Peanut protein could reduce risk of babies developing allergy
In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers have found that feeding peanut protein to babies reduced their risk of...
Green-lipped mussel extract may protect against muscle damage post-exercise
New research conducted by researchers from the University of Indiana-Bloomington and published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, has found...
CRP levels reduced by glucosamine-chondroitin combo
A new study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has found that levels of C-reaction protein (CRP) can be significantly reduced by...
US attorney’s 15-year GM battle is subject of new book
As the UK Government continues to give out pro-GM messages a book written by an American attorney reveals how the US government and leading...
MHRA’s St John’s wort bust “overstepped the mark” – ANH
The MHRA “overstepped the legal mark” when it removed 107 St John’s wort products last week from the Amazon UK website, claims campaign group...
UK organic beauty sales up 20%
The organic health and beauty sector delivered a standout performance in 2014 with UK sales of certified products reaching £44.6 million, up 20% year-on-year,...
Step forward all you juicing geniuses!
Does your natural products store, business or café have a juicing genius in its midst? You might even be that person yourself.
Either way, you’ll...
UK organic beauty sales up 20%
The organic health and beauty sector delivered a standout performance in 2014 with UK sales of certified products reaching £44.6 million, up 20% year-on-year,...
Essential flies the flag for Fairtade
Essential Trading is celebrating a successful Fairtrade Fortnight where it been – literally – flying the flag for Fairtrade projects and highlighting the Fairtrade...
Cosmetri Web app launches
The new Cosmetri Web app has now launched with the aim of helping create a more level playing field for businesses in the cosmetic...
So, why exactly is organic more dynamic in the rest of...
While organic sales in the UK are now moving firmly in the right direction – up 4% in 2014 – they continue to trail...
European food retailers cash in on organic consumer
New research shows UK retailers are missing the opportunity to capitalise on consumers’ growing appetite for organic food, unlike their European counterparts.
Today (4 March),...
St John’s wort products pulled from Amazon after HFMA-MHRA collaboration
The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) says that over 100 unlicensed St John's Wort products had been removed this week from the Amazon.co.uk website...
Whole Foods UK sales top £100m
Whole Foods Market’s UK operation increased sales by 24% to £101.4 million in 2014 across its nine stores in London, Cheltenham and Glasgow.
Whole Foods’...
Organic sales predicted to hit £2bn in 2016
Leading organic businesses expect the organic market to grow steadily through 2015 with the prospect that sales will break through the £2 billion barrier...
Soil Association heads out west with oldest licensee Aspall
The Soil Association will be flying the flag again for UK organic when it rolls into California for this year’s Expo West Natural Products West...
MP claims astrology can relieve pressure on NHS
A long term political supporter of the natural health industry has claimed that astrology "has an active role in healthcare".
Discussing the resources pressure...
Organic sales up 4% as growth trend gains momentum
Sales of organic products rose by 4% in 2014 confirming the UK organic market's growth trajectory.
Figures published today in the Soil Association Organic Market...
Organic gets a big stage
The organic industry was given a big stage at last week’s Biofach Exhibition and Congress – both literally and in terms of the high...
Danish defence minister: Our service personnel deserve organic
Denmark’s Ministry of Defence is starting a pilot project to increase the use of organic products in the armed forces' canteens.
“About 1.1 million meals are...