Danish-style shake up for Scottish school meals
Mark Ruskell, MSP, has called for organic food to be made a mandatory requirement in all Scottish public sector kitchens, including schools and hospitals.
Anti-pollution beauty lagging behind in Europe
In regions such as Asia and the United States anti-pollution beauty and bodycare has broken into the mainstream, but according to Mintel, Europe is...
21 Bites insect food store goes live
Fucibo Co has launched 21 Bites, a new online portal selling insect-based products, claimed to be the first of its type in Europe.
Soil Association reveals Out to Lunch results
The SA's Out to Lunch campaign has published its latest league table, ranking the children’s food offer in 25 of the UK’s most popular restaurant chains.
A toxic blow to bees
Dangerous levels of neonicotinoid insecticides have been found in 75% of the world’s honey samples, reveals a new study.
Jamie’s Italian scoops Organix-sponsored award
Jamie's Italian has won the Feed People Well award for its new children’s menu, on which every dish includes at least two portions of vegetables.
NAHS to announce ‘big changes’ at NHT
Ahead of the Natural Health Trade Summit (NHT) in Manchester on 22 October, the National Association of Health Stores (NAHS) reveals it will be...
Sidestepping the sugar tax
Despite facing opposition from The Irish Beverage Council (IBC), The Irish Government remains undeterred in its plan to introduce a sugar tax in April 2018.
Wagamama introduces plant-based menu
Restaurant chain Wagamama has launched a vegetarian menu to cater to the growing amount of Brits consuming a plant-based diet.
Morrisons delivers organic veg box offer
Morrisons has launched a slate of value veg boxes – including an organic option – in what it says is a bid to make fresh veg affordable for all UK families.
Natural winners at BBC
The natural and organic sector enjoyed several major wins at The BBC Food & Farming Awards on 20 September.
Natural health supporters fight NHS proposal
Supporters of natural medicine are calling on NHS England to abandon its proposal to stop funding prescriptions for homeopathy and herbal medicines.
Judges for the 2018 Beauty Shortlist Awards confirmed
The seventh annual 2018 Beauty Shortlist Awards will take place in London on Friday 2 March 2018.
It’s the second year that the awards are...
GO! Organic Festival launches
Announced during a presentation at the Soil Association trade briefing on 19 September, GO! Organic Festival has been officially launched.
New chapter for the OTB
After nine years as campaign manager, Catherine Fookes departs the Organic Trade Board signalling a new chapter for the organisation.
Bravura owner sees success in World Championships
Veggie business owner Lisa Gawthorne has been flying the flag for veganism, representing Team GB for Duathlon in the European and World Championships.
Jutexpo helps Unicorn celebrate 21st anniversary
This month marks Manchester-based Unicorn Grocery’s 21st year offering a range of fresh and wholesome food, with a focus on organic, fair trade and local.
‘Organic is still set to grow’ says the Soil Association
The Soil Association confirms growth in the organic market is up 6.3%, with organic sales predicted to reach ‘new heights’ this year.
Earthwise Trading wins Best Green Business
Earthwise Trading Ltd’s director Christine McRitchie has won the title of Best Green Business at the NatWest Venus Awards 2017 National Finals.
Natural Beauty News industry hotlist announced
This year’s Who’s Who in Natural Beauty has been announced today with the publication of the autumn edition of Natural Beauty News, published by...