Organic can be “flagship model” for sustainable farming and growth – IFOAM EU director
Organic food and farming offers a “flagship model for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, says the director of IFOAM EU.
The disruptor
A prominent natural food retailer told us recently that CLF Distribution had “transformed” his business – and the wider health food trade. For CLF’s founder, Robin Holiday, that was always the…
Record-breaking year for organic as global market tops USD 80bn
The organic food and farming sector had another record-breaking year, with global sales topping USD 80 billion and organically farmed land reaching 50.9 million acres.
Brexit has dented confidence, says UK food and drink body
Confidence among UK food and drink manufacturers has declined, driven by increased input costs, squeezed profit margins and uncertainty over Brexit terms, according to the latest survey from Britain's Food…
Should we be trying to “democratize” organic? Discuss
A plea to make organic standards tighter, a pledge to “democratize” organic and an attempt to understand why the Danes are so good at organic. These were some of the…
How to succeed in organic retail – “go massive”
“If you are a supermarket in Denmark you need to be organic – it’s 10% of the food and drink market after all.”
OTB sets the bar high for UK organic growth
At a special ‘#GrowOrganic17’ event in London yesterday, senior OTB figures told a packed room that the UK organic sector was in its best state of health for years.
Industry figures debate the future of natural food
Leading figures from across the natural food industry – including retailers, brand-owners, chefs and food writers – gathered in Brighton this week to debate the future of the natural food…
Wessanen launches ‘Organic Food Against Climate Change’ initiative
Leading European healthy food business Wessanen has launched a new initiative aimed at helping small food entrepreneurs to play an active role in tackling climate change.
Eco cleaning brand Sonett recognised in European Business Awards
Leading German-based eco cleaning brand Sonett has made it through to the final stages of the prestigious European Business Awards.
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