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Americans are Buying & Paying More for Sustainably Marketed Products: Report

5 Mins Read Despite many politicians opposing climate funding – and some denying climate change altogether – a survey of 2,700 Americans shows that...

BBC criticized for ‘pro-organic bias’

The BBC has been criticized by a sustainable farming think-tank for ‘misleading’ assertions about organic farming in revision guides.

Beauty Edit Mayfair opens its doors for clean beauty lovers

Today sees the launch of Beauty Edit Mayfair, the first concept store from leading beauty pioneer, Sherrille Riley.

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.

Spotlight series

Violife has been announced as the new sponsor of 131-year-old Cheddar AFC in a bid to show the nation just how easy it is to go plant-based.

Deeply good gut health

Gut health food brand Deeply has launched with a duo of plant-fibre prebiotics, formulated to ‘Feed Your Good’.

NOPEX 2024 – who’s booked in already?

Plans for Natural & Organic Products Europe (NOPEX) 2024 are now well underway! Returning to ExCeL London on 14-15 April, here are just a...

Politicians ‘lagging behind’ public opinion on meat reduction

Nearly three-fifths of Brits have reduced their meat intake while 57% believe the nation should cut its consumption of animal products.

Uganda’s answer to period poverty

A major new initiative has its sights set on combating period poverty in Uganda and improving the lives of 50,000 girls and women a year.

PFAS present in 90% of paper straws

There are new concerns over the presence of PFAS in paper straws after researchers find it present in 90% of samples tested.

Celebrations as Green People’s Horsham store reopens

Following its enforced closure in May due to severe water damage, Green People’s Horsham store held its grand reopening in August.

The Bath Project launches bathceuticals collection

The Bath Project, created by Dr Barbara Kubicka, has launched with a five-strong range of all-natural ‘bath-in-a-box’ products.

Microplastics detected in human heart

Microplastics are found everywhere, from the air we breathe and the sea we swim in, to the food we consume and even the uterine cavity.

News in brief

Zaytoun has added Smoked Almonds to its range of Fairtrade-certified roasted almonds, joining its Roasted Chili and Caramelised variants.

Odysea partners with Kew Gardens for limited edition collection

Odysea and The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew have joined forces for a range showcasing a dedication to biodiversity, heritage and sourcing.

Ella’s Kitchen and RSPB announce conservation collaboration

Ella’s Kitchen has teamed with the RSPB to protect and restore 30 million sq ft of UK wildflower meadows and grassland by 2030.

Wild announces plastic-free first

Refillable deodorant brand Wild has achieved a 'ground-breaking milestone' with a body wash in a plastic-free, compostable bottle.

Industry tells Home Office: ‘Save our CBD’

A new campaign, #SaveOurCBD, aims to secure the future of the CBD industry, with a plea to the Home Office to instate urgent legal framework.

Omsco evolves into Organic Herd

The British organic dairy farmers’ cooperative Omsco has adopted a new name and visual identity and will now be known as Organic Herd. The rebranding...

‘Transformational’ food waste partnership saves 46,000 meals

A new partnership between The Felix Project and Western International Market has saved 20 tonnes of fresh fruit and veg in its first month.