Gove charms audience at the Oxford Real Farming Conference
Michael Gove became the first Defra minister to address the rebel Real Farming Conference in Oxford, usually a prerogative of the established Oxford Farming Conference.
Government plans for plastic
In a speech broadcast today by the BBC, Theresa May spoke of her plans to ‘nurture’ the environment through a ‘comprehensive 25-year environment plan’ which puts plastic at the forefront of the agenda.
Waitrose leads in energy drinks ban for under-16s
Waitrose has become the first UK supermarket to prevent children from buying energy drinks.
‘Grab and go’ vegan category still an untapped opportunity
A new survey by the Vegan Society has found that 91% of vegans sometimes struggle to find ‘grab and go’ food options, which has prompted the charity to launch its Vegan on the Go campaign.
Plant-based diets: more than just a 2018 trend
A new study, published under Current Developments in Nutrition shows ‘strong evidence’ that diets rich in plant foods offer the body protection from cardiometabolic disease.
Calorie—cutting campaign to ‘empower’ parents
In a recent study, Public Health England has found that the average primary school child eats at least three sugary snacks a day, leading to a daily sugar consumption of three times the recommended upper limit.
Ditch the teabags anti-plastic campaigners tell consumers
A campaign started by anti-plastic campaigners and gardeners is urging consumers to switch from tea bags to loose tea to avoid plastic contamination of garden compost.
NZ Government releases new manuka honey definition, strengthens export requirements
The New Zealand Government’s Ministry For Primary Industries (MPI) will release a new scientific definition for mānuka honey in early February.
OF&G rule change: on-pack logo mandatory
Organic certifier Organic Farmers & Growers has introduced a rule change that will require mandatory on-pack presence of its logo.
Allure of ‘indie’ and natural leads to record year for beauty...
Growing consumer interest in all things ‘indie’ natural and organic has produced record levels merger and acquisition (M&A) activity in the beauty and personal care sector, according to data from Catalyst Corporate Finance.
Ground-breaking sustainable seaweed standard launched
A GROUND-breaking standard for seaweed farming has been launched jointly by the Marine Stewardship Council and the Aquaculture Stewardship Council.
‘Choose the good life’ says Holland & Barrett
New and existing natural products shone as the industry gathered for the annual Holland & Barrett Showcase.
Soil must be nurtured, Eustice tells IFOAM conference
George Eustice MP, the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, has claimed that soil health will be central to the Government’s environment policy.
Wyke Farms and OMSCo: milking post-Brexit opportunities
Wyke Farms has united with OMSCo in a new joint business venture which the two parties have named The British Organic Dairy Company.
Natural & Organic Products Europe opens visitor registration
With online visitor registration now open, the countdown to Natural & Organic Products Europe 2018 has officially begun.
Welcome to the Garden of Life
Launching with a series of events at Whole Foods, Kinetic has introduced US brand Garden of Life to the UK with a range of organic supplements.
How indies can combat global warming
Suranga Herath, CEO of English Tea Shop, publishes ‘top tips’ on how independents can ‘lead the way’ in combating global warming.
New pesticide data is in ‘sharp contrast’ with previous claims
Delegates at the Royal Society of Medicine have heard that the true extent of pesticide use is at odds with the claims of the pesticide industry.
Portion sizes ‘confuse’ consumers
The majority consumers struggle to identify a single portion of fruit or veg, according to survey results from the National Charity Partnership.
Animal sentience rejected by MPs
In a move said to ‘undermine’ Michael Gove’s animal welfare pledges, MPs have voted against the inclusion of animal sentience in the EU (Withdrawal) Bill.