Industry News

Organic food gets an unenviable third place in a new EU-wide ranking of foods most at risk of fraud. A draft report from the European...

A new app has been launched for the iPhone to enable consumers identify potential toxins in cosmetics and personal care products. Think Dirty was created...

A new Food Standards Agency campaign that urges “help prevent another death from DNP” has won the backing of sports nutrition body the European...

Natural Products Scandinavia 2013, the Nordic trade show for natural health, nutrition, beauty, and self care opens, in Malmö, Sweden, today.   Natural Products Scandinavia is set to welcome thousands...

Health food companies were warned yesterday (16 October) that UK regulatory bodies are actively tracking brands for possible breaches of new EU nutrition and...

Consumers for Health Choice has published the first issue of its new quarterly newsletter, summarising recent campaigning activity and previewing busy plans for 2014. Speaking...

Soil Association chief executive Helen Browning this week urged the organic movement to forge innovative partnerships with public bodies and like-minded organisations to create...

The Celebrate an Independent Christmas campaign is gathering pace in its second year. The campaign encourages families to visit more of their local, independent shops...

Whole Food Markets will open the doors of its new 20,000 sq ft store in Richmond, south west  London, tomorrow (Tuesday 8 October). The smaller...

The MP for Brighton Pavilion, Caroline Lucas, has joined Cruelty Free International in calling on the Government to carry out its promise, made in...

Pai Skincare founder Sarah Brown and author of The Elegant Art of Falling Apart and Chemo-Chic blog Jessica Jones will host a talk at...

A large-scale study by the University of Iowa has found no link between omega-3 essential fatty acids and improved cognitive skills. The randomized trials involved...

According to a new Mintel report Vitamins and Supplements UK (September 2013), while women, the elderly and those with young children consume the most...

Natural beauty ambassador Janey Lee Grace has presented the winners of the ‘Janey Loves’ 2013 Platinum Awards. In skincare, The Best Natural Facial Cleanser award...

Natural, healthy and sustainable food has a major place at the table at this year’s lunch! The contemporary food to go show which takes...

The EU Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation (NHCR) may end up benefiting the organic sector, the Soil Association has suggested. The organic charity’s trade arm...

The Soil Association yesterday (19 September) unveiled a comprehensive set of evidence-based statements about the benefits of organic food and farming. The statements are contained...

More than 150 businesses and organisations – including leading organic brands Amy’s Kitchen and Clif Bar – want the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)...

An influential Conservative MP said last week that Government plans to establish a Statutory Register of Herbal Practitioners remains on track. Rumours have been rife...

Have you booked your place yet for this autumn’s must-attend retailer event – Natural Products Live? 100% retailer focused, Natural products Live is a one-day...