Weekly stock market update | Edward Jones

Weekly stock market update | Edward Jones

Five takeaways from February’s strength Key Takeaways: February showed us that if yields are rising for the right reasons (stronger growth instead of central bank rate hikes), equities can do well in that environment. The fourth-quarter earnings season has been strong in the U.S., suggesting that a reacceleration is underway, supporting the new highs in … Read more

The evolution of natural cosmetics: Q&A with NATRUE

The evolution of natural cosmetics: Q&A with NATRUE

Ahead of NATRUE’s annual International Day of Natural Cosmetics on 23rd November, CosmeticsDesign-Europe​ spoke to Dr Mark Smith, the Director General at the international non-profit for natural and organic cosmetics.  CDE: What are the main issues currently facing the natural cosmetics industry? ​ Dr Mark Smith (MS):​ The natural cosmetics sector faces several key challenges, which … Read more

Is it time for the ‘outdated’ supermarket free from aisle to evolve?

Is it time for the ‘outdated’ supermarket free from aisle to evolve?

UK health food brand SRSLY Low Carb is calling on supermarkets to evolve the ‘eerily empty and neglected’ free from aisle. “This is a forgotten aisle with no designated chilled or frozen space which means the incumbent offer is literally restricted to swathes of dry, crunchy cereals, dairy-free chocolate plus a random smattering of reportedly … Read more

Is it time for the ‘outdated’ supermarket free-from aisle to evolve?

Is it time for the ‘outdated’ supermarket free-from aisle to evolve?

UK health food brand SRSLY Low Carb is calling on supermarkets to evolve the ‘eerily empty and neglected’ free-from aisle. “This is a forgotten aisle with no designated chilled or frozen space which means the incumbent offer is literally restricted to swathes of dry, crunchy cereals, dairy-free chocolate plus a random smattering of reportedly better-for-you … Read more

how closely should the food industry watch this trend?

how closely should the food industry watch this trend?

The ketogenic diet is high-fat, moderate-protein and low-carbohydrate. Ketogenic diets make the body produce ketones, which are used as an alternative fuel when blood sugar levels are low. Ketones are produced in the liver from fat, making the ketogenic diet a popular approach to weight loss. There is also evidence emerging that the keto diet … Read more