MSC label faces scrutiny over big fishing

A report has scrutinised the proportion of small versus industrial-sized fishers certified by MSC label and sparked sustainable fish debate.

Jamie Oliver backs food standards petition

Public awareness is growing over the threat to British standards of food and animal welfare.

Land conversion to organic falls 15 per cent

Land that is in conversion to organic in the UK fell for the first time since 2014 last year despite buoyant sales of organic food.

'Leave it wild', gardeners urged

Campaign to mark International Biodiversity Day asks gardeners to leave part of their gardens wild to protect habitats as protection of nature climbs agenda.

A blow for sustainable farming

The government has voted down key amendments to the Agriculture Bill to limit its obligations on food standards and environmental protections as post-Brexit trade talks continue.

Post-Covid talks return to climate

The first international climate talks of the year have taken place with the hope of placing green initiatives at heart of a post-Covid economy.

Covid shapes new food habits

Cooking more from scratch, throwing less food away and trying a veg box are among the widespread new food habits in the UK, a new YouGov survev finds.