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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Research identifies new marine source of B12

Research published in The ISME Journal has revealed that a group of microorganisms - Thaumarchaeota – is among the most abundant producers of cobalamin...

Archie Browns takes store experience online

Cornish health store Archie Browns has launched a new retail website offering healthy foods, vitamins, supplements, natural beauty products and eco-friendly cleaning products. The shop,...

Salt of the Earth smells sweet with Pure Aura

Salt of the Earth has launched the first scented product in its 100% natural deodorant range, the Pure Aura spray. Fragranced with a combination of...

Tim Barford is named Best Vegan Advocate

Tim Barford, founder of leading vegan events VegfestUK has been presented with the Best Vegan Advocate award by the pressure group Viva! at its...

Coconut water brand Buko leads on ‘interactive giving’

With around 40 brands already sitting on UK shelves, it’s not easy for new entrants to make their mark in the £100 million coconut...

EC ignoring scientists’ warnings on farm antibiotics

New European Commission proposals for the regulation of veterinary medicines ignore advice from scientists to phase out routine use of farm antibiotics. That’s the conclusion...

Authentic Indian snack range is hit with independents

New gourmet Indian snack brand Howdah is quickly establishing itself in the independent natural food channel. Launched with a six product strong range inspired by...

No more waiting for GO*DO large bars

Italian organic chocolate brand GO*DO has launched a striking new range of larger format bars (85g) to complement its existing 35g, six flavour offering. Three...

VOYA offers the kiss of an angel

VOYA is launching what it claims to be the world’s first organic seaweed oil for retail – Angelicus Serratus. The Soil Association-certified hydrating body oil...

Living Nature takes natural steps to healthy skin

New from New Zealand skincare brand Living Nature comes the Skin Steps range, comprising three specifically targeted box sets containing the three steps skin...

World Perfumery Congress highlights allergen concerns

Following the publication by the EU Commission of its proposed measures to enhance consumer protection from potential fragrance allergens, the World Perfumery Congress presented...

Mel Millis unveils Phytonutri Qi range

Beauty brand Mel Millis has launched four facial products under the Phytonutri Qi name, inspired by the power of natural ingredients from sources as...

Little Butterfly emerges

This month (22 September) sees the launch, both in store and online, of new British organic skincare brand for babies, Little Butterfly. The initial range...

Homeopathic group “thrilled” as PSA approves quality mark

The Society of Homeopaths says it is “thrilled” that the Government-backed Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care has formally approved its voluntary...

Planet Organic supports Local Motion studio

Planet Organic is working closely with new fitness studio Local Motion to combine fitness and natural nutrition and health to residents of Wandsworth. The new...

Aduna launches second ‘super-ingredient’ in UK

Aduna has launched Moringa Green Superleaf Powder, its second superfood product following its baobab range. The 100% organic raw wholefood is made from naturally-dried leaves...

Beefed up: Organic campaign taps into urgent antibiotics issue

A new series of impactful ads from the Organic Trade Board’s ‘Organic. Naturally Different’ campaign has been launched during Organic September. The attention grabbing ads –...

OVIVO relaunches with organic formula

The olive leaf supplement drink OVIVO has recently relaunched with a new organic, preservative- and sugar-free formula. The infusion combines organic olive leaf extract with...

Applicants sought for second Sustainable Beauty Awards

Entries are now open to Organic Monitor’s 2014 Sustainable Beauty Awards which launched last year and recognize firms which push the boundaries of sustainability...

Nailing it with HJ Manicure

The HJ Manicure brand of nail care recently launched as a non-toxic alternative to mainstream nail varnish brands. Each of the 16 initial colours are...