Finland’s Ruohonjuuri ready to face the future with ‘confidence and energy’
Finnish eco and organic retailer Ruohonjuuri says sales across the company (it operates 15 stores across Finland) were up 7% from the beginning of the year to 7 May, compared…
‘I’m sorry, I don’t share your optimism about sustainable food,’ Humphrys tells Holden
The veteran BBC broadcaster and former organic farmer John Humphrys says only a catastrophe will persuade the majority of people they should pay more for their food.
Against all odds: Nashville’s Turnip Truck defies virus and tornado to make it three
Against formidable odds – a devastating tornado and the hammer blow of Covid-19 – Nashville-based natural food retailer Turnip Truck has opened its third store in the city.
Brain, eye and skin health are the top benefits sought by Thais
Demanding lifestyles combined with early signs of ageing is often the trigger for Thai consumers to proactively start shopping for health and nutrition products, says market intelligence agency Mintel.
UK vitamin company told not to repeat Covid-19 claims
UK-based vitamin company Revival Shots has had social media ads banned by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for making “misleading” Covid-19 claims.
Top Nordic trade fair double bill postponed until 2021
This year’s Eco Life Scandinavia and the Nordic Organic Food Fair events have been postponed, due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, organiser Diversified Communications UK has announced.
Green Brexit ‘hangs in the balance’ Soil Association warns
The UK Government’s pledge to deliver a ‘Green Brexit’ now “hangs in the balance”, the Soil Association has warned.
5 things you need to know about organic consumers in the pandemic
A new survey by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) shows that consumers value organic more than ever in the current pandemic and associate it with attributes that resonate strongly in…
Landmark moment: EU sets “25% organic by 2030” target
The European Union’s landmark Farm to Fork strategy, published yesterday, sets in place a series of ambitious environmental targets including slashing pesticide use by 50% and making 25% of all…
Natural Products Global announces Supplier Connect launch
In a major cross-portfolio initiative, Diversified Communications UK (publisher of Natural Products Global) will next month launch Supplier Connect, a new global, online directory for the international natural and organic…