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UMFHA discovers unique manuka honey compounds

The Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA) has announced it has validated…

Jane Wolfe

Organic gets a voice at both Oxford farming conferences

Michael Wale says that organic is gaining a voice at the annual…

Michael Wale

H&B opens 6,000 sq ft flagship ‘More’ store at Marble Arch

Holland & Barrett International opened a new flagship store at Marble Arch…

Jim Manson

Transitional organic certification for US farmers

A new transitional certification programme for products from farmers who are in…

Diane Millis

Major new store opening for Liverpool

A 10,000sqft organic and natural food store will open in Bold Street,…

Diane Millis

Ethical supermarket hiSbe closes in on second Brighton store

Brighton-based ethical supermarket hiSbe is close to securing a second store site…

Jim Manson

New US guidelines on peanut allergy

Babies without eczema or egg allergies, should be introduced to peanut-containing foods…

Diane Millis

Natural Branding eliminates need for packaging

Nature & More is to mark organic fruit and veg with Natural…

Jane Wolfe

Campaign calls for VAT drop for low sugar foods

A new campaign is seeking a VAT cut on all foods and…

Diane Millis

EU funding success for international campaign

An EU grant worth €10.4m has been secured by the Organic Trade…

Diane Millis

New editorial appointments at Diversified

Diane Millis has joined Natural Products News (NPN) as acting editor for…

Jim Manson

New study links glyphosate to fatty liver disease

A new peer-reviewed study has found that exposure to an ultra-low dose…

Jane Wolfe

Burgeoning gluten-free sector gets dedicated trade body

The Gluten Free Industry Association (GFIA) has been formed to support companies…

Jim Manson

The Great British Bloat Off – nationwide seminar tour

Two thirds of women experience bloating. “It’s not normal.” Says Patrick Holford,…

Jim Manson

Growing Organic Together … at Natural & Organic Products Europe

The Soil Association and Organic Trade Board will have an even bigger…

Jim Manson

Hospital health store helps staff make better food choices

The Royal Voluntary Service has opened a hospital shop with a difference…

Jim Manson

EGCG may increase metabolic rate says study

Scientists from Japan have found that supplements containing EGCG – a polyphenol…

Jane Wolfe

Mediterranean diet slows brain shrinkage scientists show

Scientists in Edinburgh have shown eating a Mediterranean diet – rich in…

Jim Manson

Trusted traditions, plant-power, waste not, time sensitive, night shift – the food trends to watch for in 2017

Trusted traditions, plant-power, waste not, time sensitive, the night shift – these…

Jim Manson

Third of consumers engaged in “purpose-led purchasing”

More than a third of consumers are now actively engaged in “purposeful…

Jim Manson