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Four UK UNESCO Heritage Sites named among ‘most at risk’ from...

New data from climate risk data analytics company Climate X has identified the top 50 UNESCO Heritage Sites that are most vulnerable to climate-related...

Roger Kerr announces resignation as OF&G CEO

Roger Kerr has announced he is stepping down from the roll of CEO of OF&G (Organic Farmers’ and Growers), after a 10-year tenure leading...

EU Commission spreads unscientific information about pesticide reduction

According to a recent EU communication, the use and risk of chemical pesticides decreased by 46% compared to 2015-2017. Miraculous, for it contradicts Eurostat’s...

New tests created to find fake honey

Researchers led by Cranfield University have pioneered innovative methods to detect sugar syrup adulteration in honey, offering a faster and more precise approach to...

New study highlights environmental advantages of vertical farming

A new study from the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen has found that growing lettuce on stacked shelves in high-tech greenhouses...

Vegan deodorant brand Salt of the Earth moves to new premises...

Hampshire based natural and vegan deodorant company Salt of the Earth has moved to a bigger and better location. The move comes after a phenomenal...

Biotobio Ibérica will be 100% controlled by EcorNaturaSì

EcorNaturaSì has sold 100% of its shares in Biotobio srl to Probios and will become a minority partner in the new Biotobio and Probios...

Bio Eco Actual expands its international presence with strategic alliance with...

Bio Eco Actual, the European trade media specialized in organic food and cosmetics, announces a partnership with Natural Products Online, one of the most...

Blue beauty takes centre stage at Sustainable Cosmetics Summit

The upcoming Sustainable Cosmetics Summit, taking place in Paris on 23-25 October, will cast the spotlight on blue beauty, green materials, and sustainability schemes. Blue Beauty Awareness...

Celebrating seven years of National Rice Week

National Rice Week returns for its seventh year from 9 - 15th September 2024. With one month to go, the event, organised by the Rice...

“The Big Mindful Chef Clean Up” returns for sixth year

Mindful Chef, the UK's highest rated B Corp-certified recipe box has announced the return of its successful community clean up. Now in its sixth year,...

Which Sunscreen Should I choose? A natural perspective

Choosing sunscreen is essential to protect our skin from the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV) radiation. However, according to a recent study , UK...

CLEAR CHECK welcomes Jenny Carson as new lead

The Health Foods Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) has announced that Jenny Carson has assumed the role of leading the CLEAR CHECK team. She has been...

HFMA proudly becomes accredited Living Wage employer

The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) has announced today that the HFMA is now accredited as a Living Wage Employer. Living Wage Employer's ensure that...

The Soil Association welcome’s government commitment to farmers.

The Soil Association welcomes yesterday’s announcement by Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Steve Reed, that the new Government will introduce...

Entries for the Free From Food Christmas and Hallowe’en Awards are...

The Free From Food Awards are the UK’s ONLY awards dedicated to free from food and drink. We run two awards cycles: the Free From Food...

SURREAL brings back Cillit Bang icon for new marketing campaign

BANG. AND THE DIRT - UH - SUGAR - IS GONE. Surreal Cereal, the playful cereal brand on a mission to make breakfast tasty and...

Plant-based Food Alliance UK issues six-point plan to Labour leadership

Promoting healthy, sustainable diets should be a priority for the new Government says the Plant-based Food Alliance UK (PBFA), laying out six asks for...

Whole Earth goes for gold! Leading peanut butter brand partners with...

The UK's No.1 peanut butter brand, Whole Earth, has invested over £1.5m to support its partnership with Team GB for the Paris 2024 Olympic...

Ashley James joins NAYDAYA to launch ‘End The Dry Spell’ campaign...

NAYDAYA has launched their 'End The Dry Spell' campaign in an aim to de-stigmatise intimate dryness and increase visibility on the women's health agenda,...