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Independent retailers underusing the internet

Independent retailers are underusing the Internet in their business with wholesalers and…

Jim Manson

Diapharm achieves DCP registration in seven countries for multi-herb THMP

Seven EU member states have approved a new traditional herbal medicinal product…

Jim Manson

Waitrose becomes first supermarket to cut plastics in key beauty products

Waitrose has pledged that by this September no branded cosmetic products will…

Jane Wolfe

Rosemary and grapefruit extract shows beauty benefits say research

A study published in Food & Nutrition Research has found that a…

Jane Wolfe

Long-term study links neonics with collapse of wild bee populations

An important new study into the effects of neonicotinoid insecticides has provided…

Jim Manson

Future of UK supplements policy “extremely unclear”

The UK’s intentions regarding future food supplements policy remain “extremely unclear” in…

Jim Manson

Booths delists Hipp and Heinz to focus on “local and eco” brands

North of England supermarket chain Booths is to delist several leading baby…

Jim Manson

Speciality & Fine Food Fair is round the corner

This year’s Speciality & Fine Food Fair takes place from 4-6 September…

Jane Wolfe

Earthoil becomes certified carbon neutral in Africa

Earthoil, which specializes in manufacturing organic, fair trade essential and cold-pressed oils,…

Jane Wolfe

Better Food Company makes it three

This summer, Bristol-based organic food retailer Better Food Company opened its third…

Jim Manson

Protein Pick & Mix packs a punch in Tunbridge Wells

In February, Tunbridge Wells saw the opening of The Protein Pick &…

Jane Wolfe

Neonics impact bee reproduction says study

A new study from the University of Bern has found that neonicotinoid…

Jane Wolfe

Leaked Childhood Obesity Strategy draft reveals watered down measures on sugar

A leaked draft copy of the Childhood Obesity Strategy indicates that the…

Jane Wolfe

HFMA introduces CLEAR CHECK service

The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association has launched CLEAR CHECK, which supersedes its…

Jane Wolfe

Only a fifth of the global population meet vitamin E threshold

In a recent review of global vitamin E status, researchers found that…

Jane Wolfe

Rosemary and grapefruit extract shows skin protection benefits

A study published in Food & Nutrition Research has found that a…

Jane Wolfe

Sales of organic meat rise after omega-3 research results

Following research confirming that organic meat has 50% more omega-3s than non-organic,…

Jane Wolfe

UK organic market strengthens ahead of Organic September

With Organic September round the corner, the Soil Association predicts overall value…

Jane Wolfe

EFSA calls for comments on GM allergy guidance

A public consultation is launched by the European Food Safety Authority on…

Jane Wolfe

Letter to EFSA pushes for reference values on added sugar

In a letter to the EFSA, representatives of five Nordic countries ask…

Jane Wolfe