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.
Organic sales top £2 billion as UK market achieves fifth year of growth
The UK organic market grew 7.1% in 2016 to be worth £2.09 billion, according to latest figures from the Soil Association.
Biofach draws record-breaking 50,000
This year’s Biofach and Vivaness events (Nuremberg, 15-18 February 2017) drew a record-breaking attendance of over 50,000 visitors, reports the organiser NürnbergMesse.
European organic market maintains double-digit growth
The organic market in Europe continues to maintain double digit growth, according to data from Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) and the Agricultural Market Information Company (AMI) that was…
Birkenstock surprises beauty world with natural cosmetics range launch
The German footwear company Birkenstock – famous for its iconic cork sandals – used this week’s Biofach exhibition in Nuremberg to preview a comprehensive range of natural cosmetic products.
“Engaging authentically with customers – that’s our big opportunity”
“Engaging authentically with our customers – that’s our big opportunity as independent retailers.” So says Food For Thought owner Alan Martin in a new video interview for Natural Products News.