Ready to ROC: Regenerative Organic Certification scheme set for summer launch
First applications for the new Regenerative Organic Certification (ROC) scheme are expected late summer 2019.
Halal and kosher meat cannot be labelled organic, ECJ rules
Meat from animals slaughtered under ritualistic practices cannot be labelled as organic, the European Union's top court ruled yesterday.
Publix opens three more GreenWise stores
US supermarket operator Publix plans to open another three GreenWise Market natural, organic and specialty stores.
Finnish organic market records strong growth in 2018
Finland’s organic products market grew by 9% in value in 2018 according to new data released by Pro Luomu, the country’s lead trade body for organic.
Whole Foods to scrap ‘millennial-bait’ 365 store concept
Whole Foods Market is to discontinue its smaller footprint ‘365’ store model, according to US media reports.
Dear Mr Gove, a no-deal Brexit could seriously harm UK organics
The chief executive of the Soil Association has written an open letter to the Defra Secretary, Michael Gove, warning that a no-deal Brexit could seriously damage short to medium term…
Swedish organic market growth slows sharply as shoppers switch focus to other ethical labels
Growth of Sweden’s organic food market slowed sharply in 2018 as Swedish consumers switched to other ethical labels and value propositions.
Soil Association welcomes report that shows Europe can be fed entirely through agroecological approaches
UK organic charity the Soil Association has welcomed a new report which concludes that Europe could be farmed entirely through agroecological approaches – like organic – and still feed a…
Don’t say cheese, dairy farmers tell vegan shop owners
The owners of a new London-based vegan cheese shop – La Fauxmagerie – have been warned by dairy farmers and producers that they are misleading customers.
Mind the gap: Updated Organic Farm Knowledge platform launched
The second iteration of a go-you knowledge resource for organic farmers will be launched today.