Support for organic businesses

Business Support

As a Soil Association Certification licensee, you benefit from a number of business development opportunities.

These include marketing support, discounts to events and support with new routes to market. You can find out more about each benefit below.

• Certification Resources

  Resources including guidance and template forms to support you throughout certification

• Supply Chain & Export

  Insights and support on supply chain and export challenges, plus access to new channels

• Market Data & Research

  Comprehensive reports to help you understand trade and consumer trends

• Combined Schemes

  Improve efficency by combining multiple inspections

• Marketing support

  Our range of marketing materials enables you to communicate the benefits of organic effectively

• Independent Retailers

  Resources to help communicate the organic message to your customers

• New Routes to Market

  Free access to the rapidly growing foodservice sector

• Events

  Access to a range of trade and industry events - build key relationships, take part in invaluable discussions and hear from industry experts

• Start-up package

  This exclusive start-up package offers invaluable knowledge, insight, and resources for food and drink start-up businesses applying for organic certification.

• Understanding Organic

  A good understanding of organic is vital to success in the organic business. Find engaging learning opportunities to support your business growth through staff inductions and training.

• Submit your certification forms on the Processor Portal

  Use the certification portal to manage your organic certification, respond to audit actions and submit forms without having to keep track of emails.

  Access the portal