International News

Nordic Organic Food Fair & Eco Living Scandinavia relocates to Stockholm...

Nordic Organic Food Fair and Eco Living Scandinavia will move to KistaMässan in Stockholm for the 2024 edition, following industry feedback. The fair, which is...

ProVeg opens office in China

ProVeg has expanded its global reach by opening an office in China, marking the first time an NGO promoting alternative proteins has done so.

Corona brews first alcohol-free beer with vitamin D

Corona has announced the launch of Corona Sunbrew 0.0%, an alcohol-free beer which contains 30% of the RDA of vitamin D per 330ml serving.

DermaOrganic brings Organic Series skincare collection to UK

Poland-based DermaOrganic has launched its Organic Series range of natural and organic skincare products into the UK market.

Beyond Chocolate partnership announces sustainability goals for Belgian market

Having launched in December 2018 with the support of Belgian Development Cooperation, Beyond Chocolate has released its second annual report.

CMA publishes Green Claims Code to tackle greenwashing in the UK

The CMA has published its Green Claims Code to help businesses understand how to communicate their green credentials.

Swiss retail giant produces PET bottle made from carbon emissions

Swiss retail company Migros has produced what is claimed to be the world's first bottle with PET made from captured carbon emissions.

OrganiCup changes name to AllMatters to suit product line expansion

OrganiCup has rebranded to AllMatters to coincide with the expansion of its range beyond menstrual cups into other personal care products.

Heura transforms Barcelona bullring into arena showcasing plant-based meats

Heura has used the former bullring La Monumental as the venue within which to launch its new plant-based Sausage and Chorizo.

Burger King becomes first fast-food outlet in Africa to offer V-Label...

Burger King has introduced vegan meat alternatives in Africa, the first fast-food outlet in the continent to offer V-Label plant-based meats.

Nestlé procures The Bountiful Company for $5.75BN

US investment company KKR has announced that Nestlé is set to acquire global nutrition brand The Bountiful Company for $5.75 billion.  

East Yorkshire’s Bee Health acquired by US nutrition and wellness firm...

UK nutritional supplements manufacturer Bee Health has been bought by US-based Innovations in Nutrition + Wellness for an undisclosed amount.

French and German consumers willing to pay more for certified cosmetics

According to a new NATRUE study, approximately 90% of consumers would be happy to pay more for a certified cosmetic product.

Beyond Meat seals global three-year deal with McDonald’s

As part of a three-year agreement with McDonald’s, Beyond Meat is to be the chain’s preferred supplier for the patty in its McPlant burger.

ProVeg Incubator and AAFPP team for Russia plant-based food tech accelerator

ProVeg Incubator has partnered with the Association of Alternative Food Producers to launch Russia's first plant-based start-up incubator.

Sustainable farming? GMOs? Agroecology? Be part of the discussion

NPG's upcoming webinar Sense, Science & Sustainability asks a hot question: can genome editing and agroecology co-exist in sustainable food and farming?

NZ Government releases new manuka honey definition, strengthens export requirements

The New Zealand Government’s Ministry For Primary Industries (MPI) will release a new scientific definition for mānuka honey in early February.