Organic & Natural Business magazineFestive sales forecast for growth
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
The UK is predicted to see a 2.5 per cent rise in retail sales this Christmas. According to Mintel, sales are expected to reach £42bn in December, with…
Health awareness campaign launched by Nairn’s
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
A new initiative has been created by Nairn’s to raise awareness of the health benefits of oatcakes. To encourage consumers to make oatcakes a staple and versatile part…
Food chain urged to get waste aware
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Issues around the UK’s waste crisis highlighted by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall have provoked debate. The acclaimed River Cottage chef has been fronting a documentary series, called War on Waste,…
Calls for sugar tax divides consumer opinion, poll finds
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
A research organisation has revealed that consumer opinion on implementing a sugar tax in the UK is mixed. Recently, celebrity chef Jamie Oliver has been lobbying the Government…
Vegan group calls for greater support for crop farmers
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
The Vegan Society believes that action on rural livelihoods and climate change emissions from farming is urgently needed. The organisation has spoken out following the recent appointment of…
Independents come together for trade summit
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
A new trade event for natural and organic retailers has proved a resounding success. The inaugural Natural Health Trade Summit took place in Manchester recently, and attracted more…
Organic boss talks of life through music
Wednesday, July 1, 2015
The Chief Executive at the Soil Association has opened up about how music inspires her with an appearance on Dessert Island Discs. The organic farmer (pictured), joined Kirsty…
Restructure of popcorn business announced
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
A healthy popcorn brand has announced plans to de-merge and restructure its operations. Metcalfe’s Food Company has become known for developing snacks under its two brands, itsu [grocery]…
Project assessing public attitudes to soya find lack of awareness over quality
Monday, June 29, 2015
A university student is examining how aware Brits are of quality when it comes to soya. Sophie Seddon, a 22-year-old student of Food, Nutrition and Well-Being at Harper…
Divine merger announced
Friday, June 26, 2015
Fairtrade brand Divine Chocolate has merged its UK and US operations. The farmer-owned chocolate company has combined the two businesses and with it, Kuapa Kokoo, the farmers’ co-operative…
