M&S claims ‘first’ for food-to-go reusable container scheme
UK food and clothing retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) says it is the first major grocery retailer to introduce a reusable container incentive for fresh food-to-go .
Danish researchers announce new organic verification test
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen say they have developed a new organic food verification test.
Charity claims ‘world first’ for vegan efficacy test for cosmetics producers
The Vegan Society is claiming a world first for its new in vitro efficacy test, developed by UK-based microbiological testing laboratory MSL.
Berlin Wall remedy is gift for ‘arch sceptic of homeopathy’ Ernst
Edzard Ernst, a former professor of complementary medicine and latterly vocal critic of CAM approaches, has fired a fresh volley of criticism at the Prince of Wales over his support…
Eat more red meat to help fight against climate change, SFT boss urges
Eating more red meat, not less – so long at that it comes from sustainable grassland systems – could help in the fight against climate change, says Patrick Holden, the…
CBD Charter sets out ‘compliance pathway’, UK trade group says
UK trade body the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis (CMC) today launched a new ‘quality charter’ for CBD products, which it says will help “foster a legally compliant, socially responsible and…
First European Organic Food Innovation Award is open for entries
The European Organic Food Innovation Award – a new pitching contest that aims to recognise innovation and fresh thinking by organic businesses – is accepting entries until 10 September.
Sweden’s organic farmland reaches 20% share for the first time
Organically farmed land in Sweden has exceeded a 20% share of all agricultural land in the country for the first time.
Danish Coop launches climate campaign
The Danish arm of Nordic supermarket chain Coop is launching a campaign that aims to put climate change at the heart of the food choices its customers make.
Scottish firm’s tests offer clean cannabis assurance
Glasgow-based R-Biopharm Rhône has entered into a collaboration with a leading Canadian cannabis producer to supply test kits which will help eradicate carcinogenic toxins often present in cannabis-based products.