SOIL ASSOCIATION CERTIFICATION
We help you go organic and sell organic.
THE MARKET IS GROWING
Thinking about going organic?
The UK’s organic market is worth over
“The Soil Association are the most widely recognised and respected organic authority in the industry. Working with them reinforces our values of integrity and expertise in everything we do and our customers can be reassured that we are working with some of the best. The trade events are always interesting, supported well on social media and give us an opportunity to share knowledge and work with our peers on making progress in organic agriculture.” Daniel Cross, G’s Fresh
Organic benefits From increased sale prices to reduced inputs and costs – there are a number of reasons why going organic makes good business sense. The market is growing and more companies are sourcing, supplying and selling organic products to meet growing consumer demand. In addition, organic farming systems have proven benefits for consumers, wildlife, animal welfare and the environment – all of which mean your business can make a real difference.
A symbol of trust Soil Association Certification is the market leader in a growing industry. The organic symbol has gained the trust, respect and confidence of consumers and producers across the globe. We certify everything from organic food & drink, forestry and textiles to organic health and beauty products. By certifying with Soil Association Certification, you’re not just reassuring your customers your products are certified to some of the highest possible standards in the industry, you’re also contributing to a movement committed to changing our food system for the better. We work hard on your behalf to represent the interest of farmers through national and EU policy.
“We chose the Soil Association as our certifying body because of its comprehensive advice and support base, its rigorous adherence to organic principles and importantly for a business such as ours, its widely recognised brand which provides a mark of quality and environmental assurance on all of our products.” Chris Walton, Peelham Farm
£1.7 billion
Helping you and your farm succeed We offer a range of benefits and opportunities for you and your business: • A dedicated certification officer – to support you and your business.
We certify
over 70% of the organic products in the UK.
• Combined inspection with other industryapproved schemes, saving you time and money. • Local Abattoir & Butcher Scheme – where there are no organic certified butchers in your area, we are able to certify your local butcher and abattoir under your license. • Training and learning opportunities – discounts for events, workshops and conferences. • Access to research and development programmes such as the Duchy Originals Future Farming Programme. • Farm business support: helping you develop routes to market; creating a secure supply chain. • News and updates on the market and business opportunities. • Marketing materials to help communicate the benefits of organic to your customers.
Sales for organic increased by
more than 2% in 2014*
+7%
increase in sales for Soil Association licensees** (significantly higher than the rest of the UK market) *Nielsen 2014 **Soil Association Certification data 2014
Go Organic Today! Going organic is more straightforward than you might think. To find out more about converting to organic or how going organic can benefit your business, call 0117 914 2406 or email goorganic@soilassociation.org
“The Soil Association is way ahead of its peers. It does great things to protect and promote the future farms that will shape our landscape and the food that enables healthy living.� Luke Hasell, the Story Group