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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Feel the love with inSpiral Vision

In time for Valentine's Day, a new powerblend has been launched by inSpiral Vision which aims to put a sparkle in the eye and...

Andean Sol brings superfood firsts from South America

Superfood brand Andean Sol has introduced six new products sourced from the Andean region of South America.

Wiley’s teams with School in a Bag to help educate children...

Wiley’s Finest UK has launched a fundraising campaign to send school bags filled with educational resources to disadvantaged children.

Luscious locks from Lavera

Already well known for offering natural and organic skincare products, Lavera has now branched out into hair care, creating a range of affordable products...

Creative Nature turns down Dragon investment

In the new series of Dragons’ Den, Julianne Ponan, founder of Creative Nature, left triumphant, but later rejected a £75,000 investment from Deborah Meaden.

Peter Marsh announces retirement as CEO of Planet Organic

Planet Organic CEO Peter Marsh has announced that later this year he will retire from the position he’s held since 2008.

NHS enters natural bodycare market

Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust has created its own brand of skin creams – My Trusty ­– that is free from parabens, Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS), preservatives or artificial perfumes.

H&B doubles size of HQ

Following its recent purchase by L1 Retail, Holland and Barrett has doubled the size of its global headquarters at Eliot Park in Nuneaton.

Biotiful introduces barista-style kefir coffee to UK market

Kefir brand Biotiful has introduced Kefir + Coffee, combining cultured milk kefir and cold-brewed Arabica coffee for a barista-style drink.

A wealth of health on the New Products Showcase

The New Products Showcase at this year's Natural & Organic Products Europe featured a record number of Health & Nutrition entries, with the category seeing innovation across a diverse range of health areas.

Jamie’s Italian scoops Organix-sponsored award

Jamie's Italian has won the Feed People Well award for its new children’s menu, on which every dish includes at least two portions of vegetables.

Get stuffed with Abakus Foods

London-based healthy snacks start-up Abakus Foods has unveiled a new range of nut-stuffed Red Dates.

New beginnings as Wellness@Beanfreaks hits Cardiff city centre

Following the closure of its flagship central shop in St Mary Street, Cardiff, in January, Beanfreaks has opened a concept store in the city.

A first look at the line-up

Natural & Organic Products Europe has released a preview of exhibitor highlights and 'next wave' bestsellers for the upcoming 2018 show. 

Marie Claire recognizes Weleda with sustainability award

Weleda has won Best Supply Chain Initiative for its ‘century-long commitment’ to sustainability in the Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards.

Tree of Life launches bespoke own-label service for retailers

Natural and organic wholesaler Tree of Life has launched a bespoke own-label service for retail customers. The service enables customers to create an own-label range...

Green People to donate 10% of profits to The Ehlers-Danlos Support...

Green People is donating 10% of net profits generated by its September sales to its charity partner of the year, The Ehlers-Danlos Support UK.

News in brief

Speciality baker, Finsbury Food Group, is extending its partnership with vegan authors BOSH! with a new Brioche bun product.

FDF warns of “all embracing uncertainty” after Brexit vote

The director general of the influential Food & Drink Federation, Ian Wright, has warned that “the uncertainty is all-embracing” following Britain’s vote to leave...

Spotlight series

A new range of CBD confectionery called Sweet Botanist has launched in the UK, comprising Sweets and Gum in Mellow Mint and Mindful Mint.