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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

UK researchers warn of plant milk risk to IQ of unborn...

Researchers a the University of Surrey in the UK will issue a warning next month that babies born to mothers who drink cow’s milk alternatives – such as soya, almond and coconut – could have lower IQs, reports The Times.  

Provamel reveals revamp

Plant-based food and drink specialist Provamel has unveiled a brand new look for its organic drinks range to highlight key ingredients and increase shelf...

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World of Zing has launched its first range of hot sauces: Naga Chilli Piri Piri Ketchup; Pasilla & Chipotle Chilli BBQ Sauce; Pineapple &...

Hickory Nuts crack UK market

Abakus Foods has introduced Hickory Nuts into the UK as a tasty and nutritious snack offer.

Innate Food introduces new kind of snack

Innate Squares have launched to offer what the brand calls a new kind of snack to breathe fresh air into the category.

Clearspring launches Organic Plant Protein Powders

Addressing the growing consumer demand for products with high protein content, Clearspring has unveiled a range of Organic Plant Protein Powders.

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.

MOMA reveals smoothie rebrand

MOMA Foods has unveiled new branding for its ambient oat-based drinks, along with a new name: Breakfast Smoothie.

Countdown to Christmas with Pukka

Pukka Herbs has created a new Advent Calendar containing 24 herbal teas from the brand’s range.

Festive drinks from Belvoir

Looking towards the festive season, Belvoir Fruit Farms has introduced two new seasonal drinks: Christmas Cordial and Festive Fruit Punch.

GO! Kombucha remains loyal to indie sector

Following its win of a 2-star Great Taste award for its Red Pu-erh Fermented Raw Tea, GO! Kombucha has reaffirmed its commitment to indie health stores.

Nairn’s gets super seeded

Nairn’s new Gluten-Free Super Seeded Oatcakes is the first of the brand’s products to don the refreshed packaging design, which will roll out in September.

Natural Products Scandinavia & Nordic Organic Food Fair previews its 2017...

Natural Products Scandinavia & Nordic Organic Food Fair has released its initial exhibitor list for 2017.

Pukka commits to Fair for Life

Pukka Herbs has announced that its entire range of organic herbal teas is now certified Fair for Life.

Natur Boutique brews up new tea trio

Three single-ingredient teas have been launched by Natur Boutique in a bid to introduce new flavours from across Asia.

Supplementation “virtually eliminated” nutritional shortfalls in US study

A study published last week in open access journal Nutrients provide further evidence that frequent use of multivitamins and mineral supplements decreases nutritional deficiencies.

ASA tells kefir brand not to use ‘long life’ description

The Advertising Standards Authority ruled this week that use of the phrase ‘long life’ in a promotional poster for a kefir drink breached advertising rules.

Is your store ready for Organic September? 

The Soil Association is celebrating this year’s Organic September by shining the spotlight on the organic market’s anticipated record growth in September, making sure consumers understand what organic is, and is supporting nation-wide events and organic brand promotions. 

Health and wellness interest drives growth in organic sales 

New data gathered by the Soil Association shows that the organic market has continued to grow in the first half of 2017, driven significantly by increased consumer interest in nutrition and a desire for traceability in food sourcing.

Ugly Drinks reveals fresh look and new flavours

Natural drinks brand Ugly Drinks has added three new flavours to its range of fruit-flavoured sparkling water and unveiled a rebrand.