Giki has introduced a Hero badge to its shopping app to reward the most sustainable and healthy products available in major UK supermarkets.
Giki helps consumers identify sustainable ‘hero’ products
August 22, 2019 Continue Reading
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The bold and the beautiful
Healthier haircare and hair colour brand Tints of Nature has introduced a new semi-permanent hair colour line called Bold Colours.
August 20, 2019 Continue Reading
Andalou Naturals brings CannaCell to UK
Natural bodycare brand Andalou Naturals has launched its botanical product line CannaCell onto the UK market.
June 21, 2019 Continue Reading
Formula Botanica launches new Diploma in Beauty Brand Management
International organic cosmetic formulation school Formula Botanica launches its biggest ever online training course on the 25 June, when it will welcome its first student intake of indie beauty entrepreneurs.
June 19, 2019 Continue Reading
Natura Siberica stays on trend
Beauty brand Natura Siberica has launched a new range of haircare products incorporating the latest on-trend ingredient, hydrolats.
June 6, 2019 Continue Reading
Frizz Be Gone with Giovanni
Giovanni’s 40th year anniversary celebrations were boosted when its recently launched 2chic Frizz Be Gone Hot Oil Treatment won Best New Haircare Product at Natural & Organic Products Europe in April.
May 7, 2019 Continue Reading
Natural haircare latches on to food trends
According to Mintel, food and antioxidant ingredients are increasingly crossing over into haircare products, creating some emerging trends to watch out for.
August 30, 2018 Continue Reading
One to watch: Unilever’s Love Beauty and Planet line targets indie brand space
Unilever has been making headlines recently for its high profile acquisitions of natural and organic brands – both in food and personal care.
April 10, 2018 Continue Reading
Here comes the sun with Oway
Oway has introduced a new SunWay range to protect hair and skin from the drying effects of chlorine, salt water and sun damage. The four products are: Sun Protective Elixir, a nourishing sun oil which forms an invisible shield to protect hair against sun exposure, saltwater, chlorine and sand; After Sun Hair & Body Bath, […]
May 6, 2016 Continue Reading
Modîe Haircare offers natural hair care solution
New haircare brand Modîe Haircare has launched to offer premium quality hair products for black women with natural hair. “I went natural four years ago whilst living in Los Angeles,” says founder Janette Nzekwe, “and when I returned to London, I immediately noticed a complete lack of premium quality products for British women. Having worked […]
February 24, 2016 Continue Reading
ESPA launches premium haircare range in response to social media
Luxury spa and natural skincare brand, ESPA has launched a collection of high-performance premium haircare, in response to consumer requests on social media. Best known for its range of premium spa products, the brand reports that haircare was “the biggest new product request on ESPA social media in 2015”. Formulated using natural plant cleansers to […]
February 4, 2016 Continue Reading
Jason smoothes the skin with new coconut range
Natural bodycare company Jason has introduced a new range, to take advantage of the rising popularity of coconut in the natural health and beauty sector. Smoothing Coconut Body Wash combines unrefined virgin coconut oil with shea butter to give a formula rich in vitamin E and antioxidant polyphenols aiming to cleans and nourish; Smoothing Coconut […]
March 11, 2015 Continue Reading
TIANA goes nuts for Beauty Sensations
TIANA Fair Trade Organics has entered the natural beauty arena, developing a range of three organic body and haircare products under the Beauty Sensations name, based on 100% raw organic, cold-pressed coconut oil. The TIANA Rose Fresh Coconut TLC Anti-Ageing Moisturizer is formulated to reduce fine lines and wrinkles and deeply condition, smooth and hydrate […]
November 19, 2014 Continue Reading
Pravera brings Khadi colour to UK
Pravera has signed an agreement to distribute German herbal hair colour brand Khadi in the UK and Ireland. The range, which consists of nine products – eight herbal hair colours and an intensive conditioner – is vegan, BDIH-certified and free from peroxide, ammonia, preservatives, and synthetic or artificial colours and dyes. Khadi’s colouring agents coat […]
September 3, 2014 Continue Reading
Gluten-free beauty claims on the increase
Gluten-free credentials are increasingly finding their way into the UK beauty sector, with a 22% increase in the use of the gluten-free claims in 2013 compared with the previous year, according to a blog by Mintel’s Lucy Cornford. With only 1% of launches specifically highlighting their gluten-free credentials on pack, she says that the potential […]
August 13, 2014 Continue Reading
Gluten-free beauty claims on the increase
Gluten-free credentials are increasingly finding their way into the UK beauty sector, with a 22% increase in the use of the gluten-free claims in 2013 compared with the previous year, according to a blog by Mintel’s Lucy Cornford. With only 1% of launches specifically highlighting their gluten-free credentials on pack, she says that the potential […]
August 12, 2014 Continue Reading
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Pip & Nut crack snack sector
Pip & Nut has introduced a new line of all-natural nut butter cups, produced using the brand’s award-winning nut butters.
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News in brief
The Other Bar, from the United Nations Development Programme and Fairchain Foundation, contains a token that can be used to support farmers in Ecuador.
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Good Hemp claims UK’s first CBD plant-based milk
In what it says is a UK first, Good Hemp is launching a range of CBD plant-based milks this month, starting with CBD Barista Seed Milk.
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SFT calls for all UK political parties to commit to key food policies
The Sustainable Food Trust is urging UK political parties to prioritize the advancement of an environmentally sustainable and healthy food system.
Features
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Living life on the veg
Plates of lifeless veg and soggy ‘fishless fingers’ are a thing of the past. Rosie Greenaway orders the vegan catch of the day, explores today’s sophisticated veggie market, and discovers just how much the nation’s love of animal products is costing the planet (more…)
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The whole package
Want the truth about sustainable packaging? It’s complicated – but consumers and brands are both committed to change, says Matt Chittock
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Peak performance
With 72% of adults reporting that they exercise on a weekly basis, Kate Miller highlights why a broader definition of sports nutrition could be advantageous
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The K word
With celebrity followers helping boost its appeal the keto diet is still very much in vogue. But does it sit comfortably within the natural health sector?
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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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Mineral-rich New Zealand volcanic mud delivers instant illumination for your skin
It may seem counter-intuitive to apply mud to your skin in order to cleanse it, but the skin-enhancing benefits of mineral-rich mud have been harnessed for beauty treatments all over the world for centuries. Antipodes® uses white volcanic mud sourced from central New Zealand’s dramatic central plateau in its new Halo Skin-Brightening Facial Mud Mask […]
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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. […]
