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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Natural Beauty Yearbook launches new beauty retailing awards

Diversified Communications UK, publishers of the Natural Beauty Yearbook, the definitive guide to the natural and organic beauty industry, has today announced the launch...

BetterYou protects against pollution with Air Defence Oral Spray

In response to demand for a natural health supplement to protect against fine air pollution, BetterYou has formulated Air Defence Oral Spray.

Pukka gets active, keeps lean

Pukka Herbs has launched two new additions to its organic tea repertoire: Lean Matcha Green and Turmeric Active.

Clare McDermott ‘sadly missed’ after Soil Association exit

NPN hears from Martin Sawyer about Clare McDermott, who has left the Soil Association after eight years as business development director.

Creating momentum: the year ahead for the OTB

Roger Kerr, financial director of the OTB, reports ‘robust’ financial health despite challenging economic conditions.

Spotlight series

Greenscents has refreshed its laundry and household collection with new plastic-free packaging, products and fragrances.

FSA publishes public list of ‘credible’ CBD products

In a move towards regulating the sector, the FSA has published a list of CBD products which are a step closer to authorization.

Glebe Farm takes over billboards for campaign at London Victoria station

In a disruptive above-the-line campaign to remind consumers about its victory over Oatly, Glebe Farm took over billboards at Victoria in May.

GreenBay brings Revo plant-based smoked salmon to UK consumers

Thanks to a partnership with delivery start-up GreenBay, Austrian brand Revo has launched its plant-based smoked salmon onto the UK market.

DAME and Finisterre collaborate to highlight plastic pollution

DAME has teamed with sustainable clothing company Finisterre for a co-branded product to raise awareness about the impact of period plastics.

Whole Earth signs up new sports partners

Whole Earth has announced two new high-profile partnerships for 2017/2018, with Reebok and England Netball.

Proposed price cuts would hit indies hard, NAHS warns

A Government campaign asking businesses to slash consumer prices would directly disadvantage independent retailers, NAHS warns.

New plant-based store for meat-lovers opens in London

A new vegan store, The Good Kind Grocery, has opened in Enfield, London, to show just how easy it can be to move to a more plant-based diet. 

News in Brief

COYO, the UK’s first coconut milk yoghurt, has landed in 24 Cojean outlets across Paris. In the first two weeks the health food eatery...

Tune in to Nature with Pukka Herbs and the Natural History...

Pukka Herbs and the Natural History Museum have teamed up to deliver Tune in to Nature, a digital biodiversity-themed family festival.

Nanshy comes clean with new beauty innovation

Cruelty-free accessories brand Nanshy has come up with a new make-up Brush & Sponge Soap Cleaner. Make-up tools should be cleaned regularly to rid them...

Farming Minister confirms stewardship funding

Farming Minister George Eustice MP has confirmed that farmers and growers will be able to apply for Countryside Stewardship support for the next two years.

Mr Organic says hello to first rice range, new pesto

Mr Organic has introduced its first two rice varieties and extended its range of vegan pestos. Mr Organic’s initial rice offer comprises Indica Brown Rice...

Global By Nature secures exclusive distributorship for Elle MacPherson brand

Sussex-based Global By Nature has secured exclusive UK distributorship for The Super Elixir, a high-end supergreens supplement specially created for Elle MacPherson’s supplement business...

Panda Liquorice gets the veggie stamp of approval

Long standing favourite snacking option of the vegetarian world Panda Liquorice has made it official after receiving approval from the Vegetarian Society to use...