Industry News

The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Mums don’t trust food and drink firms says Organix boss

The managing director of leading children’s food brand Organix has warned that food industry self-regulation is failing. Anna Rosier’s comments come in the week that...

DEFRA green-lights GM plant trial

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has given the go-ahead for scientists to grow genetically-modified plants in the hope of helping...

Soil Association facilitates organic exports to China

Soil Association Certification has announced a new partnership with the Organic Food Development Centre (OFDC) – China’s organic certification body – to make it...

Solar-powered exhibition stand

A giant, solar-powered windmill formed a striking eco-themed centre-piece at this year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe show,  thanks to Viridian Nutrition. “We are passionately...

Natural and Organic Awards 2014: Winners announced

The winners of the coveted Natural and Organic Awards 2014 were announced on Sunday 13 April in The Champagne Suite at Novotel London West,...

Diet drinks associated with increased heart disease in women

A new study, presented to the American College of Cardiology, has found that post-menopausal women who consume two or more soft drinks daily are...

Five-a-day should stay

Following a study by researchers at University College London that eating seven or more portions of fruit and veg per day better protects against...

New website, campaign for The Vegan Society

Today sees the launch of The Vegan Society’s revamped website including its new branding image revealed in time for its 70th anniversary in November. The...

Raw milk rules could be set for change as FSA hears...

The row over the selling of raw milk at Selfridges Food Hall in London two years ago could end in a change of rules...

Biodynamic winemaker receives €500 fine

Emmanuel Giboulot, the biodynamic winegrower who was taken to court for ignoring an official order to spray his vines with insecticide, has been instructed...

Organic groups criticize Cancer Research UK report

Organic groups and campaigners have criticized a study funded by Cancer Research UK that has found that women who eat organic food are no...

How becoming more than a shop could boost your bottom line

“Becoming more than a shop could be the independent health store retailer’s biggest opportunity,” says the political affairs commentator, Chris Whitehouse. By making a...

Health and nutrition at Natural & Organic Products Europe

Europe’s leading annual natural and organic trade event – Natural & Organic Products Europe – returns to London’s Olympia next month, on 13-14 April,...

Need investment to take your business to the next level?

Food and drink companies looking for investment to take their businesses to the next level are being invited to a free consultation and seminar...

Martin Last is presented with HFI Fellowship

Martin Last has formally been presented with the Health Food Institute Fellowship that was announced earlier in the year at the HFI Annual Luncheon...

The Natural Food Show

Thanks to a 38% increase in food and drink companies for 2014, The Natural Food Show at Natural & Organic Products Europe is set...

World’s most exclusive chocolates come to Olympia

One of the many overseas exhibitors at this year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe is the Tribal Chocolate company who will be exhibiting their...

Researchers say seven-a-day should be new fruit and veg target

Researchers at University College London say that eating seven portions of fruit and vegetables provides significantly better protection against the risk of death than...

5,000 head for Brighton Vegfest

Over 5,000 people attended this year’s Brighton Vegfest show which took place over the Mother’s Day weekend (29-30 March) at the Hove Centre. Highlights of...

The Natural Beauty & Spa show

Natural & Organic Products Europe - Europe’s leading annual natural and organic trade event - returns to London’s Olympia next month, on 13-14 April. With...