UK’s backs extended ban on neonicotinoids in “landmark” policy shift
The UK Government says it will back an EU extended ban on neonicotinoid pesticides, which have been widely shown to harm bees and other pollinators.
Nordic Organic Food Fair showcases latest thinking on the green economy
Next week’s Nordic Organic Food Fair event in Malmö (15-16 November, MalmöMässan, Sweden) will provide a showcase for the latest thinking about sustainability and ways to build a new green…
NOSB votes to continue to allow hydroponics under US National Organic Program
The National Organic Standards Board, the industry body that advises the US Secretary of Agriculture on organic standards, has voted to allow some crops grown hydroponically to continue to be…
Organics calling hydroponics: Stop stealing our word
Nationwide rallies have been held across America by organic farming groups opposed to hydroponic growers being able to label their produce organic.
Global organic market nears US$90bn – France and Sweden deliver strongest growth
The global organic market is nearing US$90billion in turnover and showing highly encouraging future prospects.
Soil Association ‘bowled over’ by UK minister’s comments on soil
The Soil Association has welcomed what it says is a “a dramatic shift” in UK government thinking on soil protection and farming practice.
Denmark’s Coop cancels hard-hitting Organic October ads
The Danish arm of leading Scandinavian retailer Coop has cancelled a series of ads that formed part of its Øktober (Organic October).
UK’s OMSCO organic dairy coop partners with Eko Holland
UK organic dairy cooperative OMSCO has announced a new alliance agreement with leading European dedicated organic dairy cooperative, Eko Holland. The move follows an earlier successful partnership with Organic Valley…
Ben & Jerry’s announces 2018 organic launch but hits back at glyphosate reporting
Ben & Jerry’s is to launch a 100% certified organic ice cream line in 2018, the Unilever-owned has announced. The new organic range is expected to account for around 6%…
Ben & Jerry’s announces 2018 organic launch but hits back at glyphosate reporting
Ben & Jerry’s is to launch a 100% certified organic ice cream line in 2018, the Unilever-owned has announced. The new organic range is expected to account for around 6%…
