Natural winners at BBC
The natural and organic sector enjoyed several major wins at The BBC Food & Farming Awards on 20 September.
Natural health supporters fight NHS proposal
Supporters of natural medicine are calling on NHS England to abandon its proposal to stop funding prescriptions for homeopathy and herbal medicines.
Judges for the 2018 Beauty Shortlist Awards confirmed
The seventh annual 2018 Beauty Shortlist Awards will take place in London on Friday 2 March 2018.
It’s the second year that the awards are...
GO! Organic Festival launches
Announced during a presentation at the Soil Association trade briefing on 19 September, GO! Organic Festival has been officially launched.
New chapter for the OTB
After nine years as campaign manager, Catherine Fookes departs the Organic Trade Board signalling a new chapter for the organisation.
Bravura owner sees success in World Championships
Veggie business owner Lisa Gawthorne has been flying the flag for veganism, representing Team GB for Duathlon in the European and World Championships.
Jutexpo helps Unicorn celebrate 21st anniversary
This month marks Manchester-based Unicorn Grocery’s 21st year offering a range of fresh and wholesome food, with a focus on organic, fair trade and local.
‘Organic is still set to grow’ says the Soil Association
The Soil Association confirms growth in the organic market is up 6.3%, with organic sales predicted to reach ‘new heights’ this year.
Earthwise Trading wins Best Green Business
Earthwise Trading Ltd’s director Christine McRitchie has won the title of Best Green Business at the NatWest Venus Awards 2017 National Finals.
Natural Beauty News industry hotlist announced
This year’s Who’s Who in Natural Beauty has been announced today with the publication of the autumn edition of Natural Beauty News, published by...
ESSNA wants public to report ‘dodgy’ sports nutrition products
A new campaign to educate the public on all things sports nutrition has been launched by the industry trade association to ensure consumer safety and good health.
The food-to-go sector is ‘Out at lunch!’
The doors open on 21 September at Excel London for a special 10th anniversary show of lunch! with over 6,000 attendees set to attend.
Healthy living store LIV temporarily closes
Natural and organic retailer LIV shut its doors this month following a routine food hygiene inspection by Liverpool Council’s Environmental Health Officers.
Online vegan supermarket goes live
Notfrom.com is a new online supermarket offering solely natural, cruelty-free, plant-based and planet-friendly products to customers in the UK and EU.
Better Food celebrates a quarter of a century
Bristol-based organic and health food retailer Better Food is celebrating its 25th birthday this year, with a series of in-store tastings.
Unilever acquires organic pioneer Pukka Herbs
Unilever has announced that it has acquired organic herbal tea and supplements specialist Pukka Herbs for an undisclosed sum.
‘Organic. Feed Your Happy’ campaign launches
The Organic Trade Board has begun a three year campaign entitled Organic. Feed Your Happy. featuring radio DJ Sara Cox and chef Rosie Birkett.
45 years on: Radio 4’s Today programme looks at the impact...
Aired on 22 August 2017, the Radio 4 news and current affairs programme Today recently ran a feature on the impact of organic food on the farming industry.
Plant-based diets could reduce heart disease, confirms a new study
The authors of a new report are linking vegetarian and vegan diets with reduced levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol and total cholesterol.
123 pesticides found in school fruit and veg
Children in England are exposed to a ‘cocktail of pesticide residues’ in the produce they consume through the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS).