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Scientists call for herbal supplements certification system

Two prominent plant scientists are calling for a formal certification system for…

Jim Manson

FreeFrom Food Awards celebrate sector’s continued success

The winners of the seventh annual FreeFrom Food Awards were revealed at…

Jane Wolfe

ExCeL show sees natural and organic sector taken to another level

Over 9,200 natural and organic industry professionals were out in force last…

Jim Manson

Holland & Barrett takes on the supermarkets with larger format ‘More’ stores

Holland & Barrett opens the first of its large format Holland &…

Jim Manson

Changing shopping habits offer health stores their biggest opportunity

Health food store owners say that changing shopping habits – shopping more…

Jim Manson

Press reports of ‘new’ negative vitamin study quote old research

The results of a two-year-old study conducted by Dr Tim Byers of…

Jane Wolfe

Retailers and wholesalers welcome organic indie initiatives

Natural products retailers have welcomed two new initiatives designed to help independents…

Jim Manson

Natural and Organic Awards – the winners in full

The winners of the coveted Natural and Organic Awards 2015 were announced…

Jim Manson

The natural winners

For the second year in a row Natural & Organic Products Europe…

Jane Wolfe

The natural winners

For the second year in a row Natural & Organic Products Europe…

Jane Wolfe

Natural & Organic Products Europe 2015 opens this weekend!

Natural & Organic Products Europe – Europe’s biggest trade show for natural,…

Jim Manson

Innovate and partner to achieve real break through – IFOAM

The organic movement must innovate more and partner with like-minded groups if…

Jim Manson

Strong growth and a slew of awards wins give Kinetic perfect start to 2015

Leading natural products distributor Kinetic will be coming to this weekend’s Natural…

Jim Manson

Pine bark extract improves cognitive function

In a study by scientists from the Chieti-Pescara University in Italy, supplementation…

Jane Wolfe

Researchers find omega-3s helpful for prostate cancer

In findings that conflict with a 2013 study citing that omega-3 fatty…

Jane Wolfe

M&S ramps up Plan A with ‘living wall’ installation

Marks & Spencer has included a ‘green living wall’ feature as part…

Jim Manson

ESSNA calls on industry to report illegal practices

The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) is urging anyone who might…

Jim Manson

Natural Food Show previews its exhibitor show highlights for 2015

The Natural Food Show – the UK’s biggest trade event for natural…

Jane Wolfe

Seasonality: the latest trend in beauty

Mintel Beauty & Personal Care has highlighted seasonality as a key trend…

Jane Wolfe

The Natural Food Show 2015 to feature record number of organic products

Professional food and drink buyers visiting this month’s Natural Food trade Show…

Jim Manson