‘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.
Researchers urge health authorities to rethink vitamin D guidelines
Following the publication of a study from the University of Surrey, worldwide health authorities are being urged to rethink guidance around vitamin D.
High sugar intake during pregnancy may increase risk of allergy in...
A study published in the European Respiratory Journal has found a correlation between high sugar intake in pregnant women and asthma risk in children.
Arla Organic repositions to maximize free-range milk opportunity
Arla Foods is repositioning its organic milk range to maximize the opportunity of growing consumer interest in the idea of ‘free-range milk’.
VegfestUK launches London trade show
VegfestUK is branching out from its consumer events with the launch of VegfestUK Trade, taking place at Kensington Olympia on 20 October 2017.
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Prebiotic reduces body fat in overweight children
A new study into the effects of prebiotics on children who are overweight has found that consumption of oligofructose-enriched inulin reduces body fat.
Industrialised farming risks ‘derailing humanity’s place on Earth for good’, Prince...
Decades of destruction to the natural environment caused by industrialized farming risks “derailing humanity’s place on Earth for good”, the Prince of Wales warned this week.
Homeplatz online shop gets a kick start
Homeplatz has launched a Kickstarter campaign to fund its online portal, which will offer hassle-free shopping for natural groceries at wholesale prices.
London to host major new organic consumer event in 2018
Diversified Communications has announced the launch of a major new consumer event, The Go Organic Festival, to take place on 8-9 September 2018.
BOOM winners announced at upbeat Borough Market event
Winners of the Soil Association’s prestigious BOOM (Best of the Organic Market) Awards were announced last night, 5 July, 2017 at a ceremony in London’s renowned Borough Market.
Wkye Farms and OMSCO deepen partnership to boost organic cheese sales...
Wyke Farms and The Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative (OMSCo), have announced that they are deepening their partnership to expand organic cheese production, distribution and sales.
New online probiotics tool goes live
OptiBac Probiotics has created a new online educational tool to help clear up the many misunderstandings that occur around probiotics.
English Tea Shop buys Joe’s Tea Company
In a move which sees two leading organic independent speciality tea brands join forces, English Tea Shop has acquired Joe’s Tea Company.
Soil Association celebrates 70 years
The Soil Association celebrated its 70-year anniversary in June with an event sponsored by Waitrose Duchy programme.
Daily Bread proves its worth
Northampton wholefood and health store Daily Bread has been named Growing Co-operative of the Year in the 2017 Co-op of the Year Awards.