Fairtrade Foundation: UK firms must step up efforts to tackle human...
The Fairtrade Foundation urges UK firms to tackle human rights violations in supply chains and calls for legislation to make this mandatory.
Olio partners with Tesco to reduce food waste
Edible surplus food will no longer go to waste in Tesco after the supermarket partnered with OLIO to help feed local communities.
Ad campaign captures essence of independent Irish health stores
Health Stores Ireland is running a TV and radio campaign with the core message ‘health food stores are at the heart of your community’.
Climate Assembly calls for ‘strong and clear leadership’ to achieve UK...
The UK citizens’ assembly on climate change published its report today on how the UK can reach its target of net zero emissions by 2050.
Oatly faces boycotts after ‘Trump-linked’ Blackstone takes stake in business
Oatly is facing boycotts after selling a stake to a consortium led by Blackstone, a firm with alleged links to Trump and deforestation.
Treat hand gels as last resort, or risk superbug ‘armageddon’
Prolonged use of hand gels during the pandemic could lead to a superbug 'armageddon situation', an expert in surface disinfection has warned.
60% of schools not tackling period poverty, says charity
A scheme launched by the DfE which makes period products free to school pupils has seen under 40% uptake, reports the Free Period group.
Honey better for coughs and colds than antibiotics, study finds
Researchers say that honey is more effective than antibiotics and most over-the-counter medicines at treating coughs and colds.
Intensive animal farming ‘single most risky human behaviour’ for pandemics
A report by ProVeg International highlights ‘a fundamental and often-overlooked’ link between pandemics and our animal-based food system.
Farmers launch Happerley England to ‘reverse retail demise’
On 29 August farmers will take over a former retail site to open a new outlet to drive ‘radical change in how food and drink is retailed'.
Planet Organic shuts two ANI stores
After its buyout of the organic and natural food chain As Nature Intended in March, Planet Organic’s is closing two of the seven ANI stores.
Thirst for soya drinks harming the planet, warns SFT
People who buy milk substitutes made from soya are inadvertently harming the planet, the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) claims.
Selfridges launches sustainability initiative
Selfridges has launched a ‘transformational sustainability initiative’ as part of its commitment to help customers change the way they shop.
YourZooki secures £950K backing to meet surge in demand
YourZooki, the provider of specialist liposomol vitamin C, has secured a £950K funding package to fulfil a significant spike in sales.
Why mask-wearing could be making people shop more healthily
As mask-wearing becomes increasingly 'normalized', is the act of wearing a face covering having an effect on purchasing decisions?
‘Don’t miss out’: retailers urged to engage with new consumer directory
Leading industry organizations HFMA, NAHS and HFI are collaborating on a major new direct to consumer campaign called HealthyDoesIt.
H&B unveils refurbed store in Chelmsford
NPN takes a virtual tour of H&B's refurbished Chelmsford store, which has been restructured to become more efficient, enjoyable and COVID-safe.
COVID pushes Johnson into change of heart on junk food
The PM is preparing to announce restrictions on how junk food is advertised and sold in the UK, in efforts to tackle the nation’s high levels of obesity.
Tune in to Nature with Pukka Herbs and the Natural History...
Pukka Herbs and the Natural History Museum have teamed up to deliver Tune in to Nature, a digital biodiversity-themed family festival.
Greta Thunberg donates €1MN prize money to climate crisis
Greta Thunberg has been awarded the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity after judges described her as ‘one of the most remarkable figures of our days’.