All Organics articles – Page 3
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NewsRiverford grows peat-free mushrooms in industry first
Organic veg box company has raised prices to cover growing chestnuts and portobellos on a peat-free substrate, as trials on lettuce and tomatoes continue
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NewsSustainability schemes and green packaging top agenda at Sustainable Foods Summit
Sustainable Foods Summit is back in Amsterdam on 26-27 June, with a focus on sustainability schemes and eco-labels, as well as environmentally friendly packaging solutions
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NewsUK and EU agree major agri-food deal
Removal of checks on fresh produce and plant health certificates among the detail now released under new ‘sanitary and phytosanitary zone’ and major realignment of food safety standards
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NewsAnecoop and Asaja help create new Citrusbusters alliance
Group targets development of new tools to combat rising threat of disease brought about by climate change and international trade
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NewsIFOAM welcomes recognition of organic farming in CAP
The European Commission’s description of organic farming as “green by definition” in its CAP simplification proposal shows the key role organics must play, says IFOAM Organics Europe
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NewsGrowing demand for organic is being ‘handed on a plate’ to EU suppliers
UK growers are unable to match burgeoning demand in organic as new figures show low conversion rates due to uncertain farming policies
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NewsImprove soil to address climate risk, says Soil Association
The UK is unprepared for increasingly extreme weather, according to a Climate Change Committee report, with the Soil Association calling for a system-wide transition to agroecological farming practices
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NewsIFPA urges science-based standards for organics
Association has made comments to the National Organic Standards Board on key challenges facing the sector.
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NewsAI offers solutions in food supply chain compliance
New tools using Artificial Intelligence signal a shift in how the food industry handles “certification overload”, according to Dutch AI solutions provider Agriplace
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NewsFund offers loans to small organic farming enterprises
Dean Organic Fund hopes to encourage more farmers to develop organic or ecological production
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NewsFrench organic sales growing again after difficult period
Supermarket saw biggest sales decline after shrinking their organic ranges in response to changing consumer behaviour
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AdvertorialMacfrut: much more than a trade fair
A year-long journey through the global fresh produce supply chain culminates in Rimini on 6-8 May
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NewsEosta reports consumer enthusiasm for rain-grown avos
The Dutch organics specialist says that a combination of rain-grown and organic cultivation is the ultimate in water efficiency
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NewsPartnership brings organic Tatayoyo to Austria year-round
Grower Veganis teams with an Austrian retailer to bring the pepper to the latter’s premium organic range
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NewsVip puts apple growers at centre of new campaign
Farmers at heart of new project, with several sharing stories on social media and even taking part in store tastings
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NewsResearch points to positive effect of Poly4 on soil health
Anglo American and Biome Makers have formed a collaboration to assess the impact of low-carbon fertiliser Poly4 on the soil microbiome
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NewsVip’s herbicide-free apples attract market premium
Consortium’s new environmentally friendly line already has the backing of several growers in its home region of Val Venosta
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AdvertorialRooted in innovation: Macfrut 2025 unites science and agriculture
The International Potato Symposium and the International Symposium on Biotechnological Tools in Horticulture are among the highlights of Macfrut’s 42nd edition
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FeaturesBerry business bursting with potential
Fruitnet Berry Congress hears how there’s plenty of room for growth in the category – but better marketing is key
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NewsDefra SFI decision ‘risks organic sector’
Organic farming body says government move to halt SFI applications threatens domestic supply of sustainable food