Bite-size pieces of news from Natural Products News

  • Luxury zero waste skincare brand SBTRCT has announced that its planet-first solid skincare range has launched into Sephora and Bath & Unwind.
  • After a four year absence, the Sustainable Cosmetics Summit returns to North America this spring. Hosted in New York City on 4-5 May, the executive summit will feature green materials, new technologies, and marketing.
  • Illy, the family-owned sustainable coffee brand and the first Italian company to be awarded B Corp status, has been lauded as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies 2023 for the 11th year in a row.
  • Vegan delivery company Planty has introduced what it calls ‘the ultimate vegan Roast Dinner’ to its menu. Created by Michelin-starred chefs, it incorporates a healthy Meatless Farm Roast Chicken.
  • After a successful roll out in Booths stores last year, The Flower Farm – a palm-oil free, plant-based spread created using shea butter – is being listed in Sainsbury’s stores.
  • English Tea Shop has become a B Corp-certified corporation, gaining a score of 117.8 on its first attempt.
  • The London Essence Co has expanded its crafted soda range with the launch of White Peach & Jasmine and Pink Grapefruit in 6x150ml multipack can formats across retailers, starting with Sainsbury’s stores nationwide.
  • Launching in May, Miller Harris Hydra Figue Eau de Parfum is a complex woody, citrus and marine fragrance combining the fruit of the fig with sea salt, Greek saffron and upcycled oakwood.
  • Baobab-boosted shot brand Unrooted has secured a 7-figure raise secured through backing by a variety of family offices and individual investors.
  • Organyc has created a new range of organic cotton Compact Applicator Tampons in Regular, Super and Super Plus made with 100% organic cotton and a recycled plastic applicator with a smooth rounded tip for easy insertion.
  • JULIENNE BRUNO’s Collection 01’ dairy-free cheeses – Burrella, Crematta and Superstraccia – are now listed on Ocado.com.
  • The Vegetarian Society has revealed that Cauldron Foods will be the official sponsor of National Vegetarian Week which runs from 15-21 May 2023.
  • Closely following its acquisition of PepsiCo-backed plant-based superfoods brand, Your Super, The Healing Company has now purchased Chopra Global.
  • German company cosnova has announced that all products by its cosmetics brands essence and CATRICE are now completely free of microplastic particles.
  • EHL Ingredients has appointed Andy Leech as new production manager at its Stockport site. He will be responsible for ensuring the adequate supply of raw materials and supplies to meet stock requirements and customer orders.
  • Gaia’s Farming Co’s latest product launch is a versatile Hemp & Peanut Butter made with high-oleic peanuts mixed with hemp hearts.