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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Food For Life scheme scoops top Radio 4 Award

The Soil Association led Food For Life Partnership has been awarded the prestigious BBC Radio 4 Derek Cooper Award. The award recognises “unsung heroes, whose...

King Charles gives Viridian Royal seal of approval

The King’s Award for Enterprise has been presented to Viridian Nutrition for International Trade for Outstanding Continuous Growth.

BOOM! Soil Association relaunches organic awards

The Soil Association is relaunching its annual celebration of the best of organic as the BOOM  Awards (Best of Organic Market), to mark a resurgent...

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Weleda has launched its new Calendula & Chamomile Hand Sanitiser made with all-natural ingredients, including organic grain alcohol.

Consumers disillusioned with organic cosmetics

A new study has revealed consumers are questioning the price and efficacy of organic beauty products. The study from marketing company Canadean surveyed 1,675 consumers....

Top Nordic experts tackle region’s strategic priorities

Leading figures from the Nordic natural and organic sectors discussed key strategic issues for their industries in two lively discussions at Natural Products Scandinavia,...

‘Save the bees’ Neal’s Yard Remedies tells industry at bee symposium

After delivering a letter to the PM calling for a ban on neonics, the next move in NYR's campaign to protect bees was a symposium in London.

MyDetoxDiet heads to Greenwich

Online detox diet and juice company MyDetoxDiet has now opened a ‘personal one-stop healthy lifestyle’ store in Greenwich, London The shop aims to offer the...

Green & Black’s return to their Portobello Road roots

Green & Black’s Organic founders Craig Sams and Josephine Fairley yesterday returned to their Portobello Road roots to celebrate the launch of Green & Black’s...

UK survey by Forth reveals lack of understanding around perimenopause

Forth has revealed just how little people in the UK understand about the perimenopause, with 58% of women unaware how it affects their body.

Natural beauty sector still outpaces overall market

The natural and organic personal care market has experience double-digit growth for the sixth year in a row since 2007, when Kline & Company...

Faith in Nature expands hair care line with new zero-waste Conditioner...

The latest addition to Faith In Nature’s hair care collection is a line of 100% natural, vegan Conditioner Bars to suit all hair types.

‘No excuse’ for distressing treatment of cows on Soil Association-certified farm

The chief executive of the Soil Association (SA), Helen Browning, says there was 'no excuse' for the 'distressing' treatment of dairy cows and their calves revealed in video footage of an award-winning organic farm by animal rights group Animal Equality.

Scotland Emerges as Leader in Nature-Friendly Farming as Organic Farmland Thrives...

Recent government data indicates that Scotland is leading the way in nature-friendly farming practices, with organic farmland witnessing continuous growth for six successive years,...

Survey reveals public view of food and climate change

A survey has found that British adults are more likely to be influenced by health, cost and convenience when purchasing food.

Spanish cities introduce menstrual leave for employees

Several local administrations in Spain have begun offering menstrual leave to employees who experience pain or discomfort during their period.

2020 Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Award winners announced

The 2020 Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards – which celebrate natural baby, beauty, wellness and eco home products – has today announced its winners.

Dimbleby: ‘great cause for optimism’

Speaking at last weekend’s inaugural Go! Organic festival in Battersea Park, London, broadcaster and author Jonathan Dimbleby stressed the importance of organic production, sustainability and biodiversity to the survival of the planet, saying he was optimistic about the future.

Love Food cooks up new flavours

Love Food Ready Meals has added a Thai Curry and a Vegetable Madras to its range of natural, handmade, frozen ready meals.

Farm animal welfare emerges as competitive advantage

An increasing number of companies are beginning to see their commitment to farm animal welfare as an important business opportunity, says a new report.