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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Anti-ageing pills are real, and some of us are taking them...

Eternal youth is the stuff of religion and mythology, but what if we could just have a bit more of it? What if there...

Navigating the trends and regulatory landscape shaping natural and organic cosmetics...

  People are not just buying cosmetics; they are investing in their well-being, fairer practices, and the environment. In 2024 Mintel anticipates that the trend...

Organic farmers call for fair prices and recognition of public goods...

As thousands of organic farmers have joined protests across Europe, the organic food and farming movement calls for fair prices for both consumers and...

The Big Plastic Count 2024: Greenpeace and Everyday Plastic Announce Return...

  Greenpeace UK and Everyday Plastic are reuniting for The Big Plastic Count 2024, representing a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the public to influence the UN...

Health Stores Ireland announces Retail Awards 2024 winners

  Sunday 28th January saw the return of the annual Health Stores Ireland/New Natural Business retailer awards where Irish retailers received due recognition for their resilience...

Kelpon: German Female Founding Duo Raises 7-Figure Seed for World’s First...

4 Mins Read Vyld, the female-founded Berlin startup making sustainable period products from algae, has secured a seven-figure sum in seed funding that includes...

Steakholder Foods: Israeli Startup Expands Seafood Range with 3D-Printed Shrimp

3 Mins Read Israeli startup Steakholder Foods has added a 3D-printed shrimp prototype to an expanding roster of alternative seafood products. The company plans...

Heather Mills rescues VBites with £1m winning bid

British entrepreneur Heather Mills has purchased the assets of plant-based meal brand VBites with a £1m winning bid, weeks after the brand fell into...

Natural & Organic Products Expo opens visitor registration with a fresh...

Returning with a brand-new contemporary look, this year’s Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) has opened registration for its highly anticipated 2024 edition, which...

Mintel highlights ‘Trust the Process’, ‘Age Reframed’ and ‘Eating: Optimised’ as...

“It’s been a year of change,” says Jenny Zegler, Director of Mintel Food & Drink. “With the lingering effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, fluctuating...

Plant-based Firm MYCO Holdings Open ‘UK First’ Site

Plant-based food manufacturer, MYCO Holdings, has announced that it has moved into a new product development site. The firm plan to transform a former food...

Great Taste 2024 – Open for entry

The 31st edition of Great Taste will open for General Entry at midday on Monday 22nd January 2024. (Entry is currently open for Guild...

Researchers explore Tara Gum as a green polymer alternative to plastic

Tara gum has the potential to be a sustainable and biodegradable substitute for synthetic plastic in the food and drug industries. Researchers from Chung-Ang...

New Leadership Team for Natural & Organic Products Expo

  After a distinguished career spanning a very impressive nineteen years with Diversified Communications, Carol Dunning has announced her decision to retire from her role...

Veganuary 2024: Whole Food Mains Trending on UK Restaurant Menus

5 Mins Read We’re nearly halfway through Veganuary 2024, and one trend is coming out strong on UK restaurant menus: a focus on whole-food...

From VFC to VFG: UK Alt-Meat Maker Rebrands with Aim to...

4 Mins Read After a year of acquisitions and continued sales growth, VFC Foods has rebranded to the Vegan Food Group with the aim...

The Sustainable Bottling Co. launches UK aluminium bottling factory

Melvin Jay, the founder of anti-plastic campaigning soda brand GUNNA Drinks, has launched a brand new aluminium bottling facility near Leicester on the back...

Plant-Based Pill Twice As Effective in Helping Smokers Quit Cigarettes

3 Mins Read Cytisine, derived from plants, might just be the best natural alternative to widely used nicotine patches. Yes, you read that right. Plant-based...

Free From Skincare Awards 2024 now open to entries

The thirteenth Free From Skincare Awards have opened to entries today (08 January 2024). Running annually since 2012, the Awards celebrate the best cosmetic products...

Natural energy boosters, hormone balancing foods & functional mushrooms among the...

Natural energy boosters, hormone balancing foods & functional mushrooms among the trends predicted by Holland & Barrett in 2024 Holland & Barrett (H&B) has...