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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Natural beauty ambassadors: “shared vision” will drive sector

Leading figures from the natural beauty sector gathered in Brighton yesterday to debate a range of issues – from latest market trends and developments, to business ethics and sustainability.

Linwoods creates healthy Snackettes

Linwoods has unveiled its latest creation: Snackettes as a slow cooked, natural and nutrition-packed alternative to unhealthy nibbles.

Comvita sweetens honey offer with fresh look and new Manuka variants

Natural health brand Comvita has launched a refreshed range of its premium table honey and added two new flavours to its range.

Bioglan expands superfoods offer

Bioglan Superfoods has introduced a new organic range of superfood powders as well as adding two further variants to its ultimate greens powders line.

Leon seeks independent review over ASA ‘superfood’ ruling

The Leon restaurant chain says it is seeking an “independent review” following an Advertising Standards Authority ruling that its use of the description ‘superfood’ breached UK advertising rules.

Looking for Mediterranean flavours? Me Too!

The Me Too! natural food brand from Ramona’s Kitchen has introduced a number of new products to its line of Mediterranean-inspired creations.

Green & Black’s celebrates 25 years

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Green & Black’s has added a new variety and, in the style of Willy Wonker, launched a Silver Ticket competition.

Eteaket bucks the trend

Artisan tea company Eteaket recently teamed up with Queen Margaret’s University (QMU) to produce a unique tea blend incorporating sea buckthorn.

Natural and organic brands make waves in Grocer ‘Fast 50’

Several natural and organic brands have again made it onto The Grocer’s ‘Fast 50’ list of the fastest growing UK food and drink companies.

Sharpham Park gets cracking with first UK organic walnut crop

British spelt product specialist Sharpham Park has announced the release of its first commercial organic walnut crop.

Weleda cleans up at Sustainable Beauty Awards 2016

This year’s Sustainable Beauty Awards, organized by Organic Monitor, saw Weleda win two awards and take runner up in a third category. The natural and...

Food for Thought gets thumbs up from customers with Kingston business...

Food for Thought has won the Independent Retailer of the Year award in the 2016 Kingston Business Excellence Awards, beating eight other stores.

Nutritious on-the-go snacking from NüDEST

Aimed at those who want a tasty and nutritious snack on-the-go, NüDEST has launched, offering 100% natural fruit puree mixed with Greek-style yoghurt and whole grains.

Lily’s launches Sunday Lunch for dogs

Dogs will be in for a weekend treat with the launch of Lily’s Kitchen’s latest recipe for dogs, Sunday Lunch.

WorldFoods spices up UK sauce market with tastes of Asia

Following success in the US and Europe, WorldFoods has introduced its all-natural free-from range of authentic Asian pastes and sauces to the UK.

Piccolo adds to Mediterranean-inspired organic baby food range

Launched earlier this year, organic baby food brand Piccolo has introduced four new flavours.

Delicious Alchemy unwraps Xmas treats

Gluten- and dairy-free brand Delicious Alchemy is launching two new products and a special limited edition cake mix this month, in time for Christmas sales.

Action on Sugar calls for manufacturers to take action now

Action on Sugar is urging food manufacturers to commit to the new sugar reduction and reformulation programme announced by Public Health England last month.

Unpublished pesticide trials reveal harm to honey bee health

Bayer and Syngenta have been criticized for not publishing research that found high doses of their neonicotinoid pesticides cause serious harm to honey bee colonies.

Weleda adds new fragrance to its Jardin de Vie range

Onagre (French for evening primrose) is the latest scent to be added to Weleda’s natural fragrance range, which launched in the UK earlier this...