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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Prince’s Foundation closes after fraud investigation

The Prince’s Foundation for Integrated Health has been closed following the arrest of one of its senior officials on suspicion of fraud and money...

Prince’s Foundation closes after fraud investigation

The Prince’s Foundation for Integrated Health has been closed following the arrest of one of its senior officials on suspicion of fraud and money...

Organic wins the day in US media debate

Organic won the day in a major televised US debate last week on the motion ‘ Organic Food is Marketing Hype’. At the start of...

Natural beauty retailers need to be “more slick”

Sharing his extensive retail knowledge at Natural & Organic Products Europe? last month, Jeff Martin, operations director at As Nature Intended told?...

Retailer survey aims to help whole trade

Health store retailers across the country are being encouraged to take part in the NAHS Survey 2010. The survey, which is completely confidential, aims to...

One rule for GM crops, another for vitamins and minerals?

The Alliance for Natural Health was in Brussels this week to challenge The European Food Safety Authority’s (EFSA) track record of “green lighting as...

Industry keeps pressure on MPs over vitamin levels

A letter published in the Daily Telegraph last week (April 23) warned of the threat to British jobs if the European Commission goes ahead...

Take the Poll: Celebrity supporters

Celebrity supporters are a growing feature of the natural and organic sector. Are they in the main a help, or a hinderance, to the...

Governments using flawed food production data to justify GM expansion

Governments and pro-agribusiness groups are using flawed data on food production requirements to push for an expansion of GM food crops, claims a new...

Natural beauty retailers need to be "more slick"

Sharing his extensive retail knowledge at Natural & Organic Products Europe
 last month, Jeff Martin, operations director at As Nature Intended told
 audience members...

DON’T punish successful pioneers, DO nurture small brands

What should independent retailers do when a pioneer natural or organic brand is acquired by a major multinational? That was the question under discussion at...

Food firms alliance calls for end to “piecemeal” approach on claims

Over  350 food and supplements firms from across Europe are calling for an end to the EU’s “piecemeal” approach to the Nutrition and Health...

Food firms alliance calls for end to “piecemeal” approach on claims

Over  350 food and supplements firms from across Europe are calling for an end to the EU’s “piecemeal” approach to the Nutrition and Health...

Mail On Sunday writer scoops HFMA journalism award

The HFMA’s Health Journalist of the Year Award for 2009 has been awarded to Sarah Hartley at Natural and Organic Products Europe. Sarah Hartley has...

Organic movement plans for growth after sales slump

Organic sales fell by 13% in 2009, down from £2.1 billion (2008) to £1.84 billion. But some categories bucked the overall downward trend, with...

Natural and Organic Awards winners announced

The winners of the coveted Natural and Organic Awards, which were hosted in association with the Soil Association and Natural Products magazine, were announced...

Natural & Organic Products Europe in pictures

Over 8,000 natural products professionals converged on London's Olympia for Natural & Organic Products Europe (April 11-12 201). Look out for a full write-up soon...

Natural & Organic Products Europe in pictures

Over 8,000 natural products professionals converged on London's Olympia for Natural & Organic Products Europe (April 11-12 201). Look out for a full write-up soon...

It's our party!

Over 350 health food retailers from across Britain and Ireland attended the Annual Solgar Party in London on Saturday April 10. The event took place...

H&B launches quest for festive best

Holland & Barrett and Julian Graves are launching a nationwide search for new and innovative products for Christmas 2010.  Both retailers are calling on...