Responding the ‘unprecedented pressures’ of COVID-19 on farmers and food suppliers, Soil Association Certification is freezing its annual fee increases.
Soil Association Certification freezes fee increase
March 27, 2020 Continue Reading
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Food and DrinkSoil Association Certification freezes fee increase
Responding the ‘unprecedented pressures’ of COVID-19 on farmers and food suppliers, Soil Association Certification is freezing its annual fee increases.
Food and DrinkPiccolo launches temporary online delivery service
Organic baby food brand Piccolo has opened a temporary online store to help parents easily access food and formula amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Food and DrinkDoves Farm revamps range with vibrant new design
Doves Farm has unveiled a striking contemporary new look across it range in what is its first brand refresh for over five years.
Food and DrinkRiverford launches zero packaging veg box – will customers buy it?
Riverford has introduced a zero packaging box in response to customers who want to get rid of packaging altogether (okay, apart from the box).
Food and DrinkClearspring adds to Japanese condiment line
New from natural and organic food brand Clearspring comes a new authentic Japanese condiment and seasoning: Organic Yuzu Ponzu.
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Clipper extends decaff line
Natural and organic brand Clipper Teas has expanded its range of decaffeinated teas with three new products including two new Fairtrade and organic options.
March 27, 2020 Continue Reading
Piccolo launches temporary online delivery service
Organic baby food brand Piccolo has opened a temporary online store to help parents easily access food and formula amid the coronavirus pandemic.
March 25, 2020 Continue Reading
Doves Farm revamps range with vibrant new design
Doves Farm has unveiled a striking contemporary new look across it range in what is its first brand refresh for over five years.
March 25, 2020 Continue Reading
Riverford launches zero packaging veg box – will customers buy it?
Riverford has introduced a zero packaging box in response to customers who want to get rid of packaging altogether (okay, apart from the box).
March 13, 2020 Continue Reading
Clearspring adds to Japanese condiment line
New from natural and organic food brand Clearspring comes a new authentic Japanese condiment and seasoning: Organic Yuzu Ponzu.
March 4, 2020 Continue Reading
SFT responds to new Agriculture Bill
In a briefing published on 3 February, the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) voiced its continued concerns about the Government’s new Agriculture Bill.
February 20, 2020 Continue Reading
Organic Research Centre appoints new CEO
The Organic Research Centre has announced the appointment of Lucy MacLennan – a scholar of the Nuffield Farming Scholarships Trust – as its new CEO.
January 16, 2020 Continue Reading
2020: a breakthrough year for ‘veganic’ agriculture?
Few vegans have given serious thought to the suggestion that fruit and veg might technically be ‘un-vegan’, but ‘veganic’ agriculture could change this.
January 2, 2020 Continue Reading
Body and Mind brews up organic Cannabis Tea
New British organic brand Body and Mind Botanicals has launched onto market with a three-SKU range of Organic Cannabis Tea.
December 17, 2019 Continue Reading
Biona brings fresh products to its organic offer
Biona has released a raft of new organic products into the market, including ready-meals, sauces and meat-free alternatives.
December 13, 2019 Continue Reading
SFT welcomes HRH Prince of Wales as Patron
It has been announced that HRH The Prince of Wales has accepted an invitation from the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) to become the charity’s Patron.
December 12, 2019 Continue Reading
SFT challenges BBC documentary
A documentary exposing the ‘devastating effect on eco systems’ of meat has been countered by farmers who challenge its position about meat reduction.
December 9, 2019 Continue Reading
Valley Fest gives back
Valley Fest – in collaboration with organic brand and headline partner Yeo Valley – has reported a charity fundraising total of £12,199 from summer 2019.
December 9, 2019 Continue Reading
New Tummy Tonic from The Cultured Food Company
The Cultured Food Company has introduced its latest live creation, Organic Fermented Beet Kvass Beetroot & Ginger Drink, to the UK market.
November 22, 2019 Continue Reading
Climate change report cast organic in ‘false and negative light’
A new study about organic farming and greenhouse gas emissions has been criticized for portraying organic in a ‘false and negative light’.
November 7, 2019 Continue Reading
Soil Association seeks feedback
The Soil Association (SA) is offering a free copy of its 2020 Organic Market Report to those who complete a short online survey before 20 November.
October 31, 2019 Continue Reading
A behind-the-scenes look at organic
In partnership with BioFach, Speciality Food Magazine has published The Organic Report 2019 – a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at the organic market.
October 29, 2019 Continue Reading
Government ‘failing public’ over pesticide cocktail threat
A major new report exposes how mixtures of pesticides commonly found in food, water and soil could be harming the health of both humans and wildlife.
October 21, 2019 Continue Reading
Is your business Brexit-ready?
The Soil Association has launched a ‘Brexit readiness support service’ to help organic businesses prepare themselves for a possible no-deal Brexit.
October 11, 2019 Continue Reading
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Beauty Kitchen lends a helping hand to Scottish Government
Beauty Kitchen is officially supplying the Scottish Government with 50,000 units of hand sanitizer for the NHS, social care and other front-line services.
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Nurture Brands acquires The Primal Pantry
Nurture Brands – which owns Rebel Kitchen, EMILY and Ape – has added natural snack brand The Primal Pantry to its plant-based food and drink portfolio.
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Biotiful Dairy claims UK kefir first
Biotiful Dairy has created the first innovation of its kind to launch in the UK – Kefir Cheese – in a bid to shake up the soft cheese category.
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Recycled material called into action for H&M collection
Organic, vegan and innovative recycled materials are all called into action in H&M’s latest ‘circular fashion’ collection.
Features
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After the gold rush
CBD is the fastest growing category the natural products sector has ever known. But a new phase is being ushered in, Jim Manson reports.
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Keeping a clear head
The market for low- and no-alcohol drinks is booming thanks to a clear-headed millennial market of discerning soberistas, Claire Lavelle reports.
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Come fly with me …
With mounting appreciation of the negative environmental cost of flying, how can consumers help protect themselves and the planet when taking to the skies?
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The rise of clean and conscious beauty
The Natural Beauty & Spa Show is back at ExCeL London. Do you have the date in your diary? Okay, great. Now let us inspire you with what to expect …
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The Health Store Open Day is back!
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