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Mintel sees beauty and food boundaries blur with gastronomia

Mintel’s study of Global Beauty and Personal Care Trends to 2025 has…

Jane Wolfe

Information portal launched for MI allergy sufferers

A new website and blog is now up and running to help…

Jane Wolfe

US industry journal visits the dark side with special issue

US industry journal Nutrition Business Journal has published a special edition that…

Jim Manson

EFSA issues draft recommendations for vitamin D

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has launched a public consultation on…

Jane Wolfe

1% for the Planet comes to the UK

Yesterday saw the UK launch of 1% for the Planet, a not-for-profit…

Jane Wolfe

#OrganicUnboxed: OTB unveils new digital-led marketing campaign

The Organic Trade Board (OTB) has given more details about its digitally…

Jim Manson

Osborne announces UK sugar tax on soft drinks

As expected, the announcement by Chancellor George Osborne that the UK Government…

Jane Wolfe

Fairtrade Foundation announces ambitious five-year strategy

The Fairtrade Foundation’s new five-year strategy, launched last month by chief executive…

Jane Wolfe

EU vote on glyphosate pushed back due to opposition

A vote in Brussels on the relicensing of glyphosate has been postponed…

Jane Wolfe

MPLs to remain key focus in EU Referendum year, says CHC

Maximum Permitted Levels for vitamins and the UK’s ability to “retain sovereignty…

Jim Manson

Danish organic logo hits 100% awareness

According to a recent survey, conducted by YouGov, recognition of Denmark’s organic…

Jane Wolfe

Planet Organic and Riverford break into Top 50 Indies

Planet Organic and Riverford are both 'new entries’ this year in the…

Jim Manson

EU-wide roadmap for healthier food published

Late last month the Roadmap for Action on Food Product Improvement was…

Jane Wolfe

MSC and ASC join forces for global seaweed standard

With seaweed production increasing along with demand for certification the Marine Stewardship…

Jane Wolfe

Growth predicted for European fish oil market

A new market report from Grand View Research has predicted an increase…

Jane Wolfe

Whole Foods pulls unpeeled mandarins after photo goes viral

Whole Foods has removed a range of pre-peeled, plastic-packed mandarins after a…

Jim Manson

Millennials are the key to organic sales growth, OTB research finds

The under 35s are the “most engaged and active” organic consumer demographic,…

Jim Manson

Organic farmer Oliver Dowding is appointed Green Party agriculture spokesperson.

Organic farmer Oliver Dowding has been appointed as the Green Party’s new…

Jim Manson

Fairtrade fares well in turbulent times for grocery market

As Fairtrade Fortnight kicks off today, there is some good news for…

Jane Wolfe

Pitch the H&B buyer ‘live’ at Natural & Organic Products Europe

Holland & Barrett is to host a live pitching session at this…

Jim Manson