Selenium-CoQ10 combination cut heart death risk by half
Swedish scientists have shown that supplementing with a combination of selenium and coenzyme Q10 could halve the risk of dying from heart disease, reports...
Selenium-CoQ10 combination cut heart death risk by half
Swedish scientists have shown that supplementing with a combination of selenium and coenzyme Q10 could halve the risk of dying from heart disease, reports...
Natural beauty brands face ‘free from’ labelling ban
Big cosmetics brands are pressuring EU authorities to ban ‘free from’ and ‘no’ labelling of natural and organic beauty products.
That's the warning from Peter...
Natural Products Scandinavia surges forward
Natural Products Scandinavia, the first-ever dedicated trade show for the Nordic natural and organic sector, continues to gather pace.
Nearly 100 exhibitors are now confirmed...
New audit scheme prepares Chinese medicine firms for stricter standards
An initiative to improve the quality of Chinese medicine in the UK has been launched.
Under the Approved Suppliers Scheme, companies which supply herbal ingredients...
EC publishes “landmark” health claims list
The European Commission has formally adopted what it has called a “landmark list” of permitted health claims.
Yesterday (16 May) the Commission published a list...
Debate challenges organic stereotype
The organic industry has kicked off its new campaign – 'Organic, naturally different' – with fresh faces and frank conversation
This week a secret venue...
Patents ban on plants and animals welcomed
Commenting on yesterday’s European Parliament vote calling on the European Patents Office to stop granting patents on conventionally bred plants and animals, GM Freeze...
Protestors reject scientists’ plea for GM-wheat trial
Protestors are pledging to press on with “direct action” against a genetically-modified wheat crop despite a plea from scientists to allow the trial to...
Fine supermarkets for supplier abuse – FPB
Ahead of the Queen’s Speech next week, the Forum of Private Business has urged the Government to ensure the Groceries Code Adjudicator has the...
Amazon to list 10,000 organic lines
At a recent meeting organized by the Soil Association, representatives from online retailer Amazon told around 50 organic business leaders about its ambitious plans...
Fraud and scientific error in medical journals on the rise
Retractions of research papers by leading academic journals due to fraud or scientific error have hit an all time high, reports The New York...
Fraud and scientific error in medical journals on the rise
Retractions of research papers by leading academic journals due to fraud or scientific error have hit an all time high, reports The New York...
"Come on, let’s big-up real brands" – organic pioneer
With news that supermarket own-label organic sales are in decline, one prominent figure in the natural products sector is calling on the trade to...
“Come on, let’s big-up real brands” – organic pioneer
With news that supermarket own-label organic sales are in decline, one prominent figure in the natural products sector is calling on the trade to...
Scientists call for end to "ideological" organic v. conventional debate
Leading scientists from both sides of the Atlantic are calling for an end the polarised food and farming debate that divides opinion into ‘organic...
Scientists call for end to “ideological” organic v. conventional debate
Leading scientists from both sides of the Atlantic are calling for an end the polarised food and farming debate that divides opinion into ‘organic...
Supermarkets’ banana wars are hitting growers
Ethical Consumer magazine (24 April) hits out today at the big supermarkets for selling bananas too cheaply and calls on them to set a...
Allied Bakeries launches chia seed loaf
Allied Bakeries is launching a chia seed loaf under its best-selling Burgen brand.
The move demonstrates the short transition from little-known superfood to mainstream food...
Sarah Stacey is HFMA Health Journalist of the Year
The HFMA’s Health Journalist of the Year Award for 2011 has been awarded to Sarah Stacey.
The award is made annually by the HFMA (Health...