Industry News

The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Amazon to list 10,000 organic lines

At a recent meeting organized by the Soil Association, representatives from online retailer Amazon told around 50 organic business leaders about its ambitious plans...

Fraud and scientific error in medical journals on the rise

Retractions of research papers by leading academic journals due to fraud or scientific error have hit an all time high, reports The New York...

Fraud and scientific error in medical journals on the rise

Retractions of research papers by leading academic journals due to fraud or scientific error have hit an all time high, reports The New York...

"Come on, let’s big-up real brands" – organic pioneer

With news that supermarket own-label organic sales are in decline, one  prominent figure in the natural products sector is calling on the trade to...

“Come on, let’s big-up real brands” – organic pioneer

With news that supermarket own-label organic sales are in decline, one  prominent figure in the natural products sector is calling on the trade to...

Scientists call for end to "ideological" organic v. conventional debate

Leading scientists from both sides of the Atlantic are calling for an end the polarised food and farming debate that divides opinion into ‘organic...

Scientists call for end to “ideological” organic v. conventional debate

Leading scientists from both sides of the Atlantic are calling for an end the polarised food and farming debate that divides opinion into ‘organic...

Supermarkets’ banana wars are hitting growers

Ethical Consumer magazine (24 April) hits out today at the big supermarkets for selling bananas too cheaply and calls on them to set a...

Allied Bakeries launches chia seed loaf

Allied Bakeries is launching a chia seed loaf under its best-selling Burgen brand. The move demonstrates the short transition from little-known superfood to mainstream food...

Sarah Stacey is HFMA Health Journalist of the Year

The HFMA’s Health Journalist of the Year Award for 2011 has been awarded to Sarah Stacey. The award is made annually by the HFMA (Health...

Watch This: The high street fights back

“If you really care, you’re really passionate as an independent shop – then there’s a place you.” Those words, from Norwich-based health food retailer Angela...

Professor David Richardson receives top industry award

The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) has announced Professor David Richardson as the winner of this year’s Maurice Hanssen Award of Honour, at Natural...

Craig Sams wins Outstanding Achievement Award

The organic food pioneer Craig Sams has won the 2012 Natural Products Achievement Award at the Natural and Organic Awards (Sunday 1 April) Craig Sams...

Step up, the NPTV Generation!

You've heard of the MTV Generation. Well, step up the NPTV Generation! Yes, Natural & Organic Products Europe (Sunday 1 April-Monday 2 April) will see...

Last chance to snap up your Awards tickets!

There's just time to book yourself a place at the Natural and Organic Awards, the biggest night of year on the natural products calendar. Jointly...

Excessive farm antibiotics fuelling superbug epidemic

In a report published today, the Soil Association warns there is now “overwhelming evidence” that the excessive use of antibiotics on UK livestock farms...

Kinetic hails industry “revival” ahead of Olympia show

Leading natural products distributor Kinetic says this year's Natural & Organic Products Europe is shaping up to be the "best and most significant ever" “There...

EHCA calls for reassessment of controversial claims process

The European Health Claims Alliance (EHCA) has written to the President of the European Parliament MEP Martin Schulz, calling for a re-evaluation of the...

Patrick Holford seminars focus on healthy ageing

Leading nutritionist and mental health expert, Patrick Holford, begins a 12 city, nationwide tour of The 10 Secrets of Healthy Ageing seminars on April...

Let the tweeting commence!

Natural Products will be tweeting news, views and gossip right throughout Natural & Organic Products Europe (Sunday 1 April- Monday 2 April). You can...