News

The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Get the Bulldog body

Hitting the shelves in May is a new offering for men from Bulldog Skincare – Original Body Lotion. The brand’s first body lotion, it is...

British Beauty Council appoints new cohort of industry leaders to Advisory...

The British Beauty Council, the not-for-profit organisation that works to raise the reputation of the beauty industry, and all of the sectors that exist...

H&B doubles size of HQ

Following its recent purchase by L1 Retail, Holland and Barrett has doubled the size of its global headquarters at Eliot Park in Nuneaton.

Industry demands improved efficacy and authenticity

The natural beauty industry needs more authentic, effective products that don’t sacrifice certification for performance. That was the resounding message from the floor at...

Seven Seas sails close to the wind

A complaint about a Seven Seas print advert for the brand’s supplement Perfect 7 Renewal Advanced, published in in 2018, has been upheld by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA).

Fruit juice linked to higher colorectal cancer risk

Scientists in Australia have linked regular consumption of fruit juice with an increased risk of colorectal cancer. The researchers from Perth had been conducting a...

Here comes trouble …

African sauce brand Dr Trouble has launched in the UK, with two initial artisan products aimed at health-conscious consumers.

First Goodbody Wellness CBD shop opens in Bath

Sativa Group Plc has opened Goodbody Wellness in Bath, a specialist retail store offering consumers a range of over 50 CBD products.

ōForest first to bring madhūka superfood to UK market

ōForest has introduced to the UK its first portfolio of products harnessing the benefits of the ‘newest superfood secret’, madhūka.

A taste of summer from Belvoir

Belvoir Fruit Farms has launched four fresh summer drinks which, like all Belvoir’s drinks, are handmade on the family farm using only real pressed...

On-the-go breakfasts from Of The Earth

The newest additions to Of The Earth Superfoods’ offer are instant cereal pots combining 50% organic superfoods and 50% organic oats. The on-the-go superfood pots...

Pukka has a brainwave

Pukka has introduced its new organic Brainwave capsules, created specifically to improve cognitive function and support brain health.

Weleda scoops Sublime beauty award

As the beauty award season continues, natural beauty brand Weleda has scooped another gong for its collection – this time from Sublime magazine. Weleda was...

Poisons in our parks? – no thanks, says PAN UK

Pesticide campaign group PAN UK is launching an initiative aimed at ridding public parks in Britain of toxic herbicides and pesticides – starting with...

Bee Health appoints new MD

Lewis Ryan has taken over from Steve Ryan as managing director of Bridlington-based vitamin and supplement manufacturer Bee Health.

Rachel’s launches new TV ad campaign

Organic dairy brand Rachel’s has produced a new TV ad, its first for four years, which launched yesterday (4 July).

Spotlight series

Prodigy has rebranded its biodegradable, plastic-free packaging with a fresh new look, starting with its chocolate bar portfolio.

Viridian Daventry Triathlon makes welcome return

This month saw the return of the Viridian Daventry Triathlon, sponsored by Viridian Nutrition and indie retailer Sheaf Street Health Store.

News in brief

Following a deal whereby Lanes Health has acquired distribution rights for BlueIron liquid iron supplement.

Oral supplement cut death rate of older hospital patients by 50%

A specialized oral supplement regime cut the death rate of older malnourished patients with heart or lung disease by 50%, US scientists report. In a...