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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

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Unpublished pesticide trials reveal harm to honey bee health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.

New report reveals healthy beauty trends

A new report, The Future of Healthy Beauty, has highlighted authenticity and natural ingredient innovation as key trends and opportunities for the industry. Written by...

Organic Monitor sees ‘golden opportunity’ in anti-pollution skincare for natural brands

Organic Monitor says it sees untapped opportunities for natural and organic cosmetic brands in the emerging category of anti-pollution skincare, with many new ingredients...

Fair Squared sets up for Christmas

Ethical natural beauty brand Fair Squared has launched a Christmas Gift Set comprising four mini-size products, all Natrue certified, vegan and carrying the Fairtrade...

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...

Cocoa farmer emphasizes need for industry to work in partnership with...

Fairtrade cocoa farmer Fortin Bley warns that unless the international cocoa industry does more to involve farmers, it risks losing a generation of growers.

Patients with MS may benefit from taking probiotics

Research by scientists in Iran has found that patients with MS experience an improvement in symptoms when supplementing with probiotics.

French maritime pine bark extract supports muscles

A new study published in the Journal on Orthopaedics & Traumatology has found that French maritime pine bark extract may curb muscle loss due to ageing.

PHE unveils sugar reduction programme

As part of the Government’s much criticized child obesity action plan, Public Health England has announced a new sugar reduction and reformulation plan.

Nine out of ten UK supermarkets failing on GM front says...

In what it calls a “damning assessment” of the UK’s supermarkets, GM Freeze says consumers are being kept in the dark about GM in the food chain.

2016 Sustainable Beauty Award Finalists Announced

Organic Monitor has announced the finalists of the 2016 Sustainable Beauty Awards. The jury has selected four finalists per award category (listed in alphabetical order)… Sustainability Pioneer...

UK food and drink export plan flags up organic opportunities

The Government’s UK Food and Drink: International Action Plan 2016 to 2020 has been published to set out how it will work together with industry to create opportunities and increase capability for UK exporters over the next five years.

Natural Products Scandinavia 2016: Exhibitor show highlights

Natural Products Scandinavia – the Nordic region’s only dedicated trade show for the natural health, nutrition, health food, beauty, skin care, and self-care markets – has released its exhibitor show highlights for 2016.

BBC sting exposes health store selling cancer ‘cure’

An undercover investigation by BBC 5 live has discovered an unlicensed blood product being sold illegally by a Bournemouth health food store. After a tip...

Top attractions serving up “junk filled” children’s lunch boxes

Many of Britain’s top visitor attractions are completely failing to offer healthy eating options for children despite unprecedented awareness of about obesity and diet related illnesses.

Only Natural Products doubles size of tea factory

Gloucestershire based Only Natural Products has undergone a huge expansion this year, this includes almost doubling the size of its factory.

Pukka becomes a Certified B Corporation

Pukka Herbs has announced that it is now a certified B Corporation, joining an international network of businesses committed to high standards of social and environmental performance.