New IFOAM – Organics International World Board elected for 2021-2024
After receiving applications from all over the world, the General Assembly on 13 September 2021 selected 10 new members to join the IFOAM – Organics International World Board for 2021–2024.…
OrganiCup changes name to AllMatters to suit product line expansion
Danish company OrganiCup has rebranded to AllMatters to coincide with the expansion of its range beyond menstrual cups and into other sustainable and recyclable personal care products. Since its launch…
FUL Foods introduces ‘climate active’ functional health drinks
FUL Foods has launched FUL Revive, a line of natural and functional vegan and ‘climate active’ health drinks. The drinks are low in calories, have no added sugar and provide…
Veg Capital acquires majority share in Devon-based vegan firm Clive’s
Marking ‘a historic moment’ in the bakery’s 35-year history, vegan bakery Clive’s has secured a ‘game-changing’ investment from Veg Capital which will enable it to drive new product development. The…
56% of shoppers concerned about environmental impact of food packaging
Last week’s Organic Fresh Produce Forum, run by Soil Association Certification, has highlighted increasing consumer concern about the eco credentials of organic product packaging. Online research carried out on over…
London vegan supermarket GreenBay celebrates fifth birthday
West London vegan supermarket GreenBay, which claims to be the UK’s first such bricks and mortar store, is celebrating five years of business, during which time it has seen over…
Dutch Government Plans To Slash Livestock Numbers By 30% To Cut Emissions
The Netherlands is now considering a proposal to slash the number of livestock in the country by nearly a third, in a bid to tackle emissions and ammonia pollution. The…
Heura transforms Barcelona bullring into arena showcasing plant-based meats
In a move designed to draw parallels between the cruelty of bullfighting and the consumption of animal meat, Spanish company Heura has used the former bullring La Monumental as the…
HealthyDoesIt launches third campaign: HealthyDoesOrganic
As part of Organic Awareness Month, education website HealthyDoesIt has launched its third topical campaign, HealthyDoesOrganic, in a bid to engage the public through giveaways showcasing the variety of organic…
Leading organic trade show returns to Madrid
8-9 September saw the return of Spain’s leading organic event, Organic Food Iberia (OFI), as it presented its second edition in Madrid to an international audience of almost 5,000 attendees.…