Top trade shows reschedule amid deepening coronavirus crisis
A growing number of international trade shows are being rescheduled or postponed in response to concerns about the worsening Coronavirus situation.
Breaking news: New dates for Natural & Organic Products Europe
Following increasing media coverage and concern about the developing coronavirus situation, Diversified Communications UK has consulted with the industry and taken the decision that it is in the best interests…
Cosmoprof Bologna postponed amid coronavirus concerns
The organiser of international beauty trade show Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna says it has taken the decision to postpone the event, amid concerns about the coronavirus outbreak in northern Italy.
UK organic sales: Up 4.5% in 2019, on track to be worth £2.5bn in 2020
The UK organic market grew 4.5% in 2019 to be worth £2.45 billion and is on track to hit £2.5 billion this year, according to the Soil Association Organic Market…
Sweden’s organic market stalls as shoppers choose other ethical labels
After years of strong growth, sales of organic food and drink in Sweden’s major grocery retail channel stalled in 2019. That’s one of the key findings of a new report…
CBD trade group would defy FSA on Novel Foods compliance
UK-based trade group the Cannabis Trade Association says it would fight any efforts from the country’s Food Standards Agency to enforce compliance of CBD’s recently classified status as a Novel…
Wessanen agrees €885m takeover by PAI-led consortium
Leading European natural and organic food company Wessanen has announced on Friday (12 April) that it had accepted a takeover offer valuing the firm at around €885 million.
Peter Aldis steps down as Holland & Barrett CEO
Peter Aldis has stepped down as chief executive of leading European health food retailer Holland & Barrett International with immediate effect after 10 years in the top job and 29…
Halal and kosher meat cannot be labelled organic, ECJ rules
Meat from animals slaughtered under ritualistic practices cannot be labelled as organic, the European Union's top court ruled yesterday.
Box set: Unilever snaps up healthy snacks brand Graze
Unilever has acquired the UK based healthy snacks brand Graze in a deal worth a reported £150 million.
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