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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Zeroing in on the plastic-free opportunity

The historic UK spa town of Tunbridge Wells is the venue for one of the country’s newest plastic-free retailers, The Zero Waste Company

Allergy Awareness Week supported by HayMax

HayMax, the allergen barrier balm brand, is supporting Allergy UK's Allergy Awareness Week which takes place next week. Running from 22nd to 28th April, the...

Natural and Organic Awards 2014: Winners announced

The winners of the coveted Natural and Organic Awards 2014 were announced on Sunday 13 April in The Champagne Suite at Novotel London West,...

Paul Moore announces changes at the OTB

In his spring ‘member news’ bulletin circulated on 22 March, Paul Moore CEO of the Organic Trade Board (OTB), has announced two management changes within the organization.

Brits neglecting health until their forties, reports Healthspan

Recent research commissioned by Healthspan has revealed that one in ten Brits don’t take their health seriously until they hit 40-plus.

Clipper’s plastic-free pledge

Wessanen UK-owned Fairtrade tea brand Clipper has announced it will go plastic-free by summer 2018.

Natural Products Meets: a new virtual series is born

The team behind Natural & Organic Products Europe has announced a new virtual initiative, Natural Products Meets, launching on 19 February.

Organic pioneer says Defra must stand up for British exports

Organic food pioneer and businessman Alex Smith says the UK Government must now stand up for British organic exports and jobs. Reacting to last week’s...

Concentrated milk fats creating "boom in bad bacteria"

Concentrated milk fats found in confectionery and processed foods could alter gut bacteria and set up the conditions for bowel diseases. That's the conclusion of...

Get Out & About with Greenfrog Botanic

The latest innovation from Greenfrog Botanic is an all-natural Out & About Disinfectant in a handy 100ml pump spray format.

Oliver’s Wholefoods set to become Food For Thought number three 

Oliver’s Wholefoods Store in Kew has been bought by the owners of Food For Thought.

Unpackaged At… offers sustainable retail solution

Zero waste retailer and solution provider Unpackaged has launched at Welbeck Farm Shop what it says is a unique retail system, which it then plans to roll out across the UK.

UK consumers still unclear about gluten intolerance

New research by Udi’s Gluten Free has found that despite over one if five people in the UK believed to have a food allergy...

Bravura owner sees success in World Championships

Veggie business owner Lisa Gawthorne has been flying the flag for veganism, representing Team GB for Duathlon in the European and World Championships.

Adding herbs and spices to recipes comes with heart health benefit

Adding antioxidant-rich herb and spice blends to meals could help to offset some of the effects of consuming unhealthy fats, US scientists have shown. Previous...

Free SA webinar offers ‘vital tool’ for beauty brands

To support beauty and wellbeing businesses through the organic certification process, Soil Association Certification is launching a webinar on 30 April.

Solgar launches selected range in Holland & Barrett stores in Ireland

Solgar has launched a selected range of 55 products into Holland & Barrett stores in Ireland. Solgar says the move is part of a pilot...

EC publishes “landmark” health claims list

The European Commission has formally adopted what it has called a “landmark list” of permitted health claims. Yesterday (16 May) the Commission published a list...

Need investment to take your business to the next level?

Food and drink companies looking for investment to take their businesses to the next level are being invited to a free consultation and seminar...

Essential delists Rachel’s as Nestlé ownership is revealed

Essential Trading has delisted Rachel’s Organics in favour of Brown Cow Organics. The decision follows news that Rachel’s has been added to the Nestlé Boycott...