Harrowing time for organic farming
Two weeks ago, the Food Standards Agency published a research review suggesting there are no significant nutrient differences between organic…
The organic sector strikes back
A study by the UK?s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has cast serious doubt on whether organic food can claim to have nutritional and health benefits. And despite subsequent criticism, the FSA has stood firm. Ben Cooper looks at how the already beleaguered organic sector has reacted to the findings, and asks where it goes from here.
FSA review gives organic food for thought
A study by the UK’s Food Standards Agency (FSA) has cast serious doubt on whether organic food can claim to…
UK: FSA stands firm on organic nutrition claims
The UK food watchdog has launched a fierce defence against criticism over its claim last week that organic food gives…
UK: Organic has “no extra health benefit” – FSA
Organic food gives consumers no "additional health benefits", according to research commissioned by the UK's food watchdog.