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.
Soil Association Organic Collective Christmas Marketplace open for business
Soil Association Certification is supporting organic businesses once again this festive season with the launch of its online Organic Christmas Marketplace.
Supermarket giant becomes eco-active
Responding to a growing demand from environmentally-conscious consumers, supermarket giant Tesco launches own-label range of eco-cleaning products.
ISO cosmetics guidelines fall short says NATRUE
The ISO 16128 guidelines covering criteria for natural and organic cosmetic ingredients and products do not have consumer interests at heart, says NATRUE.
FSB chair calls for increased support for small retailers
Mike Cherry, national chairman of the Federation of Small Businesses, has urged the Chancellor to do more to support small retailers as part of the Budget.
Rude Health in rude row
Rude Health has found itself at the centre of a rude row following a controversial blog posted by co-founder and brand director Camilla Barnard.
Soil Association calls on indie retailers
In preparation for the compilation of its 2018 Organic Market Report, the Soil Association is asking for input from independent retailers.