It’s the Organic World Congress - don’t miss it!

It’s the Organic World Congress – don’t miss it!

In light of recent developments around covid-19, the Organic World Congress (OWC), the world’s largest organic gathering, has been postponed to September 8-10, 2021...
Eleven reasons why Europe needs to ban patents on food plants and farm animals

Eleven reasons why Europe needs to ban patents on food plants and farm animals

No Patents on Seeds! published a new report on patent applications for conventional plant and animal breeding which, according to European patent law, are...
Eileen Mooncup menstrual cup

Periods don’t stop for pandemics

We caught up with the Director Eileen Greene from Mooncup ltd, the company behind the original silicone menstrual cup. Mooncup is safe, healthy, sustainable...
Organic Market in the UK

Organic Market in the UK: “New figures make happy reading for anyone involved in...

2019 was another excellent year for the organic market in the UK. Across the board, organic continued its steady progress of the last decade....
Certificación ecológica en grupo: mejor juntos que solos

Organic Group Certification: better together in a group than alone, right?

The organic sector worldwide grows at fast speed, and so does the administrative burden that is supposed to maintain its functionality and credibility. Farmers,...
UK organics stay strong despite continuing Brexit uncertainty

UK organics stay strong despite continuing Brexit uncertainty

The UK organic industry continues to deliver growth despite continuing uncertainty about the impact of Brexit.  Data released towards the end of 2019 by Britain’s...
Natural and organic cosmetics

Natural and organic cosmetics: Between Britain and Europe

Natural and organic cosmetics are global megatrends evident in both the EU and the UK from increased emphasis on ethical and sustainable living. However,...
Organic movement calls for a target of 20% organic land by 2030 in the EU

IFOAM EU calls for a target of 20% organic land by 2030

The upcoming publication of the Farm to Fork and Biodiversity strategies, planned for 29 April, is an ideal opportunity to increase organic land and consumption in the...
Natexpo 2020: At the centre of new international organic trends

Natexpo 2020: At the centre of new international organic trends

Following on from the resounding success of its 2019 Paris show, NATEXPO will be back on 21 and 22 September 2020 at Eurexpo, Lyon....
Free From Amsterdam North Edition addresses the future of ‘free from’

Free From Amsterdam North Edition addresses the future of ‘free from’ [UPDATE dates: 24...

Free From Functional & Health Ingredients (FFFHI) 2020 showcases the vast potential of the Free From, Vegan and Organic market, connecting retailers, traders, manufacturers...