The CDC has launched a new ‘quality charter’ which it says will help ‘foster a legally compliant, socially responsible and innovative CBD industry’.
CBD charter sets out ‘compliance pathway’, trade group says
August 21, 2019 Continue Reading
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Reasons to be cheerful
CBD start-up Cheerful Buddha has hit the market with its first product: a medium roast 100% organic Love & Wellness CBD Coffee.
July 29, 2019 Continue Reading
First Goodbody Wellness CBD shop opens in Bath
Sativa Group Plc has opened Goodbody Wellness in Bath, a specialist retail store offering consumers a range of over 50 CBD products.
July 15, 2019 Continue Reading
Boots concept store signals brand ‘reinvention’
Health and beauty retailer Boots says its new 28,500 sq ft flagship store in London’s Covent Garden represents the start of a brand ‘reinvention’.
July 11, 2019 Continue Reading
Mary-Jane’s Coffee opens its first CBD café
The man behind Mary-Jane’s Coffee, Jon Antoniou, has opened the South West’s first CBD cafe in Bristol’s Whiteladies Road in a bid to provide ‘a quality, affordable and great-tasting way to take CBD daily’.
June 21, 2019 Continue Reading
Mintel spots beauty trends at NPE
Calling Natural & Organic Products Europe ‘an established innovation hub for health, food, beauty, wellness and sustainable living’, Mintel’s beauty innovation coverage manager Irina Ene has published the following trends report on Mintel blog:
May 20, 2019 Continue Reading
Natural & Organic Products Europe: our top five trends
Five top trends observed at Natural & Organic Products Europe, brought to you by Brand Organic.
May 16, 2019 Continue Reading
UK’s first cannabis restaurant raided by police
Canna Kitchen, the Brighton restaurant, café and shop which opened in December claiming to be the first in the UK to offer cannabis-infused cuisine, was raided by Sussex Police on Wednesday.
May 13, 2019 Continue Reading
Canadian CBD brand Kanabia launches in the UK
Kanabia CBD products are now available to the UK market through Kinetic Natural Product Distributor.
May 13, 2019 Continue Reading
Power Health expands operations
Family-run health and wellbeing product manufacturer Power Health is eyeing future growth with a major facilities expansion.
May 9, 2019 Continue Reading
A retail revolution
Retailers looking to anticipate future trends benefited from an inspiring session at Natural & Organic Products Europe in April, by Amy McManus, managing director of AM Marketing.
May 8, 2019 Continue Reading
EU regulators slam brakes on skyrocketing CBD category
Many CBD and hemp-derived products could face an immediate ban across Europe after the European Food Safety Authority last week reclassified cannabidiol as a ‘Novel Food’.
February 6, 2019 Continue Reading
Top natural and organic influencers name the trends to watch in 2019
Leading opinion formers and influencers from the UK and international natural and organic community – and participants at this year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe event in London (7-8 April) – have been sharing their insights on the key trends they think will be shaping natural and organic health food retailing in 2019.
January 30, 2019 Continue Reading
Introducing the power consumer
As we shake off the excesses of the festive season and bring our focus to another year in this constantly evolving (but sometimes fickle) industry, I am reminded of the sheer pace of change, and the increasing shift of natural and organic values into mainstream consciousness.
January 8, 2019 Continue Reading
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).
November 30, 2018 Continue Reading
Medical cannabis products to be legalized
The Home Secretary, Sajid Javid, has announced the legalization of medical cannabis products in the UK after several high profile cases involving children with severe epilepsy caused him to re-think current policy.
July 27, 2018 Continue Reading
A wealth of health on the New Products Showcase
The New Products Showcase at this year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe featured a record number of Health & Nutrition entries, with the category seeing innovation across a diverse range of health areas.
April 25, 2018 Continue Reading
Sativa signs MoU to buy 51% of George Botanicals
UK medicinal cannabis investment vehicle Sativa Investments has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with George Botanicals Ltd to purchase a 51% shareholding from its owner, Carbon Managers Limited, for an expected consideration of around £200,000.
April 18, 2018 Continue Reading
A first look at the line-up
Natural & Organic Products Europe has released a preview of exhibitor highlights and ‘next wave’ bestsellers for the upcoming 2018 show.
April 9, 2018 Continue Reading
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.
February 27, 2018 Continue Reading
News
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Vitamin D: the next target for fortified flour?
A new study suggests that fortifying flour with vitamin D could prevent ten million new cases of deficiency over 90 years.
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News in brief
Maya Christensen, CEO of beauty brand cut.le.crap. has been crowned Up by Wabel’s Best Inspirational Entrepreneur of the year.
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CBD charter sets out ‘compliance pathway’, trade group says
The CDC has launched a new ‘quality charter’ which it says will help ‘foster a legally compliant, socially responsible and innovative CBD industry’.
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Raw Halo rebrands, adds flavours and formats
Ethical chocolate brand Raw Halo has revealed a vibrant new look which incorporates 100% recyclable, plastic-free packaging, along with fresh new flavours.
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Organic September
The UK’s biggest celebration of all things organic is back. Hayley Coristine finds out what’s happening for Organic September this year.
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Generation Snowflake
As Generation Snowflake transitions us away from the stiff upper lip of Britain’s past, Matt Chittock explores how society is opening up about mental health
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Children of the (green) revolution
From screen time to sugar to sedentary lifestyles, there are many aspects of modern living which give parents cause for concern.
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Beyond the little bottles
From the yoghurt drinks of the ‘90s to Unilever’s recent investment in ‘happy bacteria’ skincare, probiotics are still a hot topic – but consumer confusion is rife, discovers Kate Miller, and puzzling legislation isn’t helping (more…)
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As Europe braces itself for a winter flu outbreak, protect yourself with Sambucol and the power of black elderberry.
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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.
