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

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

Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, NPN rounds up collective action taken by UK businesses to support those affected by the crisis.

New guidance has been issued by the Swiss Government for those over 65 to take a daily dose of vitamin D at 800iu.

A parody of Don’t Look Up is the basis of a billboard campaign in Argentina, warning people of a ‘killer meat comet’ heading for earth.

Organic retail sales grew by €14 billion in 2020, to exceed €120 billion, according to FiBL and IFOAM – Organics International.

The Veganuary campaign has announced its biggest year in 2022 with over 629,000 sign-ups spanning almost every country in the world.

A new hub has been set up by the British Beauty Council to help beauty brands ‘navigate their way through the jargon’ of post-Brexit trade.

A relative of the banana plant, widely grown in Ethiopia, could hold the answer to future climate change-induced hunger.

Friday 28 January will see the return of Natural Products Meets as it hosts a webinar dedicated to retailing beyond the pandemic.

The Vegetarian Butcher has become available for retail in Singapore following successful entry into the country’s foodservice market.

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

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

A BBC investigation has uncovered the illegal dumping of British waste extends to Romania, with ‘tonnes and tonnes of it’ found at one port.

Danish Minister opens NOFF with the message that ‘together we can ... drive forward the organic way of producing sustainable products’.

Securing an exclusive distributorship deal with supermarket chain city’super, Alara Wholefoods announces expansion into Hong Kong market.

During a virtual ceremony hosted by Ecovia Intelligence, the winners of the Sustainable Beauty Awards 2021 have been revealed.

The upcoming Eco Life Scandinavia will see a ‘stellar speaker line-up’ of experts centre their discussions around sustainability.

After a ten-month global search, the first winners of the prestigious Earthshot Prize have been named at London's Alexandra Palace.

It has been a challenging time for retailers, but China has proved to be a lifeline for many British brands during the pandemic.