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.
Soil Association seeks feedback
October 31, 2019 Continue Reading
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New campaign highlights benefits of organic cotton
Soil Association Certification is launching a campaign in partnership with Hubbub to raise awareness of the positive impact of organic cotton.
September 25, 2019 Continue Reading
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.
April 24, 2019 Continue Reading
Paul Moore announces changes at the OTB
In his spring ‘member news’ bulletin circulated on 22 March, Paul Moore CEO of the Organic Trade Board (OTB), has announced two management changes within the organization.
March 27, 2019 Continue Reading
Certified beauty sales at all-time high
According to Soil Association Certification’s Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market 2019 report, sustainable shoppers have driven the market for certified organic and natural beauty products to an all-time high with a 14% rise in sales in 2018.
February 19, 2019 Continue Reading
Organic shoppers expect eco-friendly packaging
Research has revealed that the majority (67%) of organic consumers expect produce to be packaged in a more environmentally-friendly way than non-organic.
June 25, 2018 Continue Reading
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.
November 10, 2017 Continue Reading
Integrity of organic supply chains under the spotlight
Soil Association (SA) Certification has highlighted the need to protect the integrity of organic supply chains.
June 12, 2017 Continue Reading
New sustainable catering standard is launched
A new certification designed to promote sustainable catering has been launched by the Soil Association and the Carbon Trust.
June 8, 2017 Continue Reading
Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Week to launch in 2017
Following the success of Organic Beauty Week in 2016, this year the event will move out from within the umbrella of Organic September and be an event on its own. The event will have a new date in May, thus opening up the opportunity for organic beauty to touch two points in the year. In […]
December 1, 2016 Continue Reading
UK food and drink export plan flags up organic opportunities
The Government’s UK Food and Drink: International Action Plan 2016 to 2020 has been published to set out how it will work together with industry to create opportunities and increase capability for UK exporters over the next five years.
October 24, 2016 Continue Reading
SALSA and Soil Association Certification partner for dual-audit initiative
Soil Association Certification and SALSA team up to launch a dual audit option for small producers who want both organic and food safety certification.
September 6, 2016 Continue Reading
Sustainable catering standard on the cards
Soil Association Certification is teaming up with the Carbon Trust to develop a bespoke sustainable catering standard to complement the Food for Life Catering Mark. The new standard will look at waste, energy and water, in addition to food provenance and supply chain, which are already covered by the existing Catering Mark award. To be […]
February 22, 2016 Continue Reading
Sustainable catering standard on the cards
Soil Association Certification is teaming up with the Carbon Trust to develop a bespoke sustainable catering standard to complement the Food for Life Catering Mark. The new standard will look at waste, energy and water, in addition to food provenance and supply chain, which are already covered by the existing Catering Mark award. To be […]
February 18, 2016 Continue Reading
New board members announced for Soil Association Certification
Soil Association Certification has appointed Nick Buckland OBE (above) as its new non-executive chairman and elected two new board members, Beth Thoren and Sonny Masero. The appointments come at a time when the organization continues to expand its offerings, including in the areas of sustainable forestry and catering. Buckland has significant experience in strategic planning, […]
January 4, 2016 Continue Reading
Soil Association online training gets thumbs up
The Soil Association’s new online training programme for retailers has got off to a good start, with 90% of those who completed the evaluation saying the training was of high or very good quality. The free one-hour online training aims to give retailers and their staff a useful insight into selling organic, says the Soil […]
December 2, 2015 Continue Reading
Soil Association facilitates organic exports to China
Soil Association Certification has announced a new partnership with the Organic Food Development Centre (OFDC) – China’s organic certification body – to make it easier and cheaper for UK businesses to export organic products to this rapidly growing market. It is predicted that the organic market in China will be worth approximately US$7.8 billion by […]
April 24, 2014 Continue Reading
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News in brief
The Other Bar, from the United Nations Development Programme and Fairchain Foundation, contains a token that can be used to support farmers in Ecuador.
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Good Hemp claims UK’s first CBD plant-based milk
In what it says is a UK first, Good Hemp is launching a range of CBD plant-based milks this month, starting with CBD Barista Seed Milk.
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SFT calls for all UK political parties to commit to key food policies
The Sustainable Food Trust is urging UK political parties to prioritize the advancement of an environmentally sustainable and healthy food system.
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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’.
Features
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Living life on the veg
Plates of lifeless veg and soggy ‘fishless fingers’ are a thing of the past. Rosie Greenaway orders the vegan catch of the day, explores today’s sophisticated veggie market, and discovers just how much the nation’s love of animal products is costing the planet (more…)
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The whole package
Want the truth about sustainable packaging? It’s complicated – but consumers and brands are both committed to change, says Matt Chittock
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Peak performance
With 72% of adults reporting that they exercise on a weekly basis, Kate Miller highlights why a broader definition of sports nutrition could be advantageous
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The K word
With celebrity followers helping boost its appeal the keto diet is still very much in vogue. But does it sit comfortably within the natural health sector?
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