Browning’s conference message: Keep calm and carry on
The organic faithful who gathered at last week’s Soil Association Conference wanted a rallying address to kick off proceedings. The charity’s director, Helen Browning,...
Oxfam urges organic sector to rethink anti-GM stance
Oxfam’s director of policy and campaigns Phil Bloomer has urged the organic movement to reconsider its anti-GM stance.
Talking at last week’s Annual Soil Association...
Organic sales hit as supermarkets cut back lines
While sales of organic products rose 8.8% globally in 2010-11 they fell for the third year running in the UK, dropping 3.7% to £1.67...
Couldn’t you be a bit, you know, cooler?
“Couldn’t you be a bit, you know, cooler?”
It was the only question at last week's Soil Association Annual Conference that sent the speaker panel...
It’s time to assert citizen power
The economist and author of the Real World Economic Outlook, Ann Pettifor, told last week’s Soil Association Annual Conference that it was “time to...
“Keep up pressure on MPs to preserve herbs” — CHC/NAHS
Consumers for Health Choice (CHC) and the National Association of Health Stores (NAHS) are calling on consumers and retailers to keep up the pressure...
Ad flags up crucial decision on MPLs and botanicals
The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) has partnered with Viridian Nutrition to flag up to MPs the crucial decisions the Government must soon make...
Nutriton bodies committed to “frank appraisal” of misconduct allegations
Nutrition bodies BANT and the NTC are setting up an expert panel to make a “frank appraisal” of recent media allegations about the conduct...
Leading brands confirmed for Natural Products Scandinavia
A. Vogel, Solgar Nordic, Nature Treats, New Nordic International, Amy’s Kitchen, The Health Store, and Green People, are just a few of the founding...
Leading brands confirmed for Natural Products Scandinavia
A. Vogel, Solgar Nordic, Nature Treats, New Nordic International, Amy’s Kitchen, The Health Store, and Green People, are just a few of the founding...
Ex-Tisserand man launches new beauty brand
Clive Walker, Tisserand’s former marketing director, has launched BLEND Collective, a new range of aromatherapy-led luxury natural skincare products.
The range features three fragranced blends...
Fresh look for Big Oz Organic
Organic breakfast specialist Big Oz Organic is set to unveil its new look branding and packaging at Natural & Organic Products Europe.
The designs are...
Study: Oranges and grapefruits can cut stroke risk
New research from the University of East Anglia suggests that eating grapefruits and oranges can cut the risk of stroke, reports The Daily Mail.
The...
Fresh benefits found for omega 3s
A new study from California suggests that diets lacking in omega 3 can speed up mental decline and brain shrinkage, reports The Daily Mail.
The...
Fair trade fault lines appear as brands go their own way
A special forum at last month’s Biofach exhibition heard how some leading organic and ethical brands have gone their own way on fair trade....
Anna Rosier is new OTB chair
The Organic Trade Board (OTB) has appointed Organix md Anna Rosier as its new chair. She replaces Huw Bowles who has held the post for...
MHRA warns consumers of butterbur hazard
The MHRA has warned consumers not to use unlicensed herbal products containing butterbur (Petasites hybrids).
The medicines regulator says that pyrrolizidine alkaloids (Pas), a naturally occurring...
Top international buyers confirmed for Olympia
The first ever International Buyer VIP Programme at Natural & Organic Products Europe promises to bring even more top international buyers to the event...
Organic pioneer says Defra must stand up for British exports
Organic food pioneer and businessman Alex Smith says the UK Government must now stand up for British organic exports and jobs.
Reacting to last week’s...
Food shoppers re-focus on quality as confidence grows
More shoppers have adapted to the new economic reality and believe the worst is behind them, according to research released last week by IGD...