Industry News

The rapid uptake of compostable and biodegradable plastic alternatives could be making marine pollution worse, a committee of Parliamentarians has warned.  

Britain’s supermarkets are missing a trick as sales of organic food and drink continue to grow says the Organic Trade Board. The OTB’s campaign manager,...

Research has revealed that the majority (67%) of organic consumers expect produce to be packaged in a more environmentally-friendly way than non-organic.

A new study published by the influential Cochrane Library concludes that there is ‘little or no effect’ of omega-3 supplements on the risk of experiencing heart disease, stroke or death.

A new report by Ecovia Intelligence shows that sales revenues in the natural and organic personal care market have risen by nearly 30% since...

The Gluten Free Industry Association (GFIA) has been formed to support companies involved in the manufacture and trade of gluten free products.

An Advertising Standards Agency ruling over a tweet promoting products made by dairy-free brand Alpro has highlighted rules requiring brands to clearly identify paid for social media communications.

A leaked draft copy of the Childhood Obesity Strategy indicates that the UK Government has shrunk from a number of public health promises.

New data gathered by the Soil Association shows that the organic market has continued to grow in the first half of 2017, driven significantly by increased consumer interest in nutrition and a desire for traceability in food sourcing.

The Vegan Society is urging consumers to vote for their favourite vegan beauty products as part of The Vegan Society Awards 2011. The awards recognise...

The spectacularly decorated Painted Hall, centrepiece of the Old Royal Naval College at Greenwich, was the impressive backdrop for the Health Food Manufacturers Association's...

The New Products Showcase at this year's Natural & Organic Products Europe featured a record number of Health & Nutrition entries, with the category seeing innovation across a diverse range of health areas.

Organic businesses have welcomed a historic mutual recognition agreement on organic between Europe and the United States. Under the deal organic products certified in Europe...

A new study from the University of Bern has found that neonicotinoid insecticides may have contraceptive effects on male honeybees.

The Health Food Manufacturers Association (HFMA) says that a recent US study which found a link between omega-3 fish oil supplements and an increased...

Independent retailers are underusing the Internet in their business with wholesalers and suppliers, a new survey has found.

VegfestUK is returning to Brighton from 24-25 March for the first of its 2018 events.

The Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, has announced the legalization of medical cannabis products in the UK after several high profile cases involving children with severe epilepsy caused him to re-think current policy.

A new peer-reviewed study has found that exposure to an ultra-low dose of Roundup herbicide in rats causes non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

The winners of this year's Natural and Organic Awards Europe 2016 were announced yesterday at Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show. In a...