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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Need a good Snoooze?

New to the UK market is Snoooze, an all-natural herbal drink to help consumers fall asleep faster and sleep better through the night.

Jonny Wilkinson tackles kombucha

Former rugby union player Jonny Wilkinson’s latest venture is the No1 Kombucha brand of living lightly sparkling soft drinks, launched in a bid to make kombucha accessible to all.

Dover welcomes new H&B

Dover is the latest site of Holland & Barrett’s store renovation programme, where the local branch has been relocated to larger premises.

Fighting acne naturally with Natura Siberica’s new skincare line

Natura Siberica's new selection of anti-acne face care products are based on white Polar birch hydrolate to calm skin and improve complexion.

Mums don’t trust food and drink firms says Organix boss

The managing director of leading children’s food brand Organix has warned that food industry self-regulation is failing. Anna Rosier’s comments come in the week that...

Soil Association reveals Out to Lunch results

The SA's Out to Lunch campaign has published its latest league table, ranking the children’s food offer in 25 of the UK’s most popular restaurant chains.

camexpo previews its exhibitor show highlights for 2015

VMS & Nutrition, Natural Health & Beauty With the full exhibitor line up now almost confirmed, camexpo – the UK’s leading complementary, natural and integrative...

Wholebake acquired by investment fund Elysian Capital III LP

Wholebake has announced its acquisition by Elysian Capital III LP as part of its purchase of parent company Healthfull Holdings Group Ltd.

Pip & Nut launches charity limited edition

Pip & Nut has launched the latest in its limited edition line-up, Gingerbread Almond Butter, supporting the Hackney Foodbank charity.

“Keep up pressure on MPs to preserve herbs” — CHC/NAHS

Consumers for Health Choice (CHC) and the National Association of Health Stores (NAHS) are calling on consumers and retailers to keep up the pressure...

World of Zing dips into hot sauces

World of Zing has launched its first range of hot sauces in a bid to shake up the condiment category.

Yeo Valley launches ‘fruit quest’ to find UK’s organic growers

Yeo Valley is launching a quest to locate more British organic fruit growers so it can use more home grown fruit in its products. The...

Holland & Barrett acquires fit-tech start-up

Holland & Barrett (H&B) has acquired the fit-tech start-up Avie as part of its strategy to move beyond retail with the creation of personalized...

Teapigs sets up free online training for stockists during lockdown

In light of the current lockdown restrictions, teapigs has decided to present its retailer tea school virtually, via Zoom.

Formula Botanica scholarship up for grabs in global pitch

Accredited organic cosmetic science school Formula Botanica is hosting a global voting and video pitching competition to win an exclusive organic skincare entrepreneur scholarship. Partnering with...

The Langport Stores celebrates a decade

Having taken over in 2013 following a move from London, John and Jason Rice-Lewis are celebrating ten years at The Langport Stores.

EHL gives Christmas a spicy twist

EHL Ingredients has introduced an Organic Spiced Cranberry Stuffing Mix to bring festive flavours to seasonal dishes. The Organic Spiced Cranberry Stuffing Mix, part of...

Tesco removes sweet temptation from checkouts

Tesco has announced that it will be removing confectionery from checkouts across its full range of store formats by the end of December 2014. The...

FSE report stresses role of supplements in healthcare

A report published by Food Supplements Europe (FSE) has identified supplementation as a cost-effective policy to bridge gaps in nutrition and potentially delivery valuable health cost savings.

Web Exclusive: Can the world sustain our desire for natural?

Research shows that more customers than ever are choosing natural and organic beauty products for their bathroom cabinets. But as demand rises for hard-to-source...