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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

M&S vegan range under fire

Marks & Spencer (M&S) is under scrutiny due to its new vegan range, Plant Kitchen, bearing warnings that the products are ‘not suitable for milk or egg allergy sufferers’.

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.

Grubs up for dogs with Yora

A new sustainable dog food brand – which the maker says is set to ‘revolutionize the pet food market’ – has just launched.

Harriet’s plastic-free pantry opens in Hove

In November, East Sussex saw the arrival of a plastic-free store, Harriet’s of Hove – The Plastic Free Pantry, opened by Harriet Dean-Orange and her partner Mhiran Patel.

Montezuma’s hops to it for Easter

Montezuma's has revealed its Easter 2019 range of eggs and chocolate gifts, which include three new products.

News in brief

HIPPEAS Organic Chickpea Puffs has partnered with Veganuary in a new campaign centring around a film showing celebrity ambassadors talking about why people across the UK should Give...

Viridian chills with new power frappe

In an evolution of the 2017 trend of creating drinks with a nutritional boost (think turmeric latte), the latest offer from Viridian Nutrition is Aronia & Cacao Frappé.

Haskell and Mezaine get Cooking for Fitness

England Rugby star James Haskell has teamed up with Omar Mezaine – the man who cooked the England football team to victory in the 2018 world Cup – for a new healthy recipe book.

Aspall sweetens cider vinegar line

Following the success of its Raw Apple Cyder Vinegar, Aspall has added a new variant containing natural unpasteurized honey.

Detox term ‘misuse’ prompts name change at Pukka

Pukka Herbs has relaunched its popular Detox tea under a new name – Feel New – following the ASA ruling in May 2018 that...

Suma rolls out bold new look

Leading UK wholesaler Suma is introducing a bold and colourful new look across its entire business, including its 1,000-plus own-brand products and fleet of trucks.

Holford goes hybrid

Ahead of the release of his new book The Hybrid Diet, nutritionist and author Patrick Holford announces a nationwide tour, set to commence on 20 March 2019 at Sheaf Street Health Store in Daventry.

BioCare partners with Madeleine Shaw

Supplements brand BioCare becomes the second brand to partner with nutritional therapist and blogger Madeleine Shaw in two months.

Soupologie reveals innovative new lines

UK superfood soup brand Soupologie has added two fresh innovations to its offer: Viva La Vinegar Drinking Vinegars and Five-a-Day Soups.

HFMA awards Georgie Young as Blogger of the Year

Georgie Young, the writer behind the health and wellbeing blog Greens of the Stone Age, has been named Blogger of the Year by the HFMA.

Government boosts food waste scheme with £60M

The UK is to lead the world in the development of a system of sustainable packaging which moves away from oil-based plastics, with the help of a £60 million investment from Government.

Beauty brands need to adopt sub-zero waste mentality, says Mintel

Market intelligence agency Mintel predicts that ‘sub-zero waste’ is the direction the beauty and personal care sector will head towards in 2019 as the zero waste philosophy gains momentum globally.

HFMA lodges complaint over ‘irresponsible’ Horizon programme

The Health Food Manufacturers Association has written a formal letter of complaint to the BBC about a controversial BBC2 Horizon programme about the food supplements industry.

News in brief

Sainsbury’s has become the first UK multiple to stock edible insects as Eat Grub secures its first supermarket listing.

A catch up with Kinetic

After capturing the attention of a journalist in Tunisia – who spotted industry brothers and business partners Alexander and Kim Barani in the Who’s Who in Natural Beauty 2018 – Kinetic Natural Products Distributor has been featured in an article by the Tunisian arm of The Huffington Post, published in French. Alexander Barani explains how the news and opinion site captured Kinetic’s spirit, and gives Rosie Greenaway an overview of the changes ahead.