UK-based Bulldog Skincare is set to be the first Leaping Bunny-approved international skincare brand to go on sale in mainland China.
Bulldog set to be first International Leaping Bunny brand to sell in China
December 4, 2019 Continue Reading
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Social media drives growth in the global market for prenatal supplements
The rapid improvements in healthcare infrastructure in various emerging economies and growing penetration of social media have been helping to drive growth in the prenatal nutritional supplements category, according to a new study by Transparency Market Research (TMR).
December 15, 2017 Continue Reading
Natur Boutique brews up new tea trio
Three single-ingredient teas have been launched by Natur Boutique in a bid to introduce new flavours from across Asia.
August 21, 2017 Continue Reading
China passes law that puts TCM on equal footing with western medicine
China has passed a new law that places Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) on an equal footing in the country with western medicine.
February 11, 2017 Continue Reading
China and Canada step closer to banning animal testing
Shanghai-based personal care company Eco&more has become the very first Chinese company to join PETA’s cruelty-free list of firms to ban animal testing on their products, formulations or ingredients. In an effort to reduce the number of animals used in the registration and testing of cosmetics in China, the US non-profit laboratory, the Zhejiang Food and Drug […]
February 4, 2016 Continue Reading
Soil Association secures first licence for UK organic exports to China
The first licence for UK organic exports to China has been awarded via the partnership between Soil Association Certification and China’s certification body, OFDC (Organic Food Development and Certification Centre of China). Soil Association Certification agreed the partnership in April 2014 to facilitate the export of organic products to China, and enables its licensees to […]
November 25, 2015 Continue Reading
H&B reaches 100-store franchise milestone with Taiyuan opening
Holland & Barrett has today opened its 100th international franchise store, opening in the city of Taiyuan, China. It takes the number of H&B franchise stores in China to 34 in 18 cities covering nine Provinces. The remaining franchised stores are located in Singapore (28), United Arab Emirates (16), Cyprus (10), Malta (5) and Gibraltar […]
October 21, 2015 Continue Reading
Trioni gains China organic certification
Welsh organic milk product producer Trioni has become first UK dairy to gain organic certification in China, reports The Grocer. Trioni, owner of the Daioni brand, has been exporting milk to China since 2012 but changes in regulation required exporters to meet new local rules. Gaining certification – to export to Hong Kong and China – opens […]
September 11, 2014 Continue Reading
Soil Association facilitates organic exports to China
Soil Association Certification has announced a new partnership with the Organic Food Development Centre (OFDC) – China’s organic certification body – to make it easier and cheaper for UK businesses to export organic products to this rapidly growing market. It is predicted that the organic market in China will be worth approximately US$7.8 billion by […]
April 24, 2014 Continue Reading
GM cotton crops led to “surge in pest infestation”
Fresh calls for a review into the long-term effects of GM crops on insect populations have been made after a 10-year study of Bt cotton crops in China revealed a surge in pest numbers, reports Nature News and The Guardian. (more…)
May 17, 2010 Continue Reading
GM cotton crops led to “surge in pest infestation”
Fresh calls for a review into the long-term effects of GM crops on insect populations have been made after a 10-year study of Bt cotton crops in China revealed a surge in pest numbers, reports Nature News and The Guardian. (more…)
May 17, 2010 Continue Reading
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News in brief: snippets of news from NPN
Aiming to spice up the sauce and condiments market is Big Tom Spiced Tomato Ketchup boasting a significantly lower sugar content than other leading brands.
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Growth for gummies
A new paper by Future Market Insights reports that the vitamin gummies market value is projected to grow at a ‘healthy’ CAGR of 5.1% between 2019-2029.
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Expert calls for research into link between VMS and productivity
Dr Adam Drewnowski has called for further research into the connection between food supplements, dietary nutrient density and productivity in the workplace.
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A Total Sweet charity tie-up in Madagascar
Total Sweet has teamed up with a small UK charity to create tree corridors on Madagascar to help lemurs and other wildlife recover from deforestation.
Features
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In a pickle
From kombucha to kraut, and kimchi to kefir, the fermented market is alive and kicking. Rosie Greenaway discovers the ancient art of fermenting and learns how to brew her own ‘booch’ (more…)
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Back on track
Bone up on joint health with Matt Chittock for all the latest and traditional approaches to keeping customers standing tall (more…)
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Say yes to sustainable sex
With consumers thinking more about their impact on the environment, it’s no surprise that the environmental impact of their sex lives is also coming into question. With a range of sustainable sex products cropping up on bedside tables, Sharna Waid investigates which brands are championing the alternatives and whether it’s an area worth investing in […]
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The breakfast club
We’re all familiar with the old adage ‘breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper’, but truth be told we are more likely to do the exact opposite. Jane Wolfe finds out how retailers can offer consumers easy, convenient and healthy ways to start the morning (more…)
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As Europe braces itself for a winter flu outbreak, protect yourself with Sambucol and the power of black elderberry.
Experts across Europe have warned the EU to brace itself for a bad flu season this winter. A new vaccine has been produced which is effective in fighting H3N2, the flu strain likely to hit the region this year; however, the vaccine is generally available for free to over 65s, pregnant women, those with an […]
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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.
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The Health Store Open Day is back!
The Health Store’s ever popular Open Day makes a welcome return on Sunday 8th September. Paul Rideout, Sales & Marketing Manager at the Health Store, explains “The Open Day is back by popular demand! This will be our 8th Open Day since we launched the event back in 2009 and it is more popular than […]
