‘Millennials’ hold the key to future organic growth
Organic industry leaders on both sides of the Atlantic believe that younger consumers – so-called ‘millennials’ – could hold the key to future growth...
Special recognition for Acorn Dairy in Organic Food Awards
This year’s Organic Food Awards feature a special dairy award for Best Organic Dairy, with Acorn Dairy of Darlington taking the hotly contested prize....
Industry challenges researcher’s ‘organic isn’t healthier’ conclusion
A review of research into the nutritional benefits of organic foods compared to conventional has shown that organic “confers no significant health benefit”, reports...
Organic chef cooks up a plot
Top organic chef Barny Haughton cooked up food for the first time on an allotment on Sunday.
Haughton was guest of honour at Acton Gardening...
Why Alzheimer’s could be the “ultimate food scare”
A growing body of research suggests that Alzheimer’s disease is actually a form of diabetes, reports New Scientist.
Some scientists are already referring to Alzheimer’s...
Natural Products Scandinavia releases initial exhibitor list
Exhibition space for the Nordic natural and organic products industry’s first-ever dedicated trade show – Natural Products Scandinavia – is now almost entirely sold...
MHRA echinacea advice “based on old data”
The company which owns the UK’s best-selling echinacea brand says it “disagrees” with official new advice that the herb should not be taken by...
Broccoli extract used to target breast cancer
Breast cancer sufferers are being treated with newly developed broccoli-based medicines that suppress tumours, reports the Daily Mail.
The new treatment harnesses the cancer-preventative compound...
Echinacea not suitable for under 12s says MHRA
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) today advised parents and carers not to use oral herbal products containing Echinacea for children under...
Bristol’s Better Food Company hosts organic ‘mini festival’
Award-winning Bristol retailer Better Food Company is to host a series of events this September in the absence of the annual Organic Food Festival...
Bristol’s Better Food Company hosts organic ‘mini festival’
Award-winning Bristol retailer Better Food Company is to host a series of events this September in the absence of the annual Organic Food Festival...
Rachel’s facebook page under siege over Nestlé link
Rachel’s Organic’s facebook page has been hit by a barrage of criticism after the organic yoghurt brand was added to the Boycott Nestlé Campaign.
Rachel’s...
FSA reissues clay detox warning
The Food Standards Agency is re-issuing a warning about the dangers of ingesting clay-based detox drinks and supplements.
The advice is being reissued after high...
Retailers head to camexpo for autumn product releases
In just over a couple of months time hundreds of retailers will be heading for Britain’s leading natural health show, camexpo.
The two-day event (Earls...
H&B withdraws unlicensed herbal remedy
A herbal remedy sold by Holland & Barrett is the latest to be taken off shelves following action by the Medicines and Healthcare products...
H&B withdraws unlicensed herbal remedy
A herbal remedy sold by Holland & Barrett is the latest to be taken off shelves following action by the Medicines and Healthcare products...
HFMA guidance aims to “demystify” claims regulation
The Health Food Manufacturers Association (HFMA) is to publish guidance aimed at “demystifying” the EU Nutrition and Health Claims Regulation (NHCR).
With less than six...
Brits count the nutritional costs of ‘beige diet’
The monotony of eating the same range of foods is taking its toll on the UK’s nutritional intake, according to new research.
The research shows...
Whole Foods gets taste for smaller store format
Whole Foods Market recorded a14% rise in sales ($2.7 billion) for the three months to 1 July.
The US natural food chain opened a record...
What’s your Olympics story?
How have the 2012 Olympics Games touched your business? Did the Olympic torch (or Brad, Cav or Lizzie!) pass your store? Have you created...