‘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.
Planetary health confirmed as top global consumer concern
The latest Lifestyle & Attitude Survey by Innova Market Insights reveals the health of the planet as the top global consumer concern.
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.
EU rejects dairy descriptions but allows meaty terms for plant-based products
MEPs have voted to ban dairy-related terms being used for plant-based alternatives but has given the go-ahead for meat-related descriptions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Global sales of supplements rise during pandemic
A new survey of 13,000 people across 16 countries shows a rise in sales of dietary supplements since the beginning of the coronavirus crisis.
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.
SA fights ‘hidden scandal’ of pesticides in poultry
A petition has been launched by the SA calling for supermarkets to ‘remove wildlife-killing pesticides from their soya supply chains’.
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.
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.
NPE announces its return for April 2022
Natural & Organic Products Europe will return in April 2022, the show’s organizers have announced in an email to exhibitors and visitors.
Interest in organic food ‘skyrockets’
Over the past year searches for ‘organic food near me’ have skyrocketed by 850% reports BusinessWaste.co.uk.
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.
‘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.
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.
Spaniards urged to reduce meat consumption
Spanish consumers are once again being urged to eat less meat by Alberto Garzón, Minister for Consumer Affairs.
100-plus cities worldwide host Seed the City events
Marking the anniversary of the Plant Based Treaty, 100-plus cities hosted Seed the City events to encourage the public to ‘grow their own'.