"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...
Watch This: The high street fights back
“If you really care, you’re really passionate as an independent shop – then there’s a place you.” Those words, from Norwich-based health food retailer Angela...
Professor David Richardson receives top industry award
The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) has announced Professor David Richardson as the winner of this year’s Maurice Hanssen Award of Honour, at Natural...
Craig Sams wins Outstanding Achievement Award
The organic food pioneer Craig Sams has won the 2012 Natural Products Achievement Award at the Natural and Organic Awards (Sunday 1 April)
Craig Sams...
Step up, the NPTV Generation!
You've heard of the MTV Generation. Well, step up the NPTV Generation!
Yes, Natural & Organic Products Europe (Sunday 1 April-Monday 2 April) will see...
Last chance to snap up your Awards tickets!
There's just time to book yourself a place at the Natural and Organic Awards, the biggest night of year on the natural products calendar.
Jointly...
Excessive farm antibiotics fuelling superbug epidemic
In a report published today, the Soil Association warns there is now “overwhelming evidence” that the excessive use of antibiotics on UK livestock farms...
Kinetic hails industry “revival” ahead of Olympia show
Leading natural products distributor Kinetic says this year's Natural & Organic Products Europe is shaping up to be the "best and most significant ever"
“There...
EHCA calls for reassessment of controversial claims process
The European Health Claims Alliance (EHCA) has written to the President of the European Parliament MEP Martin Schulz, calling for a re-evaluation of the...
Patrick Holford seminars focus on healthy ageing
Leading nutritionist and mental health expert, Patrick Holford, begins a 12 city, nationwide tour of The 10 Secrets of Healthy Ageing seminars on April...
Let the tweeting commence!
Natural Products will be tweeting news, views and gossip right throughout Natural & Organic Products Europe (Sunday 1 April- Monday 2 April). You can...
Anyone know the way to Lochmuir?
A new report by the consumer group Which? reveals just how far the creative writers in the marketing departments of big retailers will go...
Natural Beauty & Spa sold out!
Diversified Communications has announced that the Natural Beauty & Spa zone at Natural & Organic Products Europe is now sold out.
The last five stands...
Natural Beauty & Spa sold out!
Diversified Communications has announced that the Natural Beauty & Spa zone at Natural & Organic Products Europe is now sold out.
The last five stands...
UK’s largest childcare provider gets Soil Association award
Busy Bees, the UK’s largest childcare provider, has been awarded a bronze Food for Life Catering Mark from the Soil Association for serving fresh...