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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Biotech lobby aims to "seize moment" as GM debate reopens

Key leaders from agriculture and science met with government ministers yesterday (June 26) as the pro-GM lobby announced it would "seize the moment" to...

Neal’s Yard open letter urges Government to reverse decision on ‘bee-killing’...

An open letter from Neals Yard calling for Government to reverse its decision to lift its ban on neonicotinoids has received wide support.

Natural beauty brands face ‘free from’ labelling ban

Big cosmetics brands are pressuring EU authorities to ban ‘free from’ and ‘no’ labelling of natural and organic beauty products. That's the warning from Peter...

Making waves: ReSea Project’s call to action for natural brands

ReSea Project, which removed plastic from oceans and rivers, is calling on food and drink brands to commit to its mission.

Supermarket giant becomes eco-active

Responding to a growing demand from environmentally-conscious consumers, supermarket giant Tesco launches own-label range of eco-cleaning products.

Natural & Organic Products Europe unveils new exhibitors for its biggest...

Nearly a quarter of the countries in the world will be represented at this year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe when it returns to...

SA calls school meal increase ‘miserly’

An uplift to the cost of free school meals of 7p per pupil, per meal, has been called ‘miserly’ by the Soil Association.

Preserve Foods opens third Bristol zero waste store

In July, Bristol saw the opening of a third branch of zero waste store Preserve Foods, this time in the village-like suburb of Westbury-on-Trym.

SA calls for retailers to act on Brazilian pesticide poisonings

Over 30,000 people have signed the Soil Association’s (SA) Stop Poison Poultry petition calling on retailers to tackle pesticide poisonings.

Contactless coffee: Better Food and City to Sea revive reusables

Better Food is partnering with City to Sea on a #ContactlessCoffee initiative to enable the ethical retailer to create safely revive the use of reusables. 

Artist creates David Attenborough sculpture with Radnor Hills bottles

To celebrate Wales coming 3rd globally for its recycling, Nathan Wyburn created a sculpture of Sir David Attenborough with plastic bottles.

Don’t say cheese, dairy farmers tell vegan shop owners

The owners of a new London-based vegan cheese shop – La Fauxmagerie – have been told by dairy farmers and producers that they are misleading customers. La...

KIND chooses love with limited edition designs

Snack brand KIND has rolled out limited edition bars in partnership with Choose Love, which supports for refugees and displaced people.

Yorkshire Provender celebrates seasonal flavours

Yorkshire Provender has developed two new soups for autumn as well as a special variety specifically for Christmas. The autumn flavours are Mushroom Soup with...

Melissa Hemsley adds to an ‘unmissable line-up’ at GO! Organic ...

Dubbed ‘the queen of the kitchen’ by Marie Claire, celebrity cook Melissa Hemsley – one half of the Hemsley + Hemsley sisters – has been confirmed to be filling the final Organic Kitchen slot at GO! Organic, closing the festival with an interactive session at 4pm on Sunday 9 September.

Planet Organic announces takeover of As Nature Intended

Trailblazing health and wellbeing retailer Planet Organic has acquired As Nature Intended, the chain of seven London-based organic and natural food stores. 

Stella McCartney launches ‘conscious luxury’ skincare line

STELLA by Stella McCartney is a collection of skincare essentials developed by the English fashion designer in collaboration with LVMH.

Why it had to be organic for rookie whey protein entrepreneur

Daniel Whitehead describes his early life on a small farm "in the middle of nowhere" as "probably quite unusual". Going on to study horticulture...

Coldpress launches new sparkling drinks, fruity coconut waters

Coldpress has expanded its range of HPP drinks by introducing a duo of healthy sparkling waters and a new collection of fruity coconut waters.

Naturalife Wholefoods branches out with The Bay Tree

Southwest-based health food store Naturalife Wholefoods has expanded its portfolio by adding The Bay Tree’s two stores in Christchurch and Ferndown, Dorset.