Organic

Bringing the natural and organic products industry the latest organic food news from around the UK and Ireland.

Absolutely Spiffing

Bite UK has introduced a range of sprouted flours under its Spiffing brand.

Pep & Lekker gets seedy

After initially launching with an organic, vegan-friendly soup collection, Pep & Lekker has moved into the healthy snack sector with the launch of its Seed Snacks.

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.

Land in organic conversion up by over 22%

Latest government figures show that the amount of UK farmland in organic conversion rose by more than 22% in the UK last year and by 47.2% in England.

Heath & Heather highlight the power of tea

Heath & Heather has launched a multi-channel campaign called Me to the Power of Tea, which runs until the end of January 2018.

Start the day with Clearspring

New from Clearspring come two instant porridges, offering a healthy start to the morning.

New artisanal oils from Rayner’s

Rayner’s has introduced four new organic, raw, unfiltered and cold-pressed artisanal oils to join its six-strong range of Soil Association-certified organic vinegars.

New pesticide data is in ‘sharp contrast’ with previous claims

Delegates at the Royal Society of Medicine have heard that the true extent of pesticide use is at odds with the claims of the pesticide industry.

Viridian takes inspiration from Nordic forests

Following on from the success of its 100% Organic Curcumin Latte, ethical supplements company Viridian Nutrition has launched two further certified organic functional drinks.

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.

Green & Black’s drops organic and Fairtrade with new Velvet Edition...

Organic and Fairtrade trailblazer brand Green & Black’s has launched a ‘Velvet Edition’ chocolate range in the UK that is neither organic or Fairtrade. 

English Tea Shop partners with Surrey CCC

Speciality tea company English Tea Shop has announced a new one-year partnership with Surrey County Cricket Club.

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.

Influencers tell followers to ‘Feed Your Happy’ on behalf of OTB

Social media influencer Coral Golding – Coral Pearl to her followers – is among the names boosting the Organic Trade Board’s 2019 Organic Feed Your Happy Campaign.

Demand for organic reaches three-year high, Soil Association reveals

Nielsen data shows that UK sales of organic food and drink are running at a three year high, the Soil Association has revealed.

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.

Stay fresh with VerMints

VerMints is a new range of all-natural, organic mints and pastilles, made with plant-derived sugars.

Certifiers unite to expand organic markets

Organic certifier OF&G has joined forces with global accreditor Control Union UK (CUUK) in efforts to ‘open and expand’ markets for UK organic food production by offering certification on a global scale.

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'. 

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.