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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Natural Health scores a hat-trick

Natural Health in Welwyn Garden City has won Best Independent Retailer for the third year in succession in the Welwyn Garden Awards. Commenting on the...

46% of UK millennials use food ingredients to make beauty treatments...

In a SONAR survey conducted for a new report by The Innovation Group, 46% of UK millennials say that they use food ingredients to...

A Humble collection

Broadcaster and writer Kate Humble (Springwatch, Countryfile) has introduced her natural beauty range into independent stores. The eco-friendly Humble Natural Beauty Range comprises two bath...

News in Brief

Ethical pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen has appointed Helen Barr as sales director to support the company’s ambitious growth plans. New to the UK market,...

Local produce trumps organic for German consumers

A survey carried out in eight supermarkets across Germany has found that organically-minded consumers prefer locally produced food to organic food that originates from...

NZ research claims calcium doesn’t benefit bone density

Research published on the British Medical Journal’s website, has concluded that “for most individuals concerned about their bone density, increasing calcium intake is unlikely...

Sugar tax: Public Health England heaps pressure on Government

Public Health England – England’s official health protection body – says that a sugar tax should form part of a national strategy to tackle...

Mintel’s top trends for 2016 fit health stores’ remit

Mintel has just published its report Global Food and Drink Trends 2016, outlining the top trends set to impact global markets and the implications...

“Nothing serious” ­– industry’s verdict on US supplement study highlighting hospital...

Industry and nutrition figures on both sides of the Atlantic have vouched for the safety of dietary supplements after a US study showed that...

Vetta introduces high fibre pasta from Oz

Australian high fibre pasta brand Vetta has launched in the UK aiming to offer a product that looks and tastes the same as standard...

Ahiflower Oil granted EU Novel Food status

Nature’s Crops International (NCI) has been given the go-ahead from the EC to market its Ahiflower Oil as a novel food ingredient and is...

Helt hero honey gets minted

Danish honey brand Helt (‘hero’ in Danish) has unveiled another innovative flavoured honey to the UK market. The latest variety is Helt Honey with Mint,...

Naturelly jelly for kids

Positioned as a healthy alternative for kids, Naturelly Jelly Juice is a refreshing blend of real fruit juice and gellan gum designed to provide...

Hampstead Tea revamps brews, adds new flavours

Hampstead Tea has refreshed its range of bio-dynamic, organic and fair trade teas to increase consumer appeal and in-store presence, and has added two...

Nutrii introduces protein-rich quark offer

Newly launched natural food brand nutrii has introduced a range of quark tubs to the UK healthy eating market in a bid to encourage...

Avoid the burn with Chilliburner

Chilliburner, a new food supplement harnessing the benefits of chillies but without the burn, has launched onto the UK market. Numerous studies have shown that...

On the road with Pharma Nord

Pharma Nord is continuing its latest Training Tour in the South West, with events taking place in Cheltenham (2 November), Swansea (4 November) and...

Dr Bronner goes back to the future with latest brand refresh

Leading natural soap brand Dr Bronner's has launched what it is calling an ‘Old & Improved’ redesign of the company’s iconic label. Inspired by the original...

Bamford presents new skincare collection

The natural and organic range is made up of ten products including masks, elixirs, balms, oils, serums, creams and lotions developed to address three...

Ha-Pai Christmas

This Christmas sensitive skin brand Pai is offering limited editions of its hero products and bestsellers featuring specially commissioned, eye-catching designs. Described as the ultimate...