New campaign highlights benefits of organic cotton
Soil Association Certification is launching a campaign in partnership with Hubbub to raise awareness of the positive impact of organic cotton.
Viva! highlights environmental benefits of veganism in new campaign film
Vegan charity Viva! yesterday revealed its new headline campaign in the form of a film called Vegan Now which exposes the dramatic effects industrial meat and dairy farming have on our natural world.
Pukka Herbs declares climate and biodiversity emergency
Pukka Herbs has become one of the first UK businesses to declare a climate and biodiversity emergency, committing to offset its entire emissions in 2019.
Defra draws up advisory note for organic industry ahead of possible...
Defra has issued an advisory note for the UK’s organic bodies to distribute among companies in the industry in case of a no-deal exit from Europe.
Vegans urged to supplement ‘critical’ brain nutrient
Vegans could be at risk of deficiencies of an 'overlooked' but important brain nutrient, a prominent nutritionist has warned.
Rapid uptake of plastic alternatives could increase pollution, MPs warn
The rapid uptake of compostable and biodegradable plastic alternatives could be making marine pollution worse, a committee of Parliamentarians has warned.
How the market turned us into ‘passive consumers of crap’
Pointless choice: Riverford Organic founder Guy Singh-Watson on 'how brilliantly the market excels at turning us all into passive consumers'.
CBD straight to your door
Consumers can now get CBD delivered straight to their doors under a new contract between Botanic Lab and Deliveroo.
Giki helps consumers identify sustainable ‘hero’ products
Giki has introduced a Hero badge to its shopping app to reward the most sustainable and healthy products available in major UK supermarkets.
Vitamin D: the next target for fortified flour?
A new study suggests that fortifying flour with vitamin D could prevent ten million new cases of deficiency over 90 years.
CBD charter sets out ‘compliance pathway’, trade group says
The CDC has launched a new 'quality charter' which it says will help 'foster a legally compliant, socially responsible and innovative CBD industry'.
Organic and sustainable is the future, says Zara boss
The CEO of international fashion brand Zara has said there is 'no contradiction' between sustainability and profitability.
Johnson urged to fix ‘broken business rates system’
Following the appointment of new PM Boris Johnson, bira is challenging Government to resolve ‘on-going issues that are burdening independent businesses’
Iron levels in young women ‘not particularly encouraging’
At the latest APPG meeting the issue of iron levels in young women was explored; over 50% of teenage girls and 25% of adult women have low iron in-takes.
Unilever says it will sell off brands that harm the planet...
Unilever has reasserted its 'purpose-led' focus and warned shareholders it will sell off brands that do not contribute positively to society of the planet.
H&B goes head-to-head with Boots in healthy ‘meal deal’ launch
lland & Barrett is going head-to-head with Boots with the launch of its own 'meal deal' offer – but in H&B’S case, with a healthy twist.
Welcome to ‘The Clean Vic’
Naming it The Clean Vic, Sainsbury’s supermarket is to launch a pop-up pub serving only no- or low-alcohol drinks over 24-25 July.
Third of young Britons have switched to plant-based milk
A third of young Britons are said to have made the switch to plant-based milk alternatives, according to new research from Mintel.
Seven Seas sails close to the wind
A complaint about a Seven Seas print advert for the brand’s supplement Perfect 7 Renewal Advanced, published in in 2018, has been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).
Happerley announces UK’s first national food and drink provenance centre
Food provenance pioneer Happerley has unveiled plans to create the country’s first national centre dedicated to food and drink transparency.
The project aims to build...