EU: New Ambitious Organic Action Plan
The European Commission today approved the European Organic Action Plan 2021-2027. The Plan has the ambition to contribute to the growth of the organic sector and the objective of reaching…
A ‘big win’ for organic
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) says the organic sector is ‘cautiously optimistic after gaining clear recognition’ within Defra’s new pilot scheme, the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI). The certifier welcomes the…
Finn Cottle retires from Soil Association Certification
Soil Association Certification has announced that Finn Cottle, long-standing trade consultant, is retiring. In a trade news bulletin, Clare McDermott, business development director, shared Cottle’s plans to retire, saying the…
Farm to Fork: the role of organic and digital training activities to reach the objectives
In May 2020, the European Commission published the Farm to Fork strategy as a key element of the European Green Deal (new EU growth strategy for 2050). Ambitious goals for…
Diverse group of organic farmers zoom into D.C. to talk organic
Organic Trade Association fly-in to brief new administration, lawmakers on critical issues From their home offices, kitchens, fields or tractor cabs, a diverse group of organic farmers from across the…
B Certification – What it Means for Your Business and the Planet
If you’re keen to give your customers even more confidence that they’re making a great choice by picking your product, getting certification makes a lot of sense. And when you’re…
The Organic Trade Association released the following statement today in response to the USDA ending its Organic Recognition Agreement with India.
“The Organic Trade Association supports USDA’s decision to end its Organic Recognition Agreement with India and transition to a more active oversight approach. It is critical in international trade agreements…
NATRUE unveils updated standards for 2021
NATRUE has announced that its Label Criteria has been updated, with changes to come into effect on 1 January 2021. The latest update maintains its core principles while at the…
Eco-Labels Gaining Traction in Food Industry
The launch of the new Vegan and Plant-Based certification schemes highlights the growing importance of eco-labels in the food industry. The last few months has already seen new certification schemes…
UK standards could be ‘undermined’ by misuse of antibiotics in imported meat and dairy, campaigners warn
Amid growing concerns around the global rise in antibiotic resistance, and as the UK explores potential trade agreements with non-EU countries for post-Brexit imports of meat and dairy, a new…