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‘Long awaited’ EU-wide adoption of max THC limits in hemp

The EC is to amend regulation to reflect new EU-wide maximum levels…

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Swedish organic cosmetics market set to reach SEK 3 billion

A natural and organic beauty market report by NOC Sweden shows a…

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93% of Germans say supplements are ‘essential to human life’

Research conducted by Germany's BfR confirms a third of Germans take supplements…

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Industry ‘out in force’ for NOPEX return

The return of NOPEX was met with strong attendance as buyers ‘came…

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Unilever pilots blockchain tech for deforestation-free palm oil

Unilever is piloting new blockchain technology to help it increase traceability and…

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‘Breakthrough’ discovery: microplastics detected in human blood

A pioneering new study confirms for the first time the detection of…

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Invasion of Ukraine highlights why sustainable agriculture is more resilient

Organic farmer Rob Appleby reflects on the impact of the Ukraine crisis…

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Ukraine crisis: the industry responds

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, NPN rounds up collective action taken…

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Vitamin D recommendation for Swiss over-65s

New guidance has been issued by the Swiss Government for those over…

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Argentinian billboard warns of ‘metaphorical meat comet’

A parody of Don’t Look Up is the basis of a billboard…

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2020: a year of unprecedented global growth for organic

Organic retail sales grew by €14 billion in 2020, to exceed €120…

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Veganuary ‘takes world by storm’

The Veganuary campaign has announced its biggest year in 2022 with over…

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‘Much-needed’ post-Brexit beauty trade hub launches

A new hub has been set up by the British Beauty Council…

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Ethiopia’s ‘false banana’: the answer to future food scarcity?

A relative of the banana plant, widely grown in Ethiopia, could hold…

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Natural Products Meets returns with incentive for retailers

Friday 28 January will see the return of Natural Products Meets as…

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‘Nice to meat you, Singapore’

The Vegetarian Butcher has become available for retail in Singapore following successful…

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Spaniards urged to reduce meat consumption

Spanish consumers are once again being urged to eat less meat by…

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Spanish cities introduce menstrual leave for employees

Several local administrations in Spain have begun offering menstrual leave to employees…

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Illegal dumping of British waste extends to Romania

A BBC investigation has uncovered the illegal dumping of British waste extends…

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Industry in ‘high spirits’ as Danish Minister opens Eco Life Scandinavia

Danish Minister opens NOFF with the message that ‘together we can ...…

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