Sweeteners linked to weight gain
New research by scientists in Brazil has linked non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) like saccharin and Aspartame with weight game.
There has long been a suspicion that...
Message to supermarkets: Do more in 2013 to keep out countryside...
Supermarkets need to do more to encourage better management of our British landscapes, support local food producers, and pay farmers a fair price for...
FreeFrom Skincare Awards back for 2013
After a successful first year the FreeFrom Skincare Awards will be open for entries on January 1 2013.
The Awards, which celebrate the best skincare...
‘Think global, act cellular’ – Holden’s recipe for food system overhaul
A leading figure in the organic sector says that the food movement must mobilise public opinion more effectively if it is to break through...
“We’re winning” say US GM-labelling campaigners
The Non-GMO Movement, the US group campaigning for the mandatory labelling of GM food, says the movement is winning despite the recent defeat of...
Organic food pioneer wants ad campaign to boost indie sales
A prominent business figure from the organic and ethical food sector wants to see more effort made by industry to help boost sales through...
CHC gets ready to click!
A re-energised Save Our Supplements campaign will harness the full power of the internet and social media and represents a coming of age for...
Consumers disillusioned with organic cosmetics
A new study has revealed consumers are questioning the price and efficacy of organic beauty products.
The study from marketing company Canadean surveyed 1,675 consumers....
FPB welcomes new powers to fine supermarkets
The Forum of Private Business responds to news the Groceries Code Adjudicator – a new supermarket watchdog – will now have the direct power...
Riverford founder is top of the crops in BBC food awards
Riverford Organic founder Guy Watson has been named Farmer of the Year in the 2012 BBC Food and Farming Awards. He picked up his...
Belgian guidelines hint at flexibility on claims wording
New guidelines issued by Belgium hint at the extent to which health claims wording may vary across the EU, says international regulatory consultancy EAS.
The...
Viridian recalls Black Cohosh products
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has asked Viridian Nutrition to recall its Black Cohosh Root capsules after products were found to...
Specialists warn of “epidemic” of vitamin D deficiency
A prominent academic has warned that this year’s dull summer could lead to record levels of vitamin D deficiency.
Professor Norman Ratcliffe from Swansea University...
“Boycott organic bands that helped defeat GM labelling vote” – OCA
The US-based Organic Consumers Association (OCA) has called for a national boycott of organic and natural brands whose parent companies made donations to defeat...
Natural beauty hotlist announced
Natural beauty advocate Janey Lee Grace was named number one in the Natural Beauty Yearbook’s prestigious 6th annual industry hotlist last night (Tuesday 13 November).
Hosted by...
Natural beauty hotlist announced
Natural beauty advocate Janey Lee Grace was named number one in the Natural Beauty Yearbook’s prestigious 6thannual industry hotlist last night (Tuesday 13 November).
Hosted...
H&M is world’s biggest organic cotton user
The fashion giant H&M is named as the word’s biggest user of organic cotton in a new report by US-based non-profit Textile Exchange (formerly...
H&M is world’s biggest organic cotton user
The fashion giant H&M is named as the word’s biggest user of organic cotton in a new report by US-based non-profit Textile Exchange (formerly...
What’s the future for botanicals?
Industry interest in botanicals has been running at an all time high over the last couple of years.
With the huge costs and technical burden...
Little Me Organics drops ‘organic’ label from website after ASA ruling
Natural baby products brand Little Me Organics has removed the word ‘organic’ from product images on its website after the Advertising Standards Agency upheld...