Welcome to the NFU's first Organics Newsletter
The Food Chain Team shall be producing an organics newsletter every quarter giving an update of what is happening in the sector. We welcome your opinion and feedback so please send any to dG9tLmxhbmRlckBuZnUub3JnLnVr .
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Newsletter in Summary
Latest – Review of EU Organic Regulations
The EU Commission is still in the process of drafting its proposal to the European Council. The proposal is expected to be released in March 2014. Key concerns are the possible requirement of 100% organic holdings, the removal of the derogation for 5% non-organic feed and ban on national logos.
Organic sales turn a corner in 2013
Sales showed 0.6% growth year on year to August 2013. Dairy continues to be a strong performer showing like for like growth of 2.2%.
Organic September a great success
The Soil Association needs you to "Discover Organic".
What are you allowed to say about organics?
The Soil Association has issued a new report containing positive statements in support of organic food
Commodity Board Elections – How to get involved
If you have a desire to represent your respective commodity from the organic perspective then get involved!
The NFU Organics Group
The NFU Organics Group is a formal working party to NFU Food Chain Unit, to represent organic specific concerns across the sector.
New Food Chain Adviser – Covering Organics
The Food Chain Unit has recently appointed a new Food Chain Adviser, Tom Lander.