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Industry NewsBuyout offer supported by The Health Store
The MD of The Health Store has pledged his support for the proposed buyout offer pitched by the Health Made Easy Group, which owns Tree of Life.
Company NewsPip & Nut secures over £1MN investment
Pip & Nut has secured record new investment in excess of £1 million, as well as a raft of new supermarket listings.
Industry NewsGovernment to review cannabis for medicinal use
The Home Secretary Sajid Javid this afternoon told the House of Commons that the UK Government is to review the use of cannabis for medicinal use.
NewsFire hits Rainbow Wholefoods
In April, Rainbow Wholefoods in Norwich – one of the UK’s longest established wholefood shops – was devastated by fire.
Industry NewsConsumers warned about rogue VMS firms
The Insolvency Service is warning people to be vigilant about rogue health supplement companies who are targeting the elderly and vulnerable.
Latest Headlines
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Tisserand picks a winner at Ascot
Tisserand Aromatherapy has teamed with Ascot Racecourse to produce an exclusive new range of bath...
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Seaveg Crispies turn zingy and aromatic
Clearspring announces two new flavours of Organic Seaveg Crispies: zingy Ginger and aromatic Turmeric.
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Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby winners announced
The winners of the 2018 Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards have been announced, with...
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What a Revolupin!
New to UK shelves comes new Revolupin Lupin Flakes, positioned as a high protein, high...
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Food and Drink
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More Goodies from Organix
Children’s organic food brand Organix has created a range of Goodies Fruit & Seed Bites, designed as a fun alternative to dried fruits.
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Spice Root launches organic offer in UK
Spice Root has launched a range of sustainably grown spices, herbs, pulses and Ayurvedic ingredients sourced from certified organic bio-intensive farms.
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Wicked Kitchen investigated for traces of meat
The Food Standards Agency is investigating allegations that vegan products sold by Tesco and Sainsbury’s have been found to contain traces of meat.
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Summer flavours from Tideford
Tideford Organics has cooked up two new special edition summer soups: Cucumber, Lemon + Ancient Grains and Gazpacho Andaluz with Cucumber + Red Pepper.
Health & Nutrition
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Solaray launches excipient-free herbs, fermented mushrooms
Solaray has rolled out a range of organic, excipient-free herbs.
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Bioglan Superfoods revamps
Bioglan Superfoods has revealed a new look and announced the reformulation of its flagship Supergreens blend as well as the launch of a new Superberries blend.
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Synthetic versus natural debate fuelled by ‘fake dichotomy’
The debate that pitches natural – or food state – vitamins against synthetic versions is based on a ‘fake dichotomy’, a prominent figure from the UK supplements industry has claimed.
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A first look at the line-up
Natural & Organic Products Europe has released a preview of exhibitor highlights and ‘next wave’ bestsellers for the upcoming 2018 show.
Natural Beauty
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Tisserand picks a winner at Ascot
Tisserand Aromatherapy has teamed with Ascot Racecourse to produce an exclusive new range of bath and body products.
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Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby winners announced
The winners of the 2018 Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards have been announced, with British brands among the top winners.
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Renew skin overnight with Samaya
New from Samaya is its Renewing Exfoliant, designed to refresh skin while you sleep using Ayurvedic principles.
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Natural Deodorant Creams from Indigenous Beauty
Start-up brand Indigenous Beauty has introduced a range of all-natural unisex deodorant creams in three scents.
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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Buyout offer supported by The Health Store
The MD of The Health Store has pledged his support for the proposed buyout offer pitched by the Health Made Easy Group, which owns Tree of Life.
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Seaveg Crispies turn zingy and aromatic
Clearspring announces two new flavours of Organic Seaveg Crispies: zingy Ginger and aromatic Turmeric.
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What a Revolupin!
New to UK shelves comes new Revolupin Lupin Flakes, positioned as a high protein, high fibre superfood.
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Pip & Nut secures over £1MN investment
Pip & Nut has secured record new investment in excess of £1 million, as well as a raft of new supermarket listings.
Features
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Cool for cats (and dogs)
Are you making the most of the pooch pound? Do you even have a pet section? If not, you probably should. Animal-loving Brits are increasingly concerned about what goes into their pets’ food – especially in light of a rising obesity problem – and they are seeking out natural options. Jane Wolfe reports (more…)
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Grab the trends, get the sales
Are you aware of joint health trends? Are you creating relevant news hooks and effectively link-selling? Esther Mills-Roberts looks at global data, then brings it right back in store (more…)
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A category with wings
Could edible insects be the future of the protein market? Matt Chittock finds out… (more…)
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Freestyle
This year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe was the perfect place to get a comprehensive insight into how the free-from sector is performing – evolving, innovating and rethinking its health credentials. Jane Wolfe reports (more…)
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