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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Over 200 cruelty-free brands featured in new-look Compassionate Shopping Guide

The animal welfare charity Naturewatch Foundation launched its new-look Compassionate Shopping Guide today (24 April), to coincide with World Day for Animals in Laboratories. Currently...

Countdown to Christmas with Pukka

Pukka Herbs has created a new Advent Calendar containing 24 herbal teas from the brand’s range.

Video: 2016 Natural Beauty Roundtable round-up

Check out our video round-up of last week's 2016 Natural Beauty Roundtable event, here at our Brighton offices. A full report on the discussion...

Speaker schedule centred around sustainability at Eco Life Scandinavia

The upcoming Eco Life Scandinavia will see a ‘stellar speaker line-up’ of experts centre their discussions around sustainability.

Draft of Cannabis Products Directive submitted to EU

The Cannabis Trades Association (CTA) has announced that the draft of a proposed new system of regulation for cannabis products has been submitted for consultation to all 28 EU member states by the European Food Safety Agency (EFSA).

Nuva relaunches as no&more

Sugar-free flavoured water brand Nuva has relaunched under the new name no&more.

Is ‘Whole Foods Resort” next on the cards for US retailer?

Whole Foods Market is planning a move into spa resorts, reports USA Today. Whole Foods co-founder John Mackey told the newspaper that the company had...

Veterinary antibiotics linked to obesity in children, Chinese scientists show

Researchers in China have been able to demonstrate a link between antibiotics in food production and obesity in children, reports The Times. Scientists at Fudan...

Forest Whole Foods named Best New Business

Online organic retailer Forest Whole Foods has been awarded Best New Business in the New Forest Business Partnership’s Brilliance in Business Awards.

Soil Association “cautiously optimistic” despite organic sales drop

Sales of organic products in the UK fell 5.9% to £1.73 billion in 2010, according to the Soil Association’s Organic Market Report 2011. At the...

Spend is up but shoppers want incentives

Offering shoppers discounts and incentive is the way to drive retail sales growth says mobile finance provider Pockit.  Retail spending has increased according to new...

Bulldog launches winter skin solutions

Bulldog Skincare for Men has introduced three new products designed to help nourish and protect skin during the cold winter months. The new products are...

We Are Tea launches tea to raise funds for charity

London-based independent tea company We Are Tea has launched a limited edition Darjeeling afternoon black tea blend Charitea - the profits from which will...

Trend set your way to success at Natural & Organic Products...

With less than a week to go before this year's Natural & Organic Products Expo returns to ExCel London, Sharna Waid and Charlee Singleton...

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.

$1 billion investment programme helps US organic sector maintain double-digit growth

A $1 billion USDA investment programme is helping the US organic sector maintain double-digit growth.

EC ignoring scientists’ warnings on farm antibiotics

New European Commission proposals for the regulation of veterinary medicines ignore advice from scientists to phase out routine use of farm antibiotics. That’s the conclusion...

One more step to end greenwashing: the new Sustainable Consumption Law is underway

End false green claims, protect consumers and promote more sustainable and honest consumer practices. These are the main objectives of the new Sustainable Consumption Law launched...

Wonky veg to become the norm this winter

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling on supermarkets to accept more ‘wonky veg’, with crop quality expected to be impacted by drought.

Leading brands confirmed for Natural Products Scandinavia

A. Vogel, Solgar Nordic, Nature Treats, New Nordic International, Amy’s Kitchen, The Health Store, and Green People, are just a few of the founding...