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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

GM cotton crops led to “surge in pest infestation”

Fresh calls for a  review into the long-term effects of GM crops on insect populations have been made after a 10-year study of Bt...

TV ads kick off £2 million organic milk campaign

The Organic Milk Suppliers Cooperative (OMSCo) is putting £2 million behind a ‘second wave’ of TV, print and online advertising aimed at encouraging consumers...

Industry weighs up post-Election prospects

Industry has today begun weighing up how the new Conservative and Lib Dem coalition government might alter prospects for the health food trade. Whilst key...

Industry weighs up post-Election prospects

Industry has today begun weighing up how the new Conservative and Lib Dem coalition government might alter prospects for the health food trade. Whilst key...

First Natural secures exclusive deal with Barefoot Bootanicals

First Natural Ltd has been appointed exclusive distributor for independently owned UK natural skincare brand Barefoot Botanicals. Founded in 1988 by homoeopaths Hilery Dorian and...

Upbeat Solgar sets up another winning year

After a record-breaking year and major investment at its Tring head offices, Solgar is in upbeat mood about the year ahead, writes Jim Manson. There’s...

Whole Foods opts for Whole Trade

Giant ethical retailer, Whole Foods Market, celebrated the expansion of its ethical sourcing programme in Costa Rica last month with the in-store promotion of...

Retailers scoop coveted awards

Always a highlight of Natural & Organic Products Europe, the Natural and Organic Awards are one of the rare opportunities that we, as an...

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...