The Natural & Organic Awards Europe go virtual
In the absence of a live trade show, this year’s Natural & Organic Awards Europe will be celebrated virtually on 10 September, Diversified Communications...
Peter Marsh announces retirement as CEO of Planet Organic
Planet Organic CEO Peter Marsh has announced that later this year he will retire from the position he’s held since 2008.
“After 13 very enjoyable...
Denmark reach 13% organic market share
New statistics from Danmarks Statistik shows retail sales of organic food and drink rose by 14%, an increase of 16 billion DKK in 2020.
Retail...
COVID prompts one in four to cut back on animal products
Since the start of the pandemic, one in four Brits have reduced the amount of animal products they consume, according to the results of...
Q&A Interview with Laura Ihanainen
Nordic Organic Food Fair
Welcome to our second Q&A Interview series in the run up to Eco Life Scandinavia and the Nordic Organic Food Fair...
Thrive Market: Online Organic Pioneer Wants To Become ‘World’s First Climate Positive Grocery Store’...
Thrive Market, the American membership-based online retailer for natural and organic products, has set its sights on becoming the “world’s first climate positive grocery...
Certified organic beauty and wellbeing sales hit £120M
According to the Soil Association (SA) 2021 Organic Beauty and Wellbeing Market report, the certified organic and natural products market rose by 13% in 2020, taking total...
Lidl Germany Expands Vegan ‘Vemondo’ Range With Over 450 Carbon-Neutral Products
Supermarket giant Lidl has expanded its vegan offerings in Germany to more than 450 products, sold under its own-label Vemondo. The discount retailer says...
TheVeganKind online supermarket secures £3.5M investment
UK online vegan supermarket and subscription delivery box service TheVeganKind (TVK) has raised £3.5 million in Series A funding from Literacy Capital Plc.
Co-founders Scott...
78% of consumers unable to identify greenwashing, survey reveals
To coincide with Earth Day, marked globally today, a new survey has been launched ‘unearthing’ the ethical and sustainable shopping habits of consumers in...
The Social Dilemma: How to Choose the Right Cause for Your Business
These days, consumers care. And they’re not only willing to put their spending dollar behind brands that do the same or have social purpose,...
Navigating Natural & Organic: Julia Illera, Euromonitor International
The natural and organic industry is continuously growing and shifting, with new trends, regulations, products and practices being introduced into market everyday. How does...
French Supermarkets To Phase Out Plastic Packaging With Refill Stations
French grocery chains will have to begin switching to food refill stations as part of a new environmental bill. The law, which has been...
U.S. Plant-Based Retail Sales Top US$7 Billion As Mainstream Consumers Shift, New Data Shows
Plant-based food retail sales in the U.S. grew double-digits to reach US$7 billion in 2020, outpacing sales of its animal counterparts for the third...
Health of the Nation Survey 2021: Lockdown Focus
In a new animated version of the Health of the Nation Survey 2021: Lockdown Focus, the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) highlights key data...
