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.
Pesticide levels dropped 70% after 6 days on organic diet, US study shows
A new study by US researchers shows that urine levels of the pesticide glyphosate dropped an average of 70% after participants switched to an organic diet for just six days.
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.
‘Ghost restaurants’ likely to be continuing legacy of Covid pandemic
New research from Mintel predicts that the ‘off-premises’ food service model will continue to play an important role in the future.
Big scoop for vegan ice cream: Global plant-based ice cream NPD doubles in 5 years
According to new research from Mintel, vegan ice cream accounts for an increasing proportion of global ice cream launches, making up 7% of all launches in the last 12 months,…
Accessibility is key to our zero-waste ethic, Preserve Foods founder says as third store opens
Bristol,UK-based zero waste retailer Preserve Foods has opened a third store in the city (this time in Westbury-on-Trym), its founder Tiriel Lovejoy tells Jane Wolfe.
Why mask-wearing could be making people shop more healthily
As mask-wearing becomes an increasingly ‘normalised’ feature of shopping trips, is the act of wearing a face covering having an effect on our purchasing decisions?
HealthyDoesIt: UK industry launches major direct to consumer campaign
Leading organisations in the UK natural health industry are collaborating on a major new direct to consumer campaign.