Call to double British fruit and veg production to improve diets...
The UK must double its domestic fruit and vegetable production to improve public health and address environmental concerns, according to a coalition of environmental...
Increased consumer demand for healthy and sustainable products leads to 12th...
The organic food and drink market has delivered its 12th year of positive growth, despite the global political and economic turmoil and a cost-of-living...
Short supply chains create value, reports SA
Short supply chains create social, economic and environmental value of £3.70 for every £1 spent, says Farmer-Focused Routes to Market report.
The Nation’s Favourite: the search is back on
Soil Association Certification is calling upon consumers to help find ‘the nation’s favourite’ organic food and drink product.
Craig Sams interviewed by Patrick Holford
Rosie Greenaway extracts highlights from Patrick Holford’s interview with organic pioneer Craig Sams on his podcast.
A ‘big win’ for organic
OF&G says the organic sector is ‘cautiously optimistic after gaining clear recognition’ within Defra’s new Sustainable Farming Incentive.
‘Wild, brutal, visceral’ nature celebrated in Green & Black’s ad
A new Green & Black’s ad has hit screens, demonstrating ‘how the finest, organic ingredients collide to create delicious chocolate’.
Piccolo offers placements to young people through Government scheme
Organic baby and toddler food brand Piccolo has secured the opportunity to offer job placements to through the Government’s Kickstart scheme.
UK organic market hits a 15-year high
The UK organic market is now worth £2.79 billion after hitting a 15-year high in 2020 when it saw a 12.6% growth in sales.
The Oxford Real Farming Conference goes global
The Oxford Real Farming Conference says taking the event online provided 'a platform for marginalized and under-represented voices’.
OF&G: no evidence that GE provides ‘quick fix’
The launch of a new gene editing (GE) consultation by George Eustice, Environment Secretary, has been welcomed by OF&G.
OF&G ‘bewildered’ over Defra’s ‘roadmap to nowhere’
Organic Farmers & Growers (OF&G) has expressed dismay at Defra’s Path to Sustainable Farming 2021-2024, calling it a ‘roadmap to nowhere’.
A support package tailor-made for organic F&B start-ups
Soil Association Certification has partnered with Bread & Jam and Young Foodies to offer an exclusive support package to organic start-ups.
Pip Organic sparkles with new drinks line
Pip Organic has created a line of sparkling drinks aimed at all the family and made with 100% organic fruit juice and sparkling water.
Planet Organic rolls out nationwide delivery service
London-based Planet Organic is for the first time offering nationwide delivery of its entire range with a chosen day fulfilment service.
Kallø teams with BOSH! and BuzzFeed Tasty for new campaigns
Kallø is collaborating with vegan authors BOSH! and the BuzzFeed Tasty platform for new campaigns to showcase its organic stock cube range.
Support package launched for organic F&B start-ups
Soil Association Certification has partnered with Bread & Jam and Young Foodies to launch a business support package for organic start-ups.
How the OTB overcame the ‘stumbling blocks’ of 2020
With organic grocery growing 12.1% in the past 12 months, the OTB's marketing director Harriet O’Regan gives an overview of activity in 2020.
The BOOMs are back
The industry sees the return of the BOOM awards, as the Soil Association partners with Ocado to celebrate the best of the organic market.
Soil Association Certification calls on retailers for data
Ahead of its Organic Market 2021 report, the SA is compiling data on 2020 sales of organic and it needs indies to contribute.