Vitamin brand told not to repeat COVID-19 claims
Vitamin brand Revival Shots has had social media ads banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for making 'misleading' COVID-19 claims.
Lockdown sparks appetite for health and wellness content, says YouGov
Magazine app Readly’s new Wellness Barometer reports a shift in public reading habits during the coronavirus crisis, with health and wellness centre stage.
Income often higher on organic farms says SA report
A Soil Association report reveals that although business output is similar on organic and non-organic farms, net farm income is often higher on organic.
Natural Products Global announces Supplier Connect launch
In a major cross-portfolio initiative, Diversified Communications UK will next month launch Supplier Connect, a new global, online directory.
Open letter calls on PM to place natural world at ‘heart...
An open letter to Boris Johnson has called on the Government to help create a ‘climate-safe, nature-rich, healthy world’.
Veg box schemes seek Government help to cope with rocketing demand
New figures have revealed that weekly sales of UK veg boxes grew by a huge 111% during the six weeks between the end of February and mid-April.
Roundtable: ‘We’re so proud of everything the health food sector is...
Panellists in a Natural Products virtual Roundtable told NPG editor-in-chief Jim Manson of their pride in 'everything the health food trade is doing'.
‘We’ve done this to ourselves’ warns Dame Jane Goodall
While the world continues to battle the health and economic impact of COVID-19, environmental campaigner Jane Goodall says 'we've done this to ourselves'.
Meat consumption falls during pandemic
The Vegan Society has found that one in five Brits have reduced their meat consumption and 15% have reduced their dairy intake during the pandemic.
‘Phenomenal rise’ in online grocery, says Mintel
Mintel reports a stark change in grocery shopper behaviour brought on by the COVID-19 crisis, with online grocery sales seeing 'phenomenal growth'.
Guild of Fine Food flags up optimism and resilience in indie...
A survey by the Guild of Fine Food has found that although producers and retailers are having contrasting experiences, 95% believe they can survive.
Retailer commitment commended by NAHS
The NAHS has penned an open letter to health stores commending the 'commitment and support' they have shown their local communities during the pandemic.
Future-proofing Fairtrade cotton on the 50th anniversary of Earth Day
To mark the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, Fairtrade has launched a programme in India to grow non-GM cotton seeds, to ‘future-proof Fairtrade cotton'.
Free NAHS membership for health stores
To assist health stores in navigating business during the pandemic, the NAHS is offering free membership to retailers who are not already registered.
Local food production proves crucial during pandemic
The NFFN is calling on consumers to buy local and support sustainable farmers as the COVID-19 crisis highlights the importance of these producers.
‘100% beef-free’ claim for plant-based Whopper was misleading, ASA rules
Claims made by Burger King that its plant-based Rebel Whopper product is '100% beef-free' were misleading, the ASA ruled this week.
H&B staff petition for stores to close
A petition has been gatherig support for H&B staff who are calling for the retailer to close, citing inadequate employee protection against COVID-19.
Brits spend less than £9 a week maintaining health
Figures from a survey by the Health Food Manufacturers’ Association has revealed that the average Brit spends just £8.82 each week on keeping healthy.
Recycled material called into action for H&M collection
Organic, vegan and innovative recycled materials are all called into action in H&M's latest 'circular fashion' collection.
Lots of GOTS: organic textile mark sees highest ever growth
GOTS, the international organic textile standard, reports the highest growth in certified operations ever last year, reports Jin Manson.