Scientists seek volunteers for new vitamin D trial
Scientists are looking for volunteers for a trial to test the effectiveness of vitamin D in boosting the immune system against COVID.
Mooncup equates a lifetime of tampon use to 72 months of...
Mooncup has launched a Monthly Savings Calendar to help young people calculate how much money they could save by switching to reusable cups.
NAHS survey reveals rise in ‘call and collect’ services
A recent survey conducted by the NAHS shows a significant increase in stores offering ‘call and collect’ services as a result of the pandemic.
The new plastic-eating ‘super enzyme’ signalling hope for recycling
A new ‘super enzyme’ has been engineered by scientists to degrade plastic, signalling major developments in recycling.
Surveys find consumers still confused by ingredient lists
Two surveys reveal food and drink manufacturers aren't providing clear labelling, and even when they do some ingredients are unrecognizable.
Refills: there’s a City to Sea app for that
City to Sea has extended its Refill campaign to include an app to help consumers find refill locations and reduce their use of plastic.
ESSNA sports nutrition guide released to stop ‘spread of misinformation’
ESSNA has released a guide about the types of sports nutrition people should consume before, during and after exercise.
Charity calls for ‘complete global ban’ on wildlife markets
Environmental Justice Foundation is calling for a ‘complete global ban’ on the wildlife markets it says are responsible for pandemics.
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.
‘All-time high’ reported by HFMA as interest in membership rises
Following the launch of HealthyDoesIt, the HFMA reports that interest in membership has reached ‘at an all-time high’.
Fairtrade Foundation: UK firms must step up efforts to tackle human...
The Fairtrade Foundation urges UK firms to tackle human rights violations in supply chains and calls for legislation to make this mandatory.
Olio partners with Tesco to reduce food waste
Edible surplus food will no longer go to waste in Tesco after the supermarket partnered with OLIO to help feed local communities.
Ad campaign captures essence of independent Irish health stores
Health Stores Ireland is running a TV and radio campaign with the core message ‘health food stores are at the heart of your community’.
Climate Assembly calls for ‘strong and clear leadership’ to achieve UK...
The UK citizens’ assembly on climate change published its report today on how the UK can reach its target of net zero emissions by 2050.
Oatly faces boycotts after ‘Trump-linked’ Blackstone takes stake in business
Oatly is facing boycotts after selling a stake to a consortium led by Blackstone, a firm with alleged links to Trump and deforestation.
Treat hand gels as last resort, or risk superbug ‘armageddon’
Prolonged use of hand gels during the pandemic could lead to a superbug 'armageddon situation', an expert in surface disinfection has warned.
60% of schools not tackling period poverty, says charity
A scheme launched by the DfE which makes period products free to school pupils has seen under 40% uptake, reports the Free Period group.
Honey better for coughs and colds than antibiotics, study finds
Researchers say that honey is more effective than antibiotics and most over-the-counter medicines at treating coughs and colds.
Intensive animal farming ‘single most risky human behaviour’ for pandemics
A report by ProVeg International highlights ‘a fundamental and often-overlooked’ link between pandemics and our animal-based food system.
Farmers launch Happerley England to ‘reverse retail demise’
On 29 August farmers will take over a former retail site to open a new outlet to drive ‘radical change in how food and drink is retailed'.