Free From Skincare Awards 2022 now open to entries
The eleventh Free From Skincare Awards have opened to entries today (21 March 2022) featuring 16 categories and special awards.
Formula Botanica launches ‘breakthrough’ make-up course
Formula Botanica has announced the launch of its first make-up course in what it calls a ‘breakthrough move’ in natural cosmetic formulation.
EHL spices up organic range
Eight new organic blends have been launched by EHL Ingredients ahead of Organic September.
The eight organic blends – five seasonings and three stuffing mixes...
Holland & Barrett bans chemical sunscreens
Holland & Barrett has stopped selling suncare products containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in favour of reef-safe mineral formulas.
Need help going vegan? There’s an app for that
The Vegan Society is launching what is says is the first ever app designed to help people become vegan.
HFMA awarded for COVID lobbying campaign
The HFMA has been awarded for its efforts in securing ‘critical’ status for health stores at the start of the pandemic.
Veganz closes stores as multiples jump on plant-based trend
Veganz, the German-based vegan supermarket chain, is to close around half of its stores in the face of stiff competition from the grocery multiples, according to several local reports.
Vegan Society warns that meat name ban would be ‘human rights...
The Vegan Society says EU proposals to ban the use of traditional names like ‘burger’ and ‘sausage’ for vegan and veggie food products would 'breach the fundamental human rights of vegans'.
Divine boosts Fairtrade bar offer
Fairtrade chocolate company Divine Chocolate has introduced three new bars into its offer: two new bars For Baking and a Dark Chocolate with Raisins...
First Natural Brands set for international growth after £6.25MN injection
First Natural Brands has announced international expansion plans after receiving a £6.25 million funding package from Santander UK.
Peas Please puts pressure on the PR of veg
Veg Power, a crowdfunded initiative spear-headed by Peas Please, launched on 3 May with the aim of proving that more effective and targeted marketing can be used to ‘increase vegetable consumption’.
EarthKind stretches hair care offer with Elasticity Bar
EarthKind has introduced its Elasticity Bar – a pre-wash hair treatment mask designed to restructure, restrengthen and recondition hair.
Ethiopia’s ‘false banana’: the answer to future food scarcity?
A relative of the banana plant, widely grown in Ethiopia, could hold the answer to future climate change-induced hunger.
Natural and Organic Awards winners announced
The winners of the coveted Natural and Organic Awards, which were hosted in association with the Soil Association and Natural Products magazine, were announced...
Beanies Wholefoods Co-Op hits the big 30
This year workers co-operative Beanies Wholefoods in Sheffield marks 30 years of trading and the celebrations are set to continue throughout the year.
Earth Friendly achieves total carbon neutrality
Green cleaning specialist Earth Friendly Products says it has achieved total carbon neutrality after three years of carbon reduction initiatives and global sustainability policy...
Lily’s Kitchen becomes a founding member of B Corp community
Natural and organic pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen is one of the first UK businesses to become a B Corporation.
B Corporations are companies where...
camexpo launches new survey ahead of its ‘The C Word’ panel...
Next month’s camexpo (26-27 September, Olympia, London) will host an exclusive panel discussion focusing on the relationship between complementary therapists and people with cancer. ...
The sustainability squeeze: environment vs finances
Research reveals that almost half of Brits ‘can’t afford to be more sustainable’ as the cost of living rises.
Superdrug price freeze amid cost of living squeeze
Superdrug confirms an immediate price freeze on over 100 everyday products, as the cost of living crisis becomes front of mind for shoppers.