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NewsMelissa Hemsley adds to an ‘unmissable line-up’ at GO! Organic
Dubbed ‘the queen of the kitchen’ by Marie Claire, celebrity cook Melissa Hemsley – one half of the Hemsley + Hemsley sisters – has been confirmed to be filling the final Organic Kitchen slot at GO! Organic, closing the festival with an interactive session at 4pm on Sunday 9 September.
Industry NewsFish oil supplements: ‘little or no’ effect, Cochrane review concludes
A new study published by the influential Cochrane Library concludes that there is ‘little or no effect’ of omega-3 supplements on the risk of experiencing heart disease, stroke or death.
NewsH&B Office 2 Office bike ride raises £56,000
Seven employees of Holland & Barrett (H&B), as well as a number of key suppliers, have managed to cycle nearly 300 miles from Nuneaton to Amsterdam in three days.
Company NewsTisserand and National Geographic partner to launch wellbeing range
Award-winning aromatherapy specialist, Tisserand Aromatherapy, and world leader in the promotion of environmental conservation, National Geographic, have announced a co-branding collaboration to produce a range of natural wellbeing products.
Natural BeautyWeleda first European beauty brand to gain UEBT certification
Weleda is the first beauty brand in Europe to obtain the new Union for Ethical Bio Trade (UEBT) certification for sourcing with respect.
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New organic starter pack trio from Green People
Green People has introduced three starter packs of its organic skincare products in the form...
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Give face to new Ayurvedic masks from Khadi
Khadi has created a line of natural face masks combining natural ingredients with Ayurvedic principles...
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Igniting a new era of healthy oils
In a category abounding with innovation and choice, it’s the brands combining the obvious health...
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Mushroom for improvement?
Although medicinal mushrooms are becoming more widely appreciated, there are some hurdles to get over...
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Food and Drink
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Melissa Hemsley adds to an ‘unmissable line-up’ at GO! Organic
Dubbed ‘the queen of the kitchen’ by Marie Claire, celebrity cook Melissa Hemsley – one half of the Hemsley + Hemsley sisters – has been confirmed to be filling the final Organic Kitchen slot at GO! Organic, closing the festival with an interactive session at 4pm on Sunday 9 September.
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Bring on the Baby Cübes
Organic ice lolly brand Lickalix has entered the frozen baby food market with a range of Baby Cübes, – frozen cubes of pureed organic fruit and vegetables for little ones.
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Two new mixes from Creative Nature
Creative Nature has launched two new mixes to its range: Whole Grain Banana Bread Mix and Chocolate Chip Muffin Mix.
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Chefs challenged to ‘step up to the plate’
As part of the Soil Association’s annual autumn campaign, chefs are being urged to take up the Organic September Menu Challenge and ‘step up to the plate’ by putting more organic on the menu.
Health & Nutrition
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Link Nutrition comes to the UK
Supplements brand Link Nutrition has launched onto the UK market with a variety of targeted complexes designed for specific areas, as well as single vitamin boosts. The complexes include: Multi Plus – an ‘all in one’ complex containing a range of vitamins and minerals essential to boosting immunity, protecting the body’s cells from oxidative stress […]
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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.
Natural Beauty
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New organic starter pack trio from Green People
Green People has introduced three starter packs of its organic skincare products in the form of Sensitive Skin, Daily Essentials and Nightly Rituals.
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Give face to new Ayurvedic masks from Khadi
Khadi has created a line of natural face masks combining natural ingredients with Ayurvedic principles and formulated to aid specific skin concerns.
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Weleda first European beauty brand to gain UEBT certification
Weleda is the first beauty brand in Europe to obtain the new Union for Ethical Bio Trade (UEBT) certification for sourcing with respect.
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FreeFrom Skincare Awards-winners announced
The winners of the seventh annual FreeFrom Skincare Awards have been announced at a presentation and networking event in the Pillar Room at Kensington Olympia.
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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Melissa Hemsley adds to an ‘unmissable line-up’ at GO! Organic
Dubbed ‘the queen of the kitchen’ by Marie Claire, celebrity cook Melissa Hemsley – one half of the Hemsley + Hemsley sisters – has been confirmed to be filling the final Organic Kitchen slot at GO! Organic, closing the festival with an interactive session at 4pm on Sunday 9 September.
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Fish oil supplements: ‘little or no’ effect, Cochrane review concludes
A new study published by the influential Cochrane Library concludes that there is ‘little or no effect’ of omega-3 supplements on the risk of experiencing heart disease, stroke or death.
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H&B Office 2 Office bike ride raises £56,000
Seven employees of Holland & Barrett (H&B), as well as a number of key suppliers, have managed to cycle nearly 300 miles from Nuneaton to Amsterdam in three days.
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Tisserand and National Geographic partner to launch wellbeing range
Award-winning aromatherapy specialist, Tisserand Aromatherapy, and world leader in the promotion of environmental conservation, National Geographic, have announced a co-branding collaboration to produce a range of natural wellbeing products.
Features
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Igniting a new era of healthy oils
In a category abounding with innovation and choice, it’s the brands combining the obvious health credentials with sustainability and provenance that are top of the healthy oils menu for 2018. Sharna Waid reports (more…)
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Mushroom for improvement?
Although medicinal mushrooms are becoming more widely appreciated, there are some hurdles to get over if they’re to really come into their own says Jane Wolfe (more…)
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Organic September
The UK’s biggest campaign to grow the organic market is almost upon us. Hayley Coristine talks to the experts to unearth helpful hints and learnings when it comes to getting consumers excited about organic, and find out what’s happening this year (more…)
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The rising tide of conscious beauty
In July the Love Natural, Love You show at Olympia, London, saw a panel of experts discuss the significance of conscious beauty from their own perspective and look at how consumers can make changes for the good of their health and the environment.
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