62% of consumers more likely to choose a brand that makes a stand
A new study by NEXT finds that an “incredible 62% of consumers” say they are more likely to buy from brands that publicly stand for causes that are important to…
Sustainable farming? GMOs? Agroecology? Be a part of the discussion
Our upcoming webinar Sense, Science and Sustainability is asking a hot topic question: Can genome editing and agroecology co-exist in the sustainable food and farming mix?
New probiotics guidelines ‘ignore scientific advice’, NPA warns
New advice from the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) that people suffering common digestive conditions should consider stopping using probiotics “ignores scientific evidence, a leading US trade body says.
Plant-based meat sales rose 23% when sold in the meat aisle
A study by US trade group the Plant Based Foods Association in partnership with Kroger, found that plant-based meat sales increased by 23% when products were ranged in the meat…
‘No evidence’ that vitamin D can treat or prevent COVID-19, UK agency concludes
The UK Government agency tasked with undertaking a rapid evidence review of vitamin D’s potential role in reducing the risks from Coronavirus has concluded there is “no evidence to support…
Webinar: Sense, Science and Sustainability
Join us for a live webinar that asks the question 'can genome editing and agroecology co-exist in the sustainable food and farming mix?'
Urgent wake up call to UK Government to ‘fix the failings of food’
The UK House of Lords Select Committee on Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment has today published a new report which calls into question the affordability of the Government’s recommended…
Meeting ‘challenging’ 25%-organic-by-2030 goal will require collective will, EU officials say
Achieving the ambitious 25%-organic-by-2030 goal called by the European Union’s Farm to Fork strategy will require a concerted EU-wide effort, and the collective will of all Member States, senior officials…
Beyond Meat partners with tech giant Alibaba to fast track China market entry
US plant-based protein maker Beyond Meat has unveiled a new partnership with Chinese tech giant Alibaba, which will see Beyond Burgers hitting supermarket shelves in mainland China for the first…
Say hello to IFOAM Organics Europe – organic group rebrands, re-elects Jan Plagge as president
Europe’s lead organic advocacy group IFOAM EU has rebranded to become IFOAM Organics Europe, with a new website and logo.