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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Soil Association plans Expo West presence in 2014

The Soil Association is planning to host a showcase stand at next year’s Natural Products Expo West, where around 60,000 industry traders will converge...

Health claims – “Doing nothing isn’t an option”

With new EU health claims regulations now law, a senior figure from Trading Standards has warned suppliers and retailers that “doing nothing is not...

MPs back Commons Motion warning of FSD job loss threat

A cross-party group of MPs has backed a House of Commons Motion warning of job losses and store closures if restrictive levels for vitamins...

True Colours

With NATRUE certification now available in the UK we speak to technical adviser Richard Swann about what makes the certifier more than just another...

Xmas sales hold steady despite consumers’ “relaxed Christmas”

Overall, health food retailers say Xmas season sales held steady despite reports that consumers had opted for a more “relaxed Christmas”. If we were...

Capping vitamin levels “would hit consumer choice and cut jobs” say...

The Daily Telegraph has today published an article highlighting the concerns of three MPs over plans for setting maximum permitted levels (MPLs) for vitamins...

Parking charges “hammering town centres”

  Figures released this week showing a huge rise in revenue for councils through car parking fines and charges is damning proof local authorities are...

‘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...

Classic winter remedy earns THR Mark

The herb lobelia has been used for decades to relieve the unpleasant symptoms ushered in during the chilly, damp winter months. With impeccable timing, Bio-Health...

Professor offers science lesson to GM ‘conversionista’

A US university professor has welcomed former anti-GM-activist Mark Lynas’s “discovery of science”. Lynas attributes his new-found affection for GM (which he trumpeted at last...

Former anti-GM activist attacks “pernicious myth of organic”

A former anti-GM activist has accused the organic movement of perpetrating “the most pernicious myth of all” by claiming that organic methods can help...

Tri-Dosha launches new professional qualification

Luxury health brand Tri-Dosha is launching a new training qualification as it debuts at top Malvern Hills spa retreat The Clover Mill this April. Tri-Dosha...

Spring skin vitality

Organic skincare brand S5 has confirmed the launch of its new Vitality Mask this March. The mask, which is designed to spring clean and revitalize...

Udo’s choice appoint beauty expert

Udo’s Choice has named internationally acclaimed hair and make-up artist Michael Ashton as its latest expert ambassador for the UK and Ireland. Ashton is known...

Monsoon Beauty launches Ayurveda-inspired face cream

High Street fashion stalwart Monsoon has launched two new Auyurveda-inspired face creams to the market. The cream is available in both anti-ageing and naturally balanced...

Duchy profits up a third

Profits at Duchy Originals rose by a third in 2012 to £3.23 million, reports Retail Gazette. In 2009 the organic brand passed into Waitrose fold...

Big firms fear weak NHCR enforcement

Big food firms who have spent millions of pounds ensuring packaging, ads and websites are compliant with the EU Nutrition & Health Claims Regulation...

Ethical spending hits all time high

Ethical spending hit an all time high of £47 billion in 2011 according to the latest survey of the sector by the Co-operative Group. But...

Ethical spending hits all time high

Ethical spending hit an all time high of £47 billion in 2011 according to the latest survey of the sector by the Co-operative Group. But...

Milk thistle sales soar in party season

Sales of milk thistle soared over the Christmas and New Year party season, reports The Observer. The newspaper said that growing awareness of the herb’s...