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Industry ‘out in force’ for NOPEX return

The return of NOPEX was met with strong attendance as buyers ‘came out in force’ to celebrate after ‘three years in hibernation'.

Huel needs food?

Huel, a nutritionally complete powder which provides at least 100% of the government’s recommended daily intake, has launched in the UK. Promising to make health-conscious...

Quest Vitamins celebrates 30th anniversary in style

Quest Vitamins has been celebrating its milestone 30th anniversary in style. Last month the company took retailers from all over world – with many travelling...

Brits ‘urgently need a nutrition reset’ – HSIS

The HSIS has issued a warning over low iron and omega-3 levels among the British public, calling it a ‘micronutrient emergency’.

Pooch & Mutt gets festive with flavour

Natural dog food brand Pooch & Mutt has launched limited edition Christmas treats for festive Fidos, to enable dogs to join in the fun...

Study may explain why the Mediterranean diet is so healthy

Researchers at King’s College London think they may have discovered why the Mediterranean diet is so healthy. The Mediterranean diet typically includes unsaturated fats found...

UK ‘eats the most junk food in Europe’

In a HelloFresh survey 15,000 citizens from nine European countries were asked how often they consume junk food; the UK came out on top.

Goldsmith quits as Government climate leadership questioned

Minister Zac Goldsmith has tendered a letter of resignation to Rishi Sunak, citing the PM’s ‘apathy’ over climate change.

COP28 Daily Digest: Everything You Need To Know in Food and...

4 Mins Read Welcome to Day 12 of #COP28, the final day! In Green Queen’s COP28 Daily Digest, our editorial team curates the must-reads,...

Dragon’s Den star Deborah Meaden to host Natural & Organic Awards

The businesswoman and Dragon’s Den star, Deborah Meaden, will present the 2016 Natural & Organic Awards. The hotly contested Awards form part of Natural &...

Nigeria embarks upon plant-based revolution

Nigeria, the world’s third fastest growing country by population, is the latest nation to be added to the ProVeg global portfolio.

No fertilizer reduction, no net zero, says SA

There’s no net zero without fixing fertilizer: this is the message of a new petition launched by the SA urging immediate Government action.

DIRTEA mushrooms into digestible beauty sector

Targeting the natural beauty from within market, DIRTEA Tremella is the latest SKU to join the brand’s range of organic functional mushrooms.

Spotlight series

Osavi is launching a new range of high quality, marine fish oil supplements specifically made for adults.

“Don’t let EU Health Claims laws send consumer information into Dark...

Food and supplement businesses must collaborate to prevent EU Health Claims laws sending consumer information “into the Dark Age”. That’s the conclusion of a new...

GM’s legacy: the eradication of independent food production?

“At its core the GM industry is about the eradication of independent food production.” That’s the stark conclusion of Ramon Herrera, one of the activists ...

Daily Mail reveals how biotech firms mugged ministers

A Daily Mail investigation has revealed how the biotech industry gave ministers and senior Whitehall officials a corporate mugging at a secret meeting in...

Top ten vegan-friendly cities named (and London isn’t one of them)

Natural Products News' hometown of Brighton, takes top slot in a new ranking of the UK’s most vegan-friendly cities. London fails to make the top ten.

Weleda wins Responsible Business Award

Weleda’s ethical and sustainable sourcing team won Supplier Engagement of the Year at the Ethical Corporation’s Responsible Business Awards in October.

Spotlight series

New from Pukka Herbs comes its Elderberry Syrup, a bespoke herbal blend made with elderberries, ginger, thyme and honey.