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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Christmas 2011 — late gift for retailers?

Health store retailers interviewed by Natural Products reported stronger than expected sales this holiday season. NP spoke with six retailers in the west of England...

New bill could remove FDA control over VMS

A new bill in Congress could see food and supplements removed from the US Food and Drug Administration’s jurisdiction.

EC reconsiders parabens safety

The European Commission’s Scientific Committee for Human Safety (SCHS)  is to look again at the use of parabens as preservatives in personal care products....

News in brief

Seed and Bean has landed a new listing with online retailer Ocado for eight of its bars, including Cornish Sea Salt, Coconut & Raspberry,...

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...

PM in talks with food industry over soaring prices

As soaring prices continue impacting business and squeezing household budgets the PM is meeting with the food industry to discuss measures.

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.

Flying the flag for British business at No.10

Personal care brand Soap Folk was among the British businesses included in Downing Street's Spring Showcase in May.

Industry experts back HealthyDoesJoints campaign

A second mini campaign has launched from HealthyDoesIt – the consumer facing information hub led by the HFMA – focusing on joint health.

Omega-6 health labelling questioned

An analysis published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal has suggested that allowing health claims for vegetable oils rich in omega-6 linoleic acid but...

Ireland launches ambitious organic action plan

The Irish Government wants to see 5% of farmland in Ireland under organic production by 2020. The target is included in an ambitious new Organic...

Can independents lead organic back into growth?

The latest Organic Market Report confirms that the sector faces challenges but also reveals signs of revival – and offers the prospect that independents...

Éminence Organic launches new collection

Hungarian certified organic brand Éminence Organic Skincare has introduced a new marine flower peptide collection. Using Smart Collagen+ Complex, which the brand describes as an...

Pip & Nut crack snack sector

Pip & Nut has introduced a new line of all-natural nut butter cups, produced using the brand’s award-winning nut butters.

Dr Bronner’s appoints Healthy Sales Group as UK distributor

Leading natural soap brand Dr. Bronner’s, has appointed Healthy Sales Group as its UK distributor.  The appointment ties in with Dr. Bronner’s recent brand...

B Corp forms new coalition to deliver ‘beauty for good’

A group of 26 B Corp beauty brands have formed a new coalition to ‘improve social and environment practices of the beauty industry’.

Tideford to serve up UK firsts this autumn

Tideford Organics is heading for a busy autumn, when it will relaunch as the first dedicated organic vegan brand on the UK market.

Feel-Good Brands Awards launch

September marks the launch of the Feel-Good Brand Awards, a new platform designed to celebrate brands that make a positive difference.

It’s Crunchtime for Cereal Lovers

Cereal Lovers are introducing its Crunchtime snacking pouches at Natural & Organic Products Europe in April. The range is oat-based and high in fibre and...

Avalon Organics introduces extensive range revamp

The Avalon Organics product range has been repackaged with some lines relaunching with new and improved formulas. Highlights of the relaunch include Avalon Organic’s new...