Two apples a day help keep the cardiologist away
Eating two apples a day has been shown to help keep cholesterol down and fight heart disease risk, according to new research.
Body and Mind brews up organic Cannabis Tea
New British organic brand Body and Mind Botanicals has launched onto market with a three-SKU range of Organic Cannabis Tea.
Biona brings fresh products to its organic offer
Biona has released a raft of new organic products into the market, including ready-meals, sauces and meat-free alternatives.
SFT welcomes HRH Prince of Wales as Patron
It has been announced that HRH The Prince of Wales has accepted an invitation from the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) to become the charity’s Patron.
SFT challenges BBC documentary
A documentary exposing the ‘devastating effect on eco systems’ of meat has been countered by farmers who challenge its position about meat reduction.
Valley Fest gives back
Valley Fest – in collaboration with organic brand and headline partner Yeo Valley – has reported a charity fundraising total of £12,199 from summer 2019.
A new take on the January blues
‘Shades of Aqua’ has been highlighted as the key food and beverage colour trend for 2020, with vivid blues and greens expected to drive innovation.
Veganuary to launch ‘milestone’ TV ad
As part of The Big Give, non-profit Veganuary has launched a Crowdfunding effort to get its first TV ad on air, aiming to raise £40,000 in one week.
Experts warn of high protein diet risks
Popular high protein diets have been shown to help people lose weight but could be putting long-term followers at risk of kidney damage, experts warn.
Galaxy launches into vegan space
Mars Wrigley is launching into the valuable vegan market with a trio of variants of its famous Galaxy chocolate bar.
The three new Galaxy vegan lines –...
New Tummy Tonic from The Cultured Food Company
The Cultured Food Company has introduced its latest live creation, Organic Fermented Beet Kvass Beetroot & Ginger Drink, to the UK market.
Climate change report cast organic in ‘false and negative light’
A new study about organic farming and greenhouse gas emissions has been criticized for portraying organic in a 'false and negative light'.
Charity calls for end to ‘unfair’ VAT on plant milks
PLANT-based food charity Proveg International is calling for an end to the ‘unequal and unfair’ taxation of plant-based milk compared to cow’s milk.
Plant-based pledge returns for 2020
Veganuary 2020 begins next months, and the charity which organizes the annual plant-based pledge is calling for businesses to get involved once again.
Chocolate trumps cheese, says Veganuary
Forget cheese, says the Veganuary campaign: a recent survey confirms that the item vegans miss the most is milk chocolate.
Soil Association seeks feedback
The Soil Association (SA) is offering a free copy of its 2020 Organic Market Report to those who complete a short online survey before 20 November.
Top ten vegan-friendly cities named (and London isn’t one of them)
Natural Products News' hometown of Brighton, takes top slot in a new ranking of the UK’s most vegan-friendly cities. London fails to make the top ten.
Retailers stockpile as Brexit uncertainty continues
Survey shows that stockpiling has hit record levels as Britain's shops brace themselves for the multiple possible outcomes of Brexit.
A behind-the-scenes look at organic
In partnership with BioFach, Speciality Food Magazine has published The Organic Report 2019 – a ‘behind-the-scenes’ look at the organic market.
Living life on the veg
Plates of lifeless veg and soggy ‘fishless fingers’ are a thing of the past. Rosie Greenaway orders the vegan catch of the day, explores...