Natural and organic personal care sector driven by health concerns
The latest Consumer Insights report by Organic Monitor has revealed that health concerns regarding synthetic chemicals are driving consumers to switch to natural and...
‘Wellness uprising’ is sweeping US says top retail consultancy
Top US retail consultancy WSL says the country is witnessing a “wellness uprising”.
A new report from WSL says people of all ages and demographics...
Swedish organic market set for 25% growth in 2015
The organic food and drink market in Sweden is likely to see growth of around 25% next year, the country’s lead organic body has...
World Vegan Day just around the corner
To kick off World Vegan Month, World Vegan Day will take place on 1 November, celebrating all things vegan, the demand for which has...
Oatly hit by legal action from Swedish dairy producers
Independent oat drink brand Oatly is being sued by the Swedish Dairy Association for, among other things, making milk seem “unmodern”.
The brand has just...
Leicester Herbalist elected IRCH president
In recognition of his considerable experience, and valuable contributions to the field of natural medicine Mohammed Salim Khan, Director of Mohsin Health in Leicester,...
Top retail buyers heading Natural Products Scandinavia in Malmö this weekend
Natural Products Scandinavia – the Nordic region’s trade show for the natural health, nutrition, beauty, skin care, and self-care market – opens at 10am...
Conventional plant breeding beats GM in race for ‘fitter’ food crops
Conventional plant breeding is beating GM in the race to produce crops than can tolerate climate stresses, concludes the author of an article published...
Conventional plant breeding beats GM in race for ‘fitter’ food crops
Conventional plant breeding is beating GM in the race to produce crops than can tolerate climate stresses, concludes the author of an article published...
HFMA claims challenge gets European Court hearing
Over two years after launching its legal challenge to the “illegalities” of the EC’s approach to health claims regulation, the HFMA this week finally...
Natural beauty sector still outpaces overall market
The natural and organic personal care market has experience double-digit growth for the sixth year in a row since 2007, when Kline & Company...
Aldi launches “affordable everyday” organic range
The discount retailer Aldi is launching what is calling an “affordable everyday” range of organic products in the UK.
The German retailer will initially focus...
Natural Products Scandinavia announces 2014 Innovation Awards entries
Now just five days away, Natural Products Scandinavia is set to welcome thousands of natural and organic products buyers and retailers when doors open for its third edition...
IFOAM EU to present new project to avoid GMO contamination in...
At this weekend's Nordic Organic Food Fair (Sunday 26-Monday 27 October), IFOAM EU will present a new project on the subject of GMO contamination in the organic and...
Antibiotics study “poses ominous questions” about public health
A new study by US scientists has shown that animals given antibiotics spread salmonella faster, and could be a risk to human health.
The study,...
Antibiotics study “poses ominous questions” about public health
A new study by US scientists has shown that animals given antibiotics spread salmonella faster, and could be a risk to human health.
The study,...
Soil Association Conference 2014 – Special Report
Michael Wale was at last month’s Soil Association Conference and filed this report for Natural Products
Upbeat Browning highlights drivers of organic recovery
Soil Association chief executive...
“Lifestyle choice” driving boom in allergy-free
The booming allergy-free market is being driven by growing numbers of people buying for “lifestyle reasons”, a new survey shows
According to the survey by...
“Lifestyle choice” driving boom in allergy-free
The booming allergy-free market is being driven by growing numbers of people buying for “lifestyle reasons”, a new survey shows
According to the survey by...
VegfestUK 2014 award winners unveiled
Winners of this year's VegfestUK Awards were announced at VegfestUK at Olympia West in September and presented by comedian Andrew O'Neill.
Launched in 2007, the...