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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Recognition, visibility, collaboration – the trinity of virtues driving organic growth...

A trinity of virtues – recognition, visibility and collaboration – is helping to drive record levels of growth for organic in Scandinavia, according to key actors from the sector in Denmark and Sweden.

US authorities say homeopathic remedies “must state they do not work”

The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says that over-the-counter homeopathic medicines on sale in America must in future state on pack that ‘there is no scientific evidence the product works’.

Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Week to launch in 2017

Following the success of Organic Beauty Week in 2016, this year the event will move out from within the umbrella of Organic September and...

Pooch & Mutt gets festive with flavour

Natural dog food brand Pooch & Mutt has launched limited edition Christmas treats for festive Fidos, to enable dogs to join in the fun...

Soil Association’s Organic Collective goes live

This year the Soil Association is offering organic producers and retailers the opportunity to capitalize on the growth of organics throughout the Christmas season...

OTB makes key appointments to maximize organic growth opportunity

The OTB has appointed Adrian Blackshaw as chair for the OTB and David Diggens as Ccommercial director to the Organic Trade Board. Paul Moore, the outgoing Chair, assumes the role of CEO of the OTB to ensure continuity in forthcoming marketing programmes.

Saach Organics aims to energize with Ayurvedic formulas

Natural beauty brand Saach Organics has added two new products to its range of Ayurvedic bodycare products. The new Mint & Rosemary Cleansing & Refreshing...

Montezuma’s unveils spring range

Montezuma’s has revealed its spring 2017 collection of organic chocolate, including gift ranges for Easter, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. The Valentine’s Day range includes...

Keep calm and slow down

Once a year, around the month of November, great minds from the natural beauty sector assemble at Diversified Communications HQ in Brighton to attend the Natural Beauty Roundtable.

Organic leaders say EU regulation must support development

Organic food leaders have called on EU institutions to agree on a new organic regulation that actively supports and protects the development of the organic market.

Quoats creates porridge pots with a difference

Quoats is a new range of porridge pots made using British grown quinoa, oats and flax and aimed at those wanting a nutritious breakfast on-the-go.

PACK’D with goodness

An innovative new way to get a smoothie fix has been developed in the shape of PACK’D, said to be the world’s first Frozen Smoothie Kits with functional nutrition.

Aldi makes a push for Whole Foods customers in the US

Aldi is making a further push to steal customers away from the big US natural food retailers such as Whole Foods Market and Trader Joe.

Green & Black’s launches non-organic range in the US

Organic and Fairtrade pioneer brand Green & Black’s has launched a non-organic range of chocolate bars into the US market. It’s the first time the company has made a product using non-organic ingredient since its launch in 1991.

Terre Verdi unwraps travel sizes, gift sets for Christmas

Ethical and organic brand skincare Terre Verdi has introduced new travel sizes of four of its products and created two new gift sets in...

O Christmas Tea…

New from teapigs for the festive season comes a range of tea-inspired gifts.

With love from Clipper

Fairtrade tea brand Clipper has launched an on-pack promotion across its range of organic teas. To incentivise purchases of the brand’s Fairtrade Everyday Tea, Organic...

Natures Aid acquired by Thornton & Ross

Preston-based natural health specialist Natures Aid has been purchased by Thornton & Ross Ltd. Established in 1982 by Lynn Lord, David Lord and Paul Marshall,...

Cocofina goes for a totally tropical taste

In January, Cocofina is introducing a fourth variety to its existing range of natural snack bars with its new Organic Coconut & Pineapple variety.

Natural Health does it again!

Natural Health in Welwyn Garden City has once again been steeped in success at the Welwyn Garden Awards 2016.