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Nordic natural cosmetics sector experiences healthy growth

A new study by Organic Monitor has revealed that sales of organic…

Jane Wolfe

VegfestUK Award nominations open

The search is once again on for the best vegan products, service…

Jane Wolfe

EFSA publishes draft guidance to clarify health claim application criteria

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has published an updated guidance for…

Jane Wolfe

FoE prepares ground for potential legal challenge over neonics

Following the UK Government’s decision to temporarily lift the ban on neonicotinoids…

Jane Wolfe

Animal welfare tops ethical claims list, says Mintel

New research from Mintel has revealed that when it comes to ethical…

Jane Wolfe

Burger chain adopts Vegan Trademark on menu

The Handmade Burger Co is now displaying the Vegan Trademark on menus…

Jane Wolfe

UK Government lifts neonic ban after NFU’s second ‘emergency’ application

After rejecting the National Farmers’ Union’s (NFU) request for farmers to be…

Jane Wolfe

Health food trade insider wages one-man campaign against hospital junk food

Health food insider David Barrie has this week been telling Daily Mail…

Jim Manson

Cut sugars and increase fibre says SACN “wake-up call” report

The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) – an independent body of public…

Jim Manson

Sports nutrition industry set for “pivotal” Brussels meeting

The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) is to hold a meeting…

Jim Manson

Dr. Bronner’s sales chalk up over £25,000 for Compassion

Dr. Bronner’s recently wrapped up a very successful campaign supporting the animal…

Jane Wolfe

Soil Association calls for UK glyphosate ban

The Soil Association is calling for a ban on the use of…

Jim Manson

Mandatory living wage will be “devastating” for small shops, ACS warns

The Association of Convenience Stores ASC has branded the Government’s decision to…

Jim Manson

Ocado joins OTB, launches dedicated organic hub

The Organic Trade Board (OTB) recently welcomed Ocado as its latest member.…

Jane Wolfe

70% don’t trust BBC’s reporting on GM

Nearly 70% of the public do not trust the independence of experts…

Jim Manson

Chondroitin is under-regulated states review

A recent review of the variations in composition of different chondroitin sulfate…

Jane Wolfe

BMA recommends 20% tax on sugary drinks

In its latest report to promote healthy diets, Food for Thought, the…

Jane Wolfe

DEFRA rejects NFU’s request for ‘emergency’ use of neonics

In what many will deem as good news for UK wildlife, on…

Jane Wolfe

Sugar tax won’t work claims FDF

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has criticised Jamie Oliver’s recent proposal to add…

Jane Wolfe

Vitamin D may benefit Crohn’s sufferers

The results of a study carried out by researchers at St James’s…

Jane Wolfe