Waitrose Food editor resigns over ‘kill vegans’ comments
The long-time editor of Waitrose Food magazine – the in-house publication for the UK supermarket chain– has resigned after suggesting a series on “killing vegans, one by one”.
Need help going vegan? – there’s an app for that
The Vegan Society is launching what is says is the first ever app designed to help people become vegan.
Plant-based diet helps manage diabetes, study shows
Eating a predominantly plant-based or vegan diet could be an effective way to manage diabetes, new research has shown.
Global trends in organic: Data, deals and disruptors
To judge by some usually reliable metrics, organic markets around the world are currently in robust good health. Organic sales are growing strongly worldwide, market penetration is rising, M&A activity…
Clipper claims world first for new eco tea bag
Wessanen owned organic and Fairtrade tea brand Clipper is launching what it is claiming is the world’s first plastic-free, non-GM and unbleached heat-sealed teabag.
Nutritional experts are right to urge caution over vitamin D review
Nutritional experts are right to advise caution when interpreting a potentially misleading reviewthat investigates the relationship between vitamin D supplementation and bone health, writes Greg Weatherhead.
Arla launches organic Baby&Me brand in the UK as part of ‘digital first’ push
European dairy cooperative Arla is aiming to build on success already seen in Denmark and China by extending its Arla Baby & Me Organic brand into the UK market.
Lidl Belgium launches bike delivery service
Lidl Belgium is trialling a new pop-up webshop and bike delivery service for groceries in the Ghent area.
Natracare founder Susie Hewson receives first Oak Award
The UK-based Organic Trade Board has presented its inaugural Oak Award to the founder of organic feminine hygiene pioneer Natracare, Susie Hewson.
The Welsh organic dairy making waves in Hong Kong and China
Michael Wale explains how an unusual chain events led a small organic dairy in the south west corner of Wales to to build a valuable export business in the lucrative…