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The ‘convention’ is that wholegrains should be a major part of our diet and that a small fraction of people, one in 3,000, are...

The free-from food category has been a soar-away success for independent retailers – and now there’s every chance the sector’s sparkle might be rubbing off on the skincare market too.

In celebration of B Corp Month Lloyd Atkin, MD of Bio-D, shares his insights into the process of securing B Corp status.

The American people are going to be very, very angry when the truth about GM food finally comes out, writes Craig Sams When Mark Lynas...

The climate emergency is here, and for farmers it’s more real than anyone. While many activistsare taking to the streets calling for action ...

Craig Sams offers an alternative perspective on the culture of prescription drug addiction, saying a natural solution could be more effective in treating depression.

Craig Sams celebrates the role of the natural food industry in helping to nourish refugees in Calais camps.

Ancient grains are the latest ingredients to top modern eating trends, says ingredient importer EHL Ingredients.

Today, consumers have access to a dizzying array of plant-based milk alternatives. Their profiles can vary a lot, so it’s handy for retailers to have some knowledge of nutrition to help their customers make the best choices.

Britain’s chefs can play a key role in raising public awareness about the stealth statics being used to sneak GMOs onto restaurant menus.

The internet is the most powerful tool for transparency ever invented. There literally is no place to hide for the perpetrators of food scandals,...

I’m not sure which consumer behavior experts were being referenced in your May editorial who concluded that “the messier and more confusing a shop...

August sees the traditional pause in the Parliamentary calendar, and a chance in recent years to pause for breath between momentous political events. It is also an opportunity to look ahead to what may take place in the busy Parliamentary session taking us to the end of the year.

How can we free organic from its self-imposed bureaucratic box? We could always ask Brussels to privatize us, says Craig Sams

Amanda Winwood, Made for Life Organics, shares a personal account of how COVID-19 has affected her life and business, writing from her home in Catalunya.

For fashion and beauty snobs there’s no dirtier acronym than QVC. The original home shopping channel is associated in some people’s imagination with chintzy...

Paul Gurnell, GM at Purearth, offers his thoughts on how functional, immunity boosting drinks can become a way of life for consumers. 

Pay it forward this month. One small act of organic kindness in the name of natural beauty!

It’s been estimated that over half a million Brits are eating vegan diets, and many more are deciding to consume less animal products.

As demand for plant-based products rockets, people are taking an interest in meatless meals. Meat substitutes seem like an obvious choice to many consumers. However, this term encompasses a wide range of foods with various pros and cons.