Organic food sales reach record high in UK – report
A new report from the Soil Association has revealed 2019 UK sales figures for the food and drink industry.
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UK organic sector growth may ease in 2017
UK sales of organic products rose by more than 7% in 2016 - the market's fastest rate of expansion for nine years - but the country's certification body has forecast growth could ease this year.
UK vets urge mandatory animal welfare labelling
The British Veterinary Association (BVA) is backing calls for the introduction of food labels that "prove" the quality of a farm animal's life and death – to give UK farmers "a unique selling point for their meat and dairy products post-Brexit".
Food companies can lead on workplace nutrition – analysis
Improving the diet of staff can boost productivity and morale, making workplace nutrition an increasing priority. But the nutritional value of workplace catering at a manufacturer will be closely scrutinised.
The Soil Association reviews organic standards
The Soil Association, the UK body that issues organic certification, is reviewing its standards and looking to simplify the process.
MRSA in pork prompts call for action on antibiotic use
The discovery of "superbug" MRSA in pork on sale in several UK supermarkets has prompted renewed calls for the food sector to change the way it uses antibiotics in meat…
Analysis: Optimism in UK organic industry
After some rocky years, the UK organic sector has reason to be cheerful again, according to data published on by the Soil Association, the local body that administrates and promotes the organic sector…
UK organic food sales rise in 2014
Sales of organic food and drink products increased 4% in the UK last year, according to data by published by certification body The Soil Association. In 2014, some GBP1.86bn (US$2.87bn) of…
UK/CHINA: Soil Association hails China export deal
UK organic companies will be able to export to China in a "cheaper and simpler" way through a new trade deal with Beijing, according to The Soil Association. China's organic…
UK: Organic sector sees first growth since 2008
Annual sales of organic products in the UK rose for the first time since 2008, according to data issued by certification body The Soil Association today (13 March). UK organic…
just-food’s review of 2013: Food firms eke out growth in down environment
Continued evidence of the global slowdown has meant that food companies faced a year of weak consumer sentiment in 2013. This impacted demand across global markets. The food industry responded…
