GO! Kombucha remains loyal to indie sector
Following its win of a 2-star Great Taste award for its Red Pu-erh Fermented Raw Tea, GO! Kombucha has reaffirmed its commitment to indie health stores.
Natural Products Scandinavia & Nordic Organic Food Fair previews its 2017...
Natural Products Scandinavia & Nordic Organic Food Fair has released its initial exhibitor list for 2017.
Supplementation “virtually eliminated” nutritional shortfalls in US study
A study published last week in open access journal Nutrients provide further evidence that frequent use of multivitamins and mineral supplements decreases nutritional deficiencies.
ASA tells kefir brand not to use ‘long life’ description
The Advertising Standards Authority ruled this week that use of the phrase ‘long life’ in a promotional poster for a kefir drink breached advertising rules.
Is your store ready for Organic September?
The Soil Association is celebrating this year’s Organic September by shining the spotlight on the organic market’s anticipated record growth in September, making sure consumers understand what organic is, and is supporting nation-wide events and organic brand promotions.
Health and wellness interest drives growth in organic sales
New data gathered by the Soil Association shows that the organic market has continued to grow in the first half of 2017, driven significantly by increased consumer interest in nutrition and a desire for traceability in food sourcing.
Speciality & Fine Food Fair 2017 is on its way
This year’s Speciality & Fine Food Fair is taking place at London’s Olympia from 3-5 September.
New conference encourages Scottish firms to tap into global sports and...
This month sees the launch of a new conference designed to encourage Scottish businesses to take advantage of the burgeoning sports and nutrition market.
Tesco to scrap 5p bags in favour of Bags for Life
Tesco has announced that from 28 August it will replace its single-use 5p carrier bags with new Bags for Life.
Cereal makers urged to use traffic light labelling
Following new research by Action on Sugar, the organization is calling for colour-coded ‘traffic light’ front of pack (FOP) nutrition labelling to be introduced across...
Choosing responsible producers is the best way to ensure a delicious,...
Pukka Herbs responds to the article EFSA health warning to frequent consumers of herbal teas and supplements published 3 August 2017, Natural Products Industry News/Natural...
Green & Black’s drops organic and Fairtrade with new Velvet Edition...
Organic and Fairtrade trailblazer brand Green & Black’s has launched a ‘Velvet Edition’ chocolate range in the UK that is neither organic or Fairtrade.
EFSA health warning to frequent consumers of herbal teas and supplements
Exposure to pyrrolizidine alkaloids in food, in particular for frequent and high consumers of tea and herbal infusions, is a possible long-term concern for human health due to their potential carcinogenicity, say scientists at the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Welsh organic sales grow
The Welsh Organic Producer Survey 2016 has revealed a rise in sales of organic products in Wales, despite a fall in the land area certified as organic.
‘Humane milk is a myth’ ad cleared in ‘landmark ruling’
An ad stating that “Humane milk is a myth” has been cleared by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority following complaints from members of the dairy industry that it was inaccurate and misleading.
Dale Pinnock cooks up healthy food-to-go for busy Londoners
Today sees the opening of Sano To Go, a shop offering nutritious takeaway food in the heart of London.
UK microbead ban to go ahead this year
Michael Gove has said that legislation will be introduced this year to ban microbeads in rinse-off personal care products.
UK microbead ban to go ahead this year
As part of his speech The Unfrozen Moment - Delivering A Green Brexit, UK Secretary of State Michael Gove has said that legislation will...
Abakus counts on jujube for new snack offer
Abakus Foods has launched new superfood snacks in the form of raw Dried Jujube Fruit and Jujube Crisps in 40g packs.
New film aims to dispel myths around homeopathy
The recently released film Just One Drop, directed by Laurel Chiten (Blind Dog Films), has now been classified by the British Board of Film.