Current BFT Membership Form

You're one step away from being part of the network!
Fill out this form to apply to be a Better Food Trader

You’ll need your trading figures to hand (we do accept estimates) and this form will only take you 5-10 mins.
Main Contacts

Essential information we need to identify you
Name of business*
Contact name*
Email*
example@example.com
Additional email contacts for your organisation
Please separate emails by a comma, eg: example@example.com, example@example.com
Phone number*
Address of main business site, including postcode*
We need your business' postcode to add you to our map!
Region*
Postcode of main business site*
Do you or your team have accessibility needs? If so, please describe below:
Web Details

Tell us how customers can find you so we can help promote you
Website URL*
Give us the best URL to send new customers
Facebook Profile
Insert the web address of your Facebook profile, or the @ handle.
Instagram Profile
@examplevegbox
Twitter Handle
@examplevegbox
Other social accounts
If you have any other social media accounts, please drop them here
Opening Hours
Put N/A if you do not have specific opening times. We use this information for our online map.
Tell us a bit more about you

... and what makes you special
Type of business? (Please tick every type of retail that your business operates.)*

ShopRegional food hubOnline shop/Customer-facing food hubMarket stall/Farmer's marketFruit & veg box schemeCommunity Supported Agriculture (CSA)WholesaleBakeryFarm gateOther
Do you offer home delivery?

YesNo
What is your legal structure?

Community Benefit SocietyCommunity Interest CompanyCooperativeCharitySole TraderPartnershipLimited CompanyOther
How did you hear about the Better Food Traders network?
Why do you want to join Better Food Traders?
Are you a retail business selling UK-grown organic or agro-ecological* fruit and vegetables?

YesNo
Which of these options best describes your business?

Retail business selling UK-grown organic or agro-ecological* grains, pulses, nuts or seeds, or products made from them (eg bread, pasta, oils, ferments, chutneys, drinks)Retail business only focussed on meat or dairy products
Is your work guided by a social and/or environmental mission?*

YesNo
Does your mission include prioritising farmer-focused* and organic food supply?*

YesNo
Does your business state your mission on your website or within your legal documents?*

YesNo
Do you have a written buying policy that prioritises small and medium scale organic and agro-ecological farmers?*

YesNoN/a - you don't need a buying policy because you only sell your own organic or agro-ecological produce
As part of becoming a Better Food Trader, we encourage you to:
- prioritise farmer-focused and organic food supply
- create a mission statement or add your mission to your legal docs
- create a written buying policy that prioritises small and medium-scale organic and agro-ecological farmers
Do you source any fruit or veg via air freight, such as berries, asparagus and fine beans?*

YesNo
Do you invest in, involve or engage with your local community?*

YesNo
Business Data

We collect some high level data to understand our membership
What year did you start trading?*
Do you know your supplier spend according to these categories: 1. organic / agro-ecological / non-organic; 2. whether the produce is own-grown, bought direct from a grower, or from a wholesaler?*

YesNo
We encourage you to track this information to show how you prioritise UK organic and agroecologically-grown produce.
What was your total income from all UK-grown organic/agro-ecological produce in the last financial year?*
Please just state income from fruit and veg even if your business trades in other goods.
What percentage of your produce is organic and agro-ecological ?*
What was your total income from all food retail sales in the last financial year?*
i.e. including meat, dairy, bread, ambient and all other food products
On average, how many customers do you serve each week?*
Please name all the UK farms that supply your organic (or agro-ecological) fruit, veg, grains etc.
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- At the moment, we only accept businesses whose focus is trading organic or agro-ecological plant-based products and that are guided by a social/environmental mission.
- Data privacy:*
  
  Please confirm that you have read and understood our privacy policy in relation to the personal data we are asking for in this form.
- From time to time, we will promote you and mention you on social media, which may include sharing your photos. We will always tag and credit you. If you would prefer to opt out, please untick the box below:
  
  Photo Sharing on Social Media
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- Date*
  
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  Date
- 6 months from now
  
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- 1 year from now
  
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- By submitting this form, you're allowing us to add you to our Trader Map and newsletter mailing list.
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You're one step away from being part of the network!

Fill out this form to apply to be a Better Food Trader

Main Contacts

Web Details

Tell us a bit more about you

Business Data

Please name all the UK farms that supply your organic (or agro-ecological) fruit, veg, grains etc.