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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

BetterYou partners with Leeds Rhinos

BetterYou is powering the Rugby Super League Champions Leeds Rhinos with its range of transdermal magnesium and oral vitamin spray supplements.

OTB announces “game changing’” EU organic funding bid

The Organic Trade Board (OTB) has today (10 August) announced the launch of its bid for "game changing" EU funding to further extend the...

Heather Mills rescues VBites with £1m winning bid

British entrepreneur Heather Mills has purchased the assets of plant-based meal brand VBites with a £1m winning bid, weeks after the brand fell into...

Antipodes launches ‘healthy lipstick’ range

New Zealand based organic beauty brand Antipodes used last month’s Vivaness exhibition in Nuremberg as part of a simultaneous global trade launch for its new Moisture Boost Natural Lipsticks range.

Rebel Kitchen refreshes line with 100% organic Raw Coconut Water

Following its acquisition of raw coconut brand Unoco, Rebel Kitchen has now launched the 100% organic coconut water under its own brand identity.

Naturewatch Foundation: ditch Ecover and Method

Animal welfare charity Naturewatch Foundation is encouraging retailers to cease stocking Ecover and Method following their acquisition by SC Johnson.

Short supply chains create value, reports SA

Short supply chains create social, economic and environmental value of £3.70 for every £1 spent, says Farmer-Focused Routes to Market report.

Organic import controls delayed to late 2023

The Government has announced a further delay to import controls, now expected to come into effect in late 2023.

Better Food Company makes it three

This summer, Bristol-based organic food retailer Better Food Company opened its third store – in the historic dock area of the city.

MULU seeks real women

MULU Organic Raw Chocolate is challenging the way women are portrayed in the media by launching a search to find a group of real...

TRIBE unveils new brand identity, adds to offer

Performance nutrition brand TRIBE has revealed a new brand identity inspired by the ‘Force of Nature’ alongside the launch of a new Hydrate product.

High wholegrain intake linked to reduced mortality rate

In a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, Scandinavian researchers have found a link between wholegrain intake and lower mortality rate regardless...

NATRUE lends voice to global EcoBeautyScore Consortium

NATRUE has joined the EcoBeautyScore Consortium which aims to develop an industry-wide environmental impact assessment and scoring system.

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.

Truly Natural treats for dogs

Lily’s Kitchen has launched three new 100% natural and grain-free functional treats for dogs, as part of its Truly Naturals range.

A toxic blow to bees

Dangerous levels of neonicotinoid insecticides have been found in 75% of the world’s honey samples, reveals a new study.

Organic campaigns gets "noisy and humorous" in Year 2

The Organic Trade Board is promising a "noisy and humorous" style  for Year 2  of its three-year organic consumer campaign. The campaign launches today (14...

Go scent-free this summer

Green People has introduced two new products ready for the summer: Scent Free Sun Lotion SPF 30 and Organic Children Scent Free Sun Lotion...

Little Butterfly emerges

This month (22 September) sees the launch, both in store and online, of new British organic skincare brand for babies, Little Butterfly. The initial range...

The Vegan Kind undergoes vibrant new rebrand to reach broader audience

The Vegan Kind has teamed up with B&B studio to create a more modern look which reflects the brand's identity as ‘a store of tomorrow’.