Industry News

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is under scrutiny due to its new vegan range, Plant Kitchen, bearing warnings that the products are ‘not suitable for milk or egg allergy sufferers’.

Industry organizations have joined forces to oppose plans by the Irish Government to introduce a tax on probiotics and omega-3 from 1 March.

Ahead of the release of his new book The Hybrid Diet, nutritionist and author Patrick Holford announces a nationwide tour, set to commence on 20 March 2019 at Sheaf Street Health Store in Daventry.

Georgie Young, the writer behind the health and wellbeing blog Greens of the Stone Age, has been named Blogger of the Year by the HFMA.

The UK is to lead the world in the development of a system of sustainable packaging which moves away from oil-based plastics, with the help of a £60 million investment from Government.

Market intelligence agency Mintel predicts that ‘sub-zero waste’ is the direction the beauty and personal care sector will head towards in 2019 as the zero waste philosophy gains momentum globally.

The Health Food Manufacturers Association has written a formal letter of complaint to the BBC about a controversial BBC2 Horizon programme about the food supplements industry.

After capturing the attention of a journalist in Tunisia – who spotted industry brothers and business partners Alexander and Kim Barani in the Who’s Who in Natural Beauty 2018 – Kinetic Natural Products Distributor has been featured in an article by the Tunisian arm of The Huffington Post, published in French. Alexander Barani explains how the news and opinion site captured Kinetic’s spirit, and gives Rosie Greenaway an overview of the changes ahead.

A TV doctor, specialist health food store and industry body feature prominently in a film created for Viridian Nutrition on bringing lifestyle medicine to...

Challenging the common belief that ‘flushable’ wipes disintegrate once disposed of, the BBC has found that many wet wipes sold in the UK do not break down and instead lead to sewer blockages.

In October, naturopathic cardiologist Dr Decker Weiss undertook a series of retailer lectures in the UK and Ireland hosted by Viridian Nutrition as part of its ongoing education programme.

A new report commissioned by The Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) warns of the dangers facing millions of Brits who ‘shun’ nutrient-rich foods.

UK-based organic herbal tea and supplements specialist Pukka Herbs has become only the 13th company in the UK (Tesco, Marks & Spencer, and Coca...

Iceland’s Christmas advert, which failed to secure advertising regulatory approval to air on TV, has now been launched online, and a Change.org petition to...

Following its inaugural run in 2018, NPN’s 30 under 30 initiative returns for 2019, with nominations now open to the industry.

Holland & Barrett, has selected the exhibitors who will have the exclusive opportunity to present at its first ever Innovation Pitch session at this...

Following Philip Hammond’s delivery of the Budget 2018 to parliament, the NAHS has issued a statement commenting on the Chancellor’s proposals for the business rates affecting independent retailers.

Start-up brand Olly’s Olives has launched its core range of olive pouches to Sainsbury’s. Bio-Synergy has rebranded its sports nutrition range – which is specifically...

The long-time editor of Waitrose Food magazine has resigned after suggesting a series on 'killing vegans, one by one'.

The Vegan Society is launching what is says is the first ever app designed to help people become vegan.