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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Viridian-commissioned film highlights opportunity for ‘social prescribing’

A TV doctor, specialist health food store and industry body feature prominently in a film created for Viridian Nutrition on bringing lifestyle medicine to...

Montrose launches new brand, fresh benefits

Cox & Co is a new chocolate brand, which has come to market with a range of 35g and 70g bars blending single-origin, farm-to-bar cacao with superfoods.

Just Wholefoods introduces Sunflower Mince

Cotswolds-based Just Wholefoods has added to its range of plant-based foods with its latest 100% vegan innovation, Organic Sunflower Mince.

Brighton welcomes The Canna Kitchen

Claiming to be the UK's first restaurant offering cannabis-infused cuisine, The Canna Kitchen is due to open in Brighton’s Duke Street tomorrow (1 December).

NearSt and Google flag up the high street

London retail technology start-up NearSt has partnered with Google to give the high street a boost by making it easier for UK shoppers to discover what their local stores have in stock.

‘Flushable’ wipes fail to disintegrate, reports BBC

Challenging the common belief that ‘flushable’ wipes disintegrate once disposed of, the BBC has found that many wet wipes sold in the UK do not break down and instead lead to sewer blockages.

New vegan snack trio hits shelves

Eat Real has added three new products to its range of healthier, vegan snacks.

Viridian brings Dr Decker Weiss to UK retailers

In October, naturopathic cardiologist Dr Decker Weiss undertook a series of retailer lectures in the UK and Ireland hosted by Viridian Nutrition as part of its ongoing education programme.

Warnings issued over ‘dietary denial’

A new report commissioned by The Health and Food Supplements Information Service (HSIS) warns of the dangers facing millions of Brits who ‘shun’ nutrient-rich foods.

Pukka Herbs’ ‘crop to cup’ carbon targets gain SBTi approval

UK-based organic herbal tea and supplements specialist Pukka Herbs has become only the 13th company in the UK (Tesco, Marks & Spencer, and Coca...

Iceland’s banned TV ad launches on YouTube

Iceland’s Christmas advert, which failed to secure advertising regulatory approval to air on TV, has now been launched online, and a Change.org petition to...

30 under 30 initiative returns for 2019

Following its inaugural run in 2018, NPN’s 30 under 30 initiative returns for 2019, with nominations now open to the industry.

Planet Organic backer Inverlieth takes majority stake in Montezuma’s

Scottish Private Equity firm Inverleith LLP has announced it has taken a majority stake in specialist British chocolate brand Montezuma’s, in a multi-million pound...

Holland & Barrett names shortlist for Innovation Pitch

Holland & Barrett, has selected the exhibitors who will have the exclusive opportunity to present at its first ever Innovation Pitch session at this...

TEA+ relaunches after Vitabiotics investment

Vitamin tea company TEA+ has unveiled a new look following founder James Dawson’s appearance on BBC’s Dragons Den earlier this year during which he gained backing from Tej Lalvani, CEO of Vitabiotics.

NAHS calls budget statement ‘good news’

Following Philip Hammond’s delivery of the Budget 2018 to parliament, the NAHS has issued a statement commenting on the Chancellor’s proposals for the business rates affecting independent retailers.

Yorkshire Provender stirs up three new winter soups

Yorkshire Provender has created three new soup recipes to warm consumers in the winter months.

Susie Hewson scoops Oak Award

Organic pioneer Susie Hewson, founder of Natracare, has become the first recipient of the Oak Award, initiated by the Organic Trade Board (OTB) to recognize outstanding contributions to the organic sector.

Double call to action from the OTB

The Organic Trade Board (OTB) has written to its members asking for reviews on the work of the Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) – a levy board which represents the organic sector and is funded by farmers and growers paying a levy on everything they produce.

Just Gourmet Foods brings a taste of Italy to the UK,...

Just Gourmet Foods, the brainchild of food industry expert Gianfranco Perri, is a new distributor that has launched with a mission to deliver high-end, clean, artisan Italian food across the UK and Ireland.