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Montezuma’s has unveiled its 2021 Father’s Day range of chocolate goodies, including a giant Father's Day Nutterscotch 300g Bar.

‘Plastic in product’ logo to mark plastic-free period products

The EC’s Single Use Plastic Directive rules that all disposable period products sold in the EU must display a ‘Plastic in product’ logo.

Divine relaunch highlights exploitation and heralds a ‘chocolate revolution’

Divine Chocolate has unveiled a total brand relaunch, as part of which it is inviting consumers to join its ‘chocolate revolution’.

Winners step up for ‘Janey Loves’ 2013 Platinum Awards

Natural beauty ambassador Janey Lee Grace has presented the winners of the ‘Janey Loves’ 2013 Platinum Awards. In skincare, The Best Natural Facial Cleanser award...

Clean Living highlights conscious consumerism with Born Free

Clean Living International has entered into a partnership with Born Free to highlight the impact purchasing decisions have on biodiversity.

Tree of Life adds two new territory managers

Leading natural products wholesaler Tree of Life has further strengthened its sales efforts with appointment of two new territory managers. Daniel Morris takes on the...

A toxic blow to bees

Dangerous levels of neonicotinoid insecticides have been found in 75% of the world’s honey samples, reveals a new study.

Cofresh acquires second site to cater for growth

Cofresh Snack Foods has purchased an additional food production and warehousing facility in Nuneaton to enable it to expand to meet growing demand.

Viridian Daventry Triathlon makes welcome return

This month saw the return of the Viridian Daventry Triathlon, sponsored by Viridian Nutrition and indie retailer Sheaf Street Health Store.

100% vegan supermarket GreenBay opens in London

GreenBay, a brand new 100% vegan grocery store, has opened in West Kensington, London.

MHRA steps up herbal dangers message

The Medical and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has issued a new warning about the dangers of buying unregulated herbal medicines. Just days after the...

British Business Bank: SMEs must ‘prioritize decarbonization’

SMEs account for a third of greenhouse gas emissions, while lagging behind larger businesses in net zero efforts, says British Business Bank.

Respectful launches UK’s first carbon neutral eggs

Respectful has introduced the first UK carbon neutral eggs that ‘embrace the natural environment rather than placing a strain on it’.

ASA ruling signals ‘important day for liposomal vitamin C’

The ASA ruled a webpage advertising YourZooki Liposomal Vitamin C was ‘misleading’ after it was challenged by Abundance & Health.

Have a novel Christmas with MIA chocolate

Madagascan bean-to-bar chocolate company MIA has introduced a premium gift bookcase containing five flavours of its single origin chocolate.

Bamford invites fragrance lovers into the wild with perfume duo

Bamford has launched two new fine fragrances, housed in the brand’s signature green glass bottles and made with 80% organic alcohol.

Whole Earth ups commitment to SOS with special edition peanut butter

Whole Earth will more than double its contribution to the SOS by pledging to donate 25% of profits from its new Golden Rainforest Edition.

Better Nature announces revamped line and partnership with 1000 Days Fund

Better Nature has rebranded to celebrate the benefits of tempeh, not as a meat alternative but as ‘an extraordinary food in its own right’.

Not to be sniffed at…

As more consumers discover the beauty benefits of natural perfume, guest blogger Lucy Kamper follows her nose to a Neal’s Yard natural perfumery course As...

Natural Products Meets returns with incentive for retailers

Friday 28 January will see the return of Natural Products Meets as it hosts a webinar dedicated to retailing beyond the pandemic.