Benefits of membership
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Networking with other herb producers
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Regular legislation updates relating to the production and applications of culinary herbs
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Access to approved plant protection product listings for the production of edible herbs and statutory MRL’s
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Input into the R & D strategy for improved herb production in the UK, which includes culinary herbs, technical issues including shelf-life, varietal trials, pest and disease control, sustainable production etc.
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Two technical events each year
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An annual ‘Exploratory Day’
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Annual Conference and AGM
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A bi-monthly news bulletin
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Supporting the British Herb Industry


Grower Members
Businesses directly involved in producing or processing herbs (Herb related turnover)
Band | Type | Image Alt Text |
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A | Full Member | Last annual turnover up to £50k |
B | Full Member | Last annual turnover from £51k to £250k |
C | Full Member | Last annual turnover from £251k to £750k |
D | Full Member | Last annual turnover over £751k to £3m |
E | Full Member | Last annual turnover over £3.1m to £5m |
F | Full Member | Last annual turnover over £5.1m |
Grower Members
Businesses directly involved in producing or processing herbs (Herb related turnover)
Band | Description |
|---|---|
Allied Trade Member | Organisations and individuals providing products, services and expertise to support the herb industry. |
Seed Member | Seed breeding and seed supply companies supporting the herb industry. |
Processor | Businesses growing herbs but not as main product |
Academic & Research Member | Universities, colleges, research organisations and academic staff |
Student | Individual students |
Journalist | Trade and agricultural media |
Technical Advisor | Independent specialists providing technical and scientific expertise to support the Association and the herb industry. |
Life Member | Honorary lifetime membership in recognition of longstanding contribution and service to the herb industry. |


Becoming a member
If you would like to join the British Herb Association please contact Nicola Chessum at nicola.chessum@britishgrowers.org for further information, or download our form.