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Veterinary antibiotics linked to obesity in children, Chinese scientists show

Researchers in China have been able to demonstrate a link between antibiotics…

Jim Manson

HFMA builds on its retailer training support with new scholarship

In a landmark year for the HFMA, 2015 saw the introduction of…

Jim Manson

Doctors attack ‘more medicine is better’ culture in modern healthcare

A group of prominent doctors has launched a campaign calling for an…

Jim Manson

H&M launches Conscious organic bodycare range in UK

Highlighting the success of organic beauty and it's crossover into the mainstream,…

Jane Wolfe

Breastfed babies may suffer vitamin D deficiency, researchers say

Babies and young children who are breastfed may not be getting enough…

Jim Manson

UK organic market grows 4.9% as sales nudge £2 billion mark

Organic product sales grew 4.9% to £1.95 billion in 2015 according to…

Jim Manson

Ethical beauty company launches own charity

UK-based beauty brand PHB Ethical Beauty has announced the launch of its…

Jane Wolfe

Organic health and beauty market flourishing says new SA report

UK sales of certified health and beauty products rose by 21.6% in…

Jane Wolfe

Sustainable catering standard on the cards

Soil Association Certification is teaming up with the Carbon Trust to develop…

Jane Wolfe

Brexit – a case of be careful what you wish for?

If you think that a British exit from the European Union would…

Jim Manson

Natural & Organic Products Europe previews new products for 2016

With all exhibition space now sold for the biggest ever edition of…

Jane Wolfe

Sustainable catering standard on the cards

Soil Association Certification is teaming up with the Carbon Trust to develop…

Jane Wolfe

Spending more on food is associated with healthier choices

A Spanish study of over 2,000 people has found that those who…

Jane Wolfe

Top speakers from the UK and Europe to address OTB briefing

Senior figures from Organic Denmark, leading brand researcher HPI and produce specialist…

Jim Manson

Study finds further “clear differences” between organic and non-organic

A new study has shown that both organic milk and meat contain…

Jim Manson

Get ready for VegfestUK Brighton

VegfestUK Brighton is returning to the Brighton Centre on 27-28 February, with…

Jane Wolfe

BrewDog launches Vegan Trademark across range

BrewDog has become the latest brewery to embrace veganism by registering 23…

Jim Manson

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…

Jim Manson

Mintel forecasts UK free-from sales to reach over £500 million in 2016

The latest research from Mintel has revealed that sales of free-from foods…

Jane Wolfe

Brown Cow Organics founder challenges Pasture For Life over chemical inputs

A prominent organic farmer and brand owner has challenged the Pasture For…

Jim Manson