Cash boost for new organic farmers
A cash boost announced by Government last month will allow farmers who convert to organic to receive up to a third more in payments than in 2022. Farmers entering a…
Government achieves ‘pitifully low’ uptake of Healthy Start scheme
New data published by the Government shows it is falling short of NHS targets for the Healthy Start initiative. Uptake for Healthy Start among eligible parents and carers in England,…
10 Companies Awarded China’s First Vegan Food Standard Certification
3 Mins Read China’s shift to a more sustainable food system took a significant step forward with the introduction of the country’s first domestic vegan food certification program and the…
Carrefour first to receive French anti-food waste label
Supermarket chain Carrefour has become the first in France to be granted the French Government’s national ‘anti-food waste’ label. Testing, inspection and certification auditor Bureau Veritas applied a top-rated (three-star)…
Applications open for the EU Organic Awards 2023
Abiertas las candidaturas para los EU Organic Awards 2023 Reconocer a diferentes actores excelentes a lo largo de la cadena The post Abiertas las candidaturas para los EU Organic Awards…
‘Green Day’ disappointment for Soil Association
Thursday 30 March had been dubbed ‘Green Day’, with the Government due to reveal its plans to increase energy security and deliver net zero by 2050. But, says the Soil…
Europeans send ‘clear signal’ for 0% VAT on climate-friendly foods
A new poll by global market researcher Ipsos has found that most people in France, Germany and the Netherlands want 0% VAT imposed on climate-friendly foods and a higher price…
OPTA Europe and ASOBIO join forces
OPTA Europe welcomes ASOBIO, the Spanish Association of Organic Processors and Traders. They are joining forces to better defend the interest of organic companies and to support their growth, in…
CAAE and Restauranging create the first global seal to certify Sustainable Restaurants
Muchos son los sellos que están proliferando para certificar la sostenibilidad en restauración, si bien los que existen lo hacen de forma parcial. De esta forma, unos abarcan el producto,…
Nonprofit Corporate Accountability Lab acquires Fair World Project
Organizations combine forces to elevate fair trade standards, call out 'sham' certifications, compel corporate responsibility and protect human rights. New Hope Network Read More