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Major Brand Refresh for Natural & Organic Products Europe in 2024

The branding and positioning of the highly successful Natural Organic Products Europe will see an important evolution of its sector focus. Taking place annually...

Huxley Hound hunts down dragon investment

Huxley Hound organic veggie dog treat brand was victorious on Dragons’ Den after two of the dragons made an offer to invest.

New GW4 Alliance backed by Eden Project co-founder

The new GW4 Alliance of universities is being championed by the co-founder of the Eden Project, Sir Tim Smit KBE.

Spotlight series

Based on barley stem water, ORGANii’s four new shower gel formulas are concentrated, mild and suitable for the whole family.

Natracare welcomes Government move to axe tampon tax

Natracare welcomes the Government decision to remove the 5% VAT rate on period care products, more commonly known as the ‘tampon tax’.

Eco living starts young with Clean Living kits

Clean Living International has created a Kids Eco-Friendly Cleaning Kit so that young eco-warriors can help around the home.

Winners of the Beauty Shortlist and Eco Lifestyle Awards revealed

Today sees the winners of the Beauty Shortlist Awards and the (brand new for 2021) Eco Lifestyle Awards announced.

Totally Solid shower gels

This month sees Eat Grub co-founder Neil Whippey launch Shower Blocks – bubbly, hydrating and plastic-free alternatives to shower gel.

Scotland in period product world first

Scotland has become the first country in the world to make period products free to ‘anyone who needs them’, in a scheme approved by MSPs.

Lily’s Kitchen invests in first ever ad campaign

Natural pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen is investing in media worth £1.5 million in its first ever above the line campaign to drive brand awareness from this month.

Vegan Society registers clothing/footwear verification test

A vegan verification test developed by Eurofins I Chem-MAP for clothing and footwear has been registered with The Vegan Society.

Natural & Organic Products Europe fights plastic pollution

Natural & Organic Products Europe partners with ReSea Project to tackle ‘the biggest global issue we are facing’: plastic.

Vitæ launches sustainable indoor garden solution

Vitæ – which is on a mission to reinvent urban agriculture – has created the Vitæ Halo, an indoor garden that grows fresh, tasty herbs.

No more leaks with Organyc’s new organic cotton range

Organyc has introduced a line of 100% organic and super-absorbent, cotton bladder leakage pads and protective underwear with odour control.

OrganiCup changes name to AllMatters to suit product line expansion

OrganiCup has rebranded to AllMatters to coincide with the expansion of its range beyond menstrual cups into other personal care products.

New Organic Textile Week launched by GOTS & OTB

GOTS and the Organic Trade Board have jointly announced the launch of the new Organic Textile Week, due to take place in May 2023.

Clean Living highlights conscious consumerism with Born Free

Clean Living International has entered into a partnership with Born Free to highlight the impact purchasing decisions have on biodiversity.

New Leadership Team for Natural & Organic Products Expo

  After a distinguished career spanning a very impressive nineteen years with Diversified Communications, Carol Dunning has announced her decision to retire from her role...

Organic September petition reaches 45,000 signatures

A petition launched by the Organic Trade Board (OTB), Soil Association (SA), Ecotone, Ethical Food Company and RBOrganic in August has reached more than...

Tesco and Loop team for reusable packaging trial

Tesco has partnered with Loop to enable customers to buy products in reusable packaging that can be returned to be cleaned and reused.