Company News

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

Allergy UK announces new sponsor

Natural hayfever solution HayMax has been announced as a corporate partner for charity Allergy UK. Allergy UK’s chairman, Muriel Simmons says , “We are delighted...

Organic supplier to independents celebrates 10th birthday

Phoenix Organics Ltd will celebrate 10 years in business at the end of May with a trade open day on Friday 25th May. The Soil...

Community adds Tarantella to growing brand portfolio

Leading natural food distributor and brand owner Community Foods has acquired the Tarantella brand from S&B Herba Foods. The Tarantella range ­ – around 85%...

“Come on, let’s big-up real brands” – organic pioneer

With news that supermarket own-label organic sales are in decline, one  prominent figure in the natural products sector is calling on the trade to...

"Come on, let’s big-up real brands" – organic pioneer

With news that supermarket own-label organic sales are in decline, one  prominent figure in the natural products sector is calling on the trade to...

Flat-pack porridge – it’s just so convenient

Organic porridge brand Grasshopper will soon be offering its products in compressible pots – already dubbed as ‘flat-packs’. The new pots are a “brief-case or...

Holland & Barrett launches ‘A level’ standard training scheme

Holland & Barrett yesterday (16 April) officially launched its ‘Natural Health Academy’, a company-wide training scheme offering staff a qualification equivalent to A-level standard...

Big 4-O celebrations at Essential open day

Essential Trading is hosting an open day for the independent health food trade on Sunday September 16 in association with Natural Products. This event...

Sports nutrition industry unites against ‘health tax’

An alliance of UK sports nutrition companies has condemned plans by the Chancellor to impose VAT on some sports nutrition drinks and pledged to...

Natural & Organic Awards – full rundown

BBC star Kate Humble hailed the “incredible passion” of the natural products industry as she announced the Natural & Organic Award winners on Sunday...

On the show floor – Ecover

Health store staple Ecover is here on the show floor at Natural & Organic Products Europe to promote its growing range of eco friendly...

On the show floor – Lotions & Potions

Natural wellbeing brand Lotions & Potions has been busy celebrating its relaunch at this year's Natural & Organic Products Europe. The team behind the brand,...

‘Embrace new technology’ – H&B boss advises NPE

Holland & Barrett CEO Peter Aldis urged health store owners to embrace technology that brings them closer to their customers at an inspiring Natural...

‘Don’t gamble with health’ – author urges NPE

Respected health journalist Jerome Burne explained to a busy seminar session at Natural & Organic Products Europe how relying on prescription drugs can mean...

Swisse brings sport stars to Olympia

Visitors got the chance to meet two sporting stars at aussie supplement brand Swisse Vitamins' stand at Natural & Organic Products Europe. Olympic swimming star...

On the show floor – Blend Collective

The sweet smell of success is emenating from the Natural Spa & Beauty area at Natural & Organic Products Europe courtesy of Blend Collective. Clive...

On the show floor – Chi Coconut Water

Chi Coconut Water is among the many new food and drink brands exhibiting at Natural & Organic Products Europe this weekend. Chi launched in January...

First Natural Brands is really well oiled

First Natural Brands is truly well oiled. It now has four natural based brands where expertise in essential oils blending is the common benefit...

Kinetic hails industry “revival” ahead of Olympia show

Leading natural products distributor Kinetic says this year's Natural & Organic Products Europe is shaping up to be the "best and most significant ever" “There...

Easy Bean listing boost

Easy Bean – the bean-based wholesome ready meal brand – has secured a presence in 114 main Waitrose stores for its four vegetarian one-pot...