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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Supplement use can significantly reduce healthcare costs

A new American study has concluded that the targeted use of dietary supplements can result in significant reductions in healthcare costs and should be...

Women’s vital role in global food production goes unrecognised

According to a new report by Twin – Empowering Women Farmers in Agricultural Value Chains – launched at a join event with the Fairtrade Foundation,...

MooGoo wins Silver for UK launch

Australian natural skincare brand MooGoo, which launched in the UK earlier this year following growing demand from UK consumers, has just won Silver for...

Honesty more important than natural ingredients?

The Future of Beauty report by Evolve Beauty, which conducted a survey of 336 women between 20-55 years old, found that trust rated higher...

Kure Bazaar nails new shades

Kure Bazaar has unveiled nine new colours in its eco nail lacquer range, bringing the total offering to 56 shades. The newly launched colours...

Organic ranked third in EU food fraud top ten

Organic food gets an unenviable third place in a new EU-wide ranking of foods most at risk of fraud. A draft report from the European...

Organix focuses on digital to appeal to “modern mum”

Leading organic baby food brand Organix is switching marketing emphasis away from TV campaigns towards digital platforms, reports Marketing Week. As part of plans to...

Think Dirty app roots out cosmetics toxins

A new app has been launched for the iPhone to enable consumers identify potential toxins in cosmetics and personal care products. Think Dirty was created...

FSA’s DNP campaign gets ESSNA backing

A new Food Standards Agency campaign that urges “help prevent another death from DNP” has won the backing of sports nutrition body the European...

Natural Products Scandinavia starts today!

Natural Products Scandinavia 2013, the Nordic trade show for natural health, nutrition, beauty, and self care opens, in Malmö, Sweden, today.   Natural Products Scandinavia is set to welcome thousands...

Brands warned: “Regulators are actively tracking you over health claims”

Health food companies were warned yesterday (16 October) that UK regulatory bodies are actively tracking brands for possible breaches of new EU nutrition and...

CHC sets our plans for year of hard campaigning

Consumers for Health Choice has published the first issue of its new quarterly newsletter, summarising recent campaigning activity and previewing busy plans for 2014. Speaking...

Browning: Let’s be known for what we’re for, not what we’re...

Soil Association chief executive Helen Browning this week urged the organic movement to forge innovative partnerships with public bodies and like-minded organisations to create...

Seeking sanctuary

Boutique health store and clinic Botanica has quickly become a local health and wellbeing hub. Jim Manson has been along to find out more In...

Independent Christmas campaign gathers pace

The Celebrate an Independent Christmas campaign is gathering pace in its second year. The campaign encourages families to visit more of their local, independent shops...

Whole Foods opens “small and mighty” Richmond store

Whole Food Markets will open the doors of its new 20,000 sq ft store in Richmond, south west  London, tomorrow (Tuesday 8 October). The smaller...

MP calls for ban on animal testing for household products

The MP for Brighton Pavilion, Caroline Lucas, has joined Cruelty Free International in calling on the Government to carry out its promise, made in...

Pai hosts breast cancer and beauty talk

Pai Skincare founder Sarah Brown and author of The Elegant Art of Falling Apart and Chemo-Chic blog Jessica Jones will host a talk at...

US scientists fail to find omega-3 brain link

A large-scale study by the University of Iowa has found no link between omega-3 essential fatty acids and improved cognitive skills. The randomized trials involved...

Clearspring range gains M&S listing

Japanese and organic fine foods specialist Clearspring has secured a major listing with Marks & Spencer. The premium brand has had a number of products...