Cherry concentrate reduces uric acid levels
In a study published in The Journal of Functional Foods, researchers at Northumbria University have found that Montmorency cherry concentrate may help relieve symptoms...
Russia signals aim to be organic superpower
Russia has signalled its intention to become a global "organic superpower", reports Russia Today.
In September, Russia announced that it would ban genetically modified organisms...
Campaigners question controversial vitamin study
Campaigners and industry groups have questioned the validity of a study by scientists in Finland linking vitamin use with a higher death rates among...
Green & Black’s launches non-organic range in the US
Organic and Fairtrade pioneer brand Green & Black’s has launched a non-organic range of chocolate bars into the US market. It’s the first time the company has made a product using non-organic ingredient since its launch in 1991.
ExCeL show sees natural and organic sector taken to another level
Over 9,200 natural and organic industry professionals were out in force last weekend, over 19-20 April, as ExCeL London was transformed into a vibrant...
Brits are choosing healthier foods, new reports find
Mintel’s British Lifestyles: Preparing for Change report finds that Brits’ desire for healthier foods is driving sales of fish, nuts, popcorn and free-from.
Food Citizenship report launched
The findings of a collaborative innovation project around the future of food have been published in a report – Food Citizenship.
Katherine Hamnett CBE urges cotton growers to go organic
The fashion designer and campaigner Katherine Hamnett has used the publicity surrounding her recently received CBE to urge cotton growers around world go organic.
She...
Get a taster of organic Greek cuisine
An organic tasting event is being held in London as part of a campaign co-financed by the EU and Greece to celebrate the best of authentic Greek produce.
Pressure grows for global “common understanding” on organic
With the organic market worth $62.9 billion worldwide and producers straddling 162 countries, there has never been a greater need for a "common understanding"...
Vitamin D: MP warns ‘cheap way of tackling COVID’ is being...
MP and former cabinet minister David Davis says mounting evidence of the usefulness of vitamin D in tackling COVID-19 must not be ignored.
Dr. Bronner’s sales chalk up over £25,000 for Compassion
Dr. Bronner’s recently wrapped up a very successful campaign supporting the animal welfare charity Compassion in World Farming (Compassion) through sales of its organic...
Fairtrade Foundation announces ambitious five-year strategy
The Fairtrade Foundation’s new five-year strategy, launched last month by chief executive Michael Gidney, aims to increase the organization’s investment in business innovation to...
Europe sees mineral market boom driven by premium supplements
According to a report by Micro Market Monitor (MMM), the European mineral market will grow to €636.80 million by 2018, up from €420.5 million...
Farmdrop partners with Oddbins to expand click and collect network
Farmdrop, the online marketplace that enables users to buy direct from local farms and food producers, has linked up with wine merchant Oddbins to...
Viva! award winners
As part of Viva!’s 20th anniversary celebrations, the vegan charity held its awards in September to reward excellence and innovation.
Here are just a few...
GM cotton crops led to “surge in pest infestation”
Fresh calls for a review into the long-term effects of GM crops on insect populations have been made after a 10-year study of Bt...