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Special diet and organic ideas at Natural Food Show

Wednesday, 14 March 2012 11:30 AM

Are you a fan of all foods organic? Or do you have a special diet to cater for? New food and drink launches will form the highlight of April’s Natural Food Show, with a New Product Showcase putting the spotlight on the most exciting, innovative brands.

The Natural & Organic Products Europe trade event takes place April 1-2 at Olympia, London. Expect a mouth-watering array of natural, organic, biodynamic, Fairtrade, free-from and special diet products – many on show for the first time – from more than 300 exhibitors from all around the world.

This year’s New Product Showcase will also see an increase in the number of food and drink orientated categories, with ‘Drink’ and ‘Special Diet’ enjoying their own separate categories for the first time, joining the pre-existing ‘Food’ and ‘Organic Food’ categories.

“The number one reason attendees cite for visiting Natural & Organic Products Europe is ‘finding new products’,” said event director Simon Barry. “New products provide retailers with lots of fresh ideas and excitement – they keep things interesting year after year.”

People are attracted to organic labels

Organic food 'has a halo effect'

Opting for organic food, healthy restaurants or other meals that are perceived to be healthy can actually encourage you to consume more calories. That's the theory from a United States researcher who has looked into 'the halo effect' of foods.

 Do your bit for the Fairtrade campaign

Fairtrade campaign gets celebrity backing

Pack your conscience along with your weekly shop and look out for Fairtrade products. Through the ‘Take A Step for Fairtrade’ campaign, the public are being asked to think about what they can do every day, every week or every month during 2012.
Try muesli for slow-release energy all day

Kate's great breakfast cereal launch

A new range of British organic cereals promises day-long energy and a flavoursome taste. Kate’s Originals launches with two of the founders favourite muesli and porridge blends - Kate's Classic Muesli and Kate's Fruity Porridge.

A Mediterranean-style diet is recommended

Special diet 'targets heart disease'

Following a clinical trial at Three Universities, the Metagenics medical food combined with a low-glycemic, Mediterranean-style diet is almost twice as effective as one of the best diets alone for lowering risk factors for cardiovascular disease.
Holland & Barrett has Easter egg ideas

Sweet treats for special diets this Easter

Looking for a sweet treat on a special diet? Holland & Barrett’s ‘free from’ Easter Eggs range has been specifically created for individuals with food allergies and intolerances, providing treats for people with special dietary needs.

 Government unveils food labelling plans

Food labelling plans 'will aid healthy eating decisions'

Plans have been unveiled for clearer, more coherent labelling on food packaging. Health Secretary Andrew Lansley says that offering a single nutrition labeling system is common sense and will help people make good food choices.
Beef can contain 'natural' trans-fats

'Natural' trans-fats have health benefits

Trans-fats are not necessarily the enemy of a healthy diet. Natural trans-fats form dairy and beef have been shown to have health benefits, including reduced risk of heart disease and even anti-cancer properties, says Advances in Nutrition.

 organic vegetables

Row over organic benefits continues

The sector has come under increasing scrutiny in the past few weeks after research published in September’s Annals of Internal Medicine found ‘no discernible difference’ between the nutritional content of organic and non organic food.

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Broccoli helps kill cancer cells

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Over half of Brits want to shed 'at least a stone'

weight loss

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