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It is supported by organic brands and retailers who will be showcasing their delicious organic offerings with tastings, events and giveaways.
An organic breakfast is full of healthy nutrients and there is a delicious selection of great value organic alternatives to choose from in the supermarkets – from porridge oats to eggs, milk, yogurt and wholesome granola.
83% of households are now buying organic and the frequency of organic purchases has increased in supermarkets, with shoppers on average buying organic once every 3 weeks - that's 17 trips to buy organic a year.
So this May why not make the simple switch to organic by starting with the most important meal of the day?
Starting the day with an organic breakfast helps you to avoid unwanted extras such as artificial pesticides and herbicides. Plus, it can also offer a nutritional "level up" because organic growing methods make it nutritionally different due to the way in which the foods are grown.
For example:
Studies have shown organic produce has up to 30-40% more polyphenols than non-organic (Baranski et al 2014) and up to 69% more antioxidants (Rahman et al 2024)
Organic milk is high in beneficial Omega 3 due to the cow's clover-rich grass diet
An organic swap at breakfast can significantly reduce your pesticide exposure for the day. Non-organic breakfast items including oats, wheat and bread commonly contain glyphosate residues as the crops are often sprayed with glyphosate before harvesting to dry them out to make it easier to harvest.
Glyphosate is an artificial herbicide which is banned in organic as it has been linked to health issues in humans, including cancer.
One of the easiest and most cost-effective organic breakfast swaps you can make is to organic oats. Organic oats are often minimally more expensive than non-organic, but this swap could also make a big difference for your gut’s health, with recent studies demonstrating glyphosate’s negative impact on the good bacteria in our gut.
Delicious Organic Breakfast Swaps to Try:
Yeo Valley Organic Granola:
Carefully crafted with 100 percent organic British oats and baked in small batches, Yeo Valley Organic Granola is packed with a generous mix of nuts, seeds and fruits for a satisfying crunch in every spoonful. Choose from two nourishing varieties: Toasted Nuts & Seeds – golden toasted oats blended with cashews, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, dates, quinoa and flax, or Berry & Cherry – gently baked oats with almonds, cranberries, sour cherries and a touch of cinnamon. RRP £4.50, 360g, available from Waitrose and Asda.
Buckwud Organic Maple Syrup:
Drawn 100% pure from organic Canadian maple trees, Buckwud Organic Maple Syrup offers buttery caramel deliciousness and plant-based goodness. It is the perfect breakfast and brunch partner to bring a naturally tasty twist to your dishes, whether drizzled over pancakes and waffles or added as a sweet splash to your morning coffee. RRP £6.20, 250g, available from Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Morrisons, Asda, Ocado and Co-op.
Cafédirect Mayan Gold Organic Ground Coffee:
Recently crowned ‘Best Organic Coffee’ at the 2025 BOOM (Best of Organic Market) Awards, this vibrant and fruity brew opens with smooth caramel notes, followed by layers of vanilla, citrus, and a touch of honey. Grown in Mexico’s stunning Parque Natural El Triunfo, it’s as bold and distinctive as the land itself. Available as roast and ground, beans, and instant. RRP £5.95 per 200g, available from Waitrose, Sainsbury’s, Co-op.
Rowse Organic Honey:
Certified by Soil Association Certification, this 100% pure and natural Organic honey boasts a medium amber colour and a fruity flavour with fresh back notes. A winner of the Great Taste Awards, it is an incredibly versatile staple that is perfectly delicious when squeezed over granola, porridge, and drinks, or used to naturally sweeten your savoury dishes. RRP £3.50, 340g, available from Tesco, Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, and Ocado.
Clearspring Organic Tofu Single Serve:
Award-winning organic Japanese silken tofu, now in a single serve (200g) pack, ideal for modern, mindful living. This new pack is the perfect choice for flexitarians, first-time tofu tasters, and anyone looking for quick, nourishing options such as scrambled tofu, without compromising taste or quality. RRP £1.89, 200g, available from clearspring.co.uk, Ocado.
Clearspring Organic FRUIT 100% Pouch:
Each delicious fruit pouch is made with nothing but real, 100% organic fruit. Free from added sugar, concentrates, ascorbic acid, or any preservatives, just 100% organic fruit. The Organic FRUIT range is incredibly versatile - it can be enjoyed on-the-go, as a topping on your natural yoghurt or cereal and as an ingredient for a fruity organic dessert or smoothie. You can even pour them into ice pots and freeze, to enjoy on a hot summer’s day. Available in five flavours: Banana, Strawberry & Mango (new), Banana, Blueberry & Strawberry (new), Apple & Blueberry, Apple & Mango, Pear. RRP £1.80, clearspring.co.uk, Ocado
Doves Farm Organic White Spelt Flour:
Milled from sustainably-grown organic spelt, this soft ancient grain flour is creamy in colour and mildly nutty in flavour. It can be used like regular plain white flour and bakes beautifully in breads, scones, pizzas, pastries, biscuits and cakes. For bread baking, it can also be used in a bread machine. RRP £3.49, available from Doves Farm, Ocado, Sainsburys, Tesco and Waitrose.
Pip Organic Pineapple & Mango Smoothie:
Made with 100% organic not-from-concentrate fruit, Pip Organic has selected the tastiest fruit to squish, crush and blend creating a tropical smoothie paradise! This is the perfect start to the day, with no added sugars, sweeteners or anything artificial- just as nature intended. RRP: £4.40, 4 x 180ml, available from Ocado and M&S.
‘Wake Up To Organic’ was supported by organic brand Clearspring and has been running for over 10 years, as an initiative initially spearheaded by the Organic Trade Board. Last year 70 independent stores across the UK joined the celebration, offering organic giveaways, tastings and events for their customers. To find your local organic retailer visit Find your local independent retailer | Soil Association
Save the Date! *Organic September* the month-long campaign dedicated to promoting organic products and raising awareness about the benefits of organic farming and living will be taking place again this year. More details to follow soon.
More information on organic food- including what is and is not allowed to be used in organic farming, and in organic food processing can be found on the Soil Association website.
