Diet still unsustainable says global survey
The latest Greendex survey conducted by the National Geographic Society and Globescan has found that although more people are eating local and organic foods...
A third of UK kids have tooth decay by age three
In the wake of recent headlines about the amount of sugar consumed and its negative health effects, a survey by Public Health England (PHE)...
Food Matters Live to launch in November
A new annual event is being launched this year that aims to tackle the relationship between food, health and nutrition.
Food Matters Live is taking...
Probiotic/vitamin C combo keeps kids fit for school
In a trial sponsored by Cultech and published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers have concluded that daily supplementation with vitamin C...
Entry for the 2015 FreeFrom Food Awards now open
Entry is now open for the FreeFrom Food Awards which in 2015 will be in their eighth year.
Entries are judged by nearly 50 independent chefs,...
Slow Food UK’s Chef Alliance hits 125 member mark
Tom Kerridge – head chef at the Hand and Flowers and Xavier Boyer and executive chef at L’Atelier de Joel Robuchon – has joined...
Cherry concentrate reduces uric acid levels
In a study published in The Journal of Functional Foods, researchers at Northumbria University have found that Montmorency cherry concentrate may help relieve symptoms...
Scientists say berry extract boosts cancer therapy
British researchers have found that an extract of the North American chokeberry can boost the effect of cancer therapy.
The researchers, from the University of...
UK challenged over ‘simplistic’ traffic light labelling
The UK has been given two months to respond to claims from Italy and Spain that its traffic light nutritional labelling system breaches EU...
Organic start-ups are out to lunch!
There were more organic products than ever before at the lunch! exhibition at London’s Business Design Centre this month, which attracted a record number...
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...
Are you fair as you think you are? – take the...
New research by the Fairtrade Foundation shows that 99% of people claim that they’re fair 'most of the time'.
Now the organization is putting that...
Research identifies new marine source of B12
Research published in The ISME Journal has revealed that a group of microorganisms - Thaumarchaeota – is among the most abundant producers of cobalamin...
Tim Barford is named Best Vegan Advocate
Tim Barford, founder of leading vegan events VegfestUK has been presented with the Best Vegan Advocate award by the pressure group Viva! at its...
EC ignoring scientists’ warnings on farm antibiotics
New European Commission proposals for the regulation of veterinary medicines ignore advice from scientists to phase out routine use of farm antibiotics.
That’s the conclusion...
World Perfumery Congress highlights allergen concerns
Following the publication by the EU Commission of its proposed measures to enhance consumer protection from potential fragrance allergens, the World Perfumery Congress presented...
Homeopathic group “thrilled” as PSA approves quality mark
The Society of Homeopaths says it is “thrilled” that the Government-backed Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care has formally approved its voluntary...
Beefed up: Organic campaign taps into urgent antibiotics issue
A new series of impactful ads from the Organic Trade Board’s ‘Organic. Naturally Different’ campaign has been launched during Organic September.
The attention grabbing ads –...
Applicants sought for second Sustainable Beauty Awards
Entries are now open to Organic Monitor’s 2014 Sustainable Beauty Awards which launched last year and recognize firms which push the boundaries of sustainability...
National Eczema Week gets underway
National Eczema Week is running from 13-21 September, and with the number of people diagnosed with eczema now estimated to be one in five...