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Scottish GM crops ban could have “apocalyptic” effect, former chief scientist claims

The former chief scientific advisor to the Scottish Government, professor Muffy Calder,…

Jim Manson

Brits say gluten is the hardest intolerance to live with

New research into those with allergies and intolerances has found that 26%…

Jane Wolfe

We’re not bitter anymore

Fruit and vegetables are increasingly having their tart and bitter flavours bred…

Jim Manson

Solgar launches selected range in Holland & Barrett stores in Ireland

Solgar has launched a selected range of 55 products into Holland &…

Jim Manson

NBTY sets its sights on Dr. Organic

Holland & Barrett’s American owner NBTY is set to acquire the UK…

Jane Wolfe

camexpo launches new survey ahead of its ‘The C Word’ panel session

Next month’s camexpo (26-27 September, Olympia, London) will host an exclusive panel…

Jim Manson

Farmdrop partners with Oddbins to expand click and collect network

Farmdrop, the online marketplace that enables users to buy direct from local…

Jim Manson

Pop-up shopping mall will “positively discriminate” in favour of indies

Pop-up shopping mall pioneer BoxPark is set to open its second d-i-y…

Jim Manson

Soil Association licensees head East to tap into fast-growing Asia market

Soil Association Certification has negotiated an exclusive offer for its licensees to…

Jim Manson

Organic September sees strong support from trade

A raft of businesses have already listed their support for the Soil…

Jane Wolfe

camexpo launches new Nutrition Theatre for 2015

Nutrition is taking centre stage at this year’s camexpo, with the introduction…

Jim Manson

OTB announces “game changing’” EU organic funding bid

The Organic Trade Board (OTB) has today (10 August) announced the launch…

Jim Manson

FDF produces gluten labelling guide for manufacturers

The Food & Drink Federation (FDF) has launched a new best practice…

Jane Wolfe

Natural Products Scandinavia announces new beauty features for 2015

Natural Products Scandinavia will feature a new Natural Beauty and Skincare Zone…

Jane Wolfe

Winners announced for Beauty Shortlist Baby Awards 2015

The results of the third annual Beauty Shortlist Baby Awards have been…

Jane Wolfe

Bayer, Syngenta took part in ECP meeting on neonic ban, suppressed minutes show

According to newly published documents, Bayer and Syngenta were involved in a…

Jane Wolfe

Cruelty Free International launches campaign to end animal testing for cleaning products

Cruelty Free International has launched an EU-wide campaign to stop animal testing…

Jane Wolfe

SACN draft vitamin D report rethinks current advice

The UK Government’s Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition’s (SACN) draft report on…

Jane Wolfe

Panorama’s GM programme faces further criticism

The BBC documentary, GM Food: Cultivating Fear, which aired in June, has…

Jane Wolfe

RSPH research uncovers dismally poor adherence to new allergen rules

Six months after food allergy laws were enforced for restaurants and takeaways,…

Jane Wolfe