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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Irish Government’s VMS tax plans opposed

Industry organizations have joined forces to oppose plans by the Irish Government to introduce a tax on probiotics and omega-3 from 1 March.

Award-winning organic olive oil gains increasing UK following

Award-winning organic olive oil brand Dehesa de la Sabina is now gathering a following in UK natural and organic circles thanks to its exceptional...

European foods to ‘remain’ on Christmas menus

A study by bakery expert St Pierre shows a third of Brits plan to keep a taste of the EU on their plates this Christmas as Brexit approaches.

Lily’s Kitchen serves up birthday treat

Lily’s Kitchen has introduced a Birthday Surprise gift box containing a party meal for pampered pooches.

Patrick Holford seminars focus on healthy ageing

Leading nutritionist and mental health expert, Patrick Holford, begins a 12 city, nationwide tour of The 10 Secrets of Healthy Ageing seminars on April...

Sourcerie marketplace goes live for personalized beauty experience

Sourcerie is on a mission to put the ‘personal’ back into shopping with the launch of its community-powered marketplace.

OF&G names new CEO

The new chief executive of one of the UK’s leading organic bodies has been named. Roger Kerr has taken the reins at Shropshire-based Organic Farmers &...

We Are Tea launches tea to raise funds for charity

London-based independent tea company We Are Tea has launched a limited edition Darjeeling afternoon black tea blend Charitea - the profits from which will...

Chill out with Soupologie

Superfood soup brand Soupologie has introduced a range of chilled ready-to-eat raw soups using plant-based ingredients.

News in brief

Just in time for summer, Pukpip has announced its Real Frozen Bananas Dipped in Chocolate are now stocked in Whole Foods Market.

Holland & Barrett signs deal for 1,000 franchise stores in India

Holland & Barrett’s overseas expansion gathers further pace with news that the health food retailer has signed a deal with India’s Apollo Hospitals group...

Adulteration of Black Cohosh is “rife” – BHMA

The British Herbal Medicines Association (BHMA) has warned that the situation in which an unregulated Black Cohosh product caused liver failure “must never be...

Formula bun

In a bid to ‘revolutionize’ fast-food, F1’s Lewis Hamilton is opening the first in a global chain of plant-based burger restaurants in London.

Psychedelics legalized for mental health in Australia

In a world first, Australia has legalized psychedelics for use in the treatment of certain persistent mental health conditions.

Raising the bar

Chocolatier James Hull talks to Jane Wolfe about how the award-winning Hassocks-based brand J.Cocoa grew out of his passion for the bean and desire...

Plant-based ‘inaccessible’ to low-income families

A new report from The Food Foundation highlights the need for better support for low-income families to help them achieve a more climate-friendly diet. If...

Plant-based diets: more than just a 2018 trend

A new study, published under Current Developments in Nutrition shows ‘strong evidence’ that diets rich in plant foods offer the body protection from cardiometabolic disease. 

Wild announces plastic-free first

Refillable deodorant brand Wild has achieved a 'ground-breaking milestone' with a body wash in a plastic-free, compostable bottle.

Natura Siberica introduces C-Berrica

The latest skincare innovation from Natura Siberica is an affordable vegan-certified beauty collection called C-Berrica.

Five Years of #IGrowYourFood: Nourishing the World Sustainably Together

This year marked five years of #IGrowYourFood, the annual global action day celebrating farmers growing our food in a sustainable way. On 14 September...