Double digit-growth takes Europe’s organic sales to €33.5bn
The organic market in Europe recorded double-digit growth (11.4%) in 2016 to be worth €33.5 million, according to new data released yesterday at the Biofach event in Nuremberg.
'Beauty from within' supplements lack evidence, BNF review finds
A review of published research conducted by nutrition scientists at the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) calls into question some of the claims made for 'beauty from within' supplements.
If you’re serious about a ‘Green Brexit’, take a look at France
The UK’s lead organic body the Soil Association says that if the UK Government is serious about its pledge of delivering a ‘Green Brexit’ it should to look to France…
NPA pushes Trump Administration for ‘smart reform’ of US supplements regulation
Leading US trade body the Natural Products Association is continuing to push the Trump Administration to enact “smart reform” of regulations governing nutritional supplements.
Amazon launches free 2-hour Whole Foods delivery service
Amazon and Whole Foods Market has launched a free two-hour delivery of natural and organic products from Whole Foods Market through its Prime Now membership scheme, with plans to expand…
BASF claims breakthrough with ‘four times better’ omega-3 absorption
European chemicals giant BASF says that its newly developed Accelon absorption accelerating technology will create a “breakthrough” in the bioavailability of omega-3 supplements.
Aldi launches 60 new organic lines to meet ‘booming’ consumer demand
German discounter Aldi will launch 60 new organic lines in stores across the country this year in response to what it is calling “booming” customer demand.
Arla buys rights to Yeo Valley name in bid to ramp up UK organic dairy offer
ds has acquired a subsidiary of the UK’s biggest organic dairy brand Yeo Valley, in an ambitious move to persuade British consumers to “trade up” to organic dairy.
UK organic industry sales hit £2.2 billion high
The UK organic industry has now clocked up six consecutive years of growth, according to the new figures released by the Soil Association.
Organic brand attacked for featuring school kids in anti-GMO ad
US organic dairy brand Stonyfield Farm has come in for some sharp criticism for using school age children in a branded video about GMOs.