Mind the gap: Updated Organic Farm Knowledge platform launched
The second iteration of a go-you knowledge resource for organic farmers will be launched today.
COSMOS reports 92% growth in certified products in 2018
Natural and organic cosmetics standards body COSMOS says that the number of its certified products has almost doubled, with a 92% increase during 2018. COSMOS reports that with the number…
Europe’s organic market grows 11% to be worth €37bn
Europe's organic market grew 11% in 2017 to be worth 37 billion euros, according to new data unveiled on the first day of this year's Biofach trade show in Nuremberg.
Top natural and organic influencers name the trends to watch in 2019
Leading opinion formers and influencers from the UK and international natural and organic community – and participants at this year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe event in London (7-8 April)…
‘Freebate’ model could revolutionise recycling, says WWF
A new study into ways of increasing the use of post-consumer recycled materials (PCR) recommends a ‘freebate’ model over material taxation schemes.
New ashwaghanda delivery tech allows high purity and potency
Kerala, India-headquartered Arjuna Natural has developed new technology that it says delivers its proprietary Shoden ashwanghanda extract at a new level of purity and bioactivity.
Global trends in organic: Data, deals and disruptors
To judge by some usually reliable metrics, organic markets around the world are currently in robust good health. Organic sales are growing strongly worldwide, market penetration is rising, M&A activity…
NZ supplements law change would encourage research and innovation, NZWA predicts
Proposed changes to laws governing the manufacturing and marketing of health supplements in New Zealand could lead to increasing investment in research and product innovation, predicts advocacy group NZWA.
Officials signal Spain’s ambitious organic target at Ecovalia reception
Senior officials signalled Spain’s bold ambitions for organic at a special reception in Seville this week to mark the opening of the new head offices of Spain’s national organic certifier,…
Red Bull launches organic quartet into UK and North American markets
Red Bull is launching its four-product-strong Organics drink range in the UK and North American markets.