Seize opportunity for more environmentally ambitious CAP, IFOAM EU urges policy makers
IFOAM EU joined national parliamentary delegations and farming organisations this week to discuss the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), with a call for “ambitious green architecture” backed by strong budgetary…
Organic must be a disruptor again – or say good-bye to the ‘O’ word
Organic must stand up and reclaim its role as a disruptive pioneer – or watch the ‘O’ word vanish in a fog of corporate greenwash.
What makes people go vegan? This research gives some strong clues
Positive health provide the strongest motivation for people to go vegan, but being prompted by ethical concerns is more likely to lead to longer-term commitment to the lifestyle.
Ecolean aims to get Aussie drinks brands to lighten up
Swedish eco-packaging specialist Ecolean is inspiring the Australian liquid food and beverage market to take a lighter approach to packaging by showcasing its packaging solutions that feature a minimal environmental…
OTB calls for collective action to build £12bn UK organic market
The UK-based Organic Trade Board (OTB) used its annual briefing event in London this month to call for collective action from Britain’s organic industry to ensure that market growth continues…
Abu Dhabi on course to develop 100 new organic farms
In a powerful call to action Abu Dhabi is on course to develop 100 new organic farms as part of a wider commitment to sustainable development. Michael Wale visited the Emirate to find…
Visitor registration opens for inaugural Organic Food Iberia event
Visitor registration has opened for the inaugural Organic Food Iberia and Eco Living Iberia events (IFEMA exhibition centre in Madrid, Spain, on 6-7 June).
Organic diet ‘significantly cut’ pesticide levels, US study shows
A study just published in the journal Environmental Research adds to a growing body of research showing that eating organic reduces pesticide levels in the body.
Retail ‘channel-shifting’ – what does it mean for organics?
Retail ‘channel shifting’ has been a striking feature of the global organic landscape in recent years, with major retailers taking a much bigger share of organic sales in parts of…
Four big challenges facing the global organic industry
The global organic industry is an undoubted success story – but one that faces a number of significant challenges, says Amarjit Sahota.