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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Government rules out sugar tax – Sustain calls decision “absurd”

The UK Government says it has “no plans” to introduce a tax on sugar-sweetened drinks. Responding to the petition for a 7p tax on a...

More Than Meat aims to tap UK meat-reducer market

In a bid to tap into the vegan, vegetarian and meat reducer sector, the More than Meat brand of plant-based meals and snacks has...

Supermarkets failing to capture the high value organic shopper

Britain’s supermarkets are missing a trick as sales of organic food and drink continue to grow says the Organic Trade Board. The OTB’s campaign manager,...

First UK probiotic teas set to cause a stir

Start-up company Stir Drinks - owned and run by Clipper Teas founder Mike Brehme and Tony Revill-Johnson – has introduced its Daily Cultures range...

Botanical Brands sponsors Gorgeously Green blogger event

Natural and organic beauty distributor Botanical Brands was one of the two sponsors of the Gorgeously Green Gathering beauty blogger event held earlier this...

Omega-3s may increase attention in children with and without ADHD

Researchers from the Netherlands and Germany have found that consuming omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) supplements can help with attention problems in those diagnosed...

Vitamin D status linked to cognitive function

Researchers at the UC Davis Alzheimer’s Disease Centre and Rutgers University have found that vitamin D deficiency among the elderly is related to accelerated...

Fairtrade Foundation calls on Cameron to make trade fair

As world leaders, including David Cameron, will formally adopt the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) this weekend, a reform of the EU sugar market,...

Onion skin extract helpful for hypertensives says study

A new study has found that quercetin-rich onion skin extract has a positive effect on the blood pressure (BP) of people with hypertension. In a...

Indoor pesticides linked to childhood cancers

Scientists in America have found an association between indoor pesticides and a heightened risk of certain childhood cancers. Researchers from Harvard T. H. Chan School of...

Vegan farming minister shock: “I don’t have a beard and I’m...

The new shadow farming minister Kerry McCarthy has been mocking media and industry stereotyping of her vegan lifestyle and principles. An outspoken critic of the...

New retail landscape could favour health stores and eco brands

The rapidly changing retail market could favour independent health retailers and eco brands, a leading retail analyst has suggested. Martin Watkins, head of retail and...

Get a vit fix the Aussie way

Launched in Australia in 2013, Vitamin Fix ‘health-on-the-go’ drink is being poured out into UK stores. The 150ml chilled drink is designed to boost health...

National Eye Health Week

The sixth annual National Eye Health Week is now in full swing and will run until 27 September. The event sees eye health charities, organizations...

Tree of Life dives into bottled water sector

Health food distributor Tree of Life is tapping into the bottled water market by launching its own-brand Penning Spring Water. The pure spring water is...

Rebel Kitchen brews up new coffee variety

Dairy-free coconut milk brand Rebel Kitchen has launched a new Coffee variety of its mylk drink. Coffee Mylk is described as a light and healthy...

Find Sweet Freedom with two new Choc Shots

The latest in Sweet Freedom’s range of all natural liquid chocolate are Choc Shot Orange Spice and Choc Shot Coconut. Sweetened with 100% natural fruit...

Belvoir packs a Christmas punch

Belvoir Fruit Farms has launched a new Spiced Ginger Punch produced using fresh cooked ginger, orange and lemon, combined with exotic spices. It can be...

Petits Rituels candles set to light up this winter

Petits Rituels is a brand of handcrafted aromatherapy candles and wax melts made from 100% natural waxes and certified organic essential oils, positioned as...

The Grocery Accelerator awards places for six start-ups

After a nationwide search, garnering over 300 applications, six new food and drink entrepreneurs have won a place on The Grocery Accelerator business mentoring...