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May 4th 2026 Michaela Crunkleton Wilson Fresh From South London: Brockwell Park Community Greenhouses (BPCG) and Black Growth CIC are piloting a new wholesale produce partnership in order to build a more local, ethical, and connected food system in South London. Throughout the 2026 growing season, Black Growth CIC’s market garden in Croydon will supply BPCG with fresh, sustainably grown produce for use in their kitchen and products sold in their shop. By supplementing what BP

April 2026 Michaela Crunkleton Wilson At Black Growth CIC, we focus on more than food — it's about education, community and cultural connection. While we love our chard and potatoes, we are also proud to grow heritage and heirloom varieties that are significant to the African diaspora communities and broader food justice movement. This interactive game is our way of bringing those stories to life. Can you tell an ackee from its flower? Do you know the plant behind Jamaica's n

June 22nd 2024 Larissa Brown We piloted a Black Farmer’s Market event in Myatt’s Field Park, Camberwell. Sadly, Lambeth council were rejecting our proposal to come back in 2024 despite our demand by the local community. Even though they were offering other areas in Brixton, why couldn’t we keep doing our markets on this particular street that was perfect for our events? A women's health discussion centred around Nutrition and Mind took place in the Quiet Garden. The event at

January 12th 2024 Larissa Brown We’ve partnered with Roots Allotment in Meadow Hill, Croydon, where we will be developing a 1-2 acre market garden. This innovative project aims to grow nutritious food, teach the local and wider community creative methods of growing and become a unique blueprint for food production of the future. The Black Growth Directors with Ed Morrison, Co-Founder of Roots Allotments. Our Story Obie Campbell, a co-director of Black Growth CIC, was scrollin

September 13th 2023 Larissa Brown Reflecting on the radiant days we’ve enjoyed at the Black Farmers Market, we’re reminded of the vibrant community spirit that thrives under the sun’s embrace. September 2023 marked a significant return for us, as the market buzzed with growers, small Black business owners, workshop leaders, and the infectious energy of our wonderful DJ, MC Scandal. The warm, sunny weather not only highlighted the bounty of the harvest season but also illumina

October 10th 2022 Larissa Brown 3,000 people show out for our first Black Farmer's Market on a sunny October Sunday. How the UK's first Black Farmer's Market came to life Back in 2016, on the bustling streets of Brixton Market, Natasha Pencil and Aisha Jade were two women with a passion for their craft. Natasha was the face behind Taino , a condiment brand inspired by Caribbean flavors. Her creations—ranging from spicy hot sauces to a velvety pumpkin butter—were all vegan, ha