Carrefour first to receive French anti-food waste label
Supermarket chain Carrefour has become the first in France to be granted the French Government’s national ‘anti-food waste’ label.
‘Fika with’ explores three contrasting Nordic organic markets
Emerging organic trends in the Nordic market was the topic of discussion for the second instalment of Fika with – a virtual series by NOFF.
2020: a year of unprecedented global growth for organic
Organic retail sales grew by €14 billion in 2020, to exceed €120 billion, according to FiBL and IFOAM – Organics International.
ProVeg Incubator welcomes first Ukrainian start-up
Thirteen plant-based food and drink start-ups have joined the ProVeg Incubator programme, including for the first time a Ukrainian company.
Anger at EFSA as glyphosate risk ‘swept under carpet’
An EFSA review of glyphosate has prompted anger from campaigners after risks to human health and biodiversity are 'swept under the carpet'.
EU rejects dairy descriptions but allows meaty terms for plant-based products
MEPs have voted to ban dairy-related terms being used for plant-based alternatives but has given the go-ahead for meat-related descriptions.
Global sales of supplements rise during pandemic
A new survey of 13,000 people across 16 countries shows a rise in sales of dietary supplements since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis.
SA fights ‘hidden scandal’ of pesticides in poultry
A petition has been launched by the SA calling for supermarkets to ‘remove wildlife-killing pesticides from their soya supply chains’.
Three Australian health foods that are going global
Austrade details three key trends in Australia’s health food sector that are finding success globally, and are bound for the UK & Ireland.
Natracare lobbies for ‘truth in labelling’ with Californian non-profit
Natracare has partnered with US-based National Stewardship Action Council to offer confidence to US consumers over the labelling of wipes.
Alara Wholefoods hits Hong Kong
Securing an exclusive distributorship deal with supermarket chain city’super, Alara Wholefoods announces expansion into Hong Kong market.
Growth predicted for Spanish plant-based market
ProVeg Spain has partnered with VeganaGal to produce research on the main drivers of meat reduction in Spain.
Eli Health advances hormone monitoring tech with $3.6M investment
Canadian healthtech company Eli Health has raised $3.6MN to take its hormone analysis system through clinical and regulatory approvals.
H&B launches on Chinese retail platform Tmall
Leading health and wellness retailer chain Holland & Barrett (H&B) has officially launched on Chinese e-commerce site Tmall.
Argentinian billboard warns of ‘metaphorical meat comet’
A parody of Don’t Look Up is the basis of a billboard campaign in Argentina, warning people of a ‘killer meat comet’ heading for earth.
Your Super acquisition confirmed by The Healing Co
B Corp certified Californian brand Your Super has been acquired by New York-based The Healing Company, the companies have confirmed.
Microplastics detected in human heart
Microplastics are found everywhere, from the air we breathe and the sea we swim in, to the food we consume and even the uterine cavity.
UK to help India to lead the way for Asia with...
UKRI and WRAP are collaborating to develop a Plastics Pact in India, aimed at enhancing ‘knowledge exchange’ between the UK and India.
Reverse vending machines proposed for EU plastic bottles
A new initiative is calling for EU supermarkets to install ‘reverse vending machines’ to facilitate a plastic bottle deposit return scheme.
Cosmoprof returns, flying the flag for waterless beauty
Visitors from more than 140 countries travelled to Italy, in late April for the return of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna – its 53rd edition.