Better Food Company makes it three
This summer, Bristol-based organic food retailer Better Food Company opened its third store – in the historic dock area of the city.
Protein Pick & Mix packs a punch in Tunbridge Wells
In February, Tunbridge Wells saw the opening of The Protein Pick & Mix, a bricks and mortar version of the original online-only store created...
Neonics impact bee reproduction says study
A new study from the University of Bern has found that neonicotinoid insecticides may have contraceptive effects on male honeybees.
Leaked Childhood Obesity Strategy draft reveals watered down measures on sugar
A leaked draft copy of the Childhood Obesity Strategy indicates that the UK Government has shrunk from a number of public health promises.
HFMA introduces CLEAR CHECK service
The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association has launched CLEAR CHECK, which supersedes its Labelling, Advertising and Promotions Advice Division service.
Only a fifth of the global population meet vitamin E threshold
In a recent review of global vitamin E status, researchers found that only a fifth of the population have the recommended serum level of vitamin E.
Rosemary and grapefruit extract shows skin protection benefits
A study published in Food & Nutrition Research has found that a combination of rosemary and grapefruit extracts has potential photo-protective effects.
Sales of organic meat rise after omega-3 research results
Following research confirming that organic meat has 50% more omega-3s than non-organic, sales of organic red meat rose 4.1% in the 12 weeks to June 18.
UK organic market strengthens ahead of Organic September
With Organic September round the corner, the Soil Association predicts overall value of the organic market in the UK to exceed £2BN by the end of this year.
EFSA calls for comments on GM allergy guidance
A public consultation is launched by the European Food Safety Authority on its Draft Guidance on Allergenicity Assessment of Genetically Modified Plants.
Letter to EFSA pushes for reference values on added sugar
In a letter to the EFSA, representatives of five Nordic countries ask that it looks at recommending reference values for added sugar in food and drink.
Omega-3s lower risk of death from heart attack
A study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has found that marine and plant-based omega-3 fatty acids are associated with a lower risk of fatal coronary heart disease (CHD).
Sustainable Beauty Awards 2016 now open for entries
Entries are now being taken for the 2016 Sustainable Beauty Awards, organized by Organic Monitor.
The five award categories each represent different aspects of sustainability:...
Formula Botanica scholarship up for grabs in global pitch
Accredited organic cosmetic science school Formula Botanica is hosting a global voting and video pitching competition to win an exclusive organic skincare entrepreneur scholarship.
Partnering with...
Who’s Who in Natural Beauty 2016 – voting deadline approaching
Natural Beauty News, the UK’s dedicated trade publication and news site for the natural and organic beauty industry, is now accepting nominations for its...
H&B to open ‘store in store’ concessions in Tesco stores
Tesco and Holland & Barrett have today announced they are partnering to introduce a health and wellbeing ‘store in store’ format in a number...
Are you well connected?
Patrick Holford's new book The Chemistry of Connection sets out to add another layer to the meaning of 'holistic' living.
All Britons should take vitamin D supplements, PHE advises
Everyone in Britain should take vitamin D supplements during the autumn and winter months, Public Health England (PHE) will advise the government today.
H&B partners with InPost to offer locker collect service
Holland & Barrett is to offer its online customers the choice of picking up orders at over 1,100 parcel lockers at locations including Morrisons...
Waitrose to pay small suppliers in seven days
Waitrose says it will start to pay its smaller suppliers within a week of being invoiced in a move intended to strengthen its reputation...