As part of the Green Deal Farm-to-Table strategy, the European Commission has committed to a target of at least 25% organic farmland by 2030. Starting from a current starting point of just 8.5%, the Commission has a lot of work ahead of it. “We do not argue that it is a difficult goal”, Said Diego … Read more
Let’s start by recognizing that growing fruits and vegetables organically is a step in the right direction and something to be appreciated. Without a doubt, in terms of a healthy diet, the organic versions are better than the potential ingestion of a plethora of agrochemicals that have proven negative effects. However, in terms of sustainability, … Read more
Within organic products, food and beverage sales increased 12.8% in 2020 to $ 56.4 billion, almost three times the growth of 4.6% to $ 50 billion in 2019 and the highest since 2008, OTA found in its 2021 Organic Industry Survey of nearly 200 companies conducted by the Nutrition Business Journal and published today. The … Read more
Despite the pandemic, and in some way because of the pandemic, [2020 was an] amazing year for us … with total industry sales growing 12.7% to $ 256 billion ”,Carlotta Mast, Senior Vice President and Market Leader for New Hope, said yesterday at the Natural Products Expo East in Philadelphia. He explained to in-person and … Read more
Published 6 hours ago Presented by Schneider Electric Sustainability at Schneider Electric by Atin Chhabra The industrial and business sector has a very important role to play in the growth and development of a country. It maintains per capita income and provides a plethora of employment opportunities for people from different sectors of society. Yet … Read more
This will see the size of Arla’s annual UK organic dairy business grow from 180 to 270 million liters. The move is announced as the organic food category emerges as one of the strongest grocery sectors over the past 12 months, with sales growth of 9.4%, compared with 5.6% for its non-peers. organic. Arla’s new … Read more
Everyone loves to eat, why not take it as an opportunity to support small producers and brands committed to environmental and social values? Here are some delicious edible gift ideas that pay tribute to farmers and the people who make them possible. From Trapp Farmstead Vermont-based organic dairy products showcase the best of their cheeses … Read more