Tag: EU

OTB makes key appointments to maximize organic growth opportunity

The OTB has appointed Adrian Blackshaw as chair for the OTB and…

Jim Manson

Keep EU red tape, says manufacturers’ group

Leading manufacturers’ group EEF says that the UK should continue to accept…

Jim Manson

Welcome to the Brexit guessing game

“If you want to know what happens when a country leaves the…

Jim Manson

FDF warns of “all embracing uncertainty” after Brexit vote

The director general of the influential Food & Drink Federation, Ian Wright,…

Jim Manson

Supplementing with omega-3s could save EU €12.9BN in healthcare costs

A report commissioned by Food Supplements Europe has found that the EU…

Jane Wolfe

Brexit – should we stay or should we go?

As the nation ponders the Brexit question, Craig Sams reflects on the…

Craig Sams

Get a taster of organic Greek cuisine

An organic tasting event is being held in London as part of…

Jane Wolfe

EU vote on glyphosate pushed back due to opposition

A vote in Brussels on the relicensing of glyphosate has been postponed…

Jane Wolfe

EU-wide roadmap for healthier food published

Late last month the Roadmap for Action on Food Product Improvement was…

Jane Wolfe

Future bright for novel foods following Strasbourg vote

Last week MEPs adopted proposals that will enable novel foods to be…

Jane Wolfe

NZ research claims calcium doesn’t benefit bone density

Research published on the British Medical Journal’s website, has concluded that “for…

Jane Wolfe

GM crops banned in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Environment Minister Mark H Durkan said he is prohibiting the…

Jane Wolfe

Brits say gluten is the hardest intolerance to live with

New research into those with allergies and intolerances has found that 26%…

Jane Wolfe

OTB announces “game changing’” EU organic funding bid

The Organic Trade Board (OTB) has today (10 August) announced the launch…

Jim Manson

NATRUE reports success at Membership Assembly

NATRUE hosted its Membership Assembly in May when leading experts in the…

Jane Wolfe

MEPs vote to strengthen GM opt-outs

MEPs have voted to strengthen the hand of EU countries who want…

Jim Manson

UK challenged over ‘simplistic’ traffic light labelling

The UK has been given two months to respond to claims from…

Jim Manson

Don’t allow US hormones and pesticides into our food, Oliver warns

Jamie Oliver has warned that a controversial trade deal between the EU…

Jane Wolfe

Soil Association calls for ban on MI, MCI

Soil Association policy director Peter Melchett has called for a ban on…

Jane Wolfe

Soil Association calls for ban on MI, MCI

Soil Association policy director Peter Melchett has called for a ban on…

Jane Wolfe