COP27: Uganda warns of ‘looming global phenomenon’
COP27: 15 African nations have launched and signed The Kampala Declaration – a demand for action on climate-driven migration.
Beyond Meat seals global three-year deal with McDonald’s
As part of a three-year agreement with McDonald’s, Beyond Meat is to be the chain’s preferred supplier for the patty in its McPlant burger.
Punk health hits the right note for China’s youth
It has been a challenging time for retailers, but China has proved to be a lifeline for many British brands during the pandemic.
New bill could remove FDA control over VMS
A new bill in Congress could see food and supplements removed from the US Food and Drug Administration’s jurisdiction.
Lab testing exposes imitation manuka
Lab testing has been undertaken on honey sold as manuka, originating from seven countries outside of New Zealand, to verify authenticity.
‘New world of packaging possibilities’ trialled by Coca-Cola in Hungary
AdeZ, a Coca-Cola owned plant-based drink brand, is trialling the use of paper bottles in an online grocery store in Hungary.
Ethiopia’s ‘false banana’: the answer to future food scarcity?
A relative of the banana plant, widely grown in Ethiopia, could hold the answer to future climate change-induced hunger.
NOFF: Danish minister returns for tenth anniversary show
The Nordic Organic Food Fair (NOFF) returns on 16-17 November, attracting key policy makers as the show marks its tenth anniversary.
Organic Food Iberia: successful fourth edition for ‘benchmark event’
Organic Food Iberia (OFI) returned to IFEMA MADRID on 7-8 June, receiving visits from 4,825 international buyers and industry professionals.
‘Hand sanitizer for clothes’: Australian brand fined $5m for COVID misinformation
Australian activewear brand Lorna Jane has been fined AUD$5 million for claiming its apparel ‘eliminated’ the spread of COVID-19.
93% of Germans say supplements are ‘essential to human life’
Research conducted by Germany's BfR confirms a third of Germans take supplements at least once a week to boost their vitamin levels.
Tenth anniversary celebrations marked in Mälmo
Eco Living Scandinavia and the Nordic Organic Food Fair have celebrated their tenth anniversary editions in Malmo.
French and German consumers willing to pay more for certified cosmetics
According to a new NATRUE study, approximately 90% of consumers would be happy to pay more for a certified cosmetic product.
Earthshot Prize awards ‘ground-breaking’ environmental solutions
After a ten-month global search, the first winners of the prestigious Earthshot Prize have been named at London's Alexandra Palace.
‘Organic has been proven to deliver’ – OF&G
Current market opportunity and increased recognition of organic's benefits are reason for increased organic agricultural land area, says OF&G.
‘No such thing as a CO2 neutral banana’ – BEUC
The European Consumer Organisation is calling for an ‘outright ban’ on the use of carbon neutral claims for all food and drink products.
‘Fika with’ returns for organic food roundtable
New virtual series 'Fika with' returns with a roundtable discussion featuring Organic Denmark, Organic Sweden and Pro Luomu.
‘Much-needed’ post-Brexit beauty trade hub launches
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.
GMO deregulation ‘is a disaster’ says Slow Food in the UK
Soil Association, OF&G and Sustainable Food Trust are urging retailers to stand against policy which could lead to deregulation of GM food.
Denmark opens energy efficient ‘Smart Store’
A new 'Smart Store' has opened in Denmark which allow the retailer to be 50% more energy efficient than a regular supermarket.