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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

BioCare sold to IVC

BioCare Limited has been acquired by International Vitamin Corporation (IVC).

inSpiral inspires with raw snack range

InSpiral has added four new innovative snacks to its range of organic raw snacks.

L’Oréal rumoured to be mulling Body Shop sale

Following the announcement of its 2016 annual results, reports have surfaced that L’Oréal may be considering offloading The Body Shop due to slowing sales. Founded...

Pucker up for a touch of colour from Burt’s

Burt’s Bees has expanded its natural beauty range with a 100% Natural Lipstick collection. Developed to deliver bold colour with naturally moisturizing ingredients, including beeswax,...

Primavera gives skin a boost for spring

Organic skincare brand Primavera has launched a new range of Harmonizing Rose and Osmanthus bodycare solutions to soothe and soften the skin. Described as imparting...

Goodfayre sets up #ethicalchallenge

Dana Burton, owner of independent ethical retailer Goodfayre, which opened last year in Salisbury, has launched the #ethicalchallenge. The initiative aims to encourage customers to...

Holland & Barrett scouting for the ‘next big thing’

Holland & Barrett’s ‘Innovation Pitch Live’ will be back at Natural & Organic Products Europe for a second year.

Dying for a change?

Saach Organics has introduced a 100% natural colour system, with ingredients derived from plants and minerals and no active chemicals. The semi-permanent hair colours are...

New Mediaplanet campaign set to raise awareness of skin health

Your Skin is a new campaign being launched on 24 February by Mediaplanet. Running for six months, it will focus on raising awareness of skin...

Sanatio Naturalis introduces beauty oils and waters

New from Sanatio Naturalis (Latin for ‘the healing power of nature’) comes a range of 100% pure British natural essential oils and floral waters. Suitable...

FreeFrom Skincare Awards open

The sixth annual FreeFrom Skincare Awards have opened for entries. The awards celebrate the best free-from skincare products in 14 categories including Family Skincare, Men’s...

Green People gets new brand ambassador

Anatomist, TV presenter and author Professor Alice Roberts has been announced as Green People’s brand ambassador and official science communication advisor for 2017. Roberts will...

L’Oréal rumoured to be mulling Body Shop sale

Following the announcement of its 2016 annual results, reports have surfaced that L’Oréal may be considering offloading The Body Shop due to slowing sales. Founded...

Slow Food condemns EU Parliament’s approval of CETA

The Slow Food organisation has condemned the newly approved CETA trade agreement between the EU and Canada, which it says fails to raise environmental standards and will impact heavily on poor farming communities.

Vega protein powders land in the UK

North American brand Vega is launching in the UK this month, with an initial offering of three plant-based protein powders.

Flurry of new products to be launched

Hundreds of new products will be launched at the forthcoming Natural Food Show.

BOOM Awards open for entries

The Soil Association’s (SA) Best of Organic Market (BOOM) Awards 2017 have opened for entries.

Colour Me Gift Boxes

Botanical Brands, the sole UK distributor for New Zealand-based natural skincare and cosmetics brand Living Nature, has added three new Lipstick Gift Boxes to...

Eat yourself beautiful

Organic stalwart Neal’s Yard Remedies is launching its own beauty bible - Neal’s Yard Remedies Eat Beautiful. Designed to revolutionize your beauty regime from within...

Wash away impurities

Natural and vegan personal care range Pacifica is launching its new micella waters. Available to order in April 2017, the innovative tonic waters help to...