Spanish lessons
A new law in Spain prohibiting sale of food below the cost of production has potential lessons for all of us, says Simon Wright.
Seven double-checked benefits of organic food
Sweden’s brand new Eko-september (Organic September) campaign has at its core seven ‘super-screened’ claims that all organic operators can use with confidence. Here, Johan Cejie of Moreganic Sourcing explains the…
Can capitalism be responsible? If you’ve got three minutes, I’ll tell you what I think
Last month, Riverford Organic founder Guy Singh-Watson was presented with the Responsible Capitalism 2019 award . It was the perfect oppportunity to launch an angry attack on the failures of…
8 smart ways to get the most out of your Expo West experience
Heading for Expo West next month? If so, Jeff Hilton – CMO and co-founder leading healthy lifestyle branding agency BrandHive – has eight smart tips on how to get the…
Anti-supplement push in EU
The Spanish government’s recent announcement that it plans a crackdown on natural health products is part of a wider anti-supplement push in the EU, warns Robert Verkerk In a deeply…
In praise of sugar (yes, you read that right)
It's time to stand up for sugar. Why? Because it's the least worst sweetener the food industry has at its disposal, says Simon Wright
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.
Accepting ban on generic signposting would be slippery slope
Natural products retailers should stick to their guns on generic category signposting despite recent controversial rulings by the UK’s Advertising Standards Authority, says Rob Verkerk.
The knowing-doing gap in nutrition
Despite enormous advances in nutrition science and a deepening understanding of the role of nutrition as a disease trigger, a global epidemic of lifestyle diseases rages around us. Why do…
Scientific attack on low carb diets
A study published last week provoking headlines around the world warning of the dangers of LCHF diets should be read as an establishment attack on the low-carb community, says Robert…