UK troops given natural insect repellent for ‘extra Covid protection’
UK troops are being issued with natural insect repellent following studies by the Defence Science and Technology Lab (DSTL) showing that the active ingredient Citriodiol may protect against coronavirus.
Cambridge Commodities adds sustainable softgel to offer
UK-based global ingredient supplier Cambridge Commodities is expanding its offer to include premium softgel formulations that meet a wide range of current consumer expectations, including high ethical standards.
Planet Organic shutters two ANI stores as part of integration strategy
Following its buyout of the organic and natural food chain As Nature Intended (ANI) in March 2020, Planet Organic has announced the closure of two out of the seven ANI…
Instore farming: Swegreen and ICA partner on ‘hyperlocal’ veg scheme
Stockholm-based ‘urban farming’ start-up Swegreen has signed an agreement with Swedish supermarket chain ICA Focus to grow and harvest vegetables at its Gothenburg store.
Plant-based powerhouse: Kale United takes Spain’s Heura Foods to Scandinavia
Stockholm-based plant-based distribution company Kale United is partnering with fast-growing Spanish start-up Heura Foods to take its products to Scandinavia.
Honey better treatment for coughs and colds than antibiotics, UK study finds
UK-based researchers say that honey is more effective than antibiotics and most over-the-counter medicines at treating coughs and colds.
Biofach announces 2021 theme, reports strong early industry support
‘Shaping Transformation. Stronger. Together.’ will be the theme of the 2021 Biofach Congress, which will run alongside next year’s edition of the world’s biggest organic trade event (17-20 February, Nuremberg,…
Thirst for soya drinks harming the planet, SFT warns
People who buy milk substitutes made from soya for their latte or breakfast cereal are inadvertently harming the planet, the UK-based Sustainable Food Trust claims (SFT) today.
An ‘excess of disinfection’ is altering our microbiota – but at what cost?
The need for enhanced hygiene during the Covid crisis is abundantly clear but could a long-term ‘excess of disinfection’ be setting up health problems of its own?
‘Frontrunner’ Danes double their organic veg consumption
Danes more than doubled their consumption of organic fruit and vegetables (+134%) between 2015-2019, according to new data from Statistics Denmark.