European consumers express a high level of faith in organic certification standards. According to data from the European Commission, more than 70% of consumers say they trust organic products.
While organic certification speaks to production methods, consumer trust in organic is about more than quality alone. Organic production entails a level of protection afforded to the environment and higher animal welfare standards.
According to European regulators, who have developed the standards of the European organic certification scheme, organic production combines “best environmental practices”. It entails a high level of biodiversity and the preservation of natural resources and utilises natural substances and processes, rather than chemical fertilisers and pesticides.
Organic production also speaks to higher levels of animal welfare. This includes the selection of “appropriate breeds and husbandry practices” as well as the maintenance of animal health by encouraging the natural immunological defence of the animal, meaning lower antibiotic usage.
At a time of growing scepticism in the food system, organic sales in Europe are witnessing rapid growth. EC figures reveal a 47.7% rise in organic sales in the region between 2012 and 2016, when the total market value increased to €30.7bn.
Innovation in the organic space is creating a positive cycle of growth – responding to and feeding off consumer excitement.
Some of the latest innovations in organic will be on display at the GO! Organic Festival, which takes place in London in early September. The event aims to highlight this diversity at its 100-stand marketplace in Battersea Park.
“GO! Organic Festival is about people coming together to have fun and share their love of all things organic. It’s about seeing, sampling, tasting, experiencing, and discovering what’s out there and what’s new,” Festival sales manager Amanda Thackray explained.
Click through to see some of the most exciting innovations that will be showcased at the event.
European consumers express a high level of faith in organic certification standards. According to data from the European Commission, more than 70% of consumers say they trust organic products.
While organic certification speaks to production methods, consumer trust in organic is about more than quality alone. Organic production entails a level of protection afforded to the environment and higher animal welfare standards.
According to European regulators, who have developed the standards of the European organic certification scheme, organic production combines “best environmental practices”. It entails a high level of biodiversity and the preservation of natural resources and utilises natural substances and processes, rather than chemical fertilisers and pesticides.
Organic production also speaks to higher levels of animal welfare. This includes the selection of “appropriate breeds and husbandry practices” as well as the maintenance of animal health by encouraging the natural immunological defence of the animal, meaning lower antibiotic usage.
At a time of growing scepticism in the food system, organic sales in Europe are witnessing rapid growth. EC figures reveal a 47.7% rise in organic sales in the region between 2012 and 2016, when the total market value increased to €30.7bn.
Innovation in the organic space is creating a positive cycle of growth – responding to and feeding off consumer excitement.
Some of the latest innovations in organic will be on display at the GO! Organic Festival, which takes place in London in early September. The event aims to highlight this diversity at its 100-stand marketplace in Battersea Park.
“GO! Organic Festival is about people coming together to have fun and share their love of all things organic. It’s about seeing, sampling, tasting, experiencing, and discovering what’s out there and what’s new,” Festival sales manager Amanda Thackray explained.
Click through to see some of the most exciting innovations that will be showcased at the event.
Alara is promoting its new Fruits and Seeds Muesli in its first rebranded compostable film bag. The empty bag will turn to soil within three months in a cold compost heap, helping the cause to reduce plastic consumption. The organic muesli is a blend of oats, rye, barley, juice sultanas, apricots and four seeds.
Bio-tiful Dairys’ range includes Kefir, a cultured milk drink, and Kefir-Quark, the world’s first combination of Kefir and high-protein Quark. The products are made with natural ingredients and contain gut-friendly bacteria that are liked to digestion, immunity and energy benefits.
Clearspring is presenting its new organic Seaveg Crispie flavours. These light, thin and crispy toasted nori sea vegetable snacks are now available in Zingy Ginger and Aromatic Turmeric.
Real Organic Foods is presenting its Real Organic Lime & Lemon Curd – a "sublime and zesty luxury". This new addition to the Gourmet range is a Great Taste ‘Gold Star’ award winner.
Neat Organic is launching its range of organic, fresh produce and juices in 100% recyclable packaging. These cold pressed vegetable juices are available in organic carrot or organic beetroot with no added sugars.
Divine Organic is introducing its new organic high cocoa rich and dark range, featuring cocoa sourced from São Tomé, West Africa. The range of 85% cocoa flavours include: lemon, ginger & turmeric, blueberry and popped quinoa, and cocoa nibs alongside a 95% exceptionally rich dark chocolate.
