Weleda welcomes new MD
Weleda UK has announced Jayn Sterland as the company’s new managing director, commencing her role this week.
UK organic milk sees growth in 2016, but still lags behind...
According to the Organic Milk Market Report, UK organic milk volumes rose 4.4% in 2016, in contrast to the conventional milk category which fell by 1.9%.
Antipodes is a smash hit with Sam Smith
Four-time Grammy Award-winner Sam Smith this week declared his love for Antipodes Kiwi Seed Oil Eye Cream and the Vanilla Pod Hydrating Day Cream...
‘Agroecology Alliance’ launched at alternative farming conference
There was passion and realism on display at this year's Real Farming Conference, the feisty rival to the establishment Oxford Farming Conference. Michael Wale...
A breakthrough for textile circular economy
In a joint venture between Project Plan B and Salvation Army Trading Company polyester textiles have been recycled back into raw materials.
Grubby teams with My Emissions for UK carbon footprint first
Through a partnership with My Emission, Grubby has become the first UK recipe kit provider to show the carbon footprint of its recipes.
H&B emerging talent recognized at Retail Week Awards
Emerging retail talent at Holland & Barrett was recognised at the Retail Week Rising Stars Awards last month.
Cawston Press cans new Dry line
Cawston Press has introduced a new range of sparkling drinks for those wanting an everyday option that’s less sweet than the average soft drink.
Wild announces plastic-free first
Refillable deodorant brand Wild has achieved a 'ground-breaking milestone' with a body wash in a plastic-free, compostable bottle.
The Clean Kilo cleans up
The Clean Kilo: Zero Waste Supermarket in Birmingham has had a successful time of it in recent months, winning Best Deli/Grocer in the Slow Food England Awards as well as 20k in the FedEx Small Business Grant UK 2018 awards.
H&B withdraws unlicensed herbal remedy
A herbal remedy sold by Holland & Barrett is the latest to be taken off shelves following action by the Medicines and Healthcare products...
Kushboo Soaps founder wins entrepreneur accolade in Inspiring Women Awards
Sarwat Jaleel, who founded Kushboo Soaps in 2018, has been named Entrepreneur Award Winner 2021 in the North West Inspiring Women Awards.
Divided opinion over safety of green tea supplements
The safety of green tea supplements has been called into question once again after a man was admitted to hospital reportedly requiring an urgent liver transplant.
H&B implements 5p paper bag charge
Holland & Barrett is implementing a 5p paper bag charge and donating the profits to a range of charitable causes that is already supports.
Retailer’s dramatic store display flags up supplements threatened by low MPLs
Cornwall-based retailer Paul Johnson came up with a dramatic way of highlighting to his local MP all the supplements that could be lost if...
Organic sales up 4% as growth trend gains momentum
Sales of organic products rose by 4% in 2014 confirming the UK organic market's growth trajectory.
Figures published today in the Soil Association Organic Market...
Awake Organics aims for healthy growth with new hair care duo
Plastic-free personal care brand Awake Organics has added two new cruelty-free, vegan products to its natural hair growth line.
US study shows ‘healthy food’ is sometimes worse for the environment
A study by US researchers shows that ‘healthy foods’ – including certain fruit and vegetables – may sometimes be more damaging to the environment...
Green groups fear MEPs’ vote will create GM crop fast-track
Organic and green groups say that new proposals intended to allow EU states to ban GM crops on environmental grounds could instead create a...
FreeFrom Food Awards – full winners’ list announced
BFree has won the FreeFrom Food Oscar at the 2017 FreeFrom Food Awards