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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Plant-based diets could reduce heart disease, confirms a new study

The authors of a new report are linking vegetarian and vegan diets with reduced levels of low density lipoprotein cholesterol and total cholesterol.

123 pesticides found in school fruit and veg

Children in England are exposed to a ‘cocktail of pesticide residues’ in the produce they consume through the School Fruit and Vegetable Scheme (SFVS).

Suma chalks up 40 years

Suma Wholefoods worker cooperative is celebrating 40 years in business this month.

Bulldog gets oil and beards under control

Bulldog Skincare for Men has developed five Oil Control products along with three new beard care products. The Oil Control range is formulated with witch...

Natralus introduces pawpaw skincare range to UK

Family-run Australian brand Natralus has entered the UK market with its bodycare range produced using natural and certified organic ingredients. The hero ingredient of the...

UK skincare start-up LUNA KLORIS goes for the glow

Hertfordshire-based natural skincare brand LUNA KLORIS has just launched its flagship product: Go For The Glow face oil. Produced from all-natural ingredients, the oil is...

Natural personal care sector sees growth slow in UK

A new report by Ecovia Intelligence shows that sales revenues in the natural and organic personal care market have risen by nearly 30% since...

Natural personal care sector sees growth slow in UK

A new report by Ecovia Intelligence shows that sales revenues in the natural and organic personal care market have risen by nearly 30% since...

FreshX launches to challenge wet wipes

An environmentally-friendly personal spritz, FreshX, has been launched by entrepreneur Brian Chapman (founder of Percol Coffee and  pioneer of Fairtrade) as an alternative to...

Purepotions introduces natural hair care offer

Purepotions has formulated a range of natural hair care products made from biodegradable, plant-based raw materials, including organic cold-pressed oils, essential oils and herbal...

FreshX launches to challenge wet wipes

An environmentally-friendly personal spritz, FreshX, has been launched by entrepreneur Brian Chapman (founder of Percol Coffee and  pioneer of Fairtrade) as an alternative to...

Pukka Herbs launches new additions to women’s supplements offer

Pukka Herbs is introducing three new 100% natural herbal supplements to its women’s health range next month.

lunch! 2017: more natural than ever

The UK’s leading food-to-go trade show returns on 21 and 22 September 2017, featuring more natural products than ever before.

Freshly pressed: ‘Guilt-free’ dry-cleaning comes to London

A new chemical free dry-cleaning shop opened its doors in London this week.

Odysea introduces Greek Manouri cheese to UK

Artisan Greek brand Odysea has extended its speciality cheese range with the first UK line of Manouri cheese, along with two new feta products.

Zero waste organic store opens in Totnes

Earlier this year saw the launch of Earth.Love.Food, a 100% organic store in Totnes, Devon, which operates a blanket ‘no packaging’ policy.

Holland & Barrett and Crussh collaborate on Oxford Street

Crussh launches Fit Food & Juice Bar concept within Holland & Barrett, giving customers a ‘boost’ whilst shopping.

Hodmedod harvests first UK organic lentils

The UK’s first commercial crop of Hodmedod organic lentils are set to hit retailer shelves in October

Rachel’s creates organic lactose-free yoghurts

Tapping into the free-from trend, organic dairy brand Rachel’s has unveiled a new Organic Lactose-Free Bio-Live Yoghurt range.

Price cuts all round as Amazon signals ‘affordability’ vision for Whole...

Shoppers will know straight away that things are going to be different at Whole Foods Market, when Amazon completes its $14 billion acquisition of the natural food retailer on Monday (18 August).