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Natural and organic cosmetics standards body NATRUE is participating in an innovative new sustainability project, which will transform consumer waste into packaging for new...

The Leon restaurant chain says it is seeking an “independent review” following an Advertising Standards Authority ruling that its use of the description ‘superfood’ breached UK advertising rules.

Whole Foods Market is planning to launch a chain of new lower-cost, youth-orientated stores, according to US media reports. CNN, USA Today, and The Wall...

New genetic engineering techniques must not be allowed to bypass EU laws governing GMOs, says IFOAM EU. The European organic grouping warns of “severe...

A location in Oxford has become the first store to trial Waitrose’s new refill station, providing customers with a facility where they can shop for unpackaged everyday basics such as rice, pasta, cereals, lentils, seeds and coffee, using their own containers from home.  

The CDC has launched a new 'quality charter' which it says will help 'foster a legally compliant, socially responsible and innovative CBD industry'. 

“Reports say organic sales are down 4%, 10% the previous year. You know what? I don’t really care. I don’t listen the big news.” That...

Brighton-based ethical supermarket hiSbe is close to securing a second store site in the city.

Market intelligence agency Mintel predicts that ‘sub-zero waste’ is the direction the beauty and personal care sector will head towards in 2019 as the zero waste philosophy gains momentum globally.

The Fairtrade Foundation won't be involved in the new Sainsbury’s Foundation tea pilot due to concerns that it fails to meet core principles of Fairtrade.

Agrochem trade association Crop Protection Association is stepping up the pressure on the UK’s biggest retailers to drop their resistance to GM, reports The...

Over 80 organisations have signed a letter to Theresa May and the Brexit minister David Davis to stress the important implications of the EU...

A third of young Britons are said to have made the switch to plant-based milk alternatives, according to new research from Mintel.

VMS & Nutrition, Natural Health & Beauty With the full exhibitor line up now almost confirmed, camexpo – the UK’s leading complementary, natural and integrative...

Kirstie Sherriff, co-founder of Pinks Boutique, has taken the coveted number one position in the annual poll to discover who’s who in Natural Beauty. The...

The NAHS is encouraging manufacturers and suppliers to include independent health stores when listing their stockists in any promotional ads.

Conservative MEP Emma McClarkin has backed consumer calls for European officials to halt plans to impose restrictive maximum levels on vitamins and minerals. Leading natural health...

Soil Association Certification and SALSA team up to launch a dual audit option for small producers who want both organic and food safety certification.

The National Association of Health Stores (NAHS) is teaming up with acclaimed business coach John Silvestro in an exciting retailer initiative at this year’s...

A survey carried out by Opinion Matters last month for British Summer Fruits has highlighted the fact that Brits are still not eating enough...