Conventional plant breeding beats GM in race for ‘fitter’ food crops
Conventional plant breeding is beating GM in the race to produce crops than can tolerate climate stresses, concludes the author of an article published...
HFMA claims challenge gets European Court hearing
Over two years after launching its legal challenge to the “illegalities” of the EC’s approach to health claims regulation, the HFMA this week finally...
Botanifique enters botanical beauty sector
New natural personal care brand Botanifique has launched in the UK with a comprehensive skincare offer divided into five categories to cover a range...
Natural beauty sector still outpaces overall market
The natural and organic personal care market has experience double-digit growth for the sixth year in a row since 2007, when Kline & Company...
Moo Free secures funding for growth plan
Dairy- and gluten-free chocolate manufacturer Moo Free Ltd is investing in new machinery and staff after securing funding of £530,000 from Santander Corporate &...
Aldi launches “affordable everyday” organic range
The discount retailer Aldi is launching what is calling an “affordable everyday” range of organic products in the UK.
The German retailer will initially focus...
Natural Balance is on TREK with refreshed range
Following the recent relaunch of TREK Flapjacks, Natural Balance Foods has updated its TREK Wholefood Energy Bars, with bright new packaging for the four...
Oil’s well with Natures Aid
Natures Aid has claimed a UK first by launching a coconut oil in liquid form which aims to increase the versatility of this healthy...
Rude Health sprouts new product range
In November, Rude Health will launch the UK’s first range of sprouted flours and porridge oats which aims to offer a more easily digestible...
Getting Lippy in the UK
Ahead of Vegan Month in November, Canadian brand Lippy Girl Makeup is now being distributed in the UK for the first time through Botanical...
Zevia sparkles in UK market
Tree of Life has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with natural sparkling drink brand Zevia.
The soft drink launched in the US in 2007 and...
The secret of Hunza
New to the market from Hunza comes a raft of new products containing the brand’s hero ingredient, apricot kernels.
The range is inspired by the...
Natural Products Scandinavia announces 2014 Innovation Awards entries
Now just five days away, Natural Products Scandinavia is set to welcome thousands of natural and organic products buyers and retailers when doors open for its third edition...
OptiBac Probiotic targets women’s health
OptiBac Probiotics For Women has been launched to address the problems of thrush, cystitis and bacterial vaginosis (BV).
OptiBac Probiotics cites recent research which says...
More Moorish flavours from smoked dip brand
Artisan food producer Moorish, founded in 2012 by ex-BBC journalist and foodie Julie Waddell, has introduced four new flavours to its range of gluten-free...
IFOAM EU to present new project to avoid GMO contamination in...
At this weekend's Nordic Organic Food Fair (Sunday 26-Monday 27 October), IFOAM EU will present a new project on the subject of GMO contamination in the organic and...
Antibiotics study “poses ominous questions” about public health
A new study by US scientists has shown that animals given antibiotics spread salmonella faster, and could be a risk to human health.
The study,...
Antibiotics study “poses ominous questions” about public health
A new study by US scientists has shown that animals given antibiotics spread salmonella faster, and could be a risk to human health.
The study,...
Ginger passion from Luscombe
Devon-based soft drinks producer Luscombe Drinks has a new addition in its ginger beer stable, Passionate Ginger Beer which is described as having the...
Weleda gives it some muscle
Weleda has launched its latest product, Arnica Muscle Soak – an aromatic bath milk which aims to soothe both body and mind while relaxing...