Vegan fuelled Forest Green Rovers head for League football
They play on an organic pitch, eat a vegan diet and are sponsored by green energy company Ecotricity – and soon they will be playing League Two football.
Vegetarian Society launches vegan trademark
Competition has stepped up in the vegan trademark sector, with news that the Vegetarian Society has launched its own vegan trademark.
BNF launches new nutrition training for teachers
The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has launched a new professional development platform for primary school teachers.
The Spice Sanctuary hots up UK market
Following its success in Canada, The Spice Sanctuary has launched in the UK, offering certified organic single speciality spices, blends and seasonings.
Nush whips up cashew yoghurt range
Following its recent introduction of a range of almond milk of yoghurts, Nush has now created what it says is Europe’s first yoghurt offer based on cashews.
St Neots health store closes
After 31 years of running St Neots Health Food Centre, owner Ray Barker has closed the doors for the final time, following his decision to retire.
UK gets its first Veggie lotto
A new weekly lottery – Veggie Lotto – has been launched by The Vegetarian Society.
Tesco launches Little Helps to Healthier Living campaign
Tesco will run a ‘Little Helps to Healthier Living’ campaign across the UK throughout May.
Huel launches on-the-go bar
Huel has launched into the snacking market with Huel Bars, which contain all 26 essential minerals and nutrients that the brand’s nutritional powder offers.
Pip Organic pours out new kids’ offer
Pip Organic has created a line of Kids Fruity Waters, developed using only organically grown fruit and spring water.
Tyrrells enters organic crisp market with Lisa’s
New organic craft crisp brand Lisa’s has been launched by Tyrrells following its acquisition of Alps-based organic crisp manufacturer Aroma Snacks.
Fodder opens new bodycare store
Fodder in Hereford has moved its bodycare offer into a brand new second store, just yards across the road from the original shop.
Raw & Wild gets active with pili nuts
New from Raw & Wild come a range of Activated Pili Nuts available in both sweet and savoury varieties.
Gluten-free diet may increase heart disease risk, scientists warn
Researchers at the Harvard Medical School are warning that eating a gluten-free diet could increase a healthy person’s risk of developing coronary heart disease.
Dr. Bronner’s launches Fair Trade social media campaign
Using the hashtag #BeFairEveryday, Dr. Bronner’s is running a social media campaign in the two week run-up to World Fair Trade Day on 13...
Wild Honey wins Best Independent Retailer
This year’s winner of the Best Independent Retailer at the Natural & Organic Awards Europe 2017 was Wild Honey, which has two stores in Oxford.
Wiley’s introduces Vitamin K2 supplement
Wiley’s Finest has introduced a new product, Vitamin K2, which also includes concentrated EPA and DHA omega-3 as well as MenaQ7 Vitamin K2.
Cocavo mixes up the healthy oil market
New to the UK market is Cocavo, a combination of extra virgin coconut oil and avocado oil.
One Earth Organics unveils superfood blends
One Earth Organics has launched with a range of superfood blends using only ethical and sustainable ingredients.
Single nutrient approach does “disservice to whole foods like milk”
The dairy industry says that health professionals should move away from focusing on single nutrients like saturated fat, which does a “disservice to whole foods like milk and dairy”.