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...
Retail leaders flock to Stockholm for Nordic Natural & Organic Expo’s...
The Nordic Organic Food Fair, now including The Good Food Fair, and The Natural Beauty & Health Show concluded its highly anticipated annual trade...
Tideford Organics rebrands to reposition as the creators of joyful plant-based...
Tideford Organics has rebranded in an aim to appeal to a younger 'trailblazer' audience seeking interesting and adventurous plant-based brands. The rebrand follows Tideford's...
Strategic dialogue creates unique momentum to reconcile environmental & economic sustainability
Speaking at a hearing in the European Parliament committee for Agriculture on the outcome of the Strategic Dialogue on the future of agriculture, IFOAM...
Non-GMO Summit 2024: international Non-GMO industry calls for transparency on NGTs and...
More than 160 representatives from a thriving international Non-GMO industry and leading European associations from 23 countries and four continents met on 7th and...
Growth and recovery: insights from the Organic Trade Conference
This year’s Organic Trade Conference delivered an encouraging message for the sector, highlighting how organic food and drink is now outpacing its non-organic counterparts...
Alara founder transfers company ownership to employees
The founder of Alara Wholefoods has announced that the pioneering organic and sustainable food business will be handed over to employees this week.
The company,...
Swedish organic brands join forces for investment on the British market
As part of a long-term push on the UK market, Organic Sweden assembles a shared pavillion, comprising of nine companies at the Nordic Organic...
Finalists announced for the Sustainable Beauty Awards
The Sustainable Beauty Awards, organised by Ecovia Intelligence, aim to give recognition to operators pushing the boundaries of sustainability in the beauty industry.
The finalists...
Acclaimed neuroscientist Dr. Tara Swart appointed as Chief Science Officer for...
In a bold step to solidify its leadership in the wellness industry, pioneering brand DIRTEA has launched its expert-led Science Board to set the...
Cefetra Premium Oils: Emerging player in the nutritional oils market becomes...
Amsterdam-based Cefetra Premium Oils, has achieved a significant milestone by recently obtaining the EU & China organic certifications, allowing the company to expand its...
World’s first carbon-neutral palm oil unveiled by DAABON
In a ground-breaking move for the global agricultural sector, DAABON UK, part of the DAABON group, a global leader in sustainable agriculture, has launched...
ESSNA outlines policy priorities for sports nutrition, urging EU food law...
Award-winning trade association, the European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has unveiled the policy priorities of the sports and active nutrition sector for new...