European Organic Congress 2021: how to achieve the transition towards a more sustainable food system
The annual European Organic Congress titled “Organic’s contribution to the European Green Deal” will take place online, live from Lisbon from 16-18 June 2021, organised by IFOAM Organics Europe and…
‘Fika with’ returns for organic food roundtable
Fika with, the new virtual interview series from the Eco Life Scandinavia and the Nordic Organic Food Fair, returns with a roundtable discussion featuring Organic Denmark, Organic Sweden and Pro…
‘New world of packaging possibilities’ trialled by Coca-Cola in Hungary
AdeZ, a Coca-Cola owned plant-based drink brand, is trialling the use of paper bottles in Hungary. The Hungary rollout will see 2,000 paper bottle prototypes being market-tested for the first…
The Natural & Organic Awards Europe go virtual
In the absence of a live trade show, this year’s Natural & Organic Awards Europe will be celebrated virtually on 10 September, Diversified Communications has confirmed. The awards, usually marked…
Oceanium Raises US$2.7M To Develop Seaweed For Packaging & Climate-Friendly Food Ingredients
Seaweed processing and food & material innovation firm Oceanium announced it has raised GBP£2M (approx US$$2.7M) in a second seed round led by the Green Angel Syndicate and global conservation…
UK law to formally recognize animals as sentient beings
For the first time under UK law animals are to be formally recognized as sentient beings in a series of animal welfare reforms. The Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill is set…
Munchfit secures £1.2MN investment through Crowdcube campaign
Healthy meal brand MunchFit has closed £1.2 million through a Crowdcube crowdfunding campaign, securing equity investment from 330 ‘Fitvestors’, including customer and Made in Chelsea star Spencer Matthews. Munchfit will…
Peter Marsh announces retirement as CEO of Planet Organic
Planet Organic CEO Peter Marsh has announced that later this year he will retire from the position he’s held since 2008. “After 13 very enjoyable years at Planet Organic, I…
Short supply chains create value, reports SA
Short, decentralized supply chains help create social, economic and environmental value of £3.70 for every £1 spent. That’s the finding of a new report – Farmer-Focused Routes to Market –…
Cambridge Commodities tackles foaming with silicone agent for sports nutrition, health and well-being
UK-based ingredient supplier Cambridge Commodities has unveiled Librifoam, a silicone anti-foaming agent. It can be used in sports nutrition, health and well-being and the food and beverage industries. Nutrition Insight…