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MHRA warns of Black Cohosh risk as woman undergoes liver transplant

The Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has warned consumers about the dangers…

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Kate Humble launches natural beauty range

The Springwatch presenter and TV personality Kate Humble is launching a new…

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Natural beauty brands seek stronger differentiation as category mainstreams

Slowing market growth, increasing private label activity and the rise of concept…

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Altruism is key motivator for organic consumers

Researchers say altruism is the key purchasing motivator for organic consumers, reports…

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Organic rising star Romania is Biofach Country of the Year

Romania will be the Country of the Year at the 2013 Biofach…

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Tesco makes second bid for veg box market

Tesco has made a return to the organic veg box scene. The…

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Seasonal sniffles? – it could be Christmas Tree Syndrome!

Seasonal sniffles experienced by many people at this time of year might…

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Sustainability of marine ingredients under the spotlight

The cosmetics industry is increasingly turning to the sea and oceans in…

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Whole Foods counts down the days to Cheltenham opening

Whole Foods Market is counting down the days to opening of its…

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Organic pioneer urges industry to leverage EU logo

A prominent organic food pioneer is urging the British organic industry to…

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Health claims regulation is “brutal reality check” for industry

The EU Health & Nutrition Claims Regulation is a “brutal reality check”…

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Largest ever prevention trial confirms Echinacea’s efficacy and safety

The largest ever prevention trial using Echinacea has shown that an extract…

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Solgar’s Tasting Stations take the stress out in-store demos

Solgar  has launched its innovative new Tasting Stations.

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Organic sales in Netherlands up by 12% in first half 2012

Consumer spendings on organic food in the Netherlands have risen by 11,8%…

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Sunwarrior set to be vegan protein big hitter

Xynergy Health Products says that it expects to make a quick impact…

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EFSA rejects study linking GM maize to cancer in rats

The European Food Safety Authority says that the recent study linking genetically modified…

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Conference puts spotlight on ‘The Future for Botanicals’

Chris Kilham, 'The Medicine Hunter', will join a panel of industry and…

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ASA rejects complaint about organic ad’s pesticide claim

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that an organic industry advertisement…

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Study links fast food with lower IQ

Children who grow up on a diet of fast food meals will…

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HRI secures new licensed herbals contract with H&B

HRI Herbal Medicines has won a major contract to supply its licensed…

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