NOSB votes to continue to allow hydroponics under US National Organic Program
The National Organic Standards Board, the industry body that advises the US Secretary of Agriculture on organic standards, has voted to allow some crops grown hydroponically to continue to be…
Organics calling hydroponics: Stop stealing our word
Nationwide rallies have been held across America by organic farming groups opposed to hydroponic growers being able to label their produce organic.
Campbell Soup signs up to plant-based foods trade group
US food multinational Campbell Soup Company is joining the Plant Based Foods Association (PBFA) – the first major brand to do so – in a move that will be watched…
Dairy must avoid ‘bad protein’ trap, industry warns
The global dairy industry must act to avoid dairy being characterised as a 'bad protein', industry leaders warned this week.
Dairy must avoid 'bad protein' trap, industry warns
The global dairy industry must act to avoid dairy being characterised as a 'bad protein', industry leaders warned this week.
Five big food trends in 2018: From total transparency to hyper-personalisation
Global market intelligence agency Mintel has unveiled what it says will be the top five trends impacting the global food and drink industry in 2018.
Global organic market nears US$90bn – France and Sweden deliver strongest growth
The global organic market is nearing US$90billion in turnover and showing highly encouraging future prospects.
Soil Association ‘bowled over’ by UK minister’s comments on soil
The Soil Association has welcomed what it says is a “a dramatic shift” in UK government thinking on soil protection and farming practice.
Environmentally-minded young waste most food
Young people waste nearly 50% more food than the over 65s, says the UK-based anti-waste charity Wrap.
Starch flakes offer ‘clean label’ credentials for food manufacturers
Kröner-Stärke, a leading German producer of natural wheat starches, has boosted its wide range of starch flakes to include a new instant porridge, pre-gelatinised wheat starch flake.
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