EU Organic Regulation revision threatens ‘lose-lose’ situation
Key players in the organic and fair trade movements warned this week that current proposals for revision of the EU Organic Regulation would undermine a flourishing European organic food and…
New trade body OPTA aims to “empower” organic in Europe
The Organic Processing and Trade Association, new trade association aimed at accelerating the progress of organic food and farming in Europe was formally inaugurated in Milan, Italy, this week.
US-based organic pioneer brand Amy’s Kitchen hits 30
US-based organic food pioneer Amy's Kitchen has begin celebrating its 30th year in business.
US-based organic pioneer brand Amy's Kitchen hits 30
US-based organic food pioneer Amy's Kitchen has begin celebrating its 30th year in business.
Quarter of food and drink launches in Germany in 2016 carried organic claim
Germany hosted the highest proportion of organic launches globally in 206, according to newly released data from Mintel.
Robust US organic sector posts record sales
The robust American organic sector stayed on its upward trajectory in 2016, gaining new market share and shattering records, as consumers across the United States ate and used more organic…
75% of Chinese mothers feed their baby organic infant milk formula
New research from Mintel predicts that the market volume of infant milk formula in China will grow by a CAGR of 5.4% between 2016 and 2021. And the market intelligence…
Chinese dairy sets sights on US organic yoghurt leader Stonyfield
China’s largest dairy is in talks to buy America’s leading organic yogurt company, Stonyfield Farm, reports New York Post, Reuters and others.
Minister visits Sweden’s Hong Kong organic showcase
Sweden’s minister for agriculture, Sven-Erik Bucht, has visited the Moreorganic Sweden eco shop in Hong Kong.
Washington Post reports raise doubts about organic standards in the US
Two recent Washington Post reports by Peter Whoriskey have raised doubts about organic standards in the US.