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In November one of London’s oldest health food shops, Health Foods, celebrated its 50th anniversary.

Scientists in Iran have found that a mixture of 20g of garlic and 1tbsp of lemon juice can help reduce the risk factors of cardiovascular disease, including low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels.

In October, Poland became the latest country to join the movement for fair and sustainable trade when Fairtrade Poland officially launched at the Natura Food Fair.

A record 150 new natural and organic products will be competing for ‘Best new product’ awards at Natural Products Scandinavia and Nordic Organic Food Fair, which takes place in Malmö this week.

The beauty industry is in a state of perpetual reinvention, the need for constant innovation and ‘newness’ unquestioned. To some extent that’s true for the natural and organic beauty sector too. But just how sustainable is that relentless quest for the new? Not very, according to Jayn Sterland, MD at Weleda UK.

The sixth P.E.A. awards took place last month at the BAi360 on Brighton and Hove seafront, honouring green heroes and sustainability pioneers.

The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) appears to be softening its hardline position on the removal from sale of CBD oil products.

A petition set up by Harriet Smith, a registered dietitian at King’s College London, is calling for the title of ‘nutritionist’ to be legally protected.

Check out our video round-up of last week's 2016 Natural Beauty Roundtable event, here at our Brighton offices. A full report on the discussion...

Holland & Barrett launched its immunity campaign last week with a giant polar bear named Renee popping up all over London asking Londoners Are You Winter Body Ready.

Leading figures from the natural beauty sector gathered in Brighton this week to debate a range of issues – from latest market trends and...

Leading figures from the natural beauty sector gathered in Brighton yesterday to debate a range of issues – from latest market trends and developments, to business ethics and sustainability.

The Leon restaurant chain says it is seeking an “independent review” following an Advertising Standards Authority ruling that its use of the description ‘superfood’ breached UK advertising rules.

Several natural and organic brands have again made it onto The Grocer’s ‘Fast 50’ list of the fastest growing UK food and drink companies.

British spelt product specialist Sharpham Park has announced the release of its first commercial organic walnut crop.

This year’s Sustainable Beauty Awards, organized by Organic Monitor, saw Weleda win two awards and take runner up in a third category. The natural and...

Food for Thought has won the Independent Retailer of the Year award in the 2016 Kingston Business Excellence Awards, beating eight other stores.

Action on Sugar is urging food manufacturers to commit to the new sugar reduction and reformulation programme announced by Public Health England last month.

Bayer and Syngenta have been criticized for not publishing research that found high doses of their neonicotinoid pesticides cause serious harm to honey bee colonies.

A new report, The Future of Healthy Beauty, has highlighted authenticity and natural ingredient innovation as key trends and opportunities for the industry. Written by...