Natural food brand Roots & Wings has launched a collection of organic and fair trade Chocolate Leaves.
Roots & Wings branches out with chocolate leaves
February 8, 2019 Continue Reading
Fair trade
The harsh reality: helping farmers move towards a living income
Each year for two weeks in February and March Fairtrade puts a spotlight on trade through Fairtrade Fortnight. It is a chance for people up and down the UK to stand together and show their support for farmers and workers and a way to highlight the difference fair trade can make to lives and communities.
February 7, 2019 Continue Reading
High five for HISBE
In December Brighton-based ethical independent supermarket HISBE celebrated its fifth birthday.
January 15, 2019 Continue Reading
Good Boom makes noise in the UK, Ireland
Swedish skincare brand Good Boom has launched its range of ‘skin food’ Lip Balms and Lip Colour Balms into the UK and Ireland.
November 12, 2018 Continue Reading
Lucy Bee releases Organic Coconut Milk
Lucy Bee has released a 1-litre Organic Coconut Milk containing 99.9% coconut and certified Fair Trade by the FairTSA.
October 23, 2018 Continue Reading
Dr. Bronner’s brings first food product to UK
Fair trade and organic soap brand Dr. Bronner’s has expanded into the grocery aisle with Dr. Bronner’s Organic Virgin Coconut Oil – its very first food product for the UK market.
May 11, 2018 Continue Reading
Jutexpo helps Unicorn celebrate 21st anniversary
This month marks Manchester-based Unicorn Grocery’s 21st year offering a range of fresh and wholesome food, with a focus on organic, fair trade and local.
September 26, 2017 Continue Reading
Lathering up for Organic September
US soap brand Dr Bronner’s has teamed up with Whole Foods Market to begin a nationwide campaign in the UK, which will run throughout Organic September.
September 19, 2017 Continue Reading
Pukka commits to Fair for Life
Pukka Herbs has announced that its entire range of organic herbal teas is now certified Fair for Life.
August 21, 2017 Continue Reading
Post-Brexit fair trade petition submitted
A petition signed by over 38,000 people demanding that post-Brexit trade deals work for farmers and workers in developing countries has been submitted to the Department for International Trade (DIT).
April 28, 2017 Continue Reading
Divine unveils new Cappuccino bar
Fair trade chocolate company Divine has created a new grab and go Cappuccino bar, combining Divine chocolate with real coffee pieces, designed for an afternoon pick-me-up. The 40g bar combines a milk chocolate base layer topped with white chocolate, all made with pure cocoa butter and Madagascan vanilla. The layers are blended with Cafédirect Fairtrade […]
April 24, 2017 Continue Reading
Pukka boosts green tea range
Pukka Herbs has created a fruity berry green tea as well as introducing a variety pack.
March 23, 2017 Continue Reading
New Organax superfood brand comes to market
Organax is a new organic brand, which has launched with a range of four initial superfood powders.
March 22, 2017 Continue Reading
Traidcraft unveils Christmas goodies
UK fair trade organization Traidcraft has revealed its special range of treats for this festive season.
December 1, 2016 Continue Reading
Poland joins Fairtrade movement
In October, Poland became the latest country to join the movement for fair and sustainable trade when Fairtrade Poland officially launched at the Natura Food Fair.
November 17, 2016 Continue Reading
Government is responsible for making food fair, say consumers
92% of UK shoppers think food companies should ensure food production is fair and sustainable, with 85% believing Government should be responsible for this.
August 18, 2016 Continue Reading
Indigo Herbs: empowering the people
Based in Glastonbury, Indigo Herbs began as the brainchild of Steve McKewon in his garden office back in 2004. Mckewon spotted a gap in the market when he was searching for unusual natural health ingredients for himself and his family online.
April 26, 2016 Continue Reading
Traidcraft unveils new spring collection
Traidcraft has published its new ethical spring collection catalogue with loads of ideas for homes and gardens.
April 14, 2016 Continue Reading
Traidcraft gets new CEO
Europe’s largest fair trade company Traidcraft has announced the appointment of Robin Roth as its new chief executive. Roth will leave Germany-based GEPA, where he is currently MD, to take up the role at Traidcraft in October. He will be responsible for both the trading company Traidcraft plc and the charity Traidcraft Exchange. Commenting on […]
April 6, 2016 Continue Reading
OWAY bring biodynamic beauty from Bologna
New hair care brand OWAY has launched in the UK with 14 products all made from ingredients grown on Ortofficina biodynamic farm in Bologna. Sourced from fair trade networks, the hair care treatments, colour and styling products contain at least 92% natural ingredients including essential oils such as rosemary, sage, lemon balm, thyme, mint and […]
February 18, 2016 Continue Reading
News
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News in brief
Real Handful has made its debut into the kids snacking market with the launch of BUNDLZ, a two-strong range of yoghurt-coated clusters in Strawberry & Raspberry or Apple & Blackberry. Delamere Dairy has launched its new Planted range into 330ml cartons and added two new flavours: Almond Drink with Coffee and Oat Drink with Date […]
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Neal’s Yard kicks off frankincense initiative
Ahead of the release of its latest frankincense-based hand serum at the end of February, Neal’s Yard Remedies has launched Project Frankincense, an initiative to propagate, cultivate and care for the sustainable production of frankincense in Oman.
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Organic sector set to be worth £2.5BN by 2020
The UK organic market is now worth £2.33 billion following sales growth of 5.3% in 2018, according to the Soil Association Organic Market Report 2019.
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News in brief
Organix has launched a new ad campaign built around the platform ‘Fuel their Wonder’. The fully integrated £1 million campaign is running across All4, Sky and ITVHub and is supported by online video, social, radio and in store. BioCare’s Education Series 2019 comprises sessions on Nurturing Your Health with Alessandro Ferretti, and Nutritional Kintsugi with […]
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Land of confusion
Allergy season may be approaching but, as Kate Miller discovers, following a number of recent high-profile cases of anaphylaxis there’s an altogether more serious issue which health food stores should be aware of: food allergen labelling (more…)
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Pick of the products 2018
One of the most fascinating things about our industry – apart from the continual development and discovery (or rediscovery) of health-giving ingredients and their benefits, leading to a stream of innovation – are the ethical strides taken to make it a sector to be truly proud of. When, in 2018 the nation received a rude […]
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Mind full less
Rather than making life easier, our increasing connectivity is raising the nation’s stress levels as we strive to remain available at all times for all people, while also allaying our fear of missing out (FOMO). Jane Wolfe looks at why we could all do with taking a few deep breaths (more…)
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Turning over a new leaf
As the smoke clears around a fresh wave of legislation, Matt Chittock explores how next-generation healthy cannabis products are setting new highs for health stores – no Rizlas required (more…)
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