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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

‘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.

Holland & Barrett bans chemical sunscreens

Holland & Barrett has stopped selling suncare products containing oxybenzone and octinoxate in favour of reef-safe mineral formulas.

‘100% beef-free’ claim for plant-based Whopper was misleading, ASA rules

Claims made by Burger King that its plant-based Rebel Whopper product is '100% beef-free' were misleading, the ASA ruled this week.

Bringing kindly shopping to Brighton

Tagged as a ‘sustainable supermarket for the thoughtful people of Brighton’, Kindly of Brighton is one of the newest retailers to open in the city.

Fish oil supplements: ‘little or no’ effect, Cochrane review concludes

A new study published by the influential Cochrane Library concludes that there is ‘little or no effect’ of omega-3 supplements on the risk of experiencing heart disease, stroke or death.

Better Food celebrates a quarter of a century

Bristol-based organic and health food retailer Better Food is celebrating its 25th birthday this year, with a series of in-store tastings.

Organic could be worse for the environment, Krebs claims

The former chairman of the Food Standards Agency John Krebs has claimed that organic farming could have a more damaging climate change effect than...

‘Honey & Barrett’: from hive to home

Holland & Barrett (H&B) has launched a £1.5 million ‘Wonder of Manuka’ campaign centred around transparency within the Manuka honey industry, in a bid to ‘take a stand against fake Manuka’.

Certifiers unite to expand organic markets

Organic certifier OF&G has joined forces with global accreditor Control Union UK (CUUK) in efforts to ‘open and expand’ markets for UK organic food production by offering certification on a global scale.

Piccolo launches campaign to reduce child hunger in the UK

Organic baby food brand Piccolo has launched the One for One campaign to help reduce child hunger by donating pouches to those who need them most.

The ‘Organic. Naturally different.’ campaign just got fruitier.

The ‘Organic. Naturally different.’ campaign just got fruitier. The 2012 poster and ad campaign features a variety of ‘talking fruit’ and the latest ads feature...

EU/US deal on organic is "historic game changer"

Organic businesses have welcomed a historic mutual recognition agreement on organic between Europe and the United States. Under the deal organic products certified in Europe...

The rise of the four-legged flexitarians

The dog's dinner: the UK’s pet population is seeing a rise in four-legged flexitarians, according to research firm Mintel.

Christmas 2014 saw highest ever sales of organic veg – Produce...

Produce World Group, the UK’s leading organic vegetable grower and supplier, says demand for organic veg during Christmas 2014 was the biggest it has...

Looking to make your mark in Scandinavia?

Next month (14-15 October) thousands of natural products professionals from across the Scandinavia will converge on the Malmö in Sweden for the inaugural Natural...

Who’s who in the natural beauty industry? You decide…

Do you know a natural beauty brand that deserves its time in the spotlight for a superb product range? Or how about a spa...

Ad campaign captures essence of independent Irish health stores

Health Stores Ireland is running a TV and radio campaign with the core message ‘health food stores are at the heart of your community’.

CBD charter sets out ‘compliance pathway’, trade group says

The CDC has launched a new 'quality charter' which it says will help 'foster a legally compliant, socially responsible and innovative CBD industry'. 

News in brief

On 24-25 November, Whole Earth hosted the first-ever peanut butter fondue bar in Shoreditch, London, giving the public the opportunity to experiment with different...

You can help end the ‘cage age’ says Farmageddon author

Farmageddon author Philip Lymbery told natural products retailers and ethical businesses gathered at last week's Natural & Organic Product Europe that they have an...