New Zealand organic market grows 30% to top NZ$600m
The New Zealand organic sector has grown 30 per cent since 2015 to now be worth $600 million per year, buoyed by consumer demand in NZ and globally.
UK retailers urged to "seize organic momentum" as market grows again
The UK's lead organic body, the Soil Association, has released new sales figures showing that the UK organic market has recorded its seventh year of consecutive growth (for the 52…
Tributes paid to ‘giant of British environmentalism’ Peter Melchett
Tributes have been paid to Peter Melchett, the British environmentalist, organic farmer and former Government minister, who has died aged 71. The internationally renowned environmentalist Jonathon Porritt called him a…
“No excuse” for distressing treatment of cows on Soil Association certified farm
The chief executive of UK organic charity the Soil Association, Helen Browning, says there was no excuse for the “distressing” treatment of dairy cows and their calves revealed in video…
Yeo Valley launches organic kefir range
Yeo Valley, the UK’s largest organic brand, is launching a range of kefir based products.
UK organics face being shut out of EU markets in event of ‘grisly’ no-deal Brexit, FDF warns
UK organic producers face being banned from exporting to EU countries for nine months in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the Food and Drink Federation warned today.
Climate change ready: Growing organically in a water stressed world
The time for debating climate change is over, says US organic farming pioneer Bob Quinn - it's already happening, and we need to adapt fast. That's why he has turned…
Never to be sold: Organic wholesaler is first US firm to be owned by perpetual purpose trust
Leading US organic wholesaler Organically Grown Company (OGC) has become the first company in America to be owned by a perpetual purpose trust, allowing it to focus on maximising purpose,…
Bilbao’s Labore joins Europe’s growing ranks of organic retail co-operatives
A new organic retail co-operative called Labore opened its in Bilbao.
Organic superfood specialist Herb Hero readies for international launch
Following trial successful trial distribution on Sweden and Australia, organic superfood brand is preparing for a full commercial launch in the third quarter of 2018.