Illinois Bill would put supplements ‘under lock and key’, NPA warns
Legislation proposed by the US state of Illinois would put nutritional supplements “under lock and key” and hurt responsible retailers, the Natural Products Association (NPA) has warned.
Global oat drinks market expected to deliver strong growth
The global oat drinks market size is expected to reach US$698.8 million by the end of 2027 from US$ 372.5 million in 2019, according to a new study by FMI.
‘Supermarket Rebels’ launch £450,000 crowdfunding campaign to fund second store
Brighton, UK- based sustainable supermarket HISBE is targeting a £450,000 bond raise through an investment crowdfunding campaign.
UK organic sales: Up 4.5% in 2019, on track to be worth £2.5bn in 2020
The UK organic market grew 4.5% in 2019 to be worth £2.45 billion and is on track to hit £2.5 billion this year, according to the Soil Association Organic Market…
Post-Brexit farming policy risks being ‘missed opportunity’, SFT warns
The UK Government’s new Agriculture Bill will be a “missed opportunity” if it fails to a incentivise farmers to switch to sustainable farming practices.
Online organic retailer Abel & Cole claims ‘refillables first’
UK organic grocery business Abel & Cole is trialling a refill scheme, claimed to be the first of its kind for an online retailer.
Vegan fashion guidance will help shoppers buy with confidence
New guidance has been agreed by UK retailers to help ensure vegan fashion products really are 100% free of animal products.
Flavonols in fruit, veg and tea could help stave off Alzheimer’s
Striking new research by US researchers shows that consuming food and drink containing the antioxidant flavonol – found in tea and nearly all fruits and vegetables – may prevent people…
Sweden’s organic market stalls as shoppers choose other ethical labels
After years of strong growth, sales of organic food and drink in Sweden’s major grocery retail channel stalled in 2019. That’s one of the key findings of a new report…
Tea drinkers live longer, healthier lives – large-scale study
Drinking tea at least three times a week is linked with a longer and healthier life, according to a study published today in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology.