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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Sozyë launches plant-based free-from sauces into Planet Organic

Planet Organic has become the first retailer to stock three plant-based alternatives to fish, soya and oyster sauces from Sozyë.

New Violife campaign encourages consumers to ‘Change Your Cheese’

After a study found its vegan products have less than half the carbon footprint of dairy cheese, Violife has launched its ‘Change’ campaign.

Better Nature announces revamped line and partnership with 1000 Days Fund

Better Nature has rebranded to celebrate the benefits of tempeh, not as a meat alternative but as ‘an extraordinary food in its own right’.

Nootropics and nutricosmetics: 2022 wellness trends revealed

Nootropics and nutricosmetics are the two wellness and beauty trends predicted by Novastell to drive NPD in 2022.

The eco-friendly masks with Type 2 PPE status

SP Science has completed CE Registration for its Silver Life Face Mask, making it fully validated as Type 2 reusable PPE for hospitals.

Bake Off’s Freya Cox gets cooking with Rhythm 108

Vegan and organic treats brand Rhythm 108 has announced a partnership with Freya Cox, the first vegan baker in The Great British Bake Off.

BRITISH CANNABIS announces new licence agreement with Elixinol

BRITISH CANNABIS has entered into an exclusive trademark and know-how licence agreement with Elixinol Wellness Ltd.

Superdrug joins Veganuary Workplace Challenge

Superdrug is among the UK businesses which have joined Veganuary’s Workplace Challenge, encouraging its teams to ‘eat vegan for January’.

H&B team unveils new St Pancras pop-up

Receiving its first customers today, Holland & Barrett (H&B) has opened the doors to its new St Pancras International pop-up store.

Oxford Farming Conference confirms Dame Ellen MacArthur as speaker

Dame Ellen MacArthur has been confirmed as a speaker at the next Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), due to be held on 7 January.

14th London store for Planet Organic

Planet Organic has opened its 14th store in Broadway Market in Hackney, London, through which it will be supporting the community.

CLF Distribution Ltd now 100% employee-owned

Family-run UK wholesaler CLF Distribution & Partners Ltd has announced that it is now owned by its employees through an employee-owned trust.

Formula Botanica makes £30k donation to Plantlife and TreeSisters

Formula Botanica has this year made a £30,000 charity donation shared between two non-profits, Plantlife and TreeSisters.

Spotlight series

Ex-Vita Coco duo Kit Gammell and Jac Chetland are on a mission to make healthy cereal taste good with the launch of Surreal this month.

Flower Burger blossoms in Brighton

After the launch of its Charlotte Street, London, branch, plant-based burger concept Flower Burger has opened a second location in Brighton.

Innovative health store Rawganic opens in Dartford

Dartford has welcomed a new organic store, Rawganic, opened by Kim Goodger, who says the business is innovative and diverse in its approach.

Earthsong Seeds grows organic offer

Earthsong Seeds' Seed Collections ‘celebrate the ritual of sowing seeds, watching them grow ... and enjoying their health-giving potential’.

Viridian launches new film as part of The Food Manifesto campaign

A new film by Viridian launched as part of a major national College of Medicine campaign highlights the important role of health stores.

New wellness brand Mummy’s Organics is born

Mummy's Organics has launched with a range of wellness teas and skincare to support happy and healthy pregnancies, births and beyond.

Trio of developments for WaxWrap

In a trio of announcements, eco-friendly brand WaxWrap is celebrating two major new developments as well as one award.