Company News

The latest news from the leading companies within the natural and organic products industry.

Gallery: Brits at Biofach

British firms were out in force at this year's Biofach exhibition at Nuremberg. In this small selection of photos you'll spot a few familiar...

Co-op and Compass Group help fund women cocoa farmers in West...

The Co-op and the Compass Group UK & Ireland have committed £100,000 in funding for an new programme to improve women’s opportunities in cocoa communities.

News in brief

Sussex-based The Protein Ball Co has been awarded Orangutan Alliance Certification for its three-strong Breakfast Balls line.

Storksak delivers organic baby line

Parenting brand Storksak, founded by design duo Melanie Marshall and Suzi Bergman, is introducing an Organics baby skincare collection. Comprising natural and organic bath and...

Simplee Aloe creates new juice supplement

A new natural and organic Aloe Vera Juice Supplement has been created by Simplee Aloe. The product has been designed to target adults looking for...

Raisin the bar with TREK

Natural Balance Foods has introduced its latest TREK Protein Flapjack flavour: Cocoa Raisin.

New investment leads to refreshed Conscious Chocolate

Conscious Chocolate officially relaunched last weekend at Natural & Organic Products Europe, following new investment from Fortissimo Group.

Weleda cleans up for kids

Weleda has launched a new NATRUE-certified Kids 2in1 Shampoo & Body Wash range. The three-strong offer is available in: Very Vanilla, a mellow fragrance, with...

‘Innovation must be responsible’ says BetterYou

At the NHT Summit in Manchester BetterYou delivered a seminar to brands and retailers on innovation, trends and what’s to come for the VMS market.

Protexin acquires leading healthy bowel brand

The Healthy Bowels Company has been acquired by expanding probiotic firm Probiotics International Ltd (Protexin). The Healthy Bowels Company produces natural bowel health products including the...

Leading probiotics firms wins Queens Award

Probiotics manufacturer Protexin has been awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2011, for its continuous achievement in International Trade. Protexin, owner of the Bio-Kult brand,...

Vedic Yogi’s ‘super herbs’ pack an impressive botanical punch

Gerald Gregory readily admits that his career trajectory has been unusual – from government economist to health drink brand owner, via the nursing home business.

Athletic Tea Co brews up sports tea line

The Athletic Tea Co, led by Guinness World Record athlete Tom Whittle, has produced a range of tea blends to enhance sporting performance.

Beauty Kitchen announces 1,000 Refill Stations across the UK

Beauty Kitchen is to launch 1,000 Refill Stations in UK locations over the next two years, saving over 100 million single-use plastic bottles.

New Shampoo Bars from AA Skincare

AA Skincare has introduced a range of eight solid Shampoo Bars aimed at both home use and the summer holiday market. The bars blend antioxidant,...

James White adds a little more zing to its shots

James White Drinks has introduced three new varieties to its organic Zinger shots, designed to offer something distinctly different to the UK drinks market.

Piccolo introduces variety baskets, new recipes for summer

Natural and organic baby food brand Piccolo has introduced two multipacks as well as a raft of fresh recipes.

Neal’s Yard kicks off frankincense initiative

Ahead of the release of its latest frankincense-based hand serum at the end of February, Neal’s Yard Remedies has launched Project Frankincense, an initiative to propagate, cultivate and care for the sustainable production of frankincense in Oman.

Pip Organic pours out new kids’ offer

Pip Organic has created a line of Kids Fruity Waters, developed using only organically grown fruit and spring water.

Luscious locks from Lavera

Already well known for offering natural and organic skincare products, Lavera has now branched out into hair care, creating a range of affordable products...