BBC criticized for ‘pro-organic bias’
The BBC has been criticized by a sustainable farming think-tank for what it describes as ‘misleading’ and ‘simplistic’ assertions about organic farming in the broadcaster’s Bitesize GCSE revision guides. Science…
No fertilizer reduction, no net zero, says SA
There’s no net zero without fixing fertilizer: this is the message of a new petition launched by the Soil Association (SA) which urges Government to take immediate action on fossil…
PFAS present in 90% of paper straws
There are new concerns over the presence of PFAS, also known as ‘forever chemicals’, in paper straws. A research team in Belgium tested 39 brands of commercially available straws made…
New vitamin D advice for pregnant women in Latvia
Researchers from Riga Stradins University have concluded that vitamin D deficiency is prevalent among pregnant and postpartum Latvian women after a study found only 21% to have optimal levels. Between…
Industry tells Home Office: ‘Save our CBD’
A major new campaign, #SaveOurCBD, has launched to secure the future of the UK’s CBD industry, beginning with an urgent plea to the Home Office to instate a legal framework…
Microplastics detected in human heart
Microplastics, it is now accepted, are to be found everywhere – from the air we breathe and the seas we swim and fish in, to the food we consume and…
‘Pitch to the Buyer’ Live with EVD is back!
For retailers looking for the next best natural health product – the popular ‘Pitch to the Buyer’ session with EgenVårdDistribution (EVD) is back at Eco Living Scandinavia. Taking place on…
‘No and low’ no longer a niche category
The drinks section of any supermarket has undergone a major change. The increased interest in no- and low-alcohol has resulted in this genre of beverages no longer being confined to…
The Most Powerful Emotion Driving Climate Change Activism is Anger, Says New Report
3 Mins Read Of five emotions analysed by a new report in the peer-reviewed Global Environment Change journal – anger, sadness, guilt, fear and hope – climate anger has been found…
Ready to meet our class of 2023?
We’re delighted to introduce the inspiring people who make up this year’s exceptional 30 under 30. One question our industry has always embraced is ‘what’s new?’. That’s because the sector…
