Organic import controls delayed to late 2023
The Government has announced a further delay to import controls, now expected…
‘Much-needed’ post-Brexit beauty trade hub launches
A new hub has been set up by the British Beauty Council…
Reverse vending machines proposed for EU plastic bottles
A new initiative is calling for EU supermarkets to install ‘reverse vending…
Petition against plant-based censorship victorious
A ProVeg International petition opposing the ‘censorship’ of plant-based dairy terms has…
European foods to ‘remain’ on Christmas menus
A study by bakery expert St Pierre shows a third of Brits…
Defra draws up advisory note for organic industry ahead of possible no-deal Brexit
Defra has issued an advisory note for the UK’s organic bodies to…
Seven Seas sails close to the wind
A complaint about a Seven Seas print advert for the brand’s supplement…
Soil Association praises curb on antibiotic use
The Soil Association has praised the European Parliament’s decision to back a…
Double call to action from the OTB
The Organic Trade Board (OTB) has written to its members asking for…
Post-Brexit food supply challenges: a pragmatic approach is needed
Whether the UK and EU achieve a Brexit agreement or fail to…
European Parliament backs ban on throwaway plastics
Under draft plans approved by the European Parliament yesterday, single-use plastic items…
No-deal Brexit would be ‘complete catastrophe’ organic business leader warns
A no-deal or hard Brexit would be a ‘complete catastrophe’ for UK…
Government accused of ‘schizophrenic’ approach to post-Brexit food system
Professor Tim Benton of Leeds University recently highlighted the worrying issue of…
OF&G rule change: on-pack logo mandatory
Organic certifier Organic Farmers & Growers has introduced a rule change that…
EU Organic Regulation revision threatens ‘lose-lose’ situation
Key players in the organic and fair trade movements warned this week…
Industry must agree clear goals for post-Brexit future
The UK natural health sector must adopt a unified perspective and agree…
Calcium and vitamin D supplements could save EU billions
Report says calcium and vitamin D supplements could save the EU billions
Make organic a ‘laboratory’ for healthy food production
The EU should increase investment in organic agriculture and use it as…
EU organic regulation review is at “a dead end”
The Review of the EU Organic Regulation has reached a “dead end”…
