International initiative takes True Cost of Food to consumers
A major new initiative to promote the idea that food prices should…
The Big Fairtrade Breakfast
This year’s Fairtrade Fortnight (29 February - 13 March) aims to highlight…
Downton gets SA certification
UK logistics company CM Downton has been certified by the Soil Association…
FreeFrom Skincare Awards set to open
The fifth annual FreeFrom Skincare Awards, run by the team behind skincare…
Holland & Barrett accused of “smash and grab raid” on suppliers
The Forum of Private Business has accused Holland & Barrett of making…
New genetic engineering techniques mustn’t bypass EU GMO laws, warns IFOAM
New genetic engineering techniques must not be allowed to bypass EU laws…
Cognitive function sees improvements with green oat extract
A new study has found that green oat (Avena sativa) extract can…
Vitamin D deficiency linked to IBS
With Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) accounting for 10% of visits to GPs…
‘Natural junk’ and ‘root-to-stem dining’ tipped for big things in 2016
It’s January, the futurologists’ favourite month. It’s when they get to tell…
Most Brits see themselves as healthy
According to new research from Mintel, only one in six Brits (15%)…
Naturally healthy food trend marches on while ‘better for you’ struggles
‘Naturally healthy’ is the food category set to be the real winner…
Cocoa flavanols improve vascular function in kidney disease patients
A German study published in the Clinical Journal of the American Society…
Diet drinks under the spotlight as research shows obesity link
Diet drinks and zero calorie sodas have become the fallback for the…
US bans plastic microbeads in personal care products
The US House of Representatives has approved a bill to prohibit the…
Remembering Simon Dunn: Serial entrepreneur, natural food champion, lover of life (and the Rolling Stones)
Leading figures from the natural and organic products world have been remembering…
Natural & Organic Products Europe opens visitor registration for 2016
Europe’s biggest trade event for natural and organic celebrates its 20th anniversary…
New board members announced for Soil Association Certification
Soil Association Certification has appointed Nick Buckland OBE (above) as its new…
BOOM! Soil Association relaunches organic awards
The Soil Association is relaunching its annual celebration of the best of…
US study shows ‘healthy food’ is sometimes worse for the environment
A study by US researchers shows that ‘healthy foods’ – including certain…
CHC: 2016 – a year of “quiet threats” but real opportunities
2016 will be a year of further "quiet threats" to the health…
