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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

US Government targets $21.4 million of new grants at organic

The US Government is to provide $21.4 million in new grants for an organic research and market expansion programme.

ASA’s Alpro twitter ruling highlights ad ‘identifier’ requirements

An Advertising Standards Agency ruling over a tweet promoting products made by dairy-free brand Alpro has highlighted rules requiring brands to clearly identify paid for social media communications.

Store owners gather for “inspiring and cutting edge” Natural Health Summit

Specialist health food store owners gathered in London this week for a special one-day conference entitled Transformation: Nutrition as a Catalyst for Positive Change held.

“Stop wimping out on obesity crisis”, heart attack surviving TV chef...

The TV chef and heart attack survivor Sally Bee is calling on the Government to “stop wimping out” on the obesity crisis.

Pain killers linked to increased risk of heart failure

Commonly used pain killers, including ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac, are associated with an increased risk of heart failure, say researchers at the University of Milano-Bicocca.

Weleda MD Jayn Sterland tops this year’s ‘Who’s Who in Natural...

Weleda MD Jayn Sterland tops this year’s ‘Who’s Who in Natural Beauty’ industry hotlist.

Manuka honey cuts disease risk from medical appliances

A new medical role for Manuka honey has been reported by scientists at Southampton University.

Natural Beauty Retail Awards winners & industry hotlist announced

Weleda MD Jayn Sterland tops this year’s ‘Who’s Who in Natural Beauty’ industry hotlist The UK’s best natural beauty retailers have been announced today with...

‘Eat less meat, of better quality’, Slow Meat movement urges

The over-production and over-consumption of meat is a serious problem for both the environment and human health.

APPG meeting highlights teenagers’ nutritional ‘at risk’ status

The second meeting of the Micronutrients and Health All Party Parliamentary Group, has highlighted the fact that teenagers have the worst diets among all...

Plant protein could cut risk of early death

A study by researchers in the US and Italy has shown that swapping animal protein in favour of plant protein can increase life expectancy.

Fairtrade report shows good growth in coffee, banana and cocoa sales

Fairtrade International has released its annual report, which reveals that 2015 saw growth in sales of coffee (18%), bananas (12%) and cocoa (27%).

Camexpo 2016 opens this weekend

Camexpo, the UK’s leading natural health and wellbeing event, opens at Olympia tomorrow (24 September).

Consumers increasingly focusing on health and wellness, says Nielsen

Nielsen has published a new report – What’s in our food and on our mind – based on the results of its Global Health and Ingredient-Sentiment Survey.

Berry consumption may decrease diabetes risk

A study by scientists from Zhejiang University has found that consumption of berries and anthocyanins may lead to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes.

Ask ‘what’s the human need?’ – that will drive your innovation

“Asking what is the human need and purpose, is the question that should really drive your innovation,” says the brand director of the Leon chain of ‘naturally fast food’ restaurants.

Keep EU red tape, says manufacturers’ group

Leading manufacturers’ group EEF says that the UK should continue to accept EU “red tape” after Brexit as a price worth paying for access to European markets.

Let’s have your questions for our camexpo panel discussion!

Have you got a burning question you’d like us to put to the panelists on the big debate on the challenges of ‘Caring For an Ageing Population’?

OTB seeks new chair

The Organic Trade Board is looking for a new chair to strengthen the organization and bring additional skills and experience to its team.

BetterYou partners with University of Sheffield to study effects of vitamin...

A new collaboration between BetterYou and scientists from the University of Sheffield, is paving the way for a three-year clinical trial looking at the effect of vitamin D supplementation on the quality of life of people with IBS.