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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Echinacea formula as effective as Tamiflu says study

A study conducted by researchers from the Czech Republic, Germany, Switzerland and the UK has found that A. Vogel’s Echinaforce Hot Drink syrup produces...

Olive leaf extract demonstrates positive effect on heart disease

New research has found that olive leaf extract can have positive short-term effects on heart health markers. The study, published in the British Journal of...

Spectacular backdrop for HFMA 50th celebrations

The spectacularly decorated Painted Hall, centrepiece of the Old Royal Naval College at Greenwich, was the impressive backdrop for the Health Food Manufacturers Association's...

inSpiral’s award-winning kale-Os now in store

New from inSpiral comes its next generation of kale chips, kale-Os – described as a snack with a halo. Winner of Best New Organic Food...

Ethical supermarket hiSbe sets sights on regional chain

Brighton-based ethical supermarket hiSbe say it is planning to establish a regional chain of up to 10 stores over the next five years. HiSbe opened...

Red Anchor moors up for male grooming range

A range of sea-scented male grooming products have been launched by Red Anchor to help users keep maintain that on-holiday feeling. For those sporting facial...

AA Skincare rolls on with Essentials

AA Skincare’s latest addition to its Essential’s offer is a range of natural roll-on deodorants, free from aluminium compounds, alcohol, parabens and artificial fragrance. Using...

Leading chemist develops Innarah natural skincare brand

New brand Innarah, which offers a range of ten skincare and anti-ageing solutions, has been launched by chairman and CEO of Immunocologie, Manzoor Jaffrey. Jaffrey...

Freefrom Skincare Award winners revealed

The fourth annual Freefrom Skincare Awards were presented at the new Love Natural, Love Organic show at Olympia on Friday by holistic health guru...

Cawston Press bigs up the veg

Following on from the success of its Brilliant Beetroot juice (originally intended as a seasonal product but now a permanent feature), Cawston Press has...

New look and focus for 9Bar

The fresh new look for 9Bar that was unveiled for the first time at Natural & Organic Products Europe 2015, is rolling out onto...

Natural Vitality expands UK reach with Marigold

Three of Natural Vitality’s houmous varieties are now available through Marigold Health Foods, extending the products reach to shops across London and the South...

Whole Foods Market hosts Jax Coco workshop

Jax Coco is holding a Coconut Oil Workshop event at Whole Foods Market, Kensington, on Wednesday 15 July from 7-9pm. The '100 Uses for Coconut...

Bristol hosts Fair Trade conference

As part of the Bristol’s European Green Capital events programme 250 delegates from 21 countries travelled to the city last weekend for the 9th...

Aduna wins £100k as runner up in Pitch to Rich

Although there was no win for Aduna in Richard Branson’s Pitch to Rich competition, a runner-up prize of £100k marketing spend is nothing to...

Whole Foods bosses admit “weighing errors” but deny systematic overcharging

Whole Foods Market co-CEOs John Mackey and Walter Robb have admitted that some of the retailer’s New York stores have been overcharging customers due...

Eco by Sonya adds to range

Australian brand Eco by Sonya has announced two new additions to its range of certified organic bodycare available in the UK. The Coconut & Mint...

As Nature Intended’s sixth store will be its biggest yet

Organic supermarket As Nature Intended is set to open a sixth London store this Autumn. The 3,300 sq ft Marble Arch store will be the...

Capsicana brings taste of Latin America to cooking sauce sector

Chilli sauce producer Capsicana has branched out, launching a range of Latin American cooking sauces in a bid to bring innovation and authenticity to...

Mash Direct fires up the BBQ with new veggie burger

Just in time for the BBQ season, Mash Direct has launched a new Vegetable Burger with Spring Cabbage, produced on the Hamilton family farm...