The Who’s Who in Natural Beauty is our annual list of the Top 25 personalities helping to move the natural beauty industry forward.
Nominations open for Who’s Who in Natural Beauty 2020
July 9, 2020 Continue Reading
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The COVID-19 masks threatening the lives of whales
Billions of masks and gloves are ending up in the sea during the pandemic, says Ocean Conservancy, warning we’re heading for a surge in ocean pollution.
July 8, 2020 Continue Reading
Urgent wake up call to Government to ‘fix the failings of food’
The Select Committee on Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment has published a report questioning the affordability of the recommended healthy diet.
July 6, 2020 Continue Reading
Nestlé’s decision to cut KitKat’s ties with Fairtrade ‘profoundly disappointing’
Nestlé has announced that its KitKat brand will source Rainforest Alliance Certified Cocoa from October, abandoning its ten-year involvement with Fairtrade.
July 1, 2020 Continue Reading
Reusable containers safe during pandemic, scientists insist
More than 100 scientists this week signed a statement to reassure the public that reusable containers are safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 24, 2020 Continue Reading
HFI Training Awards winners announced
In the absence of the HFI annual awards cermeony – cancelled due to COVID-19 – John Frisby, chairman, speaks to NPN about the winners of the 2020 winners.
June 23, 2020 Continue Reading
UK orders ‘rapid evidence review’ on vitamin D-COVID link
Public health authorities have launched a ‘rapid evidence review’ into the ability of vitamin D to reduce the risks from coronavirus.
June 19, 2020 Continue Reading
Fighting food poverty: U-turn on school meal vouchers
Following a campaign by footballer Marcus Rashford, the Government has a made a U-turn on its decision to stop free school meal vouchers at the end of term.
June 16, 2020 Continue Reading
EOF fears Government may overlook organic farming in ‘public goods’ policy
As Government steers its ‘public money for public goods’ farming system through parliament, The EOF is concerned organic options are being side-lined.
June 15, 2020 Continue Reading
Holland & Barrett joins forces with Deliveroo
H&B has announced a tie-up with Deliveroo to offer consumers a range of its most popular health products via the food delivery business’s website and app.
June 13, 2020 Continue Reading
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.
June 10, 2020 Continue Reading
Majority of health stores ‘confident’ about future
A recent survey carried out by the National Association of Health Stores reveals predominantly ‘confident’ outlooks among health stores for the future.
June 10, 2020 Continue Reading
Contactless coffee: Better Food and City to Sea revive reusables
Better Food is partnering with City to Sea on a #ContactlessCoffee initiative to enable the ethical retailer to create safely revive the use of reusables.
June 10, 2020 Continue Reading
New app helps consumers Beat the Microbead
A new app Beat the Microbead from environmental organization the Plastic Soup Foundation has launched to enable consumers to test for microplastics.
June 9, 2020 Continue Reading
Post-pandemic pantry: how the virus is impacting Brits’ food priorities
Recent Mintel research into food and drink revealed some positive impacts of the coronavirus crisis on the way Brits intend to eat beyond the pandemic.
June 9, 2020 Continue Reading
Vitamin brand told not to repeat COVID-19 claims
Vitamin brand Revival Shots has had social media ads banned by the Advertising Standards Authority for making ‘misleading’ COVID-19 claims.
May 27, 2020 Continue Reading
Viridian champions health stores with radio campaign
Viridian Nutrition has launched a new campaign to boost awareness of health food stores as ‘a community resource and hub for preventative care’.
May 26, 2020 Continue Reading
Natural Products Global announces Supplier Connect launch
In a major cross-portfolio initiative, Diversified Communications UK will next month launch Supplier Connect, a new global, online directory.
May 20, 2020 Continue Reading
Open letter calls on PM to place natural world at ‘heart of relief and recovery effort’
An open letter to Boris Johnson has called on the Government to help create a ‘climate-safe, nature-rich, healthy world’.
May 13, 2020 Continue Reading
‘The time is now for organic’ says unified Organic September campaign
Soil Association will lead a ‘joint approach’ for this year’s Organic September, teaming up with the Organic Trade Board for ‘a unified campaign’.
May 13, 2020 Continue Reading
News
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Britain needs to ‘grow up’ when it comes to food security
This was the message from Professor Tim Lang at the OFC Bitesize webinar Towards Greater Self Sufficiency, examining the future of food security in Britain.
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The COVID-19 masks threatening the lives of whales
Billions of masks and gloves are ending up in the sea during the pandemic, says Ocean Conservancy, warning we’re heading for a surge in ocean pollution.
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OTB welcomes new general manager
Last month saw the appointment of Cristina Dimetto as the OTB’s new general manager, who joins ahead of this year’s Organic September campaign.
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Urgent wake up call to Government to ‘fix the failings of food’
The Select Committee on Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment has published a report questioning the affordability of the recommended healthy diet.
Features
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Know the drill
Discovering everything from ‘naked gum’ to toothpaste tabs, Dominique Ayling cuts her teeth in the natural oral care market.
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The art of healthy baking
Rosie Greenaway roots through her store cupboard to learn how the therapeutic benefits of baking can be merged with the nutritional perks of superfoods.
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Inflammation: the silent assassin
Chronic inflammation is a factor in myriad chronic health conditions but sometimes symptoms are invisible says Jane Wolfe.
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Inside insomnia
A problem for Brits at the best of times, sleep issues are being exacerbated due to the pandemic, leaving many feeling exhausted, reports Jane Wolfe.
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Leading the discussion around sustainability in retail
The Sustainability in Retail Forum is the new conference designed to help senior executives within leading retailers from across the Nordic region meet the ever-evolving challenges around sustainability. Taking place 13 November 2019, at MalmöMässan, Sweden, the event is co-located with the award-winning trade exhibitions Nordic Organic Food Fair and Eco Life Scandinavia. Facing the […]
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Tooth powder as a powerful ally for your dental health
My Oradent tooth powder is neither a drug nor a medicine. Suitable for all consumers and also for vegans and vegetarians. Why in powder form? Studies have shown that tooth powder can be more effective at removing plaque than toothpaste. Plus, My Oradent does not contain fluoride, is non-toxic and is also safe for children. […]
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How to become the next influential natural beauty brand
The world doesn’t need another natural beauty brand. It’s a market that is set to be worth up to $54 billion by 2027. It’s saturated like every other industry in the world. What it does need however, is a brand that is passionate, value driven and has clarity around how they want to shake things […]
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Setting Industry standards for Golden quality CBD Products
Over the past few years Hemp and its CBD-rich extracts have made a stunning entrance to the nutraceutical business. More and more people are now commenting on the wonderful health benefits of supplementing their diet with natural phytocannabinoids and new CBD oil brands pop-up regularly as a result.
