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

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.

Have a berry peaceful sleep with Pukka Herbs

Pukka Herbs’ latest addition is Organic Night Time Berry tea - the ultimate restorative and restful blend with immune-supporting ingredients.

Windmill Organics announces ambient and chilled product launches

Windmill Organics has revealed a number of new launches to its ambient and chilled ranges.

Huxley Hound hunts down dragon investment

Huxley Hound organic veggie dog treat brand was victorious on Dragons’ Den after two of the dragons made an offer to invest.

Piccolo introduces first split-pot baby food

Piccolo Pots, claimed to be the first ever split-pot baby food in the world, have just launched onto the market.

Tributes paid to ‘giant of British environmentalism’ Peter Melchett

Tributes have been paid to Peter Melchett, the environmentalist, organic farmer and former Government minister, who has died aged 71.

Consumers cotton on to organic and ethical clothing

Organic cotton, says the Soil Association (SA) is not only good for the environment, but good for business too, as consumer spend within the category rises.

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.

OF&G: no evidence that GE provides ‘quick fix’

The launch of a new gene editing (GE) consultation by George Eustice, Environment Secretary, has been welcomed by OF&G.

Wkye Farms and OMSCO deepen partnership to boost organic cheese sales...

Wyke Farms and The Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative (OMSCo), have announced that they are deepening their partnership to expand organic cheese production, distribution and sales.

Soil Association Organic Collective Christmas Marketplace open for business

Soil Association Certification is supporting organic businesses once again this festive season with the launch of its online Organic Christmas Marketplace.

Little Freddie aims to shake up UK baby food market

After initially launching in Asia, British organic baby and toddler food brand Little Freddie is now available in its home market.

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.

Soil Association changes lives through £5.1 MN lottery win

Since The National Lottery Community Fund allocated £5.1 million to Food for Life, the SA reports its Get Togethers are already making an impact

Sustainable farming? GMOs? Agroecology? Be part of the discussion

NPG's upcoming webinar Sense, Science & Sustainability asks a hot question: can genome editing and agroecology co-exist in sustainable food and farming?

Is your store ready for Organic September? 

The Soil Association is celebrating this year’s Organic September by shining the spotlight on the organic market’s anticipated record growth in September, making sure consumers understand what organic is, and is supporting nation-wide events and organic brand promotions. 

St Peter’s Brewery claims world first

Suffolk microbrewery, St Peter's, has launched Without Organic, claimed to be the world's only organic alcohol-free beer.

Chefs challenged to ‘step up to the plate’

As part of the Soil Association’s annual autumn campaign, chefs are being urged to take up the Organic September Menu Challenge and ‘step up to the plate’ by putting more organic on the menu.

UK welcomes Mallorca-based chocolate brand

Cachao, a Spanish chocolate brand producing handmade, organic and plant-based bean-to-bar products on the Balearic Island of Mallorca, is now available to UK consumers.

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.