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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Two apples a day help keep the cardiologist away

Eating two apples a day has been shown to help keep cholesterol down and fight heart disease risk, according to new research.

New ‘backwards’ refill rules hit Brighton & Hove

Customers at Infinity Foods have expressed annoyance at changes to its refills system – changes which the retailer had to make to conform to regulations.

Plastic use up as supermarkets backtrack on pledges to cut back

The amount of plastic produced and used by UK supermarkets rose this year, according to a report by Greenpeace and the Environmental Investigation Agency.

SFT welcomes HRH Prince of Wales as Patron

It has been announced that HRH The Prince of Wales has accepted an invitation from the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) to become the charity’s Patron.

Defiant H&B tells ASA it has ‘no remit to rule on...

Leading health food retailer Holland & Barrett says the Advertising Standards Authority has 'no remit to rule on food claims'. 

Valley Fest gives back

Valley Fest – in collaboration with organic brand and headline partner Yeo Valley – has reported a charity fundraising total of £12,199 from summer 2019.

A new take on the January blues

‘Shades of Aqua’ has been highlighted as the key food and beverage colour trend for 2020, with vivid blues and greens expected to drive innovation.

Veganuary to launch ‘milestone’ TV ad

As part of The Big Give, non-profit Veganuary has launched a Crowdfunding effort to get its first TV ad on air, aiming to raise £40,000 in one week.

Experts warn of high protein diet risks

Popular high protein diets have been shown to help people lose weight but could be putting long-term followers at risk of kidney damage, experts warn.   

Galaxy launches into vegan space

Mars Wrigley is launching into the valuable vegan market with a trio of variants of its famous Galaxy chocolate bar. The three new Galaxy vegan lines –...

Report will warn of health dangers from household cleaning products

A report will warn that lemon and pine scents commonly used in household products – including natural brands – contribute to dangerous air pollution.  

SFT calls for all UK political parties to commit to key...

The Sustainable Food Trust is urging UK political parties to prioritize the advancement of an environmentally sustainable and healthy food system.

Charity calls for end to ‘unfair’ VAT on plant milks

PLANT-based food charity Proveg International is calling for an end to the ‘unequal and unfair’ taxation of plant-based milk compared to cow’s milk. 

Plant-based pledge returns for 2020

Veganuary 2020 begins next months, and the charity which organizes the annual plant-based pledge is calling for businesses to get involved once again.

Daily consumption of almonds may reduce wrinkles

New research has found that postmenopausal women who partook in a daily snack of almonds saw a marked improvement in wrinkle width and severity.

Chocolate trumps cheese, says Veganuary

Forget cheese, says the Veganuary campaign: a recent survey confirms that the item vegans miss the most is milk chocolate.

Top ten vegan-friendly cities named (and London isn’t one of them)

Natural Products News' hometown of Brighton, takes top slot in a new ranking of the UK’s most vegan-friendly cities. London fails to make the top ten.

Retailers stockpile as Brexit uncertainty continues

Survey shows that stockpiling has hit record levels as Britain's shops brace themselves for the multiple possible outcomes of Brexit.

‘Abrupt end’ to employment for H&B’s head of food

Ian Chant, H&B's head of food, has announced his departure from the retailer: "I have enjoyed working for them which came to an abrupt end late on Friday."

No need to change veggie food names, agrees UK minister

Zac Goldsmith has written to the House of Lords about a European Parliament proposal to ban words like ‘sausage’ and ‘burger’ to describe plant-based foods.