In this episode, we meet Hugo Morrissey, the founder of the innovatively delicious Nuisance Drinks. This episode explores the story around Nuisance Drinks, whilst also offering an insightful dive into the world of ‘founders’, as Suzie and Iain are excited to announce this as the first addition to their newest project: the Natural Larder Collective. The serendipitous timing of both founder’s desires to make changes to their original business model and shared ethical values make Nuisance Drinks the perfect fit for the Collective.

In this episode, Suzie explores the journey of Edinburgh’s Chocolate Tree with founders Alastair and Freddy. Starting from humble beginnings at a music festival, they transformed their passion for chocolate into a sustainable business. They discuss their move to organic farming practices, their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint, and the importance of fair trade with cacao farmers. Suzie learns about the cultural significance of chocolate, its health benefits, and savours a unique Aztec hot chocolate blend. Their story exemplifies how a small business can lead the way in promoting regenerative agriculture and ethical consumption while producing delicious, high-quality chocolate products.

In this episode, Suzie chats with Charlotte Blackler from Herb Majesty, a family-run farm in Perthshire. They discuss Charlotte’s journey from a frustrated pharmacist to a herbologist and sustainable farmer. The conversation covers the use of plants as natural pharmaceuticals, sustainable livestock farming without antibiotics, and the role of bees in treating PTSD and respiratory ailments. Charlotte shares how Herb Majesty's meat subscription box thrived during the pandemic, offering high-quality, hormone-free meat. They also explore innovative collaborations with local businesses for mutual benefits in reducing waste and Herb Majesty's range of products designed for women experiencing menopause. Tune in to learn about the ethical and sustainable practices that define Herb Majesty's approach to modern farming.