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Food miles and a sustainable diet

Zoe Oates, director of The Honest Bean Co., discusses food miles in the context of sustainable food choices.

The Green Chemist’s Handbook

Barbara Olioso introduces The Green Chemist’s Handbook for Cosmetic Preservation, bridging green values with safe and performing cosmetics.

How The Vegan Society volunteer scheme thrived during COVID

Kaya Gromocki, volunteering and engagement officer, The Vegan Society, explains how remote working opened up a new pool of volunteers.

Product spotlight: skincare

Kinetic presents new launches from all-natural beauty brand Balade en Provence which will ‘transport you to the fields of southern France’

CBD brands can’t trade on curiosity forever

CBD brands should prioritize building trust over following trends, argues Natalie Redford, creative strategist for branding agency Robot Food. 

Product spotlight: hair care

JASON, distributed by Kinetic, unveils new and improved hair care formulas with clinical testing - Alex Barani comments

Product spotlight: immunity

Alexander Barani, MD of Kinetic, is a natural beauty expert with over 15 years’ experience. Here he unveils his top immunity products.

100 days of African sunshine

Rob Fletcher, founder of Dr Trouble, explains why every business should care about ethical production in the food industry.

Out of darkness there is light

When I was asked to write this Beauty Buzz, I re-read my activist-hailing column of last January with more than a wry smile.

Food, drink and wellness trends for 2021

Tenna Annette, co-founder and raw food expert at Purearth, discusses food, drink and wellness trends for 2021.

A vaccine on its way – where now for vitamin D...

With the news that a COVID-19 vaccine might be available as soon as December, where does that leave research into the effects of vitamin D?

Sustainable packaging for a natural beauty industry

Cosmetics products come in all shapes and sizes. The industry is expansive and with each and every product comes packaging.

Let’s act now to prevent a Brexit catastrophe for the organic...

The organic sector faces a dichotomy in the wake of Brexit. Roger Kerr explains why we must act now to prevent a catastrophe for organic. 

The rising demand for immunity boosting drinks as a result of...

Paul Gurnell, GM at Purearth, offers his thoughts on how functional, immunity boosting drinks can become a way of life for consumers. 

A glimpse into organic pasta production in Italy

Jimmy Nelson, marketing officer at Essential Trading, tours La Terra e il Cielo’s manufacturing site to mark the pasta brand’s 40th year.

Marking 20 years in the year 2020

Lucy Redfern of Wholesale Health discusses how 2020 has made her reflect on the past 20 years in the natural health industry.

Why I became certified organic

Beth Coldrick, founder of BAO Skincare, explains why she become certified organic and shares the challenges and triumphs of that journey.

Meeting the challenges of vegan food production

James Sopwith argues that unless manufacturers engage with the right experts, the rise of veganism may be stunted by failure to meet demand.

Stepping up or sitting back: a pledge to the black community

Tracy Durrant, business coach, comments on the importance of considering a Diversity, Equity & Inclusivity policy for your busisness.

As the lockdown lifts, let’s look to a more sustainable future

Is it possible to build a greener and more sustainable future? Yes, says Carole Bamford, founder of Daylesford, but it all starts with our soil.