ASA cracks down on misleading regenerative agriculture claims
The Soil Association has expressed strong support for new guidelines from the Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) aimed at clarifying how brands and advertisers can...
HFMA announces new partnership with Welsh Primary Authority
The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association, (HFMA) has extended its Primary Authority Partnership creating a dedicated partnership for Welsh-devolved matters.
The HFMA has announced it has...
How specialist retailers are adding value to thrive in challenging times
Specialist natural and organic retailers are finding ever more imaginative ways to create added value, helping to grow a loyal and informed customer base....
How to export organic products worldwide
Exports have become a way to expand the customer base, increase sales, and strengthen the business. It’s essential to consider the cultural differences between...
Beyond the Ferns triumphs in Free From Gift Awards
The winners of the third Free From Gift Awards have been announced, with Beyond the Ferns taking the Overall Champion prize for their Starter...
RealFood Organico reinvents itself with new brand identity and fresh flavours
This Autumn, RealFoods have announced a dramatic brand refresh across it's range, along with a cohort of new additions.
The informal yet stylish packaging reboot...
The use of biodiversity as a means of adaptation to climate...
The European Patent Office (EPO) has rejected an appeal filed against a patent granted to Monsanto (now Bayer). Patent EP2134870 covers the breeding of...
Too Good To Go launches new delivery box service to reduce...
Food waste reduction business Too Good To Go has announced the launch of their Too Good To Go Parcels in the UK (exc. Northern...
Independent retailers face triple threat in new budget, warns Bira
The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has condemned Labour's new budget as the most damaging for indie retailers in recent memory. The triple blow...
WholyMe fuels expansion and product development with 1.2M Seed Plus funding
Science-led muscle and joint health brand WholyMe, has announced the close of a Seed Plus funding round of £1.2 million.
The investment will advance WholyMe's...
The Body Shop announces head office relocation to Brighton
The Body Shop has announced a major move of it's head office headquarters to Brighton, marking a 'significant cultural reset' for the business following...
Who’s Who: the sustainable superstars steering the future of green beauty.
Meet the Who’s Who in Natural Beauty: the movers and shakers who are shaping the natural beauty sector in 2024.
As the beauty industry evolves,...
Opposition against patent on maize rejected: far-reaching monopoly claims on conventional...
On October 15th, 2024, the European Patent Office (EPO) rejected an opposition against a patent held by the company, KWS, on cold-tolerant maize (EP...
Lords Committee urges Government to tackle broken food system and obesity...
The House of Lords Food, Diet, and Obesity Committee has released a critical report, "Recipe for Health: A Plan to Fix Our Broken Food...
14,000-Strong petition delivered to Downing Street to secure future generations’ well-being
Nearly 14,000 members of the public have banded together to urge the Prime Minister to introduce a Future Generations Act to help safeguard the...
Quorn names former Heineken UK managing director as new CEO
Quorn Foods chief executive Marco Bertacca is stepping down after five years at the plant-based food brand, handing over the reins to former Heineken UK...
Better Nature celebrates success with Tesco growth and award wins at...
Better Nature, the pioneering brand for gut-friendly, plant-based protein, is riding a wave of growth, expanding its product range in Tesco and securing two...
Natural & organic cosmetics sales set to reach $14 billion
The global natural and organic cosmetics market is expected to approach USD 14 billion in 2024, as revealed by new research from Ecovia Intelligence....
European Natural Beauty Awards: a night of recognition for the natural...
The inaugural European Natural Beauty Awards ceremony, held on October 9, 2024, in the heart of Stockholm, was a resounding success, bringing together over...
Dave Christie welcomed as new Head of Business Development for Health...
Health Stores UK has welcomed Dave Christie as its new Head of Business Development. Dave is a highly experienced business mentor with a deep...