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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

New natural beauty trends at Natural & Organic Products Europe 2017

Being quick to adapt to emerging beauty trends and keeping up-to-date with new product developments is key for any successful natural and organic retailer....

Video report: Food Roundtable

Check out our video round-up from last week's Natural Products News Food Roundtable, held at Diversified's offices in Brighton.

Meridian Foods appoints first sporting brand ambassadors

Meridian Foods has announced Wasps captain and England rugby player James Haskell and Olympic hockey gold medallist Alex Danson as brand ambassadors.

Shrewd Foods shakes up smoothie sector

German nutrition company Shrewd Foods has introduced its range of freeze-dried Shameless Smoothies to the UK market.

Veganz closes stores as multiples jump on plant-based trend

Veganz, the German-based vegan supermarket chain, is to close around half of its stores in the face of stiff competition from the grocery multiples, according to several local reports.

Industry figures debate the future of natural food

Leading figures from across the natural food industry – including retailers, brand-owners, chefs and food writers – gathered in Brighton this week to debate the future of the natural food sector.

The Natural Store in Falmouth moves to ‘prime location’

The Natural Store, which originally opened in Falmouth 20 years ago, has moved into significantly larger premises opposite the Prince of Wales Pier.

UMFHA discovers unique manuka honey compounds

The Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA) has announced it has validated unique signature compounds which can identify manuka honey as genuine.

Organic gets a voice at both Oxford farming conferences

Michael Wale says that organic is gaining a voice at the annual Oxford Farming Conference, as well as at the alternative Oxford Real Farming Conference.

H&B opens 6,000 sq ft flagship ‘More’ store at Marble Arch

Holland & Barrett International opened a new flagship store at Marble Arch in London this week (Thursday 19 January).

Transitional organic certification for US farmers

A new transitional certification programme for products from farmers who are in the process of becoming organic has been launched in the US. Using standards...

Marigold soups with added vitamin D

Marigold Health Foods is making a foray into the convenience sector with a new line of cup soups, each providing a day’s dose of vitamin D.

Nonya Secrets revealed

Nonya Secrets is a new company offering a range of cooking sauces and condiments, which have been developed by company founder Maureen Suan Neo.

Major new store opening for Liverpool

A 10,000sqft organic and natural food store will open in Bold Street, Liverpool in March.

Nush creates almond milk yoghurts

Artisan British brand Nush has produced a unique range of dairy- and soya-free yoghurts using 95% almond milk.

My Natural Smile launches with online store

New London start-up My Natural Smile has launched its online store offering natural and organic oral healthcare products for both adults and children.

Pukka founder turns herbal tea recipes into coffee table book

A beautifully illustrated new book by Pukka Herbs co-founder and herbalist, Sebastian Pole, has just been published.

PHROOTI launches fruit-infused waters

Sheffield-based brand PHROOTI has launched a range of glass-bottled fruit-infused waters that are 100% natural and contain zero sugars.

Ethical supermarket hiSbe closes in on second Brighton store

Brighton-based ethical supermarket hiSbe is close to securing a second store site in the city.

New US guidelines on peanut allergy

Babies without eczema or egg allergies, should be introduced to peanut-containing foods alongside other solid foods according to new clinical guidelines from an expert panel...