Jayn Sterland recognized in CEO Today awards
Weleda UK MD Jayn Sterland has been voted one of 100 inspirational female leaders in the CEO Today Business Women of the Year Awards 2023.
Wild Oats co-founder retires
After leading the team at Bristol’s first indie health food shop for more than 40 years, Wild Oats co-founder Mike Abrahams is set to retire.
Body Proud goes live with #noBODYlikeyou campaign
With studies showing that 78% of Gen Z feel pressured to get ‘summer body ready’, Body Proud has launched the #noBODYlikeyou campaign.
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Australian Test Cricket team captain Pat Cummins has announced an exclusive partnership with the expanded Nexba business.
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Londoners can now order Roam's sexual wellness products through the Zapp app, with delivery in as little as 20 minutes across Central London.
Meeting reveals Defra reluctance to act on pesticides
Following a meeting with Defra Anabel Kindersley of Neal’s Yard Remedies has issued a call to action to pressure Government to protect bees.
Delphis Heroes Campaign goes live
Delphis has launched its Heroes Campaign which sees adverts at Holborn Central Line and Welwyn Garden City.
Cytoplan teams with Birmingham charity for doggy wellbeing initiative
Worcestershire-based supplement brand Cytoplan has partnered with Birmingham Dogs Home to create a Waggy Wellbeing Programme.
CRAVE modifies snacks to avoid legal battle with multinationals
Following infringement notices from some leading multinational food brands, free-from snack brand CRAVE is making changes to its range.
Vegan businesswoman carries baton in climate action relay
Taking part in the Running Out of Time Relay to Big Ben, Lisa Gawthorne, MD, Bravura Foods, carried the baton through Liverpool.
Eversfield Organic incorporates Coombe Farm Organic
Eversfield Organic has incorporated Coombe Farm Organic in a move that will double the size of its online offer of ethically sourced meat.
Retailers called to support National Rice Week
National Rice Week takes place 11-17 September with a new consumer campaign to raise the UK rice sector’s profile.
Samworth Brothers explores closure of Revolution Kitchen
Yet another plant-based brand is facing closure as Samworth Brothers reveals its in talks about potentially closing Revolution Kitchen.
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To offer ‘affordable convenience’ in the healthy food domain, SRSLY Low Carb has expanded its offer and entered the world of ready meals.
Flawsome! launches UK first with paper-wrapped straws for kids
As part of its Wonky Fruit Water Cartons range, Flawsome! has created an on-carton paper straw in paper packaging.
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.
Spitalfields welcomes raye pop-up for Edition 06
Raye the store has opened its latest health and wellness discovery space at Old Spitalfields Market, where it will be housed until 30 July.
Protein powder recalled over ‘potentially lethal’ caffeine levels
Following FSA testing Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour protein powder has been recalled over unsafe caffeine levels.
Rebel supermarket HISBE calls for help with fundraising
Having hit £58,000 in its raise on Crowdfunder, HISBE is striving to reach £75,000 within the next four days to unlock another £25,000.
Denmark opens energy efficient ‘Smart Store’
A new 'Smart Store' has opened in Denmark which allow the retailer to be 50% more energy efficient than a regular supermarket.