Industry News

The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Anti-pollution beauty lagging behind in Europe

In regions such as Asia and the United States anti-pollution beauty and bodycare has broken into the mainstream, but according to Mintel, Europe is...

Concentrated milk fats creating "boom in bad bacteria"

Concentrated milk fats found in confectionery and processed foods could alter gut bacteria and set up the conditions for bowel diseases. That's the conclusion of...

‘Think global, act cellular’ – Holden’s recipe for food system overhaul

A leading figure in the organic sector says that the food movement must mobilise public opinion more effectively if it is to break through...

Solgar launches selected range in Holland & Barrett stores in Ireland

Solgar has launched a selected range of 55 products into Holland & Barrett stores in Ireland. Solgar says the move is part of a pilot...

Natural & Organic Products Europe 2015 opens this weekend!

Natural & Organic Products Europe – Europe’s biggest trade show for natural, organic, fair trade, free-from, vegan, vegetarian, and healthy living brands – opens...

‘Natural’ tops food attribute rankings

Nearly half of consumers (47%) cite ‘all-natural’ as their most desired food attribute(up 44% from last year) , a new report from Euromonitor International shows.

Wiley’s gets positive result on Trust Me I’m a Doctor

In a recent episode of the BBC programme Trust Me I’m a Doctor, Wiley’s Finest Peak EPA supplement was chosen for a study into the benefits of omega-3s.

UMFHA discovers unique manuka honey compounds

The Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA) has announced it has validated unique signature compounds which can identify manuka honey as genuine.

Concentrated milk fats creating “boom in bad bacteria”

Concentrated milk fats found in confectionery and processed foods could alter gut bacteria and set up the conditions for bowel diseases. That's the conclusion of...

Treat food ‘as medicine’ says Dr Rupy Aujla

Speaking at the annual HFI luncheon held on 15 March, Dr Rupy Aujla gave an engaging and articulate lecture on how he is pushing...

Debate challenges organic stereotype

The organic industry has kicked off its new campaign – 'Organic, naturally different' – with fresh faces and frank conversation This week a secret venue...

Biotech lobby aims to "seize moment" as GM debate reopens

Key leaders from agriculture and science met with government ministers yesterday (June 26) as the pro-GM lobby announced it would "seize the moment" to...

Kanuka honey shown to significantly improve rosacea

A clinical trial published in the British Medical Journal Open has found that using kanuka honey topically is efficacious in the treatment of rosacea,...

Experts want vitamin D added to Scotland’s food

International experts in health and nutrition are calling for some food staples in Scotland to be fortified with vitamin D. The call comes as evidence...

How indies can combat global warming

Suranga Herath, CEO of English Tea Shop, publishes ‘top tips’ on how independents can ‘lead the way’ in combating global warming.

Gluten-free beauty claims on the increase

Gluten-free credentials are increasingly finding their way into the UK beauty sector, with a 22% increase in the use of the gluten-free claims in...

Flaxseed supplements help reduce blood pressure

A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) published in the journal Clinical Nutrition has found that flaxseed supplements can have a positive effect on...

MP urges Hunt to consider herbal solutions to drug resistance

The Conservative MP and natural health supporter David Tredinnick has called on the Health Secretary, Jeremy Hunt, to consider herbal solutions to the growing...

NZ Government steps in over manuka honey labelling

The New Zealand Government is to issue formal guidelines on the labelling of manuka honey. New Zealand’s food safety minister Nikki Kaye said that action was...

EU Legislation Turns Critical: What’s in store for your business

As key EU Directives and regulations reach critical points in their implementation our own ‘expert panel’ will discuss how the health food trade is...