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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

And breathe: Pep-Thyme helps with air pollution effects 

Pep-Thyme, from Bio-Health, is a new product made from the aromatic herbs peppermint and thyme, both of which contain volatile oils known to aid easy breathing and to help mitigate the negative effects that air pollution

Regenerative organic agriculture could ‘decarbonize’ the planet – Rodale

Organic farming practices could counteract the world’s annual carbon dioxide output, according to a new white paper from the Rodale Institute. Rodale is the US...

The branded mangoes saving 50 million pieces of plastic

Eosta introduces a technique of laser branding on the skin of organic fruit and veg which eliminates stickers and packaging.  

Natural and organic world gets behind people-friendly GM Free Me campaign

Well-known figures from the natural products world have been getting behind a new initiative that aims to give ordinary people a louder voice in...

Health to Wealth?

Women's health website Healthista.com, in association with Accor Hotels, is holding a brand new evening event, Health To Wealth, on Thursday 13 June.

Omega-7 summer campaign launched by Pharma Nord

A new campaign by Pharma Nord has launched to highlight the benefits of Omega 7 Sea Buckthorn Oil to combat dryness conditions. A special pack...

LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW pops up at St Pancras

Danish confectionery brand LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW is launching a new pop-up store at London’s St. Pancras Station.

EU regulators slam brakes on skyrocketing CBD category

Many CBD and hemp-derived products could face an immediate ban across Europe after the European Food Safety Authority last week reclassified cannabidiol as a ‘Novel Food’.

Spotlight series

Dr Organic has begun the process of certifying all of its products with the Soil Association COSMOS Organic stamp of approval by end 2023.

Educate and inspire to boost organic sales

Retailer and food educator Gabrielle Jondet from Peckham’s in Glasgow joined the Soil Association’s Lee Holdstock at Natural & Organic Products Europe last weekend...

Le voila! Raymond Blanc joins Natural Food Show line-up

Raymond Blanc, one of Britain’s most celebrated chefs and a strong proponent of organic food, has been confirmed to host a live demonstration in...

News in brief

Chococo’s Chocolate Salami for Christmas is handmade with 67% Madagascar origin dark chocolate and packed full of festive dried fruits and nuts. 

Fungtn and Balance in mushroom coffee collaboration

Alcohol-free craft beer brand Fungtn has partnered with Balance Coffee to launch a Lions Mane Mushroom Coffee for home brewing.

Bravura develops sparkling CBD drink line

Vegan food distributor Bravura Foods has created The Leaf Life, a three-strong line of CBD-infused drinks to meet the growing demand for the ingredient.

Lesley Constable appointed sales director at Kinetic

Kinetic Natural Products Distributor has appointed Lesley Constable as sales director, who formerly held the same position at at Solgar.

Lavera creates limited edition cosmetics line for summer

Natural and organic beauty brand lavera has launched a limited edition Natural Pastel collection inspired by the floral shades of summer.

Green & Black’s celebrates 25 years

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Green & Black’s has added a new variety and, in the style of Willy Wonker, launched a Silver Ticket competition.

Meridian gets a roasting

Meridian Foods has added two new premium Rich Roast Peanut Butters to its range.

MPI releases labelling guidelines for manuka honey

The New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has released an interim manuka honey guide amid growing evidence that ‘fake’ manuka products are on...

No.1 Living expands functional fermented line

Jonny Wilkinson-founded No.1 Living has added to its bottled kombuchas with new Kombucha Health Shots and sparkling Water Kefirs.