Newsletter October 2009

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I have just returned from an autumn visit to our suppliers in Japan and China. Every visit presents new opportunities to build trade and strengthen friendships. I also enjoy seeing the changing of the seasons. The leaves on the trees are starting to turn to glorious reds, golds and browns in Asia, just as they are in Europe, and there is a wealth of good things to eat. The autumn harvest is truly something to be celebrated.

In Japan the delicious matsutake mushroom appears while other mushrooms pop up elsewhere. An array of pumpkins, gingko nuts, new crop grains and fruits can also be found in abundance and the cooler weather makes your daily miso soup even more enjoyable. In Shanghai I dined at a new age veggie restaurant, with all brand new and magnificent vegan dishes. In Japan I had lots of hot buckwheat noodles made with freshly harvested buckwheat. Very simple. So delicious!

Now is the time to make the most of the autumn foods and strengthen your immune system for the colder winter months.

Best wishes,

Christopher Dawson

Founder

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Clearspring Organic Miso Paste -
a winner

As you will be aware, we launched a brand new Organic Instant Miso Paste in July. This is the first entirely organic miso paste in the UK, packed with nutrition and fresh flavour, and it is already winning awards! We are pleased to announce that it has been highly commended by the Soil Association in their annual Organic Food Awards.

Nuts about nori

Here at Clearspring we think that nori is fantastic. It's healthy, tasty and you can use it in a multitude of different ways. That's why we have so many different Nori Products . To celebrate its versatility, we have added a new page to our website: Using Nori. We hope you enjoy discovering all the things you can do with it!

Two great competitions

Last month we told you all about shojin ryori – Buddhist vegetarian cuisine – and this month you actually have a chance to try some at the Macrobiotic Café in London! Shojin ryori teacher and cookbook author Mari Fujii will take you through the basic ingredients and techniques to put together a delicious shojin meal. In support of this event, Clearspring will be giving away a free bottle of Clearspring Tamaki Sake worth £25 to anyone who books a place at the demonstration. All you have to do to get yours is use this booking form and write Tamaki in the promotional code box. You will receive your bottle on arrival at the event. Find out more about the event here.

Our friends at GoodnessDirect – who specialise in healthy, organic and eco products - would like to give you the opportunity to win a £35 gift voucher. All you have to do is subscribe to their newsletter to be in with a chance of winning. To participate click here and we will pass on your details. GoodnessDirect stock an extensive range of Clearspring products, so why not use your voucher to buy all your Clearspring favourites.

Job Opportunity at Clearspring

We have a full time vacancy for a UK Sales Manager, to grow and develop the sales of our well established Clearspring Brand throughout the UK and Eire markets. The ideal candidate will already have a strong background working within the Organic and Natural Food business, and a proven sales track record. Excellent benefits offered, dependent on experience.

Please email your brief CV to bob@clearspring.co.uk for full details of this position.