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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Sibberi launches first Bamboo Water onto the market

Following its introduction of Birch Water and Maple Water to the UK market, Sibberi has now added Bamboo Water, said to be the first of its kind, to its range of pure tree waters.

New loyalty initiative from Better Food encourages customers to put planet...

Bristol-based Better Food has introduced a new loyalty scheme which rewards customers for reducing packaging waste every time they shop.

Parents prioritizing kids’ health as prices soar

Experts for Natures Aid Mini Drops say new parents are prioritizing their kids' health over their own as living costs rise.

Yorkshire Provender stirs up three new winter soups

Yorkshire Provender has created three new soup recipes to warm consumers in the winter months.

‘Bug the new PM’, urges organic industry

The organic industry is rallying support for its new petition ahead of Organic September, asking people to 'bug the new PM'.

Natural brands give frontline heroes a helping hand during COVID-19 crisis

Natural brands are stepping up to the plate to help out NHS staff and other frontline workers putting their physical and mental wellbeing on the line.

Dying for a change?

Saach Organics has introduced a 100% natural colour system, with ingredients derived from plants and minerals and no active chemicals. The semi-permanent hair colours are...

Soil Association apologizes for animal “abuse” tweet

The Soil Association has apologized for a posting a “controversial” tweet that it said “oversimplified its current concerns with farm animal welfare”.

Rapid uptake of plastic alternatives could increase pollution, MPs warn

The rapid uptake of compostable and biodegradable plastic alternatives could be making marine pollution worse, a committee of Parliamentarians has warned.  

DRINKmaple makes refreshing change

DRINKmaple has launched two new formats as well as new packaging for its 100% organic natural maple water brand. The company has added to its...

Boundless opportunities for activated snacking brand

Gut health brand Boundless Activated Snacking has closed its third investment round, gaining an injection of £650,000. 

Vitamin D: MP warns ‘cheap way of tackling COVID’ is being...

MP and former cabinet minister David Davis says mounting evidence of the usefulness of vitamin D in tackling COVID-19 must not be ignored.  

Shiseido to acquire London-based Gallinée

Shiseido Europe SA, a subsidiary of Shiseido Company Limited, has entered into an agreement to acquire all outstanding shares in Gallinée.

Bamford presents new skincare collection

The natural and organic range is made up of ten products including masks, elixirs, balms, oils, serums, creams and lotions developed to address three...

Designer touch for bottlegreen

Premium soft drinks brand bottlegreen has joined forces with illustrator and designer Hermione de Paula to launch a limited edition collection of two of...

Natural products retailers quick to embrace Bristol Pound

Bristol’s natural products retailers have been early adopters of the Bristol Pound, launched in 2012. In just two years, nearly 700 businesses – The Better...

H&B grows online sales by 27.5% as omni-channel strategy pays off

Online sales at Holland & Barrett grew 27.5% (with mobile sales up 127%) last year, highlighting the success of the retailer’s omni-channel strategy. Combined turnover...

Peas and unity at the British Dal Festival

The inaugural British Dal Festival launched in Bristol on 19 March, celebrating the 'magic of dal'.

Spotlight series

Plant-based seafood brand Seabloom has launched its tuna-fish alternative into retail through online store Ocado.

WOW, what a Dark Detox

Healthy drinks brand WOW has expanded its product line-up with a new drink containing activated charcoal.