Half of European shoppers will buy more ethical food and drink in the future
Source: IGDHalf (49%) of shoppers across four European countries expect to be buying more food and grocery products with ethical credentials in the future, according to new consumer research published...
View ArticleFood from descendants of cloned animals: Have your say
The Soil Association has written to the Food Standards Agency outlining our concerns about their new view that there are no food safety grounds for regulating the meat and milk from the offspring from...
View ArticleOrganic food 'can help you lose weight and live longer’: How natural fruit...
A study by the University of Newcastle School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development reports that fruit and vegetables grown without artificial fertilisers have significantly more key nutrients,...
View ArticleWinners of the 2011 Organic Food Awards announced
The winners of the 2011 Organic Food Awards were announced at the Start Festival, Clarence House, on Wednesday 27 July, part of the national ‘Start’ initiative, established by The Prince's Charities...
View Article10 small steps to a big organic Christmas
The choices we make over the festive season - about what goes on our plates, the presents we buy, what we wear and what we put on our skin – have far reaching consequences for our health, the health of...
View ArticleFinal version of group strategy published
The Soil Association is pleased to publish the final version of its new group strategy: The Road to 2020. The publication sees the culmination of a large-scale consultation exercise with stakeholders,...
View ArticleFood processing and wine consultation
Have your say in our Spring 2012 standards consultation. We would like to hear your views on the proposed changes to our standards for food processing and wine.
View ArticleCIWF report finds higher welfare animals produce more nutritious food
A report recently published by Compassion in World Farming has concluded that meat from animals raised under higher welfare standards such as organic are also much better for you.
View ArticleCatering Mark Supplier Scheme helps provide food people can trust
The Catering Mark Supplier Scheme is launched today by Soil Association Certification, to complement its highly successful Catering Mark accreditation standards.
View ArticleTrade on Greenpeace's field at Glastonbury 2013
Since the early nineties Greenpeace have been one of the lead charities invited by the Glastonbury Festival to operate at the festival where they have their own field on which they promote themselves...
View ArticleSoil Association 2013 Organic Market Report reveals significant areas of...
The Organic Market Report published by the Soil Association highlights key areas of growth in online retail, independent outlets and a shift towards younger consumers during 2012. Overall, the market...
View ArticleOrganic sector returns to growth as horsemeat effect takes hold
Organic sales are back in sustained growth - as the ‘Horsegate effect’ proves longer-lasting than many predicted…
View ArticleRaw deal for children in UK restaurants
Out to Lunch league table exposes the truth about 21 chain restaurants and pubs children's menus.
View ArticleProduced with care: Soil Association Organic Food Award winners announced
Winners of this year’s Soil Association Organic Food Awards, supported by Seeds of Change, were recognised last night (19th September) at a celebration in central London. The awards showcase the UK’s...
View ArticleThe Raw Chocolate Company wins 2 Gold Stars in Great Taste Awards
Congratulations to the Raw Chocolate Company who won 2 gold stars for their new Goji Berry & Orange Raw Chocolate Bar in the 2013 Great Taste Awards.
View ArticleLegume Link Project report
The ORC led Defra funded project has published its findings. The overall aim of the project was to improve nitrogen use efficiency in UK arable systems.
View ArticleRemembering Richard Jacobs
Tributes have been paid to Richard Jacobs, the chief executive of national certification body, Organic Farmers & Growers, who has died at the age of 50.
View ArticleBBC Food and Farming Awards 2014
Just launched, nominations are now open for this year's Food and Farming Awards. The Awards celebrate the best of British food and those companies and individuals who grow, make and supply it.
View ArticleSoil Association hosts first ever Organic Cheese Showcase
On Thursday 6 March, the Soil Association hosted its first ever Organic Cheese Showcase to highlight the best in organic cheese from across the country, with an organic cheddar and stilton taking the...
View ArticleSoil Association 2014 Organic Market Report reveals growth in organic sales...
The Soil Association’s annual Organic Market Report today reveals that the organic sector has seen growth of 2.8% in 2013: the first time the organic market has seen annual growth since 2008.
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