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The branded mangoes saving 50 million pieces of plastic

Eosta introduces a technique of laser branding on the skin of organic fruit and veg which eliminates stickers and packaging.  

Danone ‘strongly refutes’ plastic allegations

French multi-national food and drink brand Danone is facing a lawsuit in the French high court over global plastic pollution.

Three Australian health foods that are going global

Austrade details three key trends in Australia’s health food sector that are finding success globally, and are bound for the UK & Ireland. 

Climate Clock ticks throughout COP27

In Sharm el-Sheikh a giant Climate Clock ‘lighthouse’ was installed to ‘shine some of the most important numbers in the world at COP27’.

Calls for plant-based milk in EU schools

Findings from public consultations on the EU School Fruit, Vegetables and Milk Scheme have been presented at a conference in Brussels.

Tenth anniversary celebrations marked in Mälmo

Eco Living Scandinavia and the Nordic Organic Food Fair have celebrated their tenth anniversary editions in Malmo.

COP27: Uganda warns of ‘looming global phenomenon’

COP27: 15 African nations have launched and signed The Kampala Declaration – a demand for action on climate-driven migration.

UK, Kenya and Netherlands among Earthshot Prize finalists

For the first time the coveted Earthshot Prize shortlist includes two UK start-ups: one company from County Durham and the other from London.

Sunak U-turns on COP27 attendance

Following backlash from climate campaigners and opposition parties PM Rishi Sunak has reversed his decision not to attend COP27.

Sunak defends decision to skip COP27

As 83,000 Brits sign a petition calling for the King to U-turn on his cancelled COP27 speech, Sunak receives criticism over his own absence.

‘Follow New York’s example’, group urges C40 mayors

Group urges C40 mayors to follow New York's example to accelerate adoption of plant-based foods as a solution to the climate emergency.

80,000 sign petition for King to attend COP27

A petition addressed to Buckingham Palace and Downing Street is demanding a reversal of the decision for King Charles to back out of COP27.

Your Super acquisition confirmed by The Healing Co

B Corp certified Californian brand Your Super has been acquired by New York-based The Healing Company, the companies have confirmed.

ProVeg Incubator welcomes first Ukrainian start-up

Thirteen plant-based food and drink start-ups have joined the ProVeg Incubator programme, including for the first time a Ukrainian company.

Independent Irish Health Foods bought out

The acquisition of Independent Irish Health Foods (IIHF) has been agreed by food investment fund Bellingham Capital.

GMO deregulation ‘is a disaster’ says Slow Food in the UK

Soil Association, OF&G and Sustainable Food Trust are urging retailers to stand against policy which could lead to deregulation of GM food.  

NOFF: Danish minister returns for tenth anniversary show

The Nordic Organic Food Fair (NOFF) returns on 16-17 November, attracting key policy makers as the show marks its tenth anniversary.

King Charles should attend COP27 – Sharma

MP Alok Sharma, who chaired COP26 last year in Glasgow, says King Charles should be present at COP27, due to take place in Egypt...

Wicked Kitchen raises $20MN in bridge funding

Wicked Kitchen has secured £20MN in bridge funding – a type of temporary loan used while companies are working on long-term financing.

Environmental activist killed every two days globally

Over the past ten years 1,733 environmental activists have lost their lives while protesting against logging, mining and oil drilling.