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Public health authorities have launched a 'rapid evidence review' into the ability of vitamin D to reduce the risks from coronavirus.

Brighton is to become the first location for new plant-based business Clean Kitchen Club, delivering vegan burgers to the doorsteps of local residents.

Following a campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford, the Government has a made a U-turn on its decision to stop free school meal vouchers at the end of term.

As evidence builds that COVID-19 patients with vitamin D deficiency are more likely to experience severe clinical outcomes, urgent trials are underway.

As Government steers its ‘public money for public goods’ farming system through parliament, The EOF is concerned organic options are being side-lined.

A recent survey carried out by the National Association of Health Stores reveals predominantly 'confident' outlooks among health stores for the future.

Better Food is partnering with City to Sea on a #ContactlessCoffee initiative to enable the ethical retailer to create safely revive the use of reusables. 

A new app Beat the Microbead from environmental organization the Plastic Soup Foundation has launched to enable consumers to test for microplastics.

A new study has revealed that since schools shut down in March there has been a significant decrease in the amount of fruit and veg consumed by children.

Recent Mintel research into food and drink revealed some positive impacts of the coronavirus crisis on the way Brits intend to eat beyond the pandemic.

Vitamin brand Revival Shots has had social media ads banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for making 'misleading' COVID-19 claims. 

Magazine app Readly’s new Wellness Barometer reports a shift in public reading habits during the coronavirus crisis, with health and wellness centre stage.

A Soil Association report reveals that although business output is similar on organic and non-organic farms, net farm income is often higher on organic.

In a major cross-portfolio initiative, Diversified Communications UK will next month launch Supplier Connect, a new global, online directory. 

An open letter to Boris Johnson has called on the Government to help create a ‘climate-safe, nature-rich, healthy world’.

New figures have revealed that weekly sales of UK veg boxes grew by a huge 111% during the six weeks between the end of February and mid-April.

Panellists in a Natural Products virtual Roundtable told NPG editor-in-chief Jim Manson of their pride in 'everything the health food trade is doing'.  

While the world continues to battle the health and economic impact of COVID-19, environmental campaigner Jane Goodall says 'we've done this to ourselves'.

The Vegan Society has found that one in five Brits have reduced their meat consumption and 15% have reduced their dairy intake during the pandemic.

Mintel reports a stark change in grocery shopper behaviour brought on by the COVID-19 crisis, with online grocery sales seeing 'phenomenal growth'.