Organic farmer challenges pesticide company representatives at regenerative agriculture conference
As a Marine in Iraq doing counterinsurgency, Ryan Erisman, learned how to work in a hostile environment. Now an organic farmer, Erisman had no problem challenging a different opponent—pesticide company…
Wake Up to Organic returns after COVID hiatus
The Organic Trade Board (OTB) has confirmed that popular industry event Wake Up to Organic will return on 7 June. The return of the one-day Wake Up to Organic campaign…
World Fair Trade Day invites citizens to discover products that suit everyone
Con motivo del Día Mundial del Comercio Justo (sábado 13 mayo), las organizaciones de Comercio Justo quieren llamar la atención de los consumidores y consumidoras ante la condiciones abusivas de…
The FTC’s issuing penalty notices; what can brands expect next?
Unsubstantiated health claims on product labels are the FTC's new target, just months after the agency released a new health products compliance guidance. New Hope Network Read More
OPTA Europe welcomes the Polish Chamber of Organic Food (PIZE) as new member
OPTA Europe announces that the Polish Chamber of Organic Food (PIZE) has joined the association as associated member. PIZE is the organisation recognised by the Polish government for the promotion…
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…
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)…
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,…