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The Government’s ongoing narrative around tackling waste and pollution generated from single-use plastic could see cotton buds, coffee stirrers and plastic straws added to Theresa May’s environmental action plan.

Nearly 400 exhibiting companies from 42 countries will be showcasing their latest food and drink innovations to thousands of trade buyers and retailers at The Natural Food Show (ExCel, London, 22-23 April), which opens on Sunday.

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has officially opened ‘Herb House’, Pukka Herbs' eco-themed new offices near Bristol.

The UK Advertising Standards Association (ASA) has told the food-to-go chain Pret A Manger to stop using “natural” in its advertising, following a complaint by the food and farming charity Sustain.

Wessanen UK-owned Fairtrade tea brand Clipper has announced it will go plastic-free by summer 2018.

New from natural wellness brand Green Goddess is the Slumber Sleep Candle, designed to induce a peaceful night’s sleep.

UK medicinal cannabis investment vehicle Sativa Investments has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with George Botanicals Ltd to purchase a 51% shareholding from its owner, Carbon Managers Limited, for an expected consideration of around £200,000.

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that catechins from green tea infusions and similar drinks are generally safe, however when taken as food supplement, it says that doses at or above 800mg/day might pose health concerns.

Nature Valley has extended its three-year partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to become the new title sponsor for its ATP and WTA events in Nottingham, Birmingham and Eastbourne.

Midcounties Cooperative and Happerley have announced that the latter's food traceability certification will become mandatory for all food suppliers across the co-op's Best of...

An enzyme which is able to digest some of the most common plastics polluting the environment has been engineered by scientists in the UK...

British brand Flyte says it’s on a mission to clean up the energy drinks category with the launch of its range of lightly sparkling and healthier positive energy drinks.

Hilltop Honey has launched its first Manuka Honey to the UK market, available in 250g jars in varying strengths.

Following consideration of a record number of entries for the live Innovation Pitch at Natural & Organic Products Europe, Holland & Barrett's (H&B) executive buying team has announced that six shortlisted exhibitors are one step closer to winning a potential listing with the chain retailer.  

James Cadbury-owned chocolate company Love Cocoa has created a new range of premium truffles.

Professor Tim Benton of Leeds University recently highlighted the worrying issue of ‘cheap food at any price’ at an EU Energy and Environment Sub-Committee roundtable.

Organic Farms and Growers (OF&G), in partnership with organizations across the organic sector, is urging the UK Government to recognize the opportunities organic can offer to deliver a green Brexit.

Brands are taking to the road this spring to spread their messages and products afar and wide, with Antipodes and Weleda the latest companies...

Zero waste retailer and solution provider Unpackaged has launched at Welbeck Farm Shop what it says is a unique retail system, which it then plans to roll out across the UK.

Prime is a new savoury protein snack bar made from 100% grass-fed British-bred beef combined with dried fruit, herbs and spices.