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The latest snippets of company news from Natural Products News

Neal’s Yard Remedies has launched a series of online aromatherapy workshops throughout May which focus on basic aromatherapy application techniques, how aromatherapy can help with specific problems such as stress, menopause, sleep and skin conditions.

200 Degrees Coffee and members of the public have donated acetate to the Queens Medical Centre hospital in Nottingham to help alleviate the shortage of protective visors for NHS staff working on the front-line of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The latest flavour of Karma Bites popped lotus seed snacks is Peri-Peri. Described as ‘goodness enlivened with a little spice’, the high protein vegan snacks are infused with a piquant peri-peri glaze.

Divine Chocolate’s 2018-19 Impact Report has just been released, detailing the latest programmes and collaboration with farmers across Africa to ensure women benefit equally and can fully contribute to the sustainability of their farming futures.

Natural indie beauty brand TRUE Skincare has announced that it is now an official vendor at amazon.co.uk.

Gluten-free bakery Davina Steel has secured a deal to supply supermarket chain Waitrose with two of its baking kits: Pizza Mix and Garlic & Rosemary Focaccia.

Tonic Health has raised 150% of its initial £400k funding push with a team of investors including New Look founder Tom Singh, ex-Unilever president Diego Bevilacqua, Peter Tighe (ex L’Oréal & CCO at ghd), and marketing agency And Rising.

New from CBDOilsUK comes its 2020 Botanics range of five CBD products. Available in 5,000mg, 1,500mg and 500mg drops as well as 1,500mg and 500mg capsules, the range is suitable for vegans.

Healthier snacking brand Eat Real has launched a 15-pack multi-box of its most popular snacks in partnership with wholesaler Costco UK. The box contains Hummus, Lentil and Quinoa Chips in Tomato & Basil, Sea Salt and Sour Cream & Chive flavours.

UFC Refresh has introduced its new 100% natural Watermelon Juice with no added sugar. Naturally low in calories, it is described as the perfect pick-me-up at any time of the day.

The Anaphylaxis Campaign has announced the appointment of its former vice-president David Reading OBE as its new president.

ChicP has gained new deals with Booths, which is listing two of its hummus flavours – Carrot, Ginger & Turmeric and Herby, and Wholefoods, which is expanding its range of ChicP snacks with the brand’s new Veggie Bites.