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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Primal Pantry partners with amateur athletes

Following a recent private investment in the company, paleo bar brand Primal Pantry is diving into the sports world, recently naming several partnerships with...

An open letter to the trade

Specialist natural products suppliers and independent health food retailers have long had a symbiotic relationship. Brands and wholesalers have developed the specialist products that...

Flavourly.com is latest investment from Granary

Small business investor Granary Investments have taken a stake in Flavourly.com – an innovative subscription box service for foodies and craft beer enthusiasts. Led by...

Achievements recalled, friends remembered – and some serious points too at...

Board members past and present, company members, academics, supporters and regulators all came together to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the British Herbal Medicine Association...

Oppo flies with PM to Milan Expo

Earlier this month Charlie Thuillier, founder of the Oppo healthy ice cream brand, flew with David Cameron to Italy to attend the Milan Expo. No...

Green People goes with the grain

Quinoa & Artichoke Shampoo and Conditioner are the two latest products from the Green People organic beauty brand. The products are designed to recharge and...

New Planet Organic store will be chain’s “most prominent”

Planet Organic will open its seventh London store and undertake a major redevelopment of its Torrington Road branch during what the retailer is calling...

MightyBee launches UK coconut first

New from MightyBee comes a first to the UK market in the form of fresh frozen, unpasteurized Virgin Coconut Meat. The certified organic coconut meat...

BetterYou extends range with bodycare offer

BetterYou has launched Magnesium Body Lotion and Magnesium Body Butter to its range of products, focusing on the pregnancy market. The Lotion and Butter blends...

The UK wakes up to organic!

The Organic Trade Board’s (OTB) Wake up to Organic campaign took place on 17 June and was a resounding success, with a host of...

Skeptic group warns of “dangerous and unproven” allergy tests

Skeptic group the Good Thinking Society has warned that allergy and food intolerance tests “that have no scientific basis” are being widely used in...

DRINKmaple makes refreshing change

DRINKmaple has launched two new formats as well as new packaging for its 100% organic natural maple water brand. The company has added to its...

Denes puts pets on packs

Following its recent packaging refresh, product additions and website upgrade, pet food brand Denes is creating two new lines for autumn which will see...

B.Fresh rethinks its greens

Cold-pressed juice brand B.Fresh has created a new low-calorie green juice, #greenglow, following feedback from customers that revealed celery as a love or loathe...

ProfBiotics range launched to target specific organs

A new range of dietary supplements has been developed in consultation with Professor Martyn Caplin, consultant gastroenterologist at London’s Royal Free Hospital. The ProfBiotics range...

European Court rejects HFMA/NPN health claims challenge

The General Court of the European Court of Justice has rejected a joint plea from the Health Food Manufacturers Association (HFMA) and Dutch trade...

Fresh faces for EFSA health claims panel

The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has named the members of its health claims panel for 2015-2018, which will feature ten new faces. New members...

Glow Organic pops up in Brighton

Glow Organic, a new natural and organic skincare and make-up boutique, is opening its doors from 22-28 June in Brighton’s North Laines. It will open...

Seed and Bean goes on the festival trail

Organic chocolate brand Seed and Bean will be the official chocolate partner to Glastonbury festival for the third year running. The brand will be heading...

Oliver’s gets in the mood for summer

On Thursday 18 June , Oliver’s Wholefoods in Kew is holding a Summer Food Festival to offer ideas of what to eat this summer. Taking...