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Ahiflower oil comes out on top in new study

In the first human clinical trial carried out on Ahiflower oil, researchers…

Jane Wolfe

Glyphosate most widely used weed killer in history

Monsanto’s herbicide glyphosate, the main ingredient in the company’s signature product Roundup,…

Jane Wolfe

Brits lack basic knowledge of fruit and veg health benefits

A survey carried out by Opinion Matters last month for British Summer…

Jane Wolfe

Natural and organic world to unite at Natural & Organic Products Europe 2016

With over 600 exhibiting companies from 50 countries now confirmed, Natural &…

Jane Wolfe

Supermarkets “breaking ranks” with soft drinks giants on sugar tax

Britain's leading supermarkets could be about to break ranks with the soft…

Jim Manson

Frying veg in olive oil increases antioxidant activity

A study by researchers at the University of Granada has found that…

Jane Wolfe

New GM crops require revised testing says expert

Richard Werran, MD of non-GM certification company, Cert ID Europe, has highlighted…

Jane Wolfe

Oral supplement cut death rate of older hospital patients by 50%

A specialized oral supplement regime cut the death rate of older malnourished…

Jim Manson

Antiperspirants kill off beneficial bacteria, researchers say

Researchers say that regular use of antiperspirants kills off beneficial bacteria that…

Jim Manson

ASOS to expand natural and organic beauty range

UK-based fashion and beauty e-tailer ASOS has announced plans to expand its eco-friendly…

Jane Wolfe

Beautyclickbox launches quarterly organic and natural beauty subscription

Luxury beauty and lifestyle gift and subscription service Beautyclickbox has announced the…

Jane Wolfe

China and Canada step closer to banning animal testing

Shanghai-based personal care company Eco&more has become the very first Chinese company to join…

Jane Wolfe

Scotland’s ambitious new organic action plan unveiled

An ambitious new organic action plan for Scotland, funded by the Scottish…

Jane Wolfe

Nordic diet associated with better physical performance in later life

In a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, Finnish researchers…

Jane Wolfe

Soil Association updates organic aquaculture standards

The Soil Association has launched new updated standards for organic aquaculture and…

Jane Wolfe

HFMA appoints Sukh Gill as technical adviser

The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) has appointmented Sukh Gill as its…

Jim Manson

Organic sales in Sweden soar to new high in 2015

Sales of organic food and drink in Sweden soared again in 2015,…

Jim Manson

Add permaculture into the organic mix and watch your profits grow

German organic produce specialist Freddy Lehmann has seen production and profits grow…

Michael Wale

Laverstoke organic farm helps celebs shelve the sugar

The organic, biodynamic Laverstoke Park Farm, located in Hampshire, is the base…

Jane Wolfe

GCA finds Tesco in serious breach of groceries code

After finding Britain’s largest supermarket seriously breached a legally-binding Groceries Supply Code…

Jane Wolfe