Study shows phytosterols supplementation produce €5.3bn in healthcare savings
A new study commissioned by trade group Food Supplements Europe shows how savings of €5.3 billion a year could be generated through the daily consumption of 1.7g of phytosterols by…
Slow Fish show celebrates marine heritage – but warns of ‘tragedy of the commons’
The European Commissioner for the Environment, Maritime Affairs and Fisheries Karmenu Vella has warned that the Mediterranean Sea “is shouting for help”.
Vegan fuelled Forest Green Rovers triumph at Wembley
They play on an organic pitch, eat a vegan diet and are sponsored by green energy company Ecotricity – and soon they will be playing their football in the English…
UK alt-med charities under threat from “despicable attack”
An investigation into UK-based charities that promote complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) could dramatically reduce access to natural health approaches, CAM bodies have warned.
Vitafoods sets stage for ‘next generation’ nutraceuticals
Thousands of nutraceuticals and ingredients professionals are in Geneva this week for Vitafoods Europe. The Natural Products Global team has been walking the showfloor, spotting trends and developments and speaking…
Vitafoods sets stage for 'next generation' nutraceuticals
Thousands of nutraceuticals and ingredients professionals are in Geneva this week for Vitafoods Europe. The Natural Products Global team has been walking the showfloor, spotting trends and developments and speaking…
Hero Group insider takes over as Organix MD
Philipp von Jagow is taking over as managing director at UK-based organic baby and toddler food brand Organix.
Second Spar Natural store opens on Gran Canaria
SPAR Mogán , a partner of Dutch multinational supermarket chain Spar, has opened a second store on Gran Canaria under its Spar Natural brand.
Nutrition companies embracing new technology, survey shows
Almost two thirds of nutrition companies are implementing new forms of technology, with around half increasing their R&D spend this year, new research has shown.
Time to abandon “artificial contract between food and medicine” – ANH founder
An “artificial contract” between food and medicine that has formed the basis of much European Union (EU) regulation of natural health products should be abandoned, says the founder of Alliance…
