The Cotswold Grain Partnership
What is the Cotswold Grain Partnership?
The Cotswold Grain Partnership is a partnership of farming families, businesses, and professionals. We are connected by shared desire to collaborate directly, develop new growing opportunities, and promote sustainable regenerative agricultural practices.
Direct Farming & Milling Collaboration:
Our aim is to reduce the food miles from farm to mill by collaborating with local Cotswold growers and the Matthews Cotswold Flour Mill. We develop a direct route to market for farmers growing Conventional and Organic grain varieties. We work with the farmers to ensure a fair price and collection to support their business.
Developing Diverse Growing Opportunities:
The Matthews Cotswold Flour story began when the original FWP (Frederick) Matthews built a mill on the river Evenlode in 1912. You’ll find us working here to this day, overlooking the picturesque Cotswold village of Shipton-Under-Wychwood. It’s where we mill, pack and ship every order to your door.
Today, the company is led by father and son team Paul and Bertie Matthews – FWP Matthews’ great, great-grandsons.
Promote Sustainable Regenerative Agriculture
Regenerative agriculture or “Regen Ag” is a term that refers to a model of growing food that improves biodiversity and soil organic matter. At its centre are a number of core principles around improving soil fertility, biodiversity, water retention & cleanliness, minimising soil disturbance and enhancing nutrient cycling. We consider these principles to be the future of our farming food system.
Cotswold Flour News
As part of our rapid retailer expansion, we're thrilled to announce that we've officially launched five regenerative flours in Sainsbury's...
Ruby's Bakery is a growing establishment in the B2B space, having expanded to supply nationally. They're nominated for Team of...
Having worked together on a 2 Michelin-starred hotel, Kris and John wanted to bring their expertise to the high street,...
As part of our rapid retailer expansion, we're thrilled to announce that we've officially launched five regenerative flours in Sainsbury's stores and online across the UK. Also available on our website!
Ruby's Bakery is a growing establishment in the B2B space, having expanded to supply nationally. They're nominated for Team of the Year at the 2026 BIA Awards, and it's no wonder having seen the fantastic community they've built for themselves in Sussex.
Having worked together on a 2 Michelin-starred hotel, Kris and John wanted to bring their expertise to the high street, and so KNEAD Bakery was born.