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Following its new Skin Food Face Care launch in April, Weleda has introduced Skin Food Ultra-Light Dry Oil for fast-absorbing moisturization.

The Collective offers up a bit of culture

The Collective’s latest creation is a range of Kefir Cultured Yoghurts in four varieties: Natural, Madagascan Vanilla, Berries ‘n’ Hibiscus and Coconut.

Natural & Organic Mama & Baby Awards announced

The deserving winners of this year’s independent Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards 2023 have been revealed.

Sugar tax: Public Health England heaps pressure on Government

Public Health England – England’s official health protection body – says that a sugar tax should form part of a national strategy to tackle...

Pura Collagen first brand to display M-Tick symbol on-pack

Following a successful trial of the M-Tick symbol in Boots, Pura Collagen has become the first GenM Partner to display the logo on-pack.

JIMINI’s reformulates energy bars

JIMINI’s has redeveloped its energy bar offer to now incorporate two energy bars and two protein bars. The bars have been reformulated to include all-natural...

Warnings issued over ‘dietary denial’

A new report commissioned by The Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) warns of the dangers facing millions of Brits who ‘shun’ nutrient-rich foods.

Essential Trading warns Fairtrade Foundation it is losing relevance

Natural products wholesaler Essential Trading has warned the Fairtrade Foundation that its decision to allow Cadbury to use the Fairtrade name, despite leaving the scheme, may signal an end to its relevance as an ethical certifier.

Daylesford reveals Christmas edit

Daylesford Organic has unveiled its Christmas collection for 2023, with a raft of new festive products including its first advent calendars.

Easy Bean expands bean and seed Cracker flavours

Easy Bean is adding to its cracker range with two new flavours: Yellow Pea & Sunflower Seed and Chickpea, Turmeric & Nigella Seed.

Microplastics detected in human heart

Microplastics are found everywhere, from the air we breathe and the sea we swim in, to the food we consume and even the uterine cavity.

Swiss vegan beauty solutions launch in UK

Naturaline Swiss Cosmetics has introduced a nine-strong range of vegan skincare products to the UK, all carrying the Ecocert Natural Cosmetic label.

Retail chiefs welcome support for small business in Autumn Statement but...

Retail groups in the UK have welcomed the Chancellor’s support for independent retailers but concern has been expressed that businesses have been sold out...

FSA announcement ‘places whole CBD industry on notice’

The FSA has anounced it has set a deadline of 31 March 2021 for CBD businesses to comply with EU Novel Food rules has placed the ‘whole industry on notice’

Heather Mills rescues VBites with £1m winning bid

British entrepreneur Heather Mills has purchased the assets of plant-based meal brand VBites with a £1m winning bid, weeks after the brand fell into...

New campaign highlights benefits of organic cotton

Soil Association Certification is launching a campaign in partnership with Hubbub to raise awareness of the positive impact of organic cotton.

Who Gives A Crap partners with all-electric courier Packfleet for clean...

Sustainable toilet paper brand Who Gives A Crap is partnering with all-electric courier Packfleet to provide carbon-neutral deliveries to London loos. The plastic free, bamboo and...

Trevarno launches rainforest partnership with Crabwood & Lemongrass soap

Cornish organic skincare company Trevarno is bringing a bit of South American wisdom to the South West with its new Crabwood and Lemongrass soap. The...

NOPEX vets every visitor for relevance, leading to highest quality of...

Following feedback from exhibitors that too many companies are attending shows to sell to both exhibitors and visitors without exhibiting, Natural & Organic Products...

Good Bubble gets fruity

Start-up company Ella Banks Ltd, set up by Amy Wordsworth, has launched Good Bubble – the UK’s first range of superfruit natural toiletries for...