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Industry NewsEcovia Intelligence announces 2019 trend predictions
Specialist research company Ecovia Intelligence has released its trend predictions for 2019, stating that the year ahead is expected to be ‘an important one for the sustainable food industry’.
Industry NewsVegan Valley: Heather Mills’ VBites to open Britain’s biggest vegan food factory
Businesswoman and vegan campaigner Heather Mills is about to open what she has described as Britain’s biggest vegan food factory, at a former Walker’s crips facility in Peterlee, Co Durham.
AllergyLand of confusion
Allergy season may be approaching but, as Kate Miller discovers, following a number of recent high-profile cases of anaphylaxis there’s an altogether more serious issue which health food stores should be aware of: food allergen labelling (more…)
Industry NewsVitamin D top sales of £442M VMS market
Vitamin D has overtaken vitamin C as the UK’s most widely used single vitamin according to a new research published by Mintel.
NewsInfluencers tell followers to ‘Feed Your Happy’ on behalf of OTB
Social media influencer Coral Golding – Coral Pearl to her followers – is among the names boosting the Organic Trade Board’s 2019 Organic Feed Your Happy Campaign.
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The Collective offers up a bit of culture
The Collective’s latest creation is a range of Kefir Cultured Yoghurts in four varieties: Natural,...
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Overhang for the over-hung
Overhang is a new drink created as a natural pick-me-up, based on traditional ingredients.
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No Ordinary skincare line
No Ordinary is a natural and organic vegan hair and skincare line created by Leicestershire-based...
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Folic acid fortification of flour: a focus of discussion for the HFMA
At a recent Health Food Manufacturers’ Association meeting of cross-party Parliamentarians in Westminster, the subject...
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Food and Drink
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Vegan Valley: Heather Mills’ VBites to open Britain’s biggest vegan food factory
Businesswoman and vegan campaigner Heather Mills is about to open what she has described as Britain’s biggest vegan food factory, at a former Walker’s crips facility in Peterlee, Co Durham.
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Overhang for the over-hung
Overhang is a new drink created as a natural pick-me-up, based on traditional ingredients.
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Helen Browning’s introduces new organic ready-meals
Helen Browning’s Organic has launched a new range of chilled ready-meals based around slow-cooked organic pork.
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‘Say cheese’ with HIPPEAS
Take It Cheesy is the latest flavour out of free-from snack brand HIPPEAS’ stable of Organic Chickpea Puffs.
Health & Nutrition
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Folic acid fortification of flour: a focus of discussion for the HFMA
At a recent Health Food Manufacturers’ Association meeting of cross-party Parliamentarians in Westminster, the subject of mandatory fortification of flour with folic acid was explored, with particular emphasis on its potential implications.
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Vivo Life strives to Thrive
The latest product from Vivo Life is the 100% natural wholefood multinutrient Thrive, which utilizes tree lichen to provide a vegan form of vitamin D3.
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Bio-Synergy knows no limits
Sports nutrition brand Bio-synergy has entered the natural nootropic category with the launch of Limitless.
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Potter’s launches raft of new herbals
Potter’s has introduced seven new products to its herbals offer, spanning conditions ranging from cognitive health and energy to respiratory health and constipation.
Natural Beauty
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No Ordinary skincare line
No Ordinary is a natural and organic vegan hair and skincare line created by Leicestershire-based hairdresser Gavin Taylor.
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Weleda-sponsored LFWM Men’s Model Zone goes east
Weleda once again sponsored the Men’s Model Zone at London Fashion Week Men’s (LFWM) earlier this month, in a new location near the Old Truman Brewery in Brick Lane, East London.
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Have a close shave with benecos
Natural make-up and skincare brand benecos has extended its For Men Only grooming collection with a new Shaving Cream and Shaving Brush, both of which are suitable for vegans.
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Keeping the Faith: natural beauty pioneer revives pack return scheme
Natural beauty pioneer Faith in Nature is reviving a scheme from its early days, encouraging customers to return product containers to its manufacturing facilities.
Natural Living
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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.
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Outback Organics creates first candle
Outback Organics has announced the release of the first candle to join its extensive range of natural skincare and beauty products.
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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Ecovia Intelligence announces 2019 trend predictions
Specialist research company Ecovia Intelligence has released its trend predictions for 2019, stating that the year ahead is expected to be ‘an important one for the sustainable food industry’.
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The Collective offers up a bit of culture
The Collective’s latest creation is a range of Kefir Cultured Yoghurts in four varieties: Natural, Madagascan Vanilla, Berries ‘n’ Hibiscus and Coconut.
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Vegan Valley: Heather Mills’ VBites to open Britain’s biggest vegan food factory
Businesswoman and vegan campaigner Heather Mills is about to open what she has described as Britain’s biggest vegan food factory, at a former Walker’s crips facility in Peterlee, Co Durham.
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No Ordinary skincare line
No Ordinary is a natural and organic vegan hair and skincare line created by Leicestershire-based hairdresser Gavin Taylor.
Features
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Land of confusion
Allergy season may be approaching but, as Kate Miller discovers, following a number of recent high-profile cases of anaphylaxis there’s an altogether more serious issue which health food stores should be aware of: food allergen labelling (more…)
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Pick of the products 2018
One of the most fascinating things about our industry – apart from the continual development and discovery (or rediscovery) of health-giving ingredients and their benefits, leading to a stream of innovation – are the ethical strides taken to make it a sector to be truly proud of. When, in 2018 the nation received a rude […]
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Mind full less
Rather than making life easier, our increasing connectivity is raising the nation’s stress levels as we strive to remain available at all times for all people, while also allaying our fear of missing out (FOMO). Jane Wolfe looks at why we could all do with taking a few deep breaths (more…)
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Turning over a new leaf
As the smoke clears around a fresh wave of legislation, Matt Chittock explores how next-generation healthy cannabis products are setting new highs for health stores – no Rizlas required (more…)
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