Study shows 99% of doctors have recommended natural remedies for children
New research has revealed that in the last year, 99% of paediatric doctors have prescribed or recommended complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for a child.
New group aims to put sports drinks out of reach of...
A new group has been formed to protect health-focused sports drinks from caught by the Government’s new ‘sugar levy’.
Sports Drinks Britain says it will...
FDF warns of “all embracing uncertainty” after Brexit vote
The director general of the influential Food & Drink Federation, Ian Wright, has warned that “the uncertainty is all-embracing” following Britain’s vote to leave...
MHRA urged to reconsider glucosamine position
At it rules that glucosamine-containing products over 1,500mg can continue to be sold as supplements, UK Court of Appeal urges MHRA to revisit the issue.
Organic beats conventional agriculture in the tropics
A long-term study by the Swiss Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) in Kenya has shown clearly that organic agriculture not only generates comparable yields, but produces more income for farmers...
Iranian study links healthy eating to mental wellbeing
A study published in the British Journal of Nutrition by researchers in Iran have found that adherence to healthy eating is inversely associated with...
Brexit negotiations could leave poor farmers vulnerable, Fairtade Foundation warns
The chief executive of the Fairtrade Foundation has warned that the prospects for farmers in developing countries could suffer if post-EU Referendum negotiations result...
Mr Sustainability
Alex Smith has been on a mission – now achieved – to make his company Alara Wholefoods “the most sustainable food manufacturer on Earth”....
US Organic group sues Shredded Wheat maker over ‘natural’ claim
Leading US organic advocacy group The Organic Consumers Association is to sue Post Foods for claiming that one of its brands, Shredded Wheat, is...
“Free us of red tape” NAHS urges Government after Brexit vote
Following the result of the EU Referendum the National Association of Health Stores is calling on the Government to cut business red tape and...
UK “likely” to be bound by EU organic regulations despite Brexit...
The Soil Association says it is “very disappointed” that the UK is to leave the European Union. But despite the Brexit vote the organic charity...
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 blood stream of healthy adults reveals worryingly low levels in most regions.
Double-digit growth at Tree of Life sees sales hit £50 million
Sales at Tree of Life hit £50 million last year, thanks to a 10% growth in revenues at the company during the year ending 31...
NFU submits new request to allow use of banned neonic seeds...
After its emergency application to use neonic seed treatments on oilseed rape this autumn was rejected by Defra, the NFU has submitted a second request.
Beauty Bible Awards set to go online
After 20 bestselling years in print The Beauty Bible Awards are set to go online from 2017, say co-founders Jo Fairley and Sarah Stacey.
The Beauty...
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 127%) last year, highlighting the success of the retailer’s omni-channel strategy.
Combined turnover...
Suma clinches ‘Employer of the Year’ title at top food industry...
Suma Wholefoods, the Elland (Leeds) based natural foods wholesaler, has been awarded the title of “Employer of the Year” at the annual Grocer Gold...
Whole Foods extends app-based delivery partnership – will indies follow?
Home delivery service Quiqup is expanding its partnership with Whole Foods Market, reports The Grocer.
Quiqup’s app-based delivery service proved popular when it was trialled...
Study shows blackcurrant extract increases cardiovascular responses
A study by the University of Chichester reveals how athletes supplemented with blackcurrant extract experience improved cardiovascular responses.
The research was unveiled last week at...
Bounce recalls products over listeria fears
Bounce Foods is recalling its Cashew & Pecan Vitality Lift Balls and Apple & Cinnamon Protein Punch Balls, as the products might contain listeria.
Symptoms...