Organic Sweden has challenged claims by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology that organic farming is worse for the climate, arguing that their study relies on “hypothetical reasoning” and fails to account for real-world conditions.
Sweden
The latest natural and organic news, features, research and opinion effecting Sweden and it’s regions.
‘Deforestation effect’ means organic is worse for the climate, Swedish researchers claim
Organically farmed food has a bigger climate impact than conventionally farmed food, due to the greater areas of land required and a resultant increase in deforestation globally.
Watch: Holland & Barrett Malmö live pitch highlights
Watch video highlights of one of the undoubted highlights of this month’s Natural Products Scandinavia show – Holland & Barrett Live Pitch.
Malmö double bill draws top buyers and influencers from 66 countries
4488 natural products professionals from 66 countries packed the the aisles at the Natural Products Scandinavia and the Nordic Organic Food Fair events earlier this month.
Holland & Barrett revenues rise 7.1% to top £700m
Leading European health food retailer Holland & Barrett saw group revenues rise 7.1% to reach £ £702.5 million, for the year ending 30 September 2018.
First survey of €270m Baltics organic market launched at Malmö show today
The first detailed survey of the burgeoning Baltics organic market will be launched launched today at the Nordic Organic Food Fair trade show in Malmö (14-15 November, MalmöMässan).
Natural Products Scandinavia
Malmö, Sweden Natural Products Scandinavia, is an essential industry event for trade buyers in the healthy living, nutrition, natural beauty and self-care sectors. Offering the very latest trends and products, not yet seen at other trade shows. Co-located with The Nordic Organic Food Fair, the combined shows will host over 500 exhibiting companies and showcase […]
Nordic Organic Food fair
Malmo, Sweden. The Nordic Organic Food Fair is the only organic food & drink trade show hosted in the Nordic region. This is an industry event for trade buyers who are looking to source the best organic food and drink. Meet leading suppliers to the market including the best on offer from the Nordic region, […]
I’m in! Holland & Barrett Malmö Live Pitch shortlist announced
Holland & Barrett, has named the brands who will get the chance to present at its first ever Innovation Pitch session, at at next week’s year’s Natural Products Scandinavia event in Malmö.
See you in Malmö!
The Natural Products Global editorial and publishing team will be in Malmö next week for the co-located Nordic Organic Food Fair and Natural Products Scandinavia events.
The stage is yours: Top Nordic influencers lined up for Malmö event
Some of the Nordic region’s leading influencers in the natural, organic and eco arena will join a formidable speaker line-up at next week’s co-located Natural Products Scandinavia and Nordic Organic Food Fair events in Malmö, Sweden.
Global trends in organic: Data, deals and disruptors
To judge by some usually reliable metrics, organic markets around the world are currently in robust good health. Organic sales are growing strongly worldwide, market penetration is rising, M&A activity and investment remains high, retailer engagement is deepening and consumer awareness is increasing.
Organic Beauty Awards opens for entries
Natural and organic cosmetics trade body NOC Sweden has announced that entires are for the 4th edition of the Organic Beauty Awards.
Swedish supermarket’s app helps customers calculate their shopping cart’s climate footprint
Swedish supermarket chain ICA has launched an app that will help customers calculate the climate footprint of their weekly food shop.
Divine intervention: Ethical pioneer acquires assets of Swedish Fairtrade pioneer
Divine Chocolate Limited, the international Fairtrade company owned by cocoa farmers, has acquired the assets of one of the pioneering Fairtrade companies in Sweden, The House of Fair Trade.
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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!
Interviews
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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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Age-defining Eye Saviors: A new clinical study of XanMax®
A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, parallel study has been recently conducted for a duration of 180 days in elderly volunteers. Statistically significant results demonstrated that XanMax® supports healthy macula through deposition of optimal levels of carotenoid pigments. Furthermore, the study also demonstrated that the formulation was safe and well tolerated when administrated orally. Details […]
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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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As Europe braces itself for winter flu outbreak, protect yourself with Sambucol® and the power of black elderberry
Experts across Europe have warned the EU to brace itself for a bad flu season this winter. A new vaccine has been produced which is effective in fighting H3N2, the flu strain likely to hit the region this year; however, the vaccine is generally available for free to over 65s, pregnant women, those with an […]
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