Industry News

The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Food Matters Live to launch in November

A new annual event is being launched this year that aims to tackle the relationship between food, health and nutrition. Food Matters Live is taking...

Protestors’ homeopathic overdose was “grossly irresponsible”

More than 400 homeopathy sceptics staged a series of “mass homeopathic overdoses” outside branches of Boots last week. The group ‘10.23 Homeopathy: There’s Nothing In...

Selfridges launches sustainability initiative

Selfridges has launched a ‘transformational sustainability initiative’ as part of its commitment to help customers change the way they shop.

Plough to playground: School kids stage farmers’ markets

Three London schools held their own farmers markets last month as part of a major new food education project for the capital. Over the coming...

Protein Pick & Mix packs a punch in Tunbridge Wells

In February, Tunbridge Wells saw the opening of The Protein Pick & Mix, a bricks and mortar version of the original online-only store created...

Report highlights how medicines, lifestyles and diet are ‘killing’ women’s nutrient...

A new report highlights the extent to which medicines, lifestyles and poor diet are 'killing' vitamin and mineral levels, leading to potentially serious health issues for women. 

Better Food celebrates a quarter of a century

Bristol-based organic and health food retailer Better Food is celebrating its 25th birthday this year, with a series of in-store tastings.

Viridian relaunches sugar detox campaign

Viridian Nutrition has relaunched its sugar detox social media campaign to encourage people to give up sugar with the help of its 7 Day Sugar Detox Kit.

Ex-Tisserand man launches new beauty brand

Clive Walker, Tisserand’s former marketing director, has launched BLEND Collective, a new range of aromatherapy-led luxury natural skincare products. The range features three fragranced blends...

2016 Beauty Shortlist Baby Awards date confirmed

Winners of the 2016 Baby Awards, now in their fourth year, will be revealed on Friday 15 July. The awards span a wide range of...

Natural Products Global announces Supplier Connect launch

In a major cross-portfolio initiative, Diversified Communications UK will next month launch Supplier Connect, a new global, online directory. 

Start me up! – Soil Association launches organic start-ups’ training

The Soil Association is inviting start-ups and small businesses looking to break into the thriving organic sector to take part in a special one-day...

‘Dirty Delivery’: the carbon cost of online shopping

Analysis of the environmental impact of online shopping has been produced by consumer spending experts in The Dirty Delivery Report.

Beauty Bites

Naturtint’s Reflex Non-Permanent Colour Rinse has won the Gentle Hair Colourant category in the Janey Loves 2015 Platinum Awards. Works with Water is sponsoring the...

British Homeopath Society takes NHS to court over CAM funding ban

The British Homeopathic Association (BHA) is taking the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) to court over a recent decision to ban public funding of homeopathy and other alternative medicines.

Plant-based diets: more than just a 2018 trend

A new study, published under Current Developments in Nutrition shows ‘strong evidence’ that diets rich in plant foods offer the body protection from cardiometabolic disease. 

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...

New chapter for the OTB

After nine years as campaign manager, Catherine Fookes departs the Organic Trade Board signalling a new chapter for the organisation.

FSE report stresses role of supplements in healthcare

A report published by Food Supplements Europe (FSE) has identified supplementation as a cost-effective policy to bridge gaps in nutrition and potentially delivery valuable health cost savings.

Mr Sustainability

Alex Smith has been on a mission – now achieved – to make his company Alara Wholefoods “the most sustainable food manufacturer on Earth”....