This was the message from Professor Tim Lang at the OFC Bitesize webinar Towards Greater Self Sufficiency, examining the future of food security in Britain.
Britain needs to ‘grow up’ when it comes to food security
July 9, 2020 Continue Reading
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The COVID-19 masks threatening the lives of whales
Billions of masks and gloves are ending up in the sea during the pandemic, says Ocean Conservancy, warning we’re heading for a surge in ocean pollution.
July 8, 2020 Continue Reading
Naturalife Bridport celebrates 20 years
Hannah Bourne, assistant manager at Naturalife Bridport, reflects on the store’s history as it marks a significant anniversary.
July 3, 2020 Continue Reading
Nestlé’s decision to cut KitKat’s ties with Fairtrade ‘profoundly disappointing’
Nestlé has announced that its KitKat brand will source Rainforest Alliance Certified Cocoa from October, abandoning its ten-year involvement with Fairtrade.
July 1, 2020 Continue Reading
Demand for organic reaches three-year high, Soil Association reveals
Nielsen data shows that UK sales of organic food and drink are running at a three year high, the Soil Association has revealed.
June 30, 2020 Continue Reading
Reusable containers safe during pandemic, scientists insist
More than 100 scientists this week signed a statement to reassure the public that reusable containers are safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 24, 2020 Continue Reading
UK orders ‘rapid evidence review’ on vitamin D-COVID link
Public health authorities have launched a ‘rapid evidence review’ into the ability of vitamin D to reduce the risks from coronavirus.
June 19, 2020 Continue Reading
Fighting food poverty: U-turn on school meal vouchers
Following a campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford, the Government has a made a U-turn on its decision to stop free school meal vouchers at the end of term.
June 16, 2020 Continue Reading
Vitamin D and the important role it can play in fighting COVID-19
The vital role of vitamin D during the pandemic has been widely reported. Here, I cut through the noise and bring you everything you need to know.
June 16, 2020 Continue Reading
Eight mushrooms a day, recommends Madeleine Shaw
Nutritionist Madeleine Shaw recommends eating eight vitamin D enriched mushrooms a day to help achieve optimal RDA of the sunshine vitamin.
June 15, 2020 Continue Reading
Vitamin D deficiency shown to raise COVID-19 ICU risk
As evidence builds that COVID-19 patients with vitamin D deficiency are more likely to experience severe clinical outcomes, urgent trials are underway.
June 15, 2020 Continue Reading
Post-pandemic pantry: how the virus is impacting Brits’ food priorities
Recent Mintel research into food and drink revealed some positive impacts of the coronavirus crisis on the way Brits intend to eat beyond the pandemic.
June 9, 2020 Continue Reading
Pandemic highlights urgent need for shorter food supply chains
The COVID-19 pandemic and climate crisis together highlight the urgent need for shorter food supply chains, says a new report from the Soil Association.
June 2, 2020 Continue Reading
Vitamin brand told not to repeat COVID-19 claims
Vitamin brand Revival Shots has had social media ads banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for making ‘misleading’ COVID-19 claims.
May 27, 2020 Continue Reading
Learning how to cope with an international pandemic
Resisting a strong urge to bury my head in a hole for the last six weeks, it’s been amazing to see the positive changes people are making in their lives.
May 21, 2020 Continue Reading
Demand for natural personal care ingredients rises during pandemic
According to Ecovia Intelligence, the COVID-19 crisis is creating a growth in demand for natural ingredients in the personal care sector.
May 13, 2020 Continue Reading
London start-up PEPs up vegan ready meals
Co-founded by London chefs Joe Coulter and Ben MacAndrews, PEP Kitchen is a frozen food business offering delivery of vegan meals inspired by street food.
May 12, 2020 Continue Reading
Daylesford donates £100k to food poverty project
The Daylesford Foundation has extended its partnership with The Felix Project with a donation of £100,000 to help vulnerable people in London.
May 11, 2020 Continue Reading
New service from City Pantry supports remote workers
With more people working from home, City Pantry has created Pantry Packages – food parcels companies can order to be delivered to their employees’ doors.
May 6, 2020 Continue Reading
Roundtable: ‘We’re so proud of everything the health food sector is doing’
Panellists in a Natural Products virtual Roundtable told NPG editor-in-chief Jim Manson of their pride in ‘everything the health food trade is doing’.
May 5, 2020 Continue Reading
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Puressentiel’s latest essentials
Puressentiel has added to its Rest and Relax range of essential oil based products: two roll-ons and an antibacterial gel.
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Britain needs to ‘grow up’ when it comes to food security
This was the message from Professor Tim Lang at the OFC Bitesize webinar Towards Greater Self Sufficiency, examining the future of food security in Britain.
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The COVID-19 masks threatening the lives of whales
Billions of masks and gloves are ending up in the sea during the pandemic, says Ocean Conservancy, warning we’re heading for a surge in ocean pollution.
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OTB welcomes new general manager
Last month saw the appointment of Cristina Dimetto as the OTB’s new general manager, who joins ahead of this year’s Organic September campaign.
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Know the drill
Discovering everything from ‘naked gum’ to toothpaste tabs, Dominique Ayling cuts her teeth in the natural oral care market.
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The art of healthy baking
Rosie Greenaway roots through her store cupboard to learn how the therapeutic benefits of baking can be merged with the nutritional perks of superfoods.
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Inflammation: the silent assassin
Chronic inflammation is a factor in myriad chronic health conditions but sometimes symptoms are invisible says Jane Wolfe.
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Inside insomnia
A problem for Brits at the best of times, sleep issues are being exacerbated due to the pandemic, leaving many feeling exhausted, reports Jane Wolfe.
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