Medicines regulators “putting drug company profits first”
Medicines regulators are protecting the profits of drug companies rather than the lives and welfare of patients by withholding unpublished trial data, two Danish...
Healthy meals schools see Ofsted ratings rise
Primary schools in England that have participated in a Soil Association-led healthy eating project improved their inspection results and pupils' behaviour, researchers say.
A study...
Industry demands improved efficacy and authenticity
The natural beauty industry needs more authentic, effective products that don’t sacrifice certification for performance. That was the resounding message from the floor at...
Natural beauty: more authenticity and efficacy needed
Provide more authenticity and efficacy, and guard against sacrificing performance for certification symbols and logos.
These were two of the key messages to emerge from...
MPs back calls for Commons debate on herbals
An early Day Motion raising concerns about the Traditional Herbal Medicine Products Directive is winning support from MPs.
The motion follows consultations between Wendy Atkinson,...
New concept H&B store takes beauty to new level
Holland & Barrett has opened a major new store in Leicester featuring an entire 767 sq foot mezzanine floor given over to the natural beauty...
New concept H&B store takes beauty to new level
Holland & Barrett has opened a major new store in Leicester featuring an entire 767 sq foot mezzanine floor given over to the natural beauty...
Whole Foods reveals natural beauty trends
Whole Foods Market gave a packed session at Natural & Organic Products Europe its unique insight into current and future trends in natural beauty.
“The...
It’s the poor who need organic most — Schlosser
Fast Food Nation author Eric Schlosser told a major conference last month that it was the “farm workers, the poor and people of colour...
Tree Time heads for Brighton
Tree of Life’s latest “Tree Time” Road Show event takes place at Brighton Racecourse on Sunday (May 22nd 2011).
Around 100 retailers are expected to...
MHRA investigates herbals cases
The MHRA says it is investigating a number of reported breaches of the new regulatory regime for herbals.
The Agency says it will investigate potential...
Leading industry figure appointed for Scandinavia show
Natural & Organic Scandinavia, the new trade show organised by Diversified, has announced the appointment of Lars Larsson as Exhibition Consultant for the Nordic...
Vitamin D “more useful” than drugs in treating cancer
Vitamin D could be more beneficial in extending the lives of cancer patients than expensive drugs, according to a report in The Independent.
Professor Angus...
Fish4Ever calls on retailers to support its fundraising
Pioneering sustainable canned fish company Fish4Ever has announced it will raising money for the Marine Conservation Society Protected Areas Campaign during the week of...
EFSA under attack as majority of latest Article 13 claims rejected
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has come in for renewed criticism from both MEPs and industry over its treatment of health claims.
Last month...
EFSA under attack as majority of latest Article 13 claims rejected
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has come in for renewed criticism from both MEPs and industry over its treatment of health claims.
Last month...
Joe Daly 1947-2011
It is with great sadness that we have to report that Joe Daly, one of the health food trade's most admired and best-loved ambassadors,...
Soil Association launches low-carbon farming project
The Soil Association has launched a new Low Carbon Farming Project to help farmers reduce carbon emissions and improve the resource efficiency of their...
‘Save Herbal Medicine’ petition gains half million signatures in two days
A petition to ‘Save Herbal Medicine’ has secured nearly half a million signatures from supporters in just two days.
The petition has been created by...
MEP “mis-understood” over Supplements Directive
The British MEP who recently tabled a question to the EU Commissioner for Health, John Dalli, urging him to speed up the process for...