New study predicts surge in organic wine consumption
The consumption of organic still wine in the UK is expected to soar, with new research forecasting an increase of 50% by 2022.
The BOOMs are back
Returning for 2019, the Best of Organic Market (BOOM) Awards will once again be open to entrants from Monday 7 January.
Eat organic meat to help beat ‘apocalyptic’ superbug crisis, urges chief...
England’s chief medical officer has urged people to eat meat reared under organic or other high-welfare standards to help tackle the growing crisis of antibiotic-resistant superbugs.
Soil Association praises curb on antibiotic use
The Soil Association has praised the European Parliament’s decision to back a curb on the use of antibiotics on farm animals.
Susie Hewson scoops Oak Award
Organic pioneer Susie Hewson, founder of Natracare, has become the first recipient of the Oak Award, initiated by the Organic Trade Board (OTB) to recognize outstanding contributions to the organic sector.
Double call to action from the OTB
The Organic Trade Board (OTB) has written to its members asking for reviews on the work of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) – a levy board which represents the organic sector and is funded by farmers and growers paying a levy on everything they produce.
Clipper claims world first for new eco tea bag
Wessanen-owned organic and Fairtrade tea brand Clipper is launching what it is claiming is the world’s first plastic-free, non-GM and unbleached heat-sealed tea bag.
Oak Award 2018 shortlist announced
After receiving what the Organic Trade Board calls a ‘diverse and exciting range of nominations’ for the Oak Award 2018, five nominees have been shortlisted
Booja-Booja’s new truffle treats
Booja-Booja has created two new chocolate truffle gifting ranges in time for Christmas – The Wonderbox and Twelve Truffle Boxes – plus added two new truffle varieties.
Choc Chick unveils new snacks, new look
Choc Chick, which specializes in ethically sourced organic raw cacao, has created a new range of vegan snacks – Quinoa Pops and Plantain Bites – and revealed a fresh look.
New chilled brews from Rombouts
Rombouts has launched its new single-origin Cold Brew in two flavours: Cold Brew Coffee – 100% pure Arabica coffee and filtered water – and Cold Brew Ginger & Lemon infusion.
Piccolo gives Mighty Squeeze to kids’ snacks
Baby food brand Piccolo is launching Mighty Squeeze, a new snack range for toddlers packaged in a handy pouch format, making them perfect for snacking on-the-go or a lunchboxes.
Primrose’s Kitchen goes organic, reveals eco packaging
As well as launching new environmentally friendly packaging, Primrose’s Kitchen has announced that all its products are now 100% organic.
Inaugural GO! Organic Festival welcomes 10,236 visitors
Strong attendance of GO! Organic Festival's first event has been reported by organizer Diversified Communications, with visitor figures confirmed to have exceeded 10,200 across the two days.
GHEE EASY gets your goat
New from GHEE EASY comes Organic Goat Ghee, a unique alternative to traditional ghee made from 100% organic goat butter.
No-deal Brexit would be ‘complete catastrophe’ organic business leader warns
A no-deal or hard Brexit would be a ‘complete catastrophe’ for UK organic exporters, a prominent organic business leader warned last weekend.
Grab your tickets and GO!
A major new two-day organic festival will open its doors to the public on Saturday, in London’s Battersea Park.
Yeo Valley sponsors Bristol City Women’s FC
Somerset-based organic dairy brand Yeo Valley has announced a new partnership with Women’s Super League team Bristol City FC.
Quartet of flavours from Clearspring
Clearspring has added four new flavours – Peach, Raspberry, Matcha & Lemon and Ginger, Turmeric & Black Pepper – to its Organic Apple Cider Vinegar line.
‘No excuse’ for distressing treatment of cows on Soil Association-certified farm
The chief executive of the Soil Association (SA), Helen Browning, says there was 'no excuse' for the 'distressing' treatment of dairy cows and their calves revealed in video footage of an award-winning organic farm by animal rights group Animal Equality.