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HFMA praises ‘positive outcome’ for French probiotics

The HFMA says it welcomes ‘significant news from France’ where the term ‘probiotic’ has been authorized for use on food supplements.

Australia-UK trade deal ‘unfavourable’ for British farmers

Ahead of the G7 Summit, International Trade Secretary Liz Truss says negotiators are ‘in a sprint’ to secure a trade deal with Australia.

Spanish cities introduce menstrual leave for employees

Several local administrations in Spain have begun offering menstrual leave to employees who experience pain or discomfort during their period.

Greenest capitals in Europe revealed

Paris has taken the crown as Europe’s greenest capital by new research which looks at the number of parks and wildlife areas.

US organic food sales break through $60BN

The Organic Trade Association has confirmed that US organic food sales broke through the $60 billion mark in 2022.

Petition against plant-based censorship victorious

A ProVeg International petition opposing the ‘censorship’ of plant-based dairy terms has been successful, as Amendment 171 is rejected by EU.

Invasion of Ukraine highlights why sustainable agriculture is more resilient

Organic farmer Rob Appleby reflects on the impact of the Ukraine crisis on food, explaining why sustainable solutions will fare better.

Sunak defends decision to skip COP27

As 83,000 Brits sign a petition calling for the King to U-turn on his cancelled COP27 speech, Sunak receives criticism over his own absence.

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Almost one in ten Tel Avivians identify as vegan or vegetarian

A new survey commissioned by Tel Aviv Global & Tourism reveals 4% of Tel Aviv residents identify as vegan and 4.5% as vegetarian.

Leading organic trade show returns to Madrid

8-9 September saw the return of Spain’s leading organic event, OFI, as it presented its second edition in Madrid to an audience of 5,000.

Heura ‘redefines’ plant-based food manufacturing

Heura has launched a multidisciplinary scientific approach to manufacturing which ‘redefines’ plant-based food production.

Danish research uncovers ‘forever chemicals’ in organic eggs

New research by Denmark’s DTU National Food Institute has uncovered the presence of PFAS in organic egg yolks.

‘The main event’ is back: Organic Food Iberia returns in September

Organic Food Iberia will return to IFEMA MADRID on 8-9 September 2021, it has been confirmed today by organizer Diversified Communications.

Spaniards urged to reduce meat consumption

Spanish consumers are once again being urged to eat less meat by Alberto Garzón, Minister for Consumer Affairs.

Environmental activist killed every two days globally

Over the past ten years 1,733 environmental activists have lost their lives while protesting against logging, mining and oil drilling.

Nigeria embarks upon plant-based revolution

Nigeria, the world’s third fastest growing country by population, is the latest nation to be added to the ProVeg global portfolio.

Australia trade deal paves way for ‘climate-destructive deals’

Reacting to the news that a UK-Australia free trade deal has been agreed, Soil Association says British farmers ‘justifiably feel betrayed’.

‘Breakthrough’ discovery: microplastics detected in human blood

A pioneering new study confirms for the first time the detection of microplastic pollution in human blood.

Sunak U-turns on COP27 attendance

Following backlash from climate campaigners and opposition parties PM Rishi Sunak has reversed his decision not to attend COP27.