Ethical spending hits all time high
Ethical spending hit an all time high of £47 billion in 2011 according to the latest survey of the sector by the Co-operative Group.
But...
Milk thistle sales soar in party season
Sales of milk thistle soared over the Christmas and New Year party season, reports The Observer.
The newspaper said that growing awareness of the herb’s...
Sweeteners linked to weight gain
New research by scientists in Brazil has linked non-nutritive sweeteners (NNSs) like saccharin and Aspartame with weight game.
There has long been a suspicion that...
Message to supermarkets: Do more in 2013 to keep out countryside...
Supermarkets need to do more to encourage better management of our British landscapes, support local food producers, and pay farmers a fair price for...
Blogspot: It’s not just about beauty: the whole industry has an...
Abi Weeds from Essential Care and Susie Hewson from Natracare on why true organic legislation matters
When the Organic Trade Board was first formed in...
FreeFrom Skincare Awards back for 2013
After a successful first year the FreeFrom Skincare Awards will be open for entries on January 1 2013.
The Awards, which celebrate the best skincare...
‘Think global, act cellular’ – Holden’s recipe for food system overhaul
A leading figure in the organic sector says that the food movement must mobilise public opinion more effectively if it is to break through...
“We’re winning” say US GM-labelling campaigners
The Non-GMO Movement, the US group campaigning for the mandatory labelling of GM food, says the movement is winning despite the recent defeat of...
Organic food pioneer wants ad campaign to boost indie sales
A prominent business figure from the organic and ethical food sector wants to see more effort made by industry to help boost sales through...
CHC gets ready to click!
A re-energised Save Our Supplements campaign will harness the full power of the internet and social media and represents a coming of age for...
Consumers disillusioned with organic cosmetics
A new study has revealed consumers are questioning the price and efficacy of organic beauty products.
The study from marketing company Canadean surveyed 1,675 consumers....
FPB welcomes new powers to fine supermarkets
The Forum of Private Business responds to news the Groceries Code Adjudicator – a new supermarket watchdog – will now have the direct power...
Riverford founder is top of the crops in BBC food awards
Riverford Organic founder Guy Watson has been named Farmer of the Year in the 2012 BBC Food and Farming Awards. He picked up his...
AHAVA launches new natural lifting mask
Dead Sea mineral specialists AHAVA has released a new Extreme Radiance Lifting Mask to bolster its anti-ageing range.
Designed to leave the complexion glowing and...
Xylitol products get sales boost
Recent national newspaper articles proclaiming the health benefits of xylitol have produced a sharp hike in the sales of xylitol containing products, reports The...
Consumers disillusioned with organic cosmetics
A new study has revealed consumers are questioning the price and efficacy of organic beauty products.
The study from marketing company Canadean surveyed 1,675 consumers....
Natural beauty on Loch
Fiona Tutte – the brains behind Pure Lochside organic skin care – reveals behind-the-scenes at the brand.
What was the inspiration for Pure Lochside?
The inspiration...
Belgian guidelines hint at flexibility on claims wording
New guidelines issued by Belgium hint at the extent to which health claims wording may vary across the EU, says international regulatory consultancy EAS.
The...
biOrganics launches new Argan elixir
Professional natural haircare specialists biOrganics has launched Salon Secret Elixir – a new salon strength formula created for home use.
Designed to condition, detangle and...
Viridian recalls Black Cohosh products
The Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has asked Viridian Nutrition to recall its Black Cohosh Root capsules after products were found to...