European Organic Congress 2021: how to achieve the transition towards a more sustainable food system
The annual European Organic Congress titled “Organic’s contribution to the European Green Deal” will take place online, live from Lisbon from 16-18 June 2021, organised by IFOAM Organics Europe and…
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 has confirmed. The awards, usually marked…
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 years at Planet Organic, I…
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 sales of organic food and…
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 new research published this month by…
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 which return on 17-18 November…
Thrive Market: Online Organic Pioneer Wants To Become ‘World’s First Climate Positive Grocery Store’ By 2025
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 store” by 2025. In addition to…
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 sales to over £120 million. The…
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 that all its plant-based food products…
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 and Karris McCulloch launched TheVeganKind…