UN 'Green Marshall Plan' condemns large scale chemical agriculture
In a potentially pivotal development in the debate on how to feed the world, a new report from the UN has condemned attempts to...
UN ‘Green Marshall Plan’ condemns large scale chemical agriculture
In a potentially pivotal development in the debate on how to feed the world, a new report from the UN has condemned attempts to...
Brand owners call for end to “parasitic” packaging
A group representing leading brand owners has called for government action to stamp out “parasitic” packaging by supermarkets.
The British Brands Group (BBG) says that...
See you in court: ANH hits funding target for THMPD legal...
The Alliance for Natural Health (ANH) says it expects to file its legal challenge to the Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive (THMPD) at the...
UK heading for joint crisis
According to data collected from over 13,000 adults, the average person in the UK has a joint age of more than 10 years over...
The shortlist has been anounced…
Time to vote for the nominee that you think would make the most deserving winner of this year’s award.
Nominations have closed for...
Voting for the Natural Products Outstanding Achievement Award is now open!
Nominations have closed for this year’s Natural Products Outstanding Achievement Award. It’s now over to you — Natural Products readers — to vote for...
Biofach finds global organic community in upbeat mood
Over 40,000 organic industry professionals descended on Nuremberg, Germany, last week for the Biofach World Organic Fair.
This year’s show was an upbeat affair, with...
Organic can safeguard against new “food imperialism” — DiMatteo
Organic agriculture can act as a safeguard against “a new imperialism in the name of sustainability and food security” IFOAM president Katherine DiMatteo told...
US health retailers target of Government “witch hunt”
US health store retailers have been recorded making “deceptive or questionable” marketing claims, reports Natural Food Merchandiser. But the magazine’s editor, Pamela Bond, says...
US health retailers target of Government “witch hunt”
US health store retailers have been recorded making “deceptive or questionable” marketing claims, reports Natural Food Merchandiser. But the magazine’s editor, Pamela Bond, says...
Bacteria in bottled water puts pregnant women at risk
Canadian scientists say that 70% of bottled water on sale on the High Street contains high levels of bacteria. They warn that the presence...
‘Organic won’t feed the world’ mantra is “nonsense” — Prince Charles
The Prince of Wales has dismissed as “nonsense” the mantra that ‘organic won’t feed the world’.
The Prince’s comment came in a speech he made...
'Organic won't feed the world' mantra is "nonsense" — Prince Charles
The Prince of Wales has dismissed as “nonsense” the mantra that ‘organic won’t feed the world’.
The Prince’s comment came in a speech he made...
Breaking herbals law “criminal offence”
The MHRA has confirmed that any manufacturer or supplier that places unlicenced herbal products onto the market illegally after the THMPD transition period ends on...
Breaking herbals law "criminal offence"
The MHRA has confirmed that any manufacturer or supplier that places unlicenced herbal products onto the market illegally after the THMPD transition period ends on...
What are YOU doing for National Vegetarian Week?
Is your store or company staging an event or special promotion for National Vegetarian Week (April 24-30)?
If so, why not tell us about it?...
Redwood named most ethical veggie firm (again!)
Pioneering vegan food firm The Redwood Wholefood Company has been named the UK’s most ethical vegetarian foods supplier for the fifth year running.
Redwood, producer of...
Brave veggies avoid the chop!
Two customers show there is more than ‘meats’ the eye in this butcher’s shop as they celebrate National Vegetarian Week.
Tucking into their oriental vegetable...
EU legislation: It’s a minefield out there
EU legislation has created a “minefield” for health food manufacturers says the executive director of the HFMA, Graham Keen. “The good news,” he says,...