Study shows most doctors prescribe placebo treatments
A new report has revealed that 97% of doctors have prescribed some kind of placebo treatment for patients.
In a survey of 783 doctors carried...
“The message to independents …this is your time, guys”
Jim Twine, the Soil Association’s business development director, is sounding upbeat about the prospects for the UK organic sector when we speak to him...
Can independents lead organic back into growth?
The latest Organic Market Report confirms that the sector faces challenges but also reveals signs of revival – and offers the prospect that independents...
Centrum Multivitamin ad was “misleading”
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has ruled that a TV ad for Centrum Multivitamins was misleading because it failed to make clear that appropriate...
Natural Products Scandinavia up for top exhibition industry award
Following its successful launch in Malmö, Sweden, last October, Natural Products Scandinavia has been nominated for its first prestigious industry award by Exhibition News...
US show signals arrival of a “wholegrarian revolution”
Natural Products Expo West, the world’s largest natural products event, provides a unique ‘aerial view’ of the forces and product trends fueling the growth...
Ecover to turn sea waste into new generation plastic packaging
Leading green cleaning brand Ecover is claiming a world-first in packaging in 2014 – a new generation sustainable and recyclable plastic incorporating post-consumer recyclables...
Ecover to turn sea waste into new generation plastic packaging
Leading green cleaning brand Ecover is claiming a world-first in packaging in 2014 – a new generation sustainable and recyclable plastic incorporating post-consumer recyclables...
Organic wine in the spotlight
219 wines secured medals at the world’s biggest wine competition, the 3rd MUNDUS VINI BioFach International Organic Wine Award.
Over 200 organic producers from 20...
Le voila! Raymond Blanc joins Natural Food Show line-up
Raymond Blanc, one of Britain’s most celebrated chefs and a strong proponent of organic food, has been confirmed to host a live demonstration in...
Minister to address CHC reception
The public health minister, Anna Soubry MP, will address the annual Consumers for Health Choice Parliamentary Reception later in the year.
The minister’s acceptance of...
Yeo Valley drives awareness with Land Rover display
Yeo Valley is aiming to drive (yes, yes) awareness of an upcoming pack promotion to win one of two Land Rover Freelanders.
The Land Rover design...
Industry challenges “loaded language” of EU organic survey
Criticism is building within the organic industry about an online survey set up by the European Commission to test the views of consumers, businesses...
Meet the Food Fighters
Radical US food activist group SOS Juice has just posted a new music video called Food Fight, aimed at teaching teenagers online and in...
Pressure grows for global “common understanding” on organic
With the organic market worth $62.9 billion worldwide and producers straddling 162 countries, there has never been a greater need for a "common understanding"...
Retailers’ crucial role in supplements campaign
Health food retailers have a crucial role in the new Save Our Supplements (SOS) campaign says leading parliamentary affairs specialist Chris Whitehouse.
Giving this year’s...
Buying organic? How selfish…
A new American study suggests that shoppers that choose organic are less likely to show kindness to others. The study, which was reported with...
Free From Awards shortlist announced
After a record breaking number of entries and two weeks of testing by more than 50 expert judges, the shortlist for this year’s FreeFrom Food...
Sports nutrition sector hits back at “unregulated” charge
The sports nutrition industry has strongly rejected claims last month that the sector was “unregulated”.
The charge was made after a Coroners Court ruled that...
Meat-free gains momentum at Natural Food Show
Whether it’s down to cost, health, animal welfare, environmental factors, or, more recently, labelling and contamination concerns, the meat-free market is continuing to gain...