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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Bioglan introduces Inulin

Bioglan’s new Inulin powder is naturally sourced from chicory root and is available in a 250g pouch.

Best Health arrives in Shoreham

A West Sussex health food shop has been rebranded The Best Health Food Store courtesy of new owners, Len Glenville and Mel Beard.

SA expands its restaurants award scheme

The Soil Association (SA) has expanded its award scheme for restaurants, cafes and eateries to cover the whole of the UK.

Farming Minister confirms stewardship funding

Farming Minister George Eustice MP has confirmed that farmers and growers will be able to apply for Countryside Stewardship support for the next two years.

“Engaging authentically with customers – that’s our big opportunity”

“Engaging authentically with our customers – that’s our big opportunity as independent retailers.” So says Food For Thought owner Alan Martin in a new video interview for Natural Products News.

Viridian Nutrition MD tells Channel 4 News that business is booming...

Viridian Nutrition MD Cheryl Thallon has told Channel 4 News that business has been booming at the Daventry-based company since the EU Referendum last June.

FSA acrylamide campaign is “fiasco” that misses biggest risk

The food writer and campaigner Joanna Blythman has described the Food Standards Agency’s ‘go for gold’ campaign on acrylamide as a “fiasco” that distracts from the biggest exposure risk.

‘Waste apple’ is key ingredient in latest Left-Yeovers yoghurt

Yeo Valley has launched a new variant of its Left-Yeovers yoghurt, which uses surplus fruit crops and raises money for money for the food waste charity Fareshare.

Video interview: Jay Morjaria

The chef and food writer, Jay Morjaria, was one of the participants at the first Natural Products News Food Roundtable, which was held in Brighton in January.

New natural beauty trends at Natural & Organic Products Europe 2017

Being quick to adapt to emerging beauty trends and keeping up-to-date with new product developments is key for any successful natural and organic retailer....

Video report: Food Roundtable

Check out our video round-up from last week's Natural Products News Food Roundtable, held at Diversified's offices in Brighton.

Meridian Foods appoints first sporting brand ambassadors

Meridian Foods has announced Wasps captain and England rugby player James Haskell and Olympic hockey gold medallist Alex Danson as brand ambassadors.

Shrewd Foods shakes up smoothie sector

German nutrition company Shrewd Foods has introduced its range of freeze-dried Shameless Smoothies to the UK market.

Veganz closes stores as multiples jump on plant-based trend

Veganz, the German-based vegan supermarket chain, is to close around half of its stores in the face of stiff competition from the grocery multiples, according to several local reports.

Industry figures debate the future of natural food

Leading figures from across the natural food industry – including retailers, brand-owners, chefs and food writers – gathered in Brighton this week to debate the future of the natural food sector.

The Natural Store in Falmouth moves to ‘prime location’

The Natural Store, which originally opened in Falmouth 20 years ago, has moved into significantly larger premises opposite the Prince of Wales Pier.

UMFHA discovers unique manuka honey compounds

The Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association (UMFHA) has announced it has validated unique signature compounds which can identify manuka honey as genuine.

Organic gets a voice at both Oxford farming conferences

Michael Wale says that organic is gaining a voice at the annual Oxford Farming Conference, as well as at the alternative Oxford Real Farming Conference.

H&B opens 6,000 sq ft flagship ‘More’ store at Marble Arch

Holland & Barrett International opened a new flagship store at Marble Arch in London this week (Thursday 19 January).

Transitional organic certification for US farmers

A new transitional certification programme for products from farmers who are in the process of becoming organic has been launched in the US. Using standards...