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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Essential gets in a flap (jack)

New from Essential comes a new range of indulgent organic flapjacks, free from artificial additives of any kind. The range consists of eight varieties which...

‘Organic has been proven to deliver’ – OF&G

Current market opportunity and increased recognition of organic's benefits are reason for increased organic agricultural land area, says OF&G.

Health food trade insider wages one-man campaign against hospital junk food

Health food insider David Barrie has this week been telling Daily Mail readers how he has been waging a one-man campaign against the high...

Keep on rocking in the (GM) free world!

Leading organic brands and retailers – Doves Farm, Neal’s Yard, Pukka Herbs, Viridian Nutrition and As Nature Intended – are joining campaign group Beyond...

Vitamin D may play vital role in syncing our body clocks

Vitamin D may play a vital role in regulating our body clocks, reports New Scientist. The researchers, from Monterrey Institute of Technology, wanted to see...

OTB organic campaign secures three more years of EU funding

The Organic Trade Board says the EU has approved £1.4million of fresh funding for the Organic. Naturally Different campaign. The EU’s cash backing, together with...

News in brief

PACK’D has expanded the reach of its Frozen Smoothie Kits – available in ENERGY, DETOX and DEFENCE – by gaining listings on Ocado and Amazon Fresh.

“Its time to make fizzy drinks really expensive”

That was just one of the solutions suggested to the obesity epidemic at Natural & Organic Products Europe’s lively Health of a Nation session...

New products from Natures Aid

Natures Aid has launched two new products to its extensive range of vitamins, minerals and supplements as well as rebranding one of its award-winners.

2022 Free From Skincare Awards winners announced

The Free From Skincare Awards have announced the winners, with British brand SenSpa crowned overall champion Best Free From Skincare Product.

Give winter the wink with new Eye of Horus shades

New from Eye of Horus are four new Baked Goddess Eyeshadow Palettes which aim to make the most of your winter look. The eyeshadows can...

Brown Cow Organics launches veg yoghurts

Somerset organic food producer Brown Cow Organics has introduced two natural Organic Live Yoghurts featuring vegetables.

Brands set to wow top retailers at NPE

Natural & Organic Products Europe (NPE) is doubling-down on innovation this year, confirming that two of the UK’s biggest retailers – Holland & Barrett (back for the fourth year) and Sainsbury’s (new for 2019) – will each host live ‘innovation pitching’ sessions at the London ExCeL show on Monday 8 April.

Organic food pioneer wants ad campaign to boost indie sales

A prominent business figure from the organic and ethical food sector wants to see more effort made by industry to help boost sales through...

Palm & Sole takes deli online

Norwich-based natural bodycare store Palm & Sole SkinCare Delicatessen has launched a new website, offering a range of freshly hand-blended bodycare products by aromatherapist...

Global natural personal care market continues on strong growth path

The natural personal care market saw a growth of 10.6% globally in 2013 to reach $29.5 billion at the manufacturers’ level, according to Kline...

Tree of Life win trade exclusive

Tree of Life UK Limited has announced an exclusive agreement with a British-owned natural skin treatment. Salcura Natural Skin Therapy creates natural products designed to...

GUNNA Drinks delivers Christmas message to Coca-Cola

GUNNA Drinks has delivered a ‘middle finger’ sculpture produced using plastic bottles to Coca Cola with the message: ‘Pick Up Your Crap’.

Retailers and wholesalers welcome organic indie initiatives

Natural products retailers have welcomed two new initiatives designed to help independents boost their sales of organic food and drink. The initiatives were launched yesterday...

Nordic diet associated with better physical performance in later life

In a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, Finnish researchers have found that a Nordic diet may be beneficial for overall physical...