Multinationals jump on natural cosmetics bandwagon, but will consumers will shun them?
Multinationals are keen to launch into the natural and organic space, but they will need to work hard to win the trust of customers who typically search out indie and…
The stage is yours: Top Nordic influencers lined up for Malmö event
Some of the Nordic region’s leading influencers in the natural, organic and eco arena will join a formidable speaker line-up at next week’s co-located Natural Products Scandinavia and Nordic Organic…
100% plant-based agriculture ‘not sustainable’, Holden warns
Monoculture of plant-based cropping is depleting carbon levels to critical point, the founder of the Sustainable Food Trust, Patrick Holden, warned this week.
Ireland’s organic sector eyes French and German markets as Brexit fears grow
With fears growing about potential disruption to trade in the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, Ireland’s organic sector is looking to tap into valuable EU markets.
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.