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.
Planet, Riverford and Daylesford all make onto Top 10 Fine Food...
Three organic operators have made it into The Grocer magazine’s 2016 Top Ten Independent Speciality & Fine Food Retailers list.
Turmeric benefits more pronounced when eaten in food, researchers say
A study commissioned by the BBC programme Trust Me I’m A Doctor has shown that the health benefits of turmeric may be more pronounced when it is cooked.
Organic Beauty Week is on its way
2016 will be Organic Beauty Week’s (19-25 September) third year, and the Soil Association is asking consumers to ‘Look for the Logo’ and shining...
Feel-Good Brands Awards launch
September marks the launch of the Feel-Good Brand Awards, a new platform designed to celebrate brands that make a positive difference.
State of Nature report says farming intensity is driving nature loss...
The 2016 State of Nature report published today by a coalition of 50 leading wildlife and research organizations has found that one of the most important factors adversely affecting nature in the UK is agriculture.
“Connecting organic and health is your biggest opportunity”
The two keynote speakers at this year’s Soil Association trade day each agreed the biggest opportunity for the sector is to link organic and health more clearly in the consumer’s mind.
Soil Association wants “streamlined” message to make organic an everyday choice
New research commissioned by the Soil Association shows growth in the organic sector has again doubled
UK Government promises microbead ban by 2017
The UK Government has pledged to ban the sale and manufacture of cosmetics and personal care products containing microbeads by 2017.
The announcement was made...
Junk food diet linked to blood cell mutations
Scientists at Swansea University has shown that eating a constant diet of junk food damages red blood cells (RBCs), making them more likely to...
Eterno Naturals launches broker service
Health and beauty brand distributor Eterno Naturals has established a new broker service for UK and overseas brands to help them gain placement within...
Entries set to open for the Natural Heath International Beauty Awards...
The Natural Heath International Beauty Awards, which celebrates the best natural beauty products on the market, will open for entries om 12 September.
Several new...
Vegfest UK announces line-up for Olympia
VegfestUK has announced a line-up of speakers and caterers that it says celebrates diversity and multiculturalism at its upcoming event at London’s Olympia.
Veggie Pret set to stay, Pret CEO reveals
Pret A Manger says its ‘pop up’ Veggie Pret store in Soho is to become a permanent fixture, and that further vegetarian-only Pret cafés are in the pipeline.
SALSA and Soil Association Certification partner for dual-audit initiative
Soil Association Certification and SALSA team up to launch a dual audit option for small producers who want both organic and food safety certification.