New CAP must reward green performance, says newly elected IFOAM EU president
IFOAM EU’s incoming president say that a revised EU Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) must reward wider green performance, not just single practices.
Seed growing coop leader awarded OFRF research grant
A Virginia-based organic farmer is has been awarded a research grant by the (US) Organic Farming Research Foundation.
Tipping point: Organic claims 'amazing' 13.3% share of total food sales in Denmark
Sales of organic food in Denmark grew 31% in 2017 to claim a 13.3% share of total food and drink sales in the country.
'Booming' Australian organic market reaches record $2.4bn
Australia’s organic industry continued on its growth trajectory in 2017 to produce record sales $2.4 billion (US$ 1.8 billion).
Sweden’s Midsona acquires German organic pioneer Davert for €48.5m
Swedish health foods manufacturer and brand-owner Midsona has acquired German organic food pioneer Davertin a deal worth €48.5 million (SEK 511).
Put organic 'front and centre' to deliver Green Brexit, industry leaders urge Government
Government plans for a ‘Green Brexit’ must include an organic farming scheme that “takes the pressure off the market to deliver for organic farmers”, the chief executive of the Soil…
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall opens Pukka’s ‘Herb House’
Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has officially opened ‘Herb House’, the new bespoke offices of UK-based herbal tea and supplements brand Pukka Herbs.
International natural and organic food producers gather for London show
Nearly 400 exhibiting companies from 42 countries will be showcasing their latest food and drink innovations to thousands of trade buyers and retailers at The Natural Food Show (ExCel, London,…
Go! Organic festival launch seals London’s reputation as organic event hub
As the international natural and organic trade community prepares to gather in London next weekend (22-23 April), comes more news about this summer’s big organic consumer event in the city.
Real Organic Project aims to highlight NOP ‘failures’
A group of US organic farmers have launched a new organic certification scheme, which they say will visibly distance them from “the failures” of the US National Organic Program (NOP).