Sweden tightens up free-from labelling controls
Sweden is tightening controls on the labelling of free-from foods, including taking measures to ban misnomers such as ‘gluten-free margarine’
ECJ rules that controversial breeding techniques count as GMOs
Organic and anti-GM groups have welcomed today’s ‘unequivocal’ ruling by the European Court of Justice that a series of controversial new plant breeding techniques do fall under the scope of…
European Commission tells EU 27 to prepare for ‘all Brexit scenarios’
The European Commission has told EU Member States to speed up preparation for the United Kingdom’s withdrawal from the EU next March amid deepening fears of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit.
Denmark’s organic action plan nominated for UN award
Denmark’s political action plan for organic food and farming has been nominated for the UN Future Policy Award.
Nature’s Path resigns from the Organic Trade Association as ‘act of protest’
Nature's Path Foods, North America's largest organic breakfast company, says it is resigning from US trade body Organic Trade Association (OTA) as an “act of protest”.
62% increase in plant-based product claims globally, says Innova Market Insights
Plant-based products claims have increased by 62% globally (CAGR, 2013-2017), according to new data from Netherlands-headquarteredInnova Market Insights.
Out of the box: Guy Singh Watson on the "twin insanities” of fresh produce, and going to a Sex Pistols gig in a tweed jacket
Organic veg box pioneer Guy Singh Watson was a castaway earlier this month on the BBC’s Desert Island Discs show (management consultants and supermarket buyers look away now).
Sweden’s KRAV will stay within EU Organic Regulation
Following a lengthy consultation on its future launched last year, Sweden’s lead organic body KRAV says it will stay within the EU Organic Regulation.
Cafédirect becomes first UK B Corp certified coffee company
Alternative trading organization Cafédirect has become the first UK coffee producer to achieve certification as a B Corporation, cementing its reputation as the leading producer of sustainably sourced and Fairtrade…
Officials signal Spain’s ambitious organic target at Ecovalia reception
Senior officials signalled Spain’s bold ambitions for organic at a special reception in Seville this week to mark the opening of the new head offices of Spain’s national organic certifier,…