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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

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...

Rhianna goes Coco

Vita Coco has announced that Rhianna will join the list of stars set to promote the drink in this summer’s national advertising campaign.She joins...

Sirco maximizes EFSA-approved heart health message

Sirco, the 100% fruit-based heart health drink, is launching two new products that will maximize the use of the brand’s EFSA-approved heart health claim. Sirco...

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...

NYR launches first Soil Association certified SPF product

Neal’s Yard Remedies has launched what it says is the first ever Soil Association Certified SPF-rated (sun protection factor) skincare product. Wild Rose Daily Moisture...

Whole Foods "to open in Fulham"

Whole Foods Market is to open in Fulham, according to reports in The Grocer, This is Money and the London Evening Standard. The organic retailer...

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,...

HayMax picks up its 5th award in six months

Organic pollen barrier balms maker HayMax has just received its fifth award in the last 6 months – the ‘Allergy Friendly Product Award’. The award  is...

Tree of Life adds two new territory managers

Leading natural products wholesaler Tree of Life has further strengthened its sales efforts with appointment of two new territory managers. Daniel Morris takes on the...

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...

Leading probiotics firms wins Queens Award

Probiotics manufacturer Protexin has been awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2011, for its continuous achievement in International Trade. Protexin, owner of the Bio-Kult brand,...

HFMA continues to grow membership

The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) continues to grow its membership, adding 22 new members in 2010. The additions take the number of members...

HFMA continues to grow membership

The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) continues to grow its membership, adding 22 new members in 2010. The additions take the number of members...

US organic industry “thriving and hiring” — OTA

A new report from the Organic Trade Association shows that the US organic industry grew at a rate of nearly eight percent in 2010,...

Mangajo scoops Queen’s award for Enterprise

Natural soft drinks producer Mangajo has been awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2011 for International trade. The award was given to acknowledge the...

Pesticide exposure in the womb could reduce children’s IQ

A new study links exposure to pesticides in the womb to a reduced IQ among children, reports New Scientist.The results come from three studies...