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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

New report highlights gender pay gap in chocolate trade

Research from the Fairtrade Foundation looking at women cocoa farmers has found that many face an even worse situation than their male counterparts.

Delicious Alchemy transforms range

Delicious Alchemy, the Yorkshire-based gluten-free brand, has unveiled a fresh look and a host of new products. The rebrand brings vibrant stripes and relaxed copy...

Message to supermarkets: Do more in 2013 to keep out countryside...

Supermarkets need to do more to encourage better management of our British landscapes, support local food producers, and pay farmers a fair price for...

The Clean Kilo cleans up

The Clean Kilo: Zero Waste Supermarket in Birmingham has had a successful time of it in recent months, winning Best Deli/Grocer in the Slow Food England Awards as well as 20k in the FedEx Small Business Grant UK 2018 awards.

Tree of Life adds two new territory managers

Leading natural products wholesaler Tree of Life has further strengthened its sales efforts with appointment of two new territory managers. Daniel Morris takes on the...

Anthony Joshua gets into the ring with CBD brand Love Hemp

Love Hemp has announced that Anthony Joshua has become a key shareholder after it signed a three-year endorsement agreement with the boxer.

Natracare’s sanitary products first to get Made Safe seal

Natracare has become the first brand to have its tampons, pads, maternity pads and nursing pads certified by Made Safe. Made Safe - America’s first...

Weleda embraces facial care with new Skin Food line

Nearly a century after Weleda launched its iconic Skin Food Original, the brand has unveiled a collection of Skin Food Face Care formulas.

Susie Mermaid creates sea-inspired holistic skincare collection

Susie Mermaid has introduced a natural and organic face and body collection with formulas inspired by the sea and based on sustainably sourced marine algae.

Children’s fruit and veg intake falls significantly during lockdown

A new study has revealed that since schools shut down in March there has been a significant decrease in the amount of fruit and veg consumed by children.

Animal welfare tops ethical claims list, says Mintel

New research from Mintel has revealed that when it comes to ethical claims made by food and drink companies, concerns over animal welfare top...

Pure Health Innovations launches on the big stage

Former Natural & Organic Products Europe event director and current business consultant Simon Barry has teamed up with business coach David Sherman, Canadian health...

Industry in ‘high spirits’ as Danish Minister opens Eco Life Scandinavia

Danish Minister opens NOFF with the message that ‘together we can ... drive forward the organic way of producing sustainable products’.

British supplements brand recognized in Parliament

During a session of Prime Minister’s Questions on 19 January Natures Aid was given special mention, hailed for ‘flying the flag’ on exports.

Opening the doors to NPE18

The UK's biggest and busiest natural and organic trade event, Natural & Organic Products Europe (NPE), opens its doors to the industry this weekend, with record attendance expected.

Foaming plastic-free hand soap tablets make a SPLASH

From a father and son team comes SPLASH – an innovative hand soap that helps reduce plastic waste and has a lower carbon footprint.

Riverford launches zero packaging veg box – will customers buy it?

Riverford has introduced a zero packaging box in response to customers who want to get rid of packaging altogether (okay, apart from the box). 

Mintel forecasts UK free-from sales to reach over £500 million in...

The latest research from Mintel has revealed that sales of free-from foods are forecast to grow 13% to reach £531 million in 2016, up...

Fresh look for The Food Doctor

Healthy snacking brand The Food Doctor has revealed a brand new look as part of the company’s biggest ever revamp.

‘Green Day’ disappointment for Soil Association

Government's ‘Green Day’ plans delivered ‘disappointing’ lack of action on decarbonizing the farming sector, says the Soil Association.