EU funding success for international campaign
An EU grant worth €10.4m has been secured by the Organic Trade Board in partnership with Organic Denmark, to support a campaign to promote organic food.
New editorial appointments at Diversified
Diane Millis has joined Natural Products News (NPN) as acting editor for a six-month period, with effect from the March issue.
New study links glyphosate to fatty liver disease
A new peer-reviewed study has found that exposure to an ultra-low dose of Roundup herbicide in rats causes non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.
Burgeoning gluten-free sector gets dedicated trade body
The Gluten Free Industry Association (GFIA) has been formed to support companies involved in the manufacture and trade of gluten free products.
The Great British Bloat Off – nationwide seminar tour
Two thirds of women experience bloating. “It’s not normal.” Says Patrick Holford, who has launching a campaign in March to beat the bloat.
Growing Organic Together … at Natural & Organic Products Europe
The Soil Association and Organic Trade Board will have an even bigger joint presence at this year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe event (2-3 April 2017, ExCel, London).
Hospital health store helps staff make better food choices
The Royal Voluntary Service has opened a hospital shop with a difference – a “dietary specific shop” under the brand name Revi
EGCG may increase metabolic rate says study
Scientists from Japan have found that supplements containing EGCG – a polyphenol found in green tea – may help with weight management.
Mediterranean diet slows brain shrinkage scientists show
Scientists in Edinburgh have shown eating a Mediterranean diet – rich in fruit, vegetables and olive oil – is associated with slower brain shrinkage in older age.
Trusted traditions, plant-power, waste not, time sensitive, night shift – the...
Trusted traditions, plant-power, waste not, time sensitive, the night shift – these are the big food trends to watch for in 2017, says food industry analyst Mintel.
Third of consumers engaged in “purpose-led purchasing”
More than a third of consumers are now actively engaged in “purposeful purchasing” when they shop, a new survey funded by Unilever has found.
Free-from powers into 2017
The free-from food sector grew by 18.9% in 2016 to be worth £772.2 million according to new figures from Nielsen.
Make organic a ‘laboratory’ for healthy food production
The EU should increase investment in organic agriculture and use it as a field ‘laboratory’ for the development of sustainable and healthy food production.
Antibac soaps and cleaners thwart vital antibiotics, research shows
An antibacterial agent widely used in hand soaps could be helping microbes like MRSA beat powerful antibiotics, US scientists have warned.
Make-up, sunscreen and household cleaners escape microbead ban
Household cleaning products and certain categories of personal care products will escape the UK’s ban on microbeads, environment campaigners have warned.
What’s hot in beauty for 2017
As is usual for December, a host of predictions have been forthcoming about what will be the new trends and innovations for the coming...
EU organic regulation review is at “a dead end”
The Review of the EU Organic Regulation has reached a “dead end” says recently appointed director of IFOAM EU, Eduardo Cuoco.
Brown Cow Organics gets a call from No. 10
Somerset SME Brown Cow Organics – organic food producer and Guernsey herd dairy farm – owner Judith Freane was at No 10 Downing Street and the House of Commons on 1st and 2nd December.
Key concerns debated at European Sustainable Cosmetics Summit
A number of the key sustainability issues facing the cosmetics industry have been highlighted at the European Sustainable Cosmetics Summit in Paris.
Pressing issues included...
Better Food appoints new MD
Bristol-based retailer Better Food has appointed Russell Bloomfield as its new managing director.