UK organics face being shut out of EU markets in event of ‘grisly’ no-deal Brexit, FDF warns
UK organic producers face being banned from exporting to EU countries for nine months in the event of a no-deal Brexit, the Food and Drink Federation warned today.
The big reveal: 6 million naked swedes in Asda
With pressure mounting on retailers to cut excessive packaging, UK supermarket chain Asda says it is going “full swede ahead” with its own plastic pledge, removing plastic wrapping from all…
Veganism is ‘Instagram fad’, meat industry funded group claims
A UK farming industry group has dissmissed veganism as an Instagram-propelled “fad”.
Climate change ready: Growing organically in a water stressed world
The time for debating climate change is over, says US organic farming pioneer Bob Quinn - it's already happening, and we need to adapt fast. That's why he has turned…
Global vegan launches more than double, Germany stays top innovator
Globally, 5% of all food and drink products launched between July 2017 and June 2018 were vegan, while 11% were vegetarian, according to newly published research from Mintel.
Never to be sold: Organic wholesaler is first US firm to be owned by perpetual purpose trust
Leading US organic wholesaler Organically Grown Company (OGC) has become the first company in America to be owned by a perpetual purpose trust, allowing it to focus on maximising purpose,…
Bilbao’s Labore joins Europe’s growing ranks of organic retail co-operatives
A new organic retail co-operative called Labore opened its in Bilbao.
Organic superfood specialist Herb Hero readies for international launch
Following trial successful trial distribution on Sweden and Australia, organic superfood brand is preparing for a full commercial launch in the third quarter of 2018.
JUST hopes European consumers will scramble for its egg alternative
US plant-based food tech company JUST is launching its on-trend vegan scrambled egg products into Europe.
PBFA reports ‘explosive growth’ in US plant-based food sales
US trade group the Plant Based Foods Association today released new data showing robust sales in the plant-based foods industry with dollar sales growth of 20% over the last year and sales topping…