PiQi expands into natural beauty with collection of water kefir soaps
PiQi has expanded the benefits of fermentation into skincare with a range of natural, vegan and palm oil-free soaps, handcrafted in Devon.
Danish-style shake up for Scottish school meals
Mark Ruskell, MSP, has called for organic food to be made a mandatory requirement in all Scottish public sector kitchens, including schools and hospitals.
Cooked tomatoes may cut sun damage to skin
Lycopene, the natural red pigment found in tomatoes, has been found to increase skin protection as seen by a reduction in skin redness and...
Vitamin D top sales of £442M VMS market
Vitamin D has overtaken vitamin C as the UK’s most widely used single vitamin according to a new research published by Mintel.
SBTRCT campaign highlights ‘ugly side of beauty’
Zero waste brand SBTRCT has launched its first brand campaign urging consumers to ‘Face Facts’ and become aware of the ‘Ugly Side of Beauty’.
NAHS to announce ‘big changes’ at NHT
Ahead of the Natural Health Trade Summit (NHT) in Manchester on 22 October, the National Association of Health Stores (NAHS) reveals it will be...
Raw Gaia harnesses ‘the beauty mineral’
Raw skincare brand Raw Gaia has launched its latest cleanser, Organic Beauty Cleansing Oil with MSM.
MSM, known as ‘the beauty mineral’ is known for...
ANH-Intl launches health claims “veto campaign”
Health campaign group Alliance for Health International (ANH-Intl) has launched a health claims “veto campaign”.
Last Friday, a short list of just 220 health claims...
The Seed Fund ‘lays down strong roots’
Running until 30 April, The Seed Fund 2018 is now open for entry, continuing the philanthropic organization’s mission to help food and drink start-ups turn ‘big ideas into big businesses’ and ‘lay down strong roots’ for the future.
Natural and organic personal care sector driven by health concerns
The latest Consumer Insights report by Organic Monitor has revealed that health concerns regarding synthetic chemicals are driving consumers to switch to natural and...
Cozy & Green app facilitates zero-waste shopping
Start-up Cozy & Green has launched an app to help Londoners live more eco-friendly lives by taking the challenge out of zero-waste shopping.
Wake Up To Organic embraced by indie retailers
The 2016 Wake Up To Organic campaign got a great response from independent retailers, with over 70 stores across the country taking part – 20 more than last year.
Nigeria embarks upon plant-based revolution
Nigeria, the world’s third fastest growing country by population, is the latest nation to be added to the ProVeg global portfolio.
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Neal's Yard Remedies' series of online aromatherapy workshops focus on how aromatherapy can help with specific problems such as stress, menopause and sleep.
Webinar to focus on ketones and dementia risk
On 6 June, Prof Stephen Cunnane is presenting a webinar on Ketones – a key brain fuel during aging for the charity foodforthebrain.org.
Traidcraft unveils Christmas goodies
UK fair trade organization Traidcraft has revealed its special range of treats for this festive season.
Nim’s strikes healthy deal with NHS
Nim’s Fruit Crisps has entered the foodservice sector through NHS Supply Chain via its Cold Beverages, Confectionery and Snacks framework.
The Raw Chocolate Company revamps range
Following the recent sale of The Raw Chocolate Company to Conscious Chocolate, the brand has relaunched its range of vegan chocolate bars in new eco-friendly packaging as well as creating three new flavours.
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LillyPuds has added to its range with Figgy Pudding with Ginger Conserve, blending sultanas, figs, ginger, apricots and whisky.
Tideford to serve up UK firsts this autumn
Tideford Organics is heading for a busy autumn, when it will relaunch as the first dedicated organic vegan brand on the UK market.