Support your indie food stores at this crucial time, Guild of Fine Food urges shoppers
The Guild of Fine Food is calling for consumers to get behind their local independents and has added an online resource to its existing website, to assist these retailers and…
Sweden’s Paradiset to close stores as corona fears hit finance plan
Swedish organic and natural food pioneer Paradiset says its retail business is to close after a refinancing package failed amid economic uncertainty caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Comparisons between organic and conventional agriculture need to be better, say researchers
The environmental effects of agriculture and food are hotly debated. But the most widely used analysis model overlooks vital factors and can lead to incorrect conclusions on the merits of…
REVEALED: The most photogenic vegan eateries around the world
Eating delicious food can influence our mood for the better and presentation is a vital part of the mood-boosting mix, as this round-up of the world's most Instagramable vegan eateries…
Planet Organic announces takeover of As Nature Intended
Trailbazing UK health and wellbeing retailer Planet Organic has acquired As Nature Intended, the chain of seven London-based organic and natural food stores.
Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane invests in Indian organic specialist MeraKisan
Indian test cricketer Ajinkya Rahane is to take an equity stake in leading Organic Agri-based business MeraKisan Private Ltd.
EFSA: ‘No evidence’ food is a transmission route for coronavirus
The European Food Safety Authority says there is currently no evidence that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19).
Riverford launches zero-packaging veg box – will customers buy it?
UK organic veg box business Riverford has introduced a zero-packaging box in response to customers who want to get rid of packaging all together (okay, apart from the box).
Farmers and non-profits sue Trump’s USDA over organic ‘soil-less’ loophole
A coalition of organic farms and stakeholders, led by the Center for Food Safety (CFS), this week filed a lawsuit challenging the USDA's decision to allow hydroponic operations to be…
Largest US organic dairy brand commits to being ‘carbon positive’ by 2025
Horizon Organic, the largest USDA certified organic dairy brand, is taking “unprecedented action to impact the planet” by committing to being carbon positive by 2025.