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Start-up health food brand Karma Bites has launched with a range of popped lotus seed snacks.

Not for the first time, the distinction between Fairtrade and ‘fairly traded’ has led to consumer confusion surrounding ethical designation, with Sainsbury’s the latest company getting into hot water over labelling, resulting in an advertising ban.

Wiley’s Finest adds Cholesterol Support to its growing line of omega-3 products in the UK. Launching at the end of March, the latest product from the American fish oil supplements company will be showcased at Natural & Organic Products Europe (22-23 April, ExCel London).  

To celebrate two decades in the business, Natural Health in Hertford held a 20th Anniversary Health Festival on 25 February, an event that drew an impressive 800 visitors to the Hertford Theatre.

A new app called FoodAdvisr has been launched to help consumers manage food intolerances whilst shopping, cooking and eating out.

Oliver’s Wholefoods Store in Kew has been bought by the owners of Food For Thought.

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) places ‘proper nutrition’ at the root of optimal performance among football players and provides the industry with a definitive guide on how nutrition can improve players’ health.

Leading natural and organic online training school Formula Botanica has launched a series of Green Beauty Conversations podcasts.

Ceres Natural Foods in Yeovil celebrated its landmark 40th anniversary this month with a series of instore events.

A variety of factors have contributed to the rise of the ‘clean label’, from health and environment to sustainability and trust, and its popularity shows no signs of abating as more and more brands catch on.

Brands hoping to catch the eye of Holland & Barrett at this year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe (NPE) won’t be disappointed, as the high street retailer is confirmed to be returning to judge the Innovation Pitch on Monday 23 April Live.

Emma Vass has been appointed to head up the UK operations of natural food company Wessanen as the firm unveils its new corporate vision.

Monday 26 February marked the beginning of Fairtrade Fortnight, which launched with a consumer event in London asking the public to ‘come on in’...

Brindisa is revamping its extensive range of store cupboard essentials in a bid to put the emphasis firmly on provenance and origin.

Holland & Barrett (H&B) chief executive Peter Aldis visited the Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People in Leicestershire earlier this month to donate £100,000.

Dutch juice brand Natur. has chosen the UK as the first market outside its home country to launch its new line of smoothies to retail.

Natural skincare company MuLondon has announced that it is supporting LGBT charity Stonewall.

‘Food is Medicine’ will form the theme for guest speaker Dr Rupy Aujla at this year’s Health Food Institute (HFI) lecture and luncheon on 15 March.

Vegan yoghurt and ice cream maker COYO has apologized for the ‘precautionary product removal’ now in place after traces of milk were found in its dairy-free yoghurts.

Running until 30 April, The Seed Fund 2018 is now open for entry, continuing the philanthropic organization’s mission to help food and drink start-ups turn ‘big ideas into big businesses’ and ‘lay down strong roots’ for the future.