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...
Dutch scientists develop ground-breaking approach on vitamins intake
A new risk-benefit method for evaluating micronutrient intake developed by Dutch scientists could help end the reliance on outdated approaches to the setting of...
Clean eating diets are fuelling eating disorder crisis, doctors warn
‘Clean eating’ diets are fuelling a growing eating disorders crisis, doctors and even some former proponents are warning.
Last week Dr Mark Berelowitz, an eating...
Brands join forces to push for UK microbead ban
Botanical Brands has joined forces with other leading skincare and cosmetic brands to call on the UK Government to ban the use of microbeads.
Botanical...
Organic brands join forces to call for action on microbeads
Four leading players in the organic beauty sector have added their voices to the campaign to ban the use of microplastics – or microbeads – in personal care products.
Report published into benefits of a vegan diet
Viva!Health has published The Incredible Vegan Health Report, investigating how a plant-based diet positive impact on health and wellbeing.
David Adams receives top industry award
The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) has announced David Adams as the winner of this year’s Maurice Hanssen Award of Honour in recognition of...