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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

A little bite of beauty

Rebecca Goodyear Health & Beauty has launched Biteable Beautique, an online shop specializing in natural and organic beauty products. The site also includes a weekly...

Kent & Fraser extends free-from cookie offer

UK-based artisan producer of gluten- and wheat-free biscuits, Kent & Fraser, has launched two new additions to its range of baked goods, taking its...

‘Unique’ berry drink Suívie Jabuticaba makes UK debut

Suívie Jabuticaba combines a relatively unknown, highly nutritious Brazilian berry with Swiss apples, ginger and water from the Alps.

Paleo Foods Co launches ‘nuttiest’ Almond Drink

The Paleo Foods Co has introduced what it says is the nuttiest UHT Almond Drink in the UK.

80,000 sign petition for King to attend COP27

A petition addressed to Buckingham Palace and Downing Street is demanding a reversal of the decision for King Charles to back out of COP27.

Diet drinks under the spotlight as research shows obesity link

Diet drinks and zero calorie sodas have become the fallback for the fizzy drinks giants when their full sugar products are targeted by campaigners....

Gustare launches premium raw honey in UK

Australian honey producer Gustare Honey has launched its range of mono-floral premium raw honeys in the UK.

Opportunity of a lunchtime: Former Pret MD will reveal how to...

Retail consultant Andrew Walker – former managing director of Pret A Manger – will share his observations and expertise on the highly competitive lunchtime...

Traidcraft gets new CEO

Europe’s largest fair trade company Traidcraft has announced the appointment of Robin Roth as its new chief executive. Roth will leave Germany-based GEPA, where he...

Damning report on Fairtrade contains “significant flaws”

 A government-sponsored report claiming to show that workers on Fairtrade farms are often paid less than non-Fairtrade workers contains “significant flaws” says the Fairtrade...

Yorkshire start-up Flaya creates vegan perfume range

North Yorkshire-based Flaya has launched with a line of Vegan Society-approved vegan and organic perfumes.

Study: Oranges and grapefruits can cut stroke risk

New research from the University of East Anglia suggests that eating grapefruits and oranges can cut the risk of stroke, reports The Daily Mail. The...

Meros Dairies slays dragons in Soil Association Scotland competition

After taking on six other budding food and drink entrepreneurs in Soil Association Scotland’s Organic Dragons' Den in Edinburgh last month, Demetra Pantelouris of...

European Parliament backs ban on throwaway plastics

Under draft plans approved by the European Parliament yesterday, single-use plastic items including plates, cutlery, straws ticks and cotton buds, are to be banned in the EU from 2021.

Trevarno launches rainforest partnership with Crabwood & Lemongrass soap

Cornish organic skincare company Trevarno is bringing a bit of South American wisdom to the South West with its new Crabwood and Lemongrass soap. The...

Rude Health adds to healthy breakfast bowls

Rude Health has introduced two new healthy breakfast products: Naked Barley Porridge and Puffed Spelt.

Cuddle up with Jeeva

A new brand of baby skincare is being launched at Natural & Organic Products Europe (19-20 April) by Jeeva. The Coco Cuddles range of gentle...

Truthpaste gets fresh with new probiotic mouthwash line

Truthpaste Probiotic Mouthwash launch was greeted with enthusiasm at NOPEX in April, where it won Best New Personal Care Product.

Botanicals unwraps Christmas gift offer

Botanicals has unveiled its range of Christmas gift boxes containing various selections of its Soil Association-certified skincare products. The Fabulous Five Hero Collection is designed...

Mini nom nom’s spice up kids’ ready-meals

New children’s food brand Mini nom nom’s recently introduced a five-strong range of world cuisine ready meals for kids. Having already won Best New Brand...