Organic schemes in India, Denmark and Brazil have been honoured I this year’s UN Future Policy Awards, which recognise the world’s “best laws and policies promoting agroecology”.
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The latest natural and organic news, features, research and opinion effecting Denmark and it’s regions.
Arla launches organic Baby&Me brand in the UK as part of ‘digital first’ push
European dairy cooperative Arla is aiming to build on success already seen in Denmark and China by extending its Arla Baby & Me Organic brand into the UK market.
Denmark’s organic action plan nominated for UN award
Denmark’s political action plan for organic food and farming has been nominated for the UN Future Policy Award.
Danish drug store chain Matas launches Green concept stores
Leading Danish drug store chain Matas is opening two new stores under the sub-brand Matas Natur in September 2018. The new Grey concept stores will specialise in health foods and natural and beauty and personal care products.
Tipping point: Organic claims ‘amazing’ 13.3% share of total food sales in Denmark
Sales of organic food in Denmark grew 31% in 2017 to claim a 13.3% share of total food and drink sales in the country.
4 key challenges to attract health and sustainability conscious consumers
Just back in from last week’s Natural & Organic Products Europe event in London, Copenhagen-based strategic advisor in healthy and sustainable lifestyle, Karina Kaae Hermansen, has gathered up four key challenges that consumer brands need to be on to attract health and sustainability conscious consumers
8 food trends that will shape the future of organic
Do you know your micro-trends from your anti-trends, your mega-trends from your phenomena? You’ll need to if you’re serious about understanding the forces that will shape the future of the organic market.
Lidl Denmark aims for 50% rise in organic sales
Sales of organic food and drink at Lidl Denmark are growing explosively, and the German-headquartered discounter is determined to keep up the pace.
9 food trends you need to know to engage tomorrow’s consumers
Just back from two intensive days of trend-spotting at last week’s Natural Products Scandinavia, Karina Kaae Hermansen offers her take on the top trends you’ll need to know to stay relevant to the sustainability and health conscious consumers of tomorro
Denmark’s Coop cancels hard-hitting Organic October ads
The Danish arm of leading Scandinavian retailer Coop has cancelled a series of ads that formed part of its Øktober (Organic October).
Danish supermarket Irma trials dedicated vegan sections
On the strength of growing interest among Danes in meat alternatives – 43% are seeking to eat less meat according to a survey by Coop Analyse – Danish supermarket chain Irma is opening dedicated vegan and vegetarian sections across eight of their stores, under the sub-brand The Green Meal’
2017 AllergyAward award winners announced in London
Denmark-based international certification organization AllergyCertified has announced the winners of its 2017 AllergyAward, which was held in London this week (24 April) at Royal College of Physicians.
World Disco Soup Day will highlight global food waste scandal
Youth member of the Slow Food movement will join forces on April 29, 2017 for the first World Disco Soup Day ever organized.
EFSA to set upper safe limit for daily sugar intake
The European Food Safety Authority is to give formal advice on daily sugar intake for the first time.
Should we be trying to “democratize” organic? Discuss
A plea to make organic standards tighter, a pledge to “democratize” organic and an attempt to understand why the Danes are so good at organic. These were some of the tasty ingredients in a lively panel discussion staged at this week’s OTB #GrowOrganic17 event
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Organic sales at Leclerc up 22%, retailer targets 200 Le Marché Bio store openings
Organic sales at French supermarket chain Leclerc grew by an impressive 22% in 2018 to be worth €930 million, reports the Linéaires.
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Fix the World and Make Money the Dr Bronner’s way
Family owned natural soap brand Dr Bronner’s is the subject of an episode in a new documentary series Fix the World and Make Money, titled ‘Soap for World Peace’, which launched today on the filmmakers’ website.
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Natural Products YouTube channel relaunches with Organic Pioneer series
An all new-look Natural Products YouTube channel relaunches this week with a series of ‘Organic Pioneer’ videos filmed earlier this month at the Go! Organic Festival.
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Watch: Natural & Organic Products Europe in pictures
The ‘official’ photos are all in from last weekend’s action-packed and effortlessly upbeat Natural & Organic Products Europe in London. We’ve edited the cream of the crop into a snappy 60-second video. If you couldn’t get along to the show, here’s what you missed!
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From bongs to baby food – how to navigate the South African market by a man who’s done (and still does) it all
Founder and owner of one of South Africa’s leading natural and organic distributors, and publisher of the country’s top trade magazine for the food and beverage industry, Bruce Cohen is that rare breed, an entrepreneur- influencer – both deal-maker and commentator. Plugged in to the South African natural products scene in a way few others […]
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Prescribing sleep
The neuroscientist and science writer Matthew Walker describes lack of sleep as a “slow form of self-euthanasia”. His best-selling book Why We Sleepis a wake-up call for all of us, writes Jim Manson
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Changing the debate on natural health in New Zealand
A campaign last year by natural health advocacy group the New Zealand Wellness Association (NZWA) played a pivotal role in seeing off divisive new legislation proposed for the regulation of the supplements and natural remedies in the country. Here, NZWA’s co-founder and general manager, Joanne Bisset, talks to NPG about the group’s on-going mission to […]
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Climate change ready: Growing organically in a water stressed world
The time for debating climate change is over, says US organic farming pioneer Bob Quinn – it’s already happening, and we need to adapt fast. That’s why he has turned his attention to developing climate change ready organic crops that will thrive in hot, water stressed conditions, writes Michael Wale.
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BioCell Collagen for Joint, Skin and Connective Tissue Health
Intrinsic aging produces many physiological changes that affect how the body looks and feels, which depends, at least in part, upon the structural integrity of the connective tissue in joints, skin, tendons, ligaments, bones, and blood vessels. Connective tissue, which is primarily composed of collagen, glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), and proteoglycans, binds all of the organs and […]
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Mineral-rich New Zealand volcanic mud delivers instant illumination for your skin
It may seem counter-intuitive to apply mud to your skin in order to cleanse it, but the skin-enhancing benefits of mineral-rich mud have been harnessed for beauty treatments all over the world for centuries. Antipodes® uses white volcanic mud sourced from central New Zealand’s dramatic central plateau in its new Halo Skin-Brightening Facial Mud Mask […]
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Pomella®, Bacognize® and Longvida®: Benefits for Active People
More than ever, active individuals are looking for natural alternatives that can provide nutritional support to help maximize exercise benefits and reduce recovery time. Natural antioxidants are an excellent alternative, but not all of them are able to prove bioavailability and efficacy. Punicalagins are a group of potent antioxidants unique to the pomegranate fruit which […]
