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Concentrated milk fats creating "boom in bad bacteria"

Concentrated milk fats found in confectionery and processed foods could alter gut…

Jim Manson

Concentrated milk fats creating “boom in bad bacteria”

Concentrated milk fats found in confectionery and processed foods could alter gut…

Jim Manson

US organic sector records another year of strong growth

“There’s no doubt about it: The recession is over for shoppers who…

Jim Manson

Too much vitamin D as unhealthy as too little?

A large study by Danish researchers has concluded that too much vitamin…

Jim Manson

Patients of CAM-trained GPs live longer and cost less

Research by Dutch scientists suggests that patients of GPs with a CAM…

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The Ecologist and Resurgence to merge

Two of the country’s leading environmental publications — The Ecologist and Resurgence…

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Own-label is mugs game claims food writer

Leading investigative food writer Joanna Blythman claims that supplying “greedy multiples” with…

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Cooked tomatoes may cut sun damage to skin

Lycopene, the natural red pigment found in tomatoes, has been found to…

Jim Manson

Cooked tomatoes may cut sun damage to skin

Lycopene, the natural red pigment found in tomatoes, has been found to…

Jim Manson

Selenium-CoQ10 combination cut heart death risk by half

Swedish scientists have shown that supplementing with a combination of selenium and…

Jim Manson

Selenium-CoQ10 combination cut heart death risk by half

Swedish scientists have shown that supplementing with a combination of selenium and…

Jim Manson

Natural beauty brands face ‘free from’ labelling ban

Big cosmetics brands are pressuring EU authorities to ban ‘free from’ and…

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Natural Products Scandinavia surges forward

Natural Products Scandinavia, the first-ever dedicated trade show for the Nordic natural…

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New audit scheme prepares Chinese medicine firms for stricter standards

An initiative to improve the quality of Chinese medicine in the UK…

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EC publishes “landmark” health claims list

The European Commission has formally adopted what it has called a “landmark…

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Debate challenges organic stereotype

The organic industry has kicked off its new campaign – 'Organic, naturally…

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Patents ban on plants and animals welcomed

Commenting on yesterday’s European Parliament vote calling on the European Patents Office…

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Protestors reject scientists’ plea for GM-wheat trial

Protestors are pledging to press on with “direct action” against a genetically-modified…

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Fine supermarkets for supplier abuse – FPB

Ahead of the Queen’s Speech next week, the Forum of Private Business…

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Amazon to list 10,000 organic lines

At a recent meeting organized by the Soil Association, representatives from online…

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