and the elimination of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers. Riverford operates a closed-loop packaging system and consistently challenges conventional food industry practices through outspoken advocacy on issues including soil degradation and food system reform. The company publishes detailed information about its farming practices, carbon footprint, and ethical supply chain, reflecting a deep commitment to transparency. Through its combination of direct-to-consumer delivery, organic farming, and vocal advocacy, Riverford makes a distinctive contribution to sustainable food systems in the UK.