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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Beanies Wholefoods Co-Op hits the big 30

This year workers co-operative Beanies Wholefoods in Sheffield marks 30 years of trading and the celebrations are set to continue throughout the year.

Earth Friendly achieves total carbon neutrality

Green cleaning specialist Earth Friendly Products says it has achieved total carbon neutrality after three years of carbon reduction initiatives and global sustainability policy...

Lily’s Kitchen becomes a founding member of B Corp community

Natural and organic pet food brand Lily’s Kitchen is one of the first UK businesses to become a B Corporation. B Corporations are companies where...

VOYA solves holiday skin dilemma

Organic skincare brand VOYA has launched a skincare travel kit following a vox pop survey which revealed that 90% of women compromise on facial...

News in brief

Faith in Nature's new Refill-A-Bottle is a 450ml aluminium bottle which helps to save 264g plastic every year (12 bottles per person).

Charity urges serious allergy sufferers to be cautious with free-from foods

The serious allergy sufferers charity, The Anaphylaxis Campaign, has highlighted the confusion consumers sometimes have over the difference foods marketed as ‘free-from’ and those...

CPRE warns of ‘supermarket monoculture’ threat to local food

New research from rural advocates The Campaign to Protect Rural England highlights the importance of independent shops to local food networks. The Field to Fork...

Fresh-range ethical grocer goes nationwide with delivery service

Due to consumer demand, ethical online grocer fresh-range has extended its home delivery service to cover England and Wales, and most of Scotland.

Seggiano dishes up loose organic pastas

Seggiano has introduced its first loose format organic pastas in the form of Cavatappi and Casarecce to appeal to zero-waste consumers.

Whole Earth adds Smooth choice to Hi-Oleic spread range

Whole Earth has bolstered its offer with Hi-Oleic Smooth Peanut Butter, packed full of good fats and fibre and low in sugar.

Korea first for Organic Herb Trading Company

The Organic Herb Trading Company (OHTC) has become the first UK Company certified by Australian Certified Organic (ACO) to export organic ingredients into South...

ASA initiates sanctions against H&B over ‘weight loss’ ruling

The ASA has initiated sanctions against H&B, after a ruling in December that H&B breached the advertising code by using the term ‘weight management'.

Zeo relaunches, announces celeb ambassador

Natural soft drink brand Zeo has relaunched, announcing a partnership with Caroline Flack, who will be the face of its new Zeo No Added Sugar range in 2017.

Thirst for soya drinks harming the planet, warns SFT

People who buy milk substitutes made from soya are inadvertently harming the planet, the Sustainable Food Trust (SFT) claims.  

Say no to plastic veg bags with Carrinet Veggio

Single-use plastic bags are a big contributor to our plastic filled oceans, but with Carrinet Veggio you can ditch the small plastics bags used for veg.

Organic can be “flagship model” for sustainable farming and growth –...

Organic food and farming offers a “flagship model for smart, sustainable and inclusive growth, says the director of IFOAM EU.

Mr Organic announces fund-raising success

During February and March Mr Organic took part in the Whole Planet Foundation campaign to raise funds for the global charity.

Natural Food Show previews its exhibitor show highlights for 2015

The Natural Food Show – the UK’s biggest trade event for natural and organic food and drink – has released its latest preview of...

Wonky veg to become the norm this winter

The National Farmers Union (NFU) is calling on supermarkets to accept more ‘wonky veg’, with crop quality expected to be impacted by drought.

IPBES Global Assessment a ‘stark warning’ says Soil Association

Following the release of the IPBES Global Assessment on Monday 6 May, the Soil Association has issued a statement of response, calling it a 'stark warning' about over-use of the world's natural resources.