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Industry NewsCertified beauty sales at all-time high
According to Soil Association Certification’s Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market 2019 report, sustainable shoppers have driven the market for certified organic and natural beauty products to an all-time high with a 14% rise in sales in 2018.
Bone and Joint HealthA nation on the move
Kate Miller looks at the main aggravators of joint pain and uncovers how the public’s well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions can often lead to injuries come spring
Guest CommentGarnier’s certified range is great news for organic
Georgia Barnes, beauty and wellbeing business development manager at Soil Association Certification, speaks about Garnier’s new organic range.
NewsDon’t say cheese, dairy farmers tell vegan shop owners
The owners of a new London-based vegan cheese shop – La Fauxmagerie – have been told by dairy farmers and producers that they are misleading customers. La Fauxmargerie, which opened in Brixton earlier this year and is styled to look like a traditional cheesemonger, sells what it calls dairy-free ‘artisan cheeses’. “It’s clear from our name that […]
FeaturesThe power of sour
While not yet mainstream, and certainly not new, fermented foods were heralded as one of the big trends of 2018 and continue to work their way onto the shelves of independent retailers up and down the country. Hayley Coristine investigates the qualities that are helping this ancient food technology gain wider appeal (more…)
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Sparking the passion, naturally
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Best bar none
With small chocolate producers choosing to trade directly, Jane Wolfe takes a look at the...
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Real Handful has made its debut into the kids snacking market with the launch of...
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Neal’s Yard kicks off frankincense initiative
Ahead of the release of its latest frankincense-based hand serum at the end of February,...
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Food and Drink
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Purato marks tenth birthday with new look
To celebrate its tenth year, the organic Sicilian wine brand Purato has undergone a makeover, including the new strapline ‘Green to the extreme’, to flag up its green credentials.
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Rachel’s see major rebrand
Welsh organic dairy brand Rachel’s Organic has refreshed its brand, unveiling a new packaging design across its full range of yogurts and rice puddings.
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UK welcomes Mallorca-based chocolate brand
Cachao, a Spanish chocolate brand producing handmade, organic and plant-based bean-to-bar products on the Balearic Island of Mallorca, is now available to UK consumers.
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Organic sector set to be worth £2.5BN by 2020
The UK organic market is now worth £2.33 billion following sales growth of 5.3% in 2018, according to the Soil Association Organic Market Report 2019.
Health & Nutrition
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It’s in the stars for Lucy Bee
Starseed Naturally Balanced Organic Raw Omega Oil is the latest product from natural and organic food brand Lucy Bee, launched to offer consumers a simple, vegan way to increase omega-3 intake.
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EU regulators slam brakes on skyrocketing CBD category
Many CBD and hemp-derived products could face an immediate ban across Europe after the European Food Safety Authority last week reclassified cannabidiol as a ‘Novel Food’.
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Nordic supplement brand lands in UK
Norwegian supplement brand OG Science + Wellbeing has launched in the UK with its flagship product OG ØMEGA-3 PLUS.
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Wiley’s Finest reaches the summit
Wiley’s Finest has created what it says is the first high concentration DHA omega-3 liquid from wild Alaskan pollock fish oil, Summit DHA.
Natural Beauty
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Certified beauty sales at all-time high
According to Soil Association Certification’s Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market 2019 report, sustainable shoppers have driven the market for certified organic and natural beauty products to an all-time high with a 14% rise in sales in 2018.
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Garnier’s certified range is great news for organic
Georgia Barnes, beauty and wellbeing business development manager at Soil Association Certification, speaks about Garnier’s new organic range.
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Neal’s Yard kicks off frankincense initiative
Ahead of the release of its latest frankincense-based hand serum at the end of February, Neal’s Yard Remedies has launched Project Frankincense, an initiative to propagate, cultivate and care for the sustainable production of frankincense in Oman.
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Emani walks the walk with VIN + OMI at LFW
Emani Vegan Cosmetics has partnered with eco-friendly, cruelty-free fashion brand Vin + Omi as the official make-up sponsor for its London Fashion Week show tonight, entitled Planet Rewind.
Natural Living
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The Store brings sustainable shopping to Fiveways, Brighton
Last weekend a new sustainable shop opened in the Fiveways area of Brighton, to cater for the plastic-free shopping needs of local residents.
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Huskup harnesses all-natural by-product for reusable cups
Durable, biodegradable and free from plastic, Huskup is a new reusable coffee cup produced from rice husks.
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Light up for a soporific scent
New from natural wellness brand Green Goddess is the Slumber Sleep Candle, designed to induce a peaceful night’s sleep.
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Natural cleaning solutions from Green Goddess
Sussex-based, ethical brand Green Goddess recently launched to offer customers effective, non-toxic, plant-based cleaning solutions that are designed to feel luxurious to use yet are environmentally friendly.
Opinion
With such a list of dedicated, pioneering beauty brands, it’s unsurprising that once again, the Nordic countries have come out on top in 2017 as being the happiest countries in the world.
Julia ZaltzmanFreelance features writer & columnist
Give yourself a hygge
An area that I will be watching with interest going forward is the space where food and technology meet. Whether it is farmers investing in drones, the ever-growing market share held by online and app grocery shopping, or organic’s booming presence on social media, digital is set to become an increasingly powerful tool in raising awareness and trust for UK organic.
Lee HoldstockThe Soil Assocation
Organic tidings we bring
News
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Certified beauty sales at all-time high
According to Soil Association Certification’s Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market 2019 report, sustainable shoppers have driven the market for certified organic and natural beauty products to an all-time high with a 14% rise in sales in 2018.
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A nation on the move
Kate Miller looks at the main aggravators of joint pain and uncovers how the public’s well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions can often lead to injuries come spring
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Don’t say cheese, dairy farmers tell vegan shop owners
The owners of a new London-based vegan cheese shop – La Fauxmagerie – have been told by dairy farmers and producers that they are misleading customers. La Fauxmargerie, which opened in Brixton earlier this year and is styled to look like a traditional cheesemonger, sells what it calls dairy-free ‘artisan cheeses’. “It’s clear from our name that […]
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Best bar none
With small chocolate producers choosing to trade directly, Jane Wolfe takes a look at the rise in artisan bean to bar chocolatiers who are putting cocoa farmers’ welfare before profit (more…)
Features
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Sparking the passion, naturally
With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, it’s a momentous time of love and lust. With a broadening range of sexual wellbeing products on the market, Sharna Waid looks into which natural remedies retailers should be exploring to support and empower their female customers’ confidence in the bedroom (more…)
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A nation on the move
Kate Miller looks at the main aggravators of joint pain and uncovers how the public’s well-intentioned New Year’s resolutions can often lead to injuries come spring
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The power of sour
While not yet mainstream, and certainly not new, fermented foods were heralded as one of the big trends of 2018 and continue to work their way onto the shelves of independent retailers up and down the country. Hayley Coristine investigates the qualities that are helping this ancient food technology gain wider appeal (more…)
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Best bar none
With small chocolate producers choosing to trade directly, Jane Wolfe takes a look at the rise in artisan bean to bar chocolatiers who are putting cocoa farmers’ welfare before profit (more…)
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