Brexit – a case of be careful what you wish for?
If you think that a British exit from the European Union would result in an instantly more favourable regulatory climate for the natural products...
Natural & Organic Products Europe previews new products for 2016
With all exhibition space now sold for the biggest ever edition of Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show, organiser Diversified Communications UK has...
Sustainable catering standard on the cards
Soil Association Certification is teaming up with the Carbon Trust to develop a bespoke sustainable catering standard to complement the Food for Life Catering...
Spending more on food is associated with healthier choices
A Spanish study of over 2,000 people has found that those who increased how much they forked out for food made healthier diet choices,...
Top speakers from the UK and Europe to address OTB briefing
Senior figures from Organic Denmark, leading brand researcher HPI and produce specialist Gs will be among the speakers at the Organic Trade Board’s annual...
Study finds further “clear differences” between organic and non-organic
A new study has shown that both organic milk and meat contain around 50% more beneficial omega-3 fatty acids than conventionally produced products.
Analysing data...
Get ready for VegfestUK Brighton
VegfestUK Brighton is returning to the Brighton Centre on 27-28 February, with an expected 12,000 visitors expected over the weekend.
A celebration of all things...
BrewDog launches Vegan Trademark across range
BrewDog has become the latest brewery to embrace veganism by registering 23 of its beers, including flagship brews Punk IPA and Five AM Red,...
Aldi’s big push into organic and fee-from “should terrify” Whole Foods
US website Business Insider says that Aldi’s repositioning in America as a healthier food retailer with a strong organic and free-from offer “should terrify” Whole...
Mintel forecasts UK free-from sales to reach over £500 million in...
The latest research from Mintel has revealed that sales of free-from foods are forecast to grow 13% to reach £531 million in 2016, up...
Brown Cow Organics founder challenges Pasture For Life over chemical inputs
A prominent organic farmer and brand owner has challenged the Pasture For Life scheme for permitting chemical inputs on certified farms.
Judith Freane, owner of...
Ahiflower oil comes out on top in new study
In the first human clinical trial carried out on Ahiflower oil, researchers have confirmed that its consumption is safe and increases tissue long-chain n-3...
Glyphosate most widely used weed killer in history
Monsanto’s herbicide glyphosate, the main ingredient in the company’s signature product Roundup, is the most heavily used pesticide globally, according to a report published...
Brits lack basic knowledge of fruit and veg health benefits
A survey carried out by Opinion Matters last month for British Summer Fruits has highlighted the fact that Brits are still not eating enough...
Natural and organic world to unite at Natural & Organic Products...
With over 600 exhibiting companies from 50 countries now confirmed, Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show is set to bring the best choice...
Supermarkets “breaking ranks” with soft drinks giants on sugar tax
Britain's leading supermarkets could be about to break ranks with the soft drinks giants on government plans to tackle the obesity crisis, reports The...
Frying veg in olive oil increases antioxidant activity
A study by researchers at the University of Granada has found that vegetables deep-fried in extra virgin olive oil have a higher healthy phenol...
New GM crops require revised testing says expert
Richard Werran, MD of non-GM certification company, Cert ID Europe, has highlighted the fact that new GM crops may soon appear in the EU...
Oral supplement cut death rate of older hospital patients by 50%
A specialized oral supplement regime cut the death rate of older malnourished patients with heart or lung disease by 50%, US scientists report.
In a...
Antiperspirants kill off beneficial bacteria, researchers say
Researchers say that regular use of antiperspirants kills off beneficial bacteria that are thought to help protect against infection and disease.
The scientists, from North...