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Eco HouseholdColt & Willow creates plant-based cleaning solutions
New household cleaning brand Colt & Willow has launched with a range of sustainable, plant-based products created to look great as well as being effective.
Industry NewsRecycled material called into action for H&M collection
Organic, vegan and innovative recycled materials are all called into action in H&M’s latest ‘circular fashion’ collection.
Guest CommentAdapting to change
When faced with hardship, change and difficulty, humanity has a way of pulling together, and showing strength in the face of adversity.
Natural BeautyOrganic Beauty & Wellbeing Market report unveiled at Trends Summit
They key findings of the 2020 Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market report were unveiled in Soil Association Certification’s annual Trends Summit.
Company NewsOne Planet Pizza delivers the goods
One Planet Pizza has reacted to these uncertain times by bringing forward the launch of OPP Direct, delivering frozen vegan pizzas direct to doors.
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Awake Organics targets skin and hair with new launches
Awake Organics has introduced two new vegan products: Frankin-Sense Brightening Serum and Caffeine + Rosemary...
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Doodles teams with Bravura Foods to launch children’s drink line
Doodles has partnered with vegan food distributor Bravura Foods for a new line of lightly...
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Sweet dreams from New Nordic
New Nordic has introduced its latest sleep-enhancing supplement – Melissa Dream Gummies – to market...
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Hey Girls says ‘Do it in your pants. Period.’ as it launches new range
Period product manufacture and campaigner Hey Girls has created a range of comfortable and strong,...
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Food and Drink
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Soil Association Certification freezes fee increase
Responding the ‘unprecedented pressures’ of COVID-19 on farmers and food suppliers, Soil Association Certification is freezing its annual fee increases.
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Clipper extends decaff line
Natural and organic brand Clipper Teas has expanded its range of decaffeinated teas with three new products including two new Fairtrade and organic options.
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Guild of Fine Food: support your indie food stores at this crucial time
The Guild of Fine Food is calling for consumers to get behind their local indies and has added an online resource to its website to assist these retailers
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Piccolo launches temporary online delivery service
Organic baby food brand Piccolo has opened a temporary online store to help parents easily access food and formula amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Health & Nutrition
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Sweet dreams from New Nordic
New Nordic has introduced its latest sleep-enhancing supplement – Melissa Dream Gummies – to market to provide a vegan gummy version of its popular tablets.
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New CBD brand offers oils direct
CBDDIRECT2U is a fledgling brand launched by GP Dr Peter Naylor and entrepreneur Ian Craggs, prompted by frustration at a lack of high quality CBD products.
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Consumers report confidence in CBD quality, but a third discontinue use
A study to understand CBD users’ attitudes to (and use of) CBD shows that consumers are generally confident about the quality of products.
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CannabiGold delivers new CBD supplement
New to the UK is CannabiGold Terpenes+, a food supplement designed to support the body’s endocannabinoid system and maintain overall wellbeing.
Natural Beauty
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Awake Organics targets skin and hair with new launches
Awake Organics has introduced two new vegan products: Frankin-Sense Brightening Serum and Caffeine + Rosemary Vegan Shampoo.
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Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market report unveiled at Trends Summit
They key findings of the 2020 Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market report were unveiled in Soil Association Certification’s annual Trends Summit.
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Hey Girls says ‘Do it in your pants. Period.’ as it launches new range
Period product manufacture and campaigner Hey Girls has created a range of comfortable and strong, yet proudly stylish, period and wee-proof pants.
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Susie Mermaid creates sea-inspired holistic skincare collection
Susie Mermaid has introduced a natural and organic face and body collection with formulas inspired by the sea and based on sustainably sourced marine algae.
Natural Living
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Colt & Willow creates plant-based cleaning solutions
New household cleaning brand Colt & Willow has launched with a range of sustainable, plant-based products created to look great as well as being effective.
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Recycled material called into action for H&M collection
Organic, vegan and innovative recycled materials are all called into action in H&M’s latest ‘circular fashion’ collection.
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Lots of GOTS: organic textile mark sees highest ever growth
GOTS, the international organic textile standard, reports the highest growth in certified operations ever last year, reports Jin Manson.
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TODDS aims to scrub up well in the UK market
TODDS has introduced its 100% natural Coconut Scourers to the UK in a bid to offer a competitively priced plastic-free alternative.
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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Recycled material called into action for H&M collection
Organic, vegan and innovative recycled materials are all called into action in H&M’s latest ‘circular fashion’ collection.
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Doodles teams with Bravura Foods to launch children’s drink line
Doodles has partnered with vegan food distributor Bravura Foods for a new line of lightly sparkling soft drinks for kids in special ‘colour me can’ formats.
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Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market report unveiled at Trends Summit
They key findings of the 2020 Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market report were unveiled in Soil Association Certification’s annual Trends Summit.
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One Planet Pizza delivers the goods
One Planet Pizza has reacted to these uncertain times by bringing forward the launch of OPP Direct, delivering frozen vegan pizzas direct to doors.
Features
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The rise of clean and conscious beauty
The Natural Beauty & Spa Show is back at ExCeL London. Do you have the date in your diary? Okay, great. Now let us inspire you with what to expect …
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Beauty without …
Beauty packaging, water, excess ingredients, pollutants … there is a huge amount of interest in the ‘zero waste’ movement, but it’s not a simple concept.
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Summer lovin’
From topping up a tan and soothing sunburnt skin to luscious lashes and salty tresses, the natural beauty industry has summer in the (beach) bag.
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Eco-ooh baby!
As we become more aware of our environmental impact, even the newest arrival can get in on the act. Alice Wright explores options for parents going green.
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