UK ‘eats the most junk food in Europe’
In a HelloFresh survey 15,000 citizens from nine European countries were asked how often they consume junk food; the UK came out on top.
Speaker schedule centred around sustainability at Eco Life Scandinavia
The upcoming Eco Life Scandinavia will see a ‘stellar speaker line-up’ of experts centre their discussions around sustainability.
Free period products become law in Scotland
A bill approved by MSPs in 2020 has come into effect, making Scotland the first country to offer free period products to all who need them.
Europeans send ‘clear signal’ for 0% VAT on climate-friendly foods
A new poll found that most people in France, Germany and the Netherlands want 0% VAT on climate-friendly foods and a higher price on meat.
ChickP confirms new APAC home
In a strategic move which will bring the brand closer to its Asia Pacific (APAC) customers, ChickP is set to open its first Singapore office.
Veganuary ‘takes world by storm’
The Veganuary campaign has announced its biggest year in 2022 with over 629,000 sign-ups spanning almost every country in the world.
Independent Irish Health Foods bought out
The acquisition of Independent Irish Health Foods (IIHF) has been agreed by food investment fund Bellingham Capital.
Psychedelics legalized for mental health in Australia
In a world first, Australia has legalized psychedelics for use in the treatment of certain persistent mental health conditions.
Gen Z: hungry for radical change
A study of 2,000 European Gen Zers showed that this young demographic is hungry for radical change and an overhaul of the food system.
‘Long awaited’ EU-wide adoption of max THC limits in hemp
The EC is to amend regulation to reflect new EU-wide maximum levels of Delta-9-THC in hemp seed and hemp oil.
Climate Clock ticks throughout COP27
In Sharm el-Sheikh a giant Climate Clock ‘lighthouse’ was installed to ‘shine some of the most important numbers in the world at COP27’.
Babies swallow millions of microplastics, says Swedish water company
Swedish water company Bluewater says a study by Trinity College reveals babies swallow ‘millions of microplastics' every day.
Natexpo introduces dedicated ‘eco zone’
Ahead of its Paris edition, 24-26 October, Natexpo unveils a new initiative which puts ‘eco products’ and ‘eco services’ in the spotlight.
2021 Sustainable Beauty Awards winners announced
During a virtual ceremony hosted by Ecovia Intelligence, the winners of the Sustainable Beauty Awards 2021 have been revealed.
Interest in organic food ‘skyrockets’
Over the past year searches for ‘organic food near me’ have skyrocketed by 850% reports BusinessWaste.co.uk.
Carrefour first to receive French anti-food waste label
Supermarket chain Carrefour has become the first in France to be granted the French Government’s national ‘anti-food waste’ label.
‘Fika with’ explores three contrasting Nordic organic markets
Emerging organic trends in the Nordic market was the topic of discussion for the second instalment of Fika with – a virtual series by NOFF.
2020: a year of unprecedented global growth for organic
Organic retail sales grew by €14 billion in 2020, to exceed €120 billion, according to FiBL and IFOAM – Organics International.
ProVeg Incubator welcomes first Ukrainian start-up
Thirteen plant-based food and drink start-ups have joined the ProVeg Incubator programme, including for the first time a Ukrainian company.
Anger at EFSA as glyphosate risk ‘swept under carpet’
An EFSA review of glyphosate has prompted anger from campaigners after risks to human health and biodiversity are 'swept under the carpet'.