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We are so happy to announce that we won the Best Organic Export Company award at the Soil Association Boom Awards on 26 June 2019.

Clearspring is proud of the fact that our expert producers use their skill and experience to make our tofu with just three ingredients: organic soya beans, nigari and water – that’s all, no fillers required!

I’ve always enjoyed outdoor sports and am a keen athlete. I’ve completed a triathlon in the past and I try and cycle everywhere for the environment and my health. However, running has always been my weak spot. That’s why I wanted to challenge myself this year whilst also raising money and awareness for a fantastic cause, The Vegan Society.

Have you taken up the Veganuary challenge? Are you considering a more plant-based diet? Or do you just want to get healthier in January? 

Clearspring has been responsible for bringing the very best of Japan’s finest Organic Tamari Soya Sauce to customers around the world for over 25 years. However, our Organic Yaemon Tamari Soya Sauce is especially unique and is one of the only Tamari Soya Sauces of its kind available in the world. Alongside being a firm favourite amongst our customers, its versatility and the richness of its flavour - it has a heritage and tradition which celebrates the very best in artisan traditions and craftsmanship.

Apple Cider Vinegar like you have never tasted before!Clearspring has added four new delicious flavours to their alreadyhugely popular Organic Italian Vinegars range with sweet & fruity Peach, juicy Raspberry, vibrant and zesty Matcha & Lemon and the savoury kick of Ginger, Turmeric & Black Pepper.

In the weeks before Clearspring celebrated its 25th birthday, Christopher Dawson, Maria Dawson and Zoe West sat with Rosie Greenaway and reflected on where it all began, why it all began and how the brand’s products represent the future of food.

During the 18 years he lived in Japan, Clearspring's founder Christopher Dawson became an expert on miso quality, and the Clearspring range is his selection of the finest traditionally made Japanese miso.

Clearspring is a family-owned business and for over 25 years we have been committed to pioneering authentic Japanese specialities and organic fine foods. We are proud to bring to you our award-winning range that is enjoyed and appreciated around the world.

At Clearspring, the core and heart of our business is ourOrganic Miso. It is a staple in the Clearspring Kitchen... we enjoy it for breakfast, lunch and dinner, and even in sweet treats!

Today we are increasingly hearing terms such as gluten intolerance, wheat allergy and coeliac disease. On top of this, the words wheat and gluten are often used interchangeably too, even though there is a very clear difference between the two substances. So what do they actually mean and how are they different?

There is no official definition of ancient grains but it is widely accepted to mean grains which have remained unchanged for several hundreds of years. As opposed to more widespread cereals such as corn, rice and modern varieties of wheat, which are the product of thousands of years of selective breeding.

I keep telling people that this spring has been is an exciting time for organic, but then organic is always exciting from my perspective. 2016 however has seen the alignment of some critical factors – some new, some- not so new – which create conditions ripe for further growth in organic.

With a little bit of menu planning it is easy to whip up a tasty vegan Easter meal for the whole family.

Macrobiotics is a way of life based on ideas about the interconnectedness of all things and encompasses ways of eating, thinking and seeing the world.

Demeter certifies food produced from biodynamic farming, a methodology created and defined by philosopher Rudolph Steiner in the 1920s, combining agriculture, cosmology and herbalism/homeopathy.

Vegans do not eat animal products, not only meat but also eggs, dairy products and other animal-derived substances such as honey.

Noodles in Asia and Pasta in Europe may look similar, however they have many differences.

Although making a cup of tea may seem like a really simple thing, making a really good cup of tea is an art! We'll talk you through the different steps to make a great cup of tea and help you choose from our Organic Green Tea Range.

We are so pleased that UNESCO has recognised the value in designating Japanese Washoku cuisine with cultural heritage status.

Shiitake, Japanese forest mushrooms, are one of the Orient’s most exotic and delicious foods. Shiitake’s delicate, yet wild, woodsy taste adds a gourmet flair to almost any dish.

“The abrupt, searingly tart, tangy, salty taste jolts the eyes open, shakes the stomach awake, sandpapers off any staleness from the taste buds, and gets the day off to an unforgettable start.”

We celebrated the 60th birthday of our founder Christopher Dawson last week. Here is a message read by his good friend and long standing colleague Bob...

Of the three qualities of soya sauce you can find on shop shelves, Clearspring traditionally craft-made soya sauce is the highest quality available. The other two qualities are naturally brewed soya sauce and non-brewed soya sauce.