Clipper claims world first for new eco tea bag
Wessanen owned organic and Fairtrade tea brand Clipper is launching what it is claiming is the world’s first plastic-free, non-GM and unbleached heat-sealed teabag.
Arla launches organic Baby&Me brand in the UK as part of ‘digital first’ push
European dairy cooperative Arla is aiming to build on success already seen in Denmark and China by extending its Arla Baby & Me Organic brand into the UK market.
Lidl Belgium launches bike delivery service
Lidl Belgium is trialling a new pop-up webshop and bike delivery service for groceries in the Ghent area.
Natracare founder Susie Hewson receives first Oak Award
The UK-based Organic Trade Board has presented its inaugural Oak Award to the founder of organic feminine hygiene pioneer Natracare, Susie Hewson.
The Welsh organic dairy making waves in Hong Kong and China
Michael Wale explains how an unusual chain events led a small organic dairy in the south west corner of Wales to to build a valuable export business in the lucrative…
Anti-plastics ‘fervour’ is distracting us from climate change threat, Riverford founder warns
Deepening public and political consternation around plastic pollution is becoming a “dangerous distraction” from a far bigger challenge – the urgent need to control climate change. That’s the view of…
High users of organic food 25% less likely to get cancer
People who eat organic food are up to 25% less likely to develop cancer, according to a study of nearly 70,000 volunteers.
We feed the world: Photography show highlights vital role of smallholders
We Feed the World is a global photography initiative which seeks to capture ‘the triumphs and tribulations’ of the smallholder farmers who produce 70% of the world’s food.
Major new Greek pavilion at Nordic Organic Food Fair
Enterprise Greece, the invest and trade agency of the Greek State will host a national pavilion this year at next month's Nordic Organic Food Fair in Malmö, Sweden.
Discounters setting the pace for organic sales growth
While Waitrose, Sainsbury’s and Tesco still hold the largest value shares of organic food and drink (22.6%, 22.5% and 21.7% respectively), it is the discounters and The Co-Op who are…