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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Gallinée targets acne with probiotic treatments

Gallinée has created an Anti-Blemish Collection positioned as the first of its kind to treat acne-prone skin with pro-bacterial solutions.

Weleda keeps on rolling

Weleda has introduced a three-strong range of NATRUE-certified 24h Roll-On Deodorants. Suitable for those with sensitive skin, the deodorants use natural ingredients including essential oils...

Natural Spa Factory unveils ab:scent gift set

Bath-based sustainable skincare brand Natural Spa Factory’s new ab:scent gift set includes three SKUs from its natural, unscented range.

Alara counts down to Christmas

Alara is highlighting its cereal range for the Christmas period by hosting an online Advent Calendar Giveaway in December.

B-Beauty reaches 59 certified brands in first year

The B-Corp Beauty Coalition has more than doubled the number of certified brands during its first 12 months.

B12 warning ahead of Veganuary

Experts warn that vegans must ensure there is enough vitamin B12 in their diets and the health risks resulting from B12 deficiencies are 'not a myth'. 

USN and Holland & Barrett part company

Sports nutrition brand USN and Holland & Barrett have parted company. Holland & Barrett parent NBTY Europe issued a statement saying it delisted the USN...

Soil Association catering mark hits one million meals

Last week the Soil Association announced that one million meals are now being served every work day in schools, universities, nurseries, workplaces, hospitals, care...

BHMA welcomes “new era” for herbal medicines

The British Herbal Medicine Association (BHMA) says that the advantages of the new system of Traditional Herbal Registrations (THRs) will become increasingly evident after...

Abel & Cole gets office workers Fed with organic

Fed by Abel & Cole is a newly launched delivery service providing 100% organic ‘office-friendly’ food and drink to workplace teams.

‘Green Day’ disappointment for Soil Association

Government's ‘Green Day’ plans delivered ‘disappointing’ lack of action on decarbonizing the farming sector, says the Soil Association.

Alorée nurtures plant power in UK natural beauty market

Pravera has joined forces with award-winning French natural and organic brand Alorée to bring its chlorophyll-based anti-ageing skincare range to the UK market. “My experience...

Organic brands invited to join RangeMe for Organic September

The OTB and Soil Association Certification have formed a partnership with RangeMe to ‘increase the visibility of certified organic products’.

SCP calls for clearer instructions on menstrual cups

The instructions on some menstrual cups are insufficient and in some cases damaging, according to Kate Lough from the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy.

Think Dirty app roots out cosmetics toxins

A new app has been launched for the iPhone to enable consumers identify potential toxins in cosmetics and personal care products. Think Dirty was created...

Scotland in period product world first

Scotland has become the first country in the world to make period products free to ‘anyone who needs them’, in a scheme approved by MSPs.

Q+A expands into bodycare

Q+A has branched out into bodycare with a collection designed to be both effective and affordable, with nothing costing over £10.

“Vegan tyranny winds me up” declares Chrissie Hynde in BBC biopic

The Pretenders front woman and high profile animal rights activist Chrissie Hynde has condemned what she has called a “vegan tyranny”.

Plant-based terms face further restrictions

Terms such as ‘cheese’ and ‘yoghurt’ could be blocked from use by plant-based brands should new draft guidance come into force.

UK standards could be ‘undermined’ by misuse of antibiotics in imported...

A new report byThe Alliance to Save our Antibiotics warns of the threat to public health posed by the misuse of antibiotics in some countries.