Top name speakers signed for major new Nordic event
Natural Products Scandinavia has been busily signing up top name speakers for its launch event in Malmö this autumn (October 14-15).
Top business speaker and...
Environment secretary acquitted of ‘marine ecocide’
The environment secretary, Caroline Spelman, has been acquitted of the charge of ‘marine ecocide’ at a mock trial in Bristol.
Part of Bristol’s BIG Green...
Opposing biotech is ideological claims former ‘GM vandal’
The controversial environmental activist Mark Lynas has claimed that opposing biotechnology is “ideological”.
Writing in The Times Lynas said: “No amount of scientific evidence can...
Biotech lobby aims to "seize moment" as GM debate reopens
Key leaders from agriculture and science met with government ministers yesterday (June 26) as the pro-GM lobby announced it would "seize the moment" to...
Biotech lobby aims to "seize moment" as GM debate reopens
Key leaders from agriculture and science met with government ministers yesterday (June 26) as the pro-GM lobby announced it would "seize the moment" to...
Biotech lobby aims to “seize moment” as GM debate reopens
Key leaders from agriculture and science met with government ministers yesterday (June 26) as the pro-GM lobby announced it would "seize the moment" to...
Night of a thousand stars
It was a night of a thousand stars as proceedings drew to a close at the recent Pukka Herbs 10th anniversary celebrations.
Daytime saw a...
Night of a thousand stars
It was a night of a thousand stars as proceedings drew to a close at the recent Pukka Herbs 10th anniversary celebrations.
Daytime saw a...
Cardiff branch manager scoops top H&B staff award
Leading UK health food retailer Holland & Barrett has crowned Julie Standing from its Cardiff Queen Street Store as 'Manager of The Year' at...
Dandelion Clinic is Battersea retailer’s latest addition
Battersea, London-based retailer Dandelion has launched a new service to its customers – tailored evening consultations with in-house nutritionists and herbalists.
Dandelion is providing clinic...
Concentrated milk fats creating "boom in bad bacteria"
Concentrated milk fats found in confectionery and processed foods could alter gut bacteria and set up the conditions for bowel diseases.
That's the conclusion of...
Concentrated milk fats creating “boom in bad bacteria”
Concentrated milk fats found in confectionery and processed foods could alter gut bacteria and set up the conditions for bowel diseases.
That's the conclusion of...
Spend is up but shoppers want incentives
Offering shoppers discounts and incentive is the way to drive retail sales growth says mobile finance provider Pockit.
Retail spending has increased according to new...
Mums quizzed on organic
The Organic Trade Board has engaged with members of the popular Mumsnet community to find out their views on the category as part of...
Pomegranate juice reduces blood pressure
A recent study suggests that pomegranate juice may help reduce blood pressure.
Researchers behind the findings, published in Plant Foods for Human Nutrition, found that...
Whole Foods reports 14% sales rise in Q2
US natural foods retailer Whole Food Markets saw sales rise 14% to $2.7bn during the second quarter of 2102. Comparable store sales increased 9.5%...
‘Mega-healthy’ in-flight meal meets all 222 Article 13.1 health claims!
A leading food industry research business has created a ‘mega-healthy’ airline meal that satisfies all 222 Article 13.1 health claims approved by the European...
US organic sector records another year of strong growth
“There’s no doubt about it: The recession is over for shoppers who buy organic.” That’s the upbeat analysis from top US trade mag Natural...
Too much vitamin D as unhealthy as too little?
A large study by Danish researchers has concluded that too much vitamin D may be as unhealthy as too little.
The study, based on blood...
Patients of CAM-trained GPs live longer and cost less
Research by Dutch scientists suggests that patients of GPs with a CAM training live longer and cost health providers less.
A study carried out by...