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New patents granted on traditionally bred plants threaten food sovereignty in Europe

According to European law, patents can only be granted on genetic engineering…

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ASA cracks down on misleading regenerative agriculture claims

The Soil Association has expressed strong support for new guidelines from the…

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HFMA announces new partnership with Welsh Primary Authority

The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association, (HFMA) has extended its Primary Authority Partnership…

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How specialist retailers are adding value to thrive in challenging times

Specialist natural and organic retailers are finding ever more imaginative ways to…

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How to export organic products worldwide

Exports have become a way to expand the customer base, increase sales,…

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Beyond the Ferns triumphs in Free From Gift Awards

The winners of the third Free From Gift Awards have been announced,…

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RealFood Organico reinvents itself with new brand identity and fresh flavours

This Autumn, RealFoods have announced a dramatic brand refresh across it's range,…

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The use of biodiversity as a means of adaptation to climate change is a Monsanto invention

The European Patent Office (EPO) has rejected an appeal filed against a…

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Too Good To Go launches new delivery box service to reduce food waste

Food waste reduction business Too Good To Go has announced the launch…

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Independent retailers face triple threat in new budget, warns Bira

The British Independent Retailers Association (BIRA) has condemned Labour's new budget as…

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WholyMe fuels expansion and product development with 1.2M Seed Plus funding

Science-led muscle and joint health brand WholyMe, has announced the close of…

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The Body Shop announces head office relocation to Brighton

The Body Shop has announced a major move of it's head office…

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Who’s Who: the sustainable superstars steering the future of green beauty.

Meet the Who’s Who in Natural Beauty: the movers and shakers who…

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Opposition against patent on maize rejected: far-reaching monopoly claims on conventional breeding upheld

On October 15th, 2024, the European Patent Office (EPO) rejected an opposition…

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Lords Committee urges Government to tackle broken food system and obesity crisis

The House of Lords Food, Diet, and Obesity Committee has released a…

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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…

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Quorn names former Heineken UK managing director as new CEO

Quorn Foods chief executive Marco Bertacca is stepping down after five years…

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Better Nature celebrates success with Tesco growth and award wins at Nourish and Blue Earth 100

Better Nature, the pioneering brand for gut-friendly, plant-based protein, is riding a…

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Natural & organic cosmetics sales set to reach $14 billion

The global natural and organic cosmetics market is expected to approach USD…

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European Natural Beauty Awards: a night of recognition for the natural cosmetics industry

The inaugural European Natural Beauty Awards ceremony, held on October 9, 2024,…

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