Post-Brexit farming policy risks being ‘missed opportunity’, SFT warns
The UK Government’s new Agriculture Bill will be a “missed opportunity” if it fails to a incentivise farmers to switch to sustainable farming practices.
Online organic retailer Abel & Cole claims ‘refillables first’
UK organic grocery business Abel & Cole is trialling a refill scheme, claimed to be the first of its kind for an online retailer.
Vegan fashion guidance will help shoppers buy with confidence
New guidance has been agreed by UK retailers to help ensure vegan fashion products really are 100% free of animal products.
MEPs to debate ‘sustainability charge’ on meat
The European Parliament will next week be presented with a plan to increase the price of meat across the EU in a move intended to reflect its full environmental impacts.
Sweden’s organic market stalls as shoppers choose other ethical labels
After years of strong growth, sales of organic food and drink in Sweden’s major grocery retail channel stalled in 2019. That’s one of the key findings of a new report…
Ecolean at the top globally in trusted sustainability rankings
Lightweight packaging specialist Ecolean has achieved Gold Medal Recognition 2020 for its sustainability work. The certificate is awarded by the independent sustainability ratings provider, EcoVadis.
CBD brands hit back at BBC over cannabis products probe
UK-based CBD brands say the BBC 2 programme Trust Me I’m a Doctor used “inappropriate” testing methodologies when it investigated cannabidiol and THC levels in popular CBD oil products.
CBD safety warnings: Reasonable grounds for concern, or stalking horse?
Are recent interventions by regulators in Europe and the US over the safety of CBD products grounded in genuine concern, or are they the product of stealth tactics by Big…
ProVeg urges Starbucks to drop plant-based milk surcharge
Plant-based advocacy group ProVeg International is urging Starbucks to drop its surcharge on plant-based milks if it is serious about achieving its new climate targets.
Strong growth predicted for key Nordic organic markets in coming decade
Strong growth is predicted for key Nordic organic markets during the coming decade in a major new report produced for the Nordic Council of Ministers.