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EC wants tighter controls across organic supply chain

The European Commission is proposing to tighten controls across the whole organic…

Jim Manson

Natural & Organic Products Europe announces venue move for 2015

Diversified Communications UK, the organiser of Natural & Organic Products Europe, announced…

Jim Manson

Natural & Organic Products Europe announces venue move for 2015

Diversified Communications UK, the organiser of Natural & Organic Products Europe, announced…

Jim Manson

Oxford’s two farming conferences – a story of “exploiters and nurturers”?

Should we think about the Oxford Farming Conference and the small alternative…

Jim Manson

Organic farms attract more species, more pollinators

One of the significant environmental benefits of organic farming has been strongly…

Jane Wolfe

Chiller thriller! – new showcase for organic chilled food at Olympia show

The Soil Association and Natural Products publisher Diversified have teamed up to…

Jim Manson

Organic restaurant owner found guilty of animal cruelty

The owner of organic restaurant Down to Earth in Kensington, London, has…

Jim Manson

Leading allergy charity ‘disappointed’ at Alpro production move

The Anaphylaxis Campaign has written to leading dairy-free brand Alpro expressing concern…

Jim Manson

Every Lidl helps? – discounter rolls out ‘healthy checkout’ plan

Following a ten-week trial last year, Lidl is rolling out its Healthy…

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Latest recruits bring ESSNA membership to 37

Vitamin Center, an Italian distributor of food and sports supplements, and High5,…

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The Health Store steps up to become NAHS Patron

The Health Store (THS) is putting its full support behind the National…

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Remove fruit juice from five-a-day guideline says government adviser

Fruit juice should no longer be included in official five-a-day guidance an…

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ASA rules that ‘antioxidant’ constitutes health claim

The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has told PepsiCo to stop using the…

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US food giants want to label GM food ‘natural’

The trade association representing many of America’s biggest food and drink firms…

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Vitamin C studies often flawed says top lab

Researchers at the world famous Linus Pauling Institute claim many studies into…

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TV doctor likens long-term vitamin supplementation to cigarette risk

The medical researcher and presenter of BBC’s Trust Me I’m A Doctor,…

Jim Manson

Vitamin E slows dementia study shows

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association has…

Jane Wolfe

Organic remains dominant US eco-label

North America is reporting a surge in certified food products sales as…

Jim Manson

Mintel tips functional drinks sector for continued growth

Market analyst Mintel is tipping the functional drinks category for continued growth…

Jim Manson

Duchy’s 2013 results enable £2.8 million donation

Organic food brand Duchy Originals, which celebrated its 21st anniversary last year,…

Jim Manson