EU confirms 18-month extension for glyphosate licence
The European Commission (EC) has taken the decision to extend the licence…
Latest NFU application to use neonics rejected by Defra
DEFRA has rejected the NFU’s second request to allow farmers to use…
One in four Brits use sports nutrition products
According to the latest research from Mintel, UK consumers spent £66 million…
Study shows 99% of doctors have recommended natural remedies for children
New research has revealed that in the last year, 99% of paediatric…
New group aims to put sports drinks out of reach of ‘sugar tax’
A new group has been formed to protect health-focused sports drinks from…
FDF warns of “all embracing uncertainty” after Brexit vote
The director general of the influential Food & Drink Federation, Ian Wright,…
MHRA urged to reconsider glucosamine position
At it rules that glucosamine-containing products over 1,500mg can continue to be…
Organic beats conventional agriculture in the tropics
A long-term study by the Swiss Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) in Kenya has…
Iranian study links healthy eating to mental wellbeing
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition by researchers in…
Brexit negotiations could leave poor farmers vulnerable, Fairtade Foundation warns
The chief executive of the Fairtrade Foundation has warned that the prospects…
US Organic group sues Shredded Wheat maker over ‘natural’ claim
Leading US organic advocacy group The Organic Consumers Association is to sue…
“Free us of red tape” NAHS urges Government after Brexit vote
Following the result of the EU Referendum the National Association of Health…
UK “likely” to be bound by EU organic regulations despite Brexit vote
The Soil Association says it is “very disappointed” that the UK is to…
Survey of omega-3 fatty acid levels points to major deficiencies worldwide
A global survey of the levels omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids in the…
Double-digit growth at Tree of Life sees sales hit £50 million
Sales at Tree of Life hit £50 million last year, thanks to…
NFU submits new request to allow use of banned neonic seeds in the UK
After its emergency application to use neonic seed treatments on oilseed rape…
Beauty Bible Awards set to go online
After 20 bestselling years in print The Beauty Bible Awards are set…
H&B grows online sales by 27.5% as omni-channel strategy pays off
Online sales at Holland & Barrett grew 27.5% (with mobile sales up…
Suma clinches ‘Employer of the Year’ title at top food industry awards
Suma Wholefoods, the Elland (Leeds) based natural foods wholesaler, has been awarded…
