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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Planetary health confirmed as top global consumer concern

The latest Lifestyle & Attitude Survey by Innova Market Insights reveals the health of the planet as the top global consumer concern.

ESSNA wants public to report ‘dodgy’ sports nutrition products

A new campaign to educate the public on all things sports nutrition has been launched by the industry trade association to ensure consumer safety and good health.

Ethical supermarket hisBe opens for business

Brighton's new ethical supermarket hiSbe – short for How It Should Be – opened its doors last week. Claiming to be ‘a new type of...

Fresh snacks from Kallø

Natural food brand Kallø has introduced some innovative new snack products in the form of Protein Packed Lentil Cakes and Pop-Crisps.

Making chocolate a virtue

Sweet Virtues has introduced its Superfood Halo Thins, containing bio-live cultures. Each box features four first-to-market flavours – White Tea & Peppermint (to revive), Yerba...

New editorial appointments at Diversified

Diane Millis has joined Natural Products News (NPN) as acting editor for a six-month period, with effect from the March issue.

M&S teams with HANDLE for Beauty Takeback Scheme

Marks & Spencer has launched a Beauty Takeback Scheme in over 40 UK stores through a partnership with beauty recycling experts HANDLE.

New wellbeing awards launch

Entries are now open for the new Beauty Shortlist Wellbeing Awards, which will run alongside the original Beauty Shortlist Awards taking place in London on Friday 1 March 2019.

Bring on the bean counters (no, really)!

The Eighth Day co-op has launched a Wall of Beans competition in which customers can guess how many of a particular bean the store...

Pulsin reformulates kids bars

Pulsin has rebranded and reformulated its range of Kids Fruity Oat Bars, with new packaging and a lower sugar recipe.

Which? — nutritional therapists giving "dangerous advice"

The consumer group Which? has published a report accusing nutritional therapists of providing advice that “could seriously harm patients health”. But the report’s findings, and...

Entries open for The Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards

The Beauty Shortlist’s Mama & Baby Awards return with the best clean, green products for mums, mums-to-be, babies, toddlers and children.

Leading brands confirmed for Natural Products Scandinavia

A. Vogel, Solgar Nordic, Nature Treats, New Nordic International, Amy’s Kitchen, The Health Store, and Green People, are just a few of the founding...

Tick Tock Tea clocks up new rooibos blends

New to Tick Tock Tea’s established range of rooibos teas come three new offers: Rooibos Vanilla Chai; Restore & Renew; and Rooibos Earl Grey. Rooibos...

Lily’s Kitchen creates veggie feast

Natural pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen has created a meat-free dog food variety to coincide with National Vegetarian Week (16-22 May).

Winners of the tenth annual Free From Skincare Awards revealed

The winners of the annual Free From Skincare Awards winner have been revealed, with Holos Skincare scooping Best Free From Skincare Product.

H&B to offer click & collect service

Holland & Barrett is revamping its website to enable it to offer a click & collect service, reports The Grocer. Holland & Barrett’s head of...

HayMax goes live with new website

HayMax has launched its new website with a sleek new look, a new trade area and lots of free resources.

Omsco evolves into Organic Herd

The British organic dairy farmers’ cooperative Omsco has adopted a new name and visual identity and will now be known as Organic Herd. The rebranding...

Clipper moves to fully recyclable packaging

In a move will save over 20 tonnes of plastic from landfill or incineration each year, Clipper has launched fully recyclable packaging.