Consumers report confidence in CBD quality, but a third discontinue use
A study to understand CBD users' attitudes to (and use of) CBD shows that consumers are generally confident about the quality of products.
New report highlights gender pay gap in chocolate trade
Research from the Fairtrade Foundation looking at women cocoa farmers has found that many face an even worse situation than their male counterparts.
FSA announcement ‘places whole CBD industry on notice’
The FSA has anounced it has set a deadline of 31 March 2021 for CBD businesses to comply with EU Novel Food rules has placed the ‘whole industry on notice’
Growth for gummies
A new paper by Future Market Insights reports that the vitamin gummies market value is projected to grow at a ‘healthy’ CAGR of 5.1% between 2019-2029.
Expert calls for research into link between VMS and productivity
Dr Adam Drewnowski has called for further research into the connection between food supplements, dietary nutrient density and productivity in the workplace.
The rise of the four-legged flexitarians
The dog's dinner: the UK’s pet population is seeing a rise in four-legged flexitarians, according to research firm Mintel.
New brand puts down roots for life
Brand-new to market, nutritional supplements company Lyfe Roots has launched with a five-strong offer of vegan-friendly, plant-based VMS.
Healthspan Elite joins ESSNA
The European Specialist Sports Nutrition Alliance (ESSNA) has welcomed its newest member, Guernsey-based sports nutrition retailer Healthspan Elite.
UK organic sales: up 4.5% in 2019, on track to be...
The UK organic market grew 4.5% in 2019 to £2.45 billion and is on track to hit £2.5 billion this year, says the Soil Association Organic Market Report.
Supermarkets’ big sustainability sweep
The news is awash with supermarkets making sustainability pledges, declaring plans to take environmental issues more seriously.
Over two million Brits never recycle plastic says report
Research conducted by MPA has found that even after the pollution issue has been driven home by the media, 3% of UK adults still don’t recycle plastic.
Government urged to force reformulation of pre-mixed alcoholic drinks
Following a new product survey highlighting the high sugar content of RTD spirits, Action on Sugar is calling on Government to make producers reformulate.
Meat-free food sales up 40%, says Mintel
Sales of meat-free foods rose by 40% between 2014-2019, according to Mintel. The research firm reports 23% of all new UK food products in 2019 were vegan.
Tribunal judge rules ethical veganism is ‘philosophical belief’
In a landmark legal case, a tribunal judge has ruled that ethical veganism qualifies as a ‘philosophical belief and must be afforded special protections.
OF&G says Government should focus on ‘land sharing’ not ‘land sparing’
OF&G is urging the UK Government to look to ‘land sharing’ rather than ‘land sparing’ as a solution to the UK’s future agricultural production needs.
Tribute paid to Colin Tophill
Graham Keen has written to members of the HFMA bidding a fond farewell to Colin Tophill, who passed away on 6 January, aged 89.
Healthy Christmas sales help H&B deliver 4.8% growth
Healthy Christmas sales helped Holland & Barrett (H&B) deliver 4.8% year on year growth in the quarter ending 31 December 2019.
ASA initiates sanctions against H&B over ‘weight loss’ ruling
The ASA has initiated sanctions against H&B, after a ruling in December that H&B breached the advertising code by using the term ‘weight management'.
Save the planet: eat red meat, advises The Farming Forum
Veganuary may be expecting its biggest ever uptake, but not everyone is happy that plant-based alternatives are being touted as a sustainable choice.
‘Clean’, ‘green’, ‘cruelty-free’ … and unhealthy?
'Clean', 'green', 'cruelty-free' meat alternatives are often positioned as more ethically responsible meal options. But are they?