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UK Government proposes crop gene-editing in bid to increase food security
27 May 2022 SustainableOn Wednesday this week, the UK government presented a new bill which would allow gene-editing to improve crop resilience and make the country more self-sufficient -
Nature-friendly farming on the rise as more farms convert to organic
16 May 2022 SustainableMore farms across the UK are choosing eco-friendly farming, with land going through the two-year conversion period to organic rising by 34% in 2021 -
Farming industry calls for greater advocacy of organic
29 March 2022 SustainableIndustry bodies are pushing for the UK government to champion organic as the future of farming -
UK organic market is now worth over £3 billion
23 March 2022 NewsAccording to the Soil Association’s Organic Market Report 2022, the UK organic market has achieved its 10th consecutive year of growth, increasing by 5.2% in 2021 -
Tea Trends: A Modern Tradition
11 March 2022 DrinksRachael Perrett discovers how the nation’s favourite beverage is evolving and why indies need to adapt to stand out from the crowd -
Sustainable labels 101
16 February 2022 NewsWith so many voluntary labels and logos available today, where’s a retailer to start? Discover the ins and outs of some of the most popular certifications -
6 ways fine food retailers can sell health food now
28 January 2022 Food & DrinkThe taste for wellness-boosting food and drink is growing. Take these tips on board to tempt health-focused consumers to your shop -
Registrations now open for Natural & Organic Products Europe
18 January 2022 Plant BasedEurope’s leading natural and organic business event will reunite the industry on 3rd-4th April at ExCeL London -
How indie retailers can cash in on the ‘green pound’
05 January 2022 SustainableEthical consumer spending and finance soared past £100bn during the pandemic for the first time ever. How can fine food retailers make the most of their ethical credentials? -
A closer look at: the sustainable food and health trends
13 December 2021 Food & DrinkSustainability and health concerns have long been niche areas of the food and drink sector, but as they move to the fore, links are forming between healthy eating and a healthy planet -
Why food should lead the way in Britain’s net zero strategy
12 November 2021 RetailThe food and drink sector has an opportunity to be at the forefront of the UK’s transition to net zero carbon emissions – and it should grab the opportunity with both hands
Research has revealed that over half (56%) of Brits have ditched environmentally friendly products due to the cost-of-living crisis. We explore how indies can hold onto sustainability sales
