Sustainable Foods Summit to discuss popularity of plant-based
The Sustainable Foods Summit, by Ecovia Intelligence, returns on 8-11 June with a focus on plant-based and organic.
Vitamin D recommendation for Swiss over-65s
New guidance has been issued by the Swiss Government for those over 65 to take a daily dose of vitamin D at 800iu.
80,000 sign petition for King to attend COP27
A petition addressed to Buckingham Palace and Downing Street is demanding a reversal of the decision for King Charles to back out of COP27.
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.
Report highlights export opportunity for natural and organic Caribbean products
A report by Caribbean Export has identified natural and organic products from the region as a potential export opportunity into Europe.
India launches Asia’s first Plastics Pact
India has become the first Asian country to join WRAP’s Plastics Pact in a bid to reduce 9.46 million tonnes of plastic waste annually.
What, no food bill? The SA responds to Queen’s Speech
Following the Queen’s Speech in Parliament today, the Soil Association has called the lack of mention of a Food Bill ‘deeply disappointing’.
The branded mangoes saving 50 million pieces of plastic
Eosta introduces a technique of laser branding on the skin of organic fruit and veg which eliminates stickers and packaging.
Eco Life Scandinavia launches new virtual series
Eco Life Scandinavia – the Nordic region’s leading sustainable living event – has launched a new virtual interview series called ‘Fika with’.
Illegal dumping of British waste extends to Romania
A BBC investigation has uncovered the illegal dumping of British waste extends to Romania, with ‘tonnes and tonnes of it’ found at one port.
Turmeric health claims prohibited in Italy
Health claims linked to turmeric-based food supplements have been prohibited by the Italian Ministry of Health.
Plant-based drinks excluded from EU Schools Scheme
A vote by MEPs against the inclusion of plant-based milk in schools is a ‘significant blow’ to kids who cannot consume dairy says ProVeg.
‘Huge turnout’ as Sydney’s Naturally Good Expo returns
Naturally Good has been described as ‘a resounding success’ by show organizer Diversified Communications after its return to Sydney's ICC.
Ukraine crisis: the industry responds
Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, NPN rounds up collective action taken by UK businesses to support those affected by the crisis.
‘Follow New York’s example’, group urges C40 mayors
Group urges C40 mayors to follow New York's example to accelerate adoption of plant-based foods as a solution to the climate emergency.
New vitamin D advice for pregnant women in Latvia
Researchers from Riga Stradins University conclude that vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among pregnant and postpartum Latvian women.
UK standards could be ‘undermined’ by misuse of antibiotics in imported...
A new report byThe Alliance to Save our Antibiotics warns of the threat to public health posed by the misuse of antibiotics in some countries.
Farmers on the front line of climate change
As the world prepares for COP26, farmers have been sharing their experiences ‘on the front line of climate change’.
Ukraine conflict: the impact on the plant-based sector
ProVeg International has been examining the impact of the ongoing war in Ukraine on ingredient supply in the plant-based sector.
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.