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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Speaker schedule centred around sustainability at Eco Life Scandinavia

The upcoming Eco Life Scandinavia will see a ‘stellar speaker line-up’ of experts centre their discussions around sustainability.

Divine Chocolate loses CEO, gains new majority shareholder

Divine Chocolate has announced that Sophi Tranchell MBE, the first MD of the Fairtrade company and its CEO since 1999, left the company in May.

Top speakers lined up for popular organic conference

The full programme for this year’s Selling Organic conference is now in place. This year’s event, hosted again by Organic Farmers & Growers, will explore...

Well & Truly refreshed

Snack brand Well & Truly has unveiled a brand new look as well as a new Smokey Paprika variety of its Baked Corn Snacks.

Brave veggies avoid the chop!

Two customers show there is more than ‘meats’ the eye in this butcher’s shop as they celebrate National Vegetarian Week. Tucking into their oriental vegetable...

Oxford Farming Conference confirms Dame Ellen MacArthur as speaker

Dame Ellen MacArthur has been confirmed as a speaker at the next Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), due to be held on 7 January.

Natural beauty hotlist announced

Natural beauty advocate Janey Lee Grace was named number one in the Natural Beauty Yearbook’s prestigious 6th annual industry hotlist last night (Tuesday 13 November). Hosted by...

‘Much-needed’ post-Brexit beauty trade hub launches

A new hub has been set up by the British Beauty Council to help beauty brands ‘navigate their way through the jargon’ of post-Brexit trade.

Heura and BOSH! team up to launch Chorizo Burger

Heura has partnered with BOSH! to launch its Chorizo Burger – a ‘red-hot marriage' between a burger and the Mediterranean flavour of chorizo.

New report highlights how UK beauty sector is failing multi-ethnic consumers

A new report finds that nearly four in ten Black female shoppers say it’s hard to find cosmetics and skincare.

Self-care pouring massage candles from Yoga My Life

Yoga My Life has introduced three handmade Afterglow Pouring Massage Candles that are 100% plant-based and ideal for self-care at home.

Biotech lobby aims to "seize moment" as GM debate reopens

Key leaders from agriculture and science met with government ministers yesterday (June 26) as the pro-GM lobby announced it would "seize the moment" to...

Neal’s Yard open letter urges Government to reverse decision on ‘bee-killing’...

An open letter from Neals Yard calling for Government to reverse its decision to lift its ban on neonicotinoids has received wide support.

Natural beauty brands face ‘free from’ labelling ban

Big cosmetics brands are pressuring EU authorities to ban ‘free from’ and ‘no’ labelling of natural and organic beauty products. That's the warning from Peter...

Making waves: ReSea Project’s call to action for natural brands

ReSea Project, which removed plastic from oceans and rivers, is calling on food and drink brands to commit to its mission.

Supermarket giant becomes eco-active

Responding to a growing demand from environmentally-conscious consumers, supermarket giant Tesco launches own-label range of eco-cleaning products.

Natural & Organic Products Europe unveils new exhibitors for its biggest...

Nearly a quarter of the countries in the world will be represented at this year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe when it returns to...

Farmers launch Happerley England to ‘reverse retail demise’

On 29 August farmers will take over a former retail site to open a new outlet to drive ‘radical change in how food and drink is retailed'.  

Beauty Shortlist celebrates ECO and Mama & Baby Award winners

The Beauty Shortlist has announced the winners of its ECO Awards – now in their second year – and its Mama & Baby Awards.

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.