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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Viridian Nutrition names cinnamon as the 2025 Viridian Ingredient of the...

Ethical vitamin company Viridian Nutrition is pleased to announce cinnamon as the 2025 Viridian Ingredient of the Year. Viridian Nutrition Director, Aimee Benbow, said: “For...

Cocoa tracking instead of greenwashing

New laws designed to monitor supply chains are putting pressure on the food industry. But not organic chocolate producer EcoFinia. Thanks to digital innovations,...

Future direction for regenerative agriculture & sustainability schemes

Taking place in San Francisco on 22-23rd January 2025, the Sustainable Foods Summit will discuss the future direction of regenerative agriculture and sustainability schemes. The...

Disappointing COP29 again sidelines organic production

The United Nations Climate Change Conference, better known as COP, took place from 11 to 22 November 2024, this time in its 29th edition....

Human Nature snacks are first with the Plant-Based Trademark  

London based Human Nature snacks are one of the first adopters of the Plant-Based Trademark, a newly-launched certification from the Vegetarian Society. The company expressed...

The BOOM Awards are back

The organic industry sees the return of the BOOM Awards, as Soil Association Certification partners with leading online retailer Ocado to celebrate the best...

Help children reach their full potential with Food for the Brain

Food for the Brain is making significant strides in their mission to prevent cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s through optimum nutrition and education. The not-for-profit...

Gerrit Wiezoreck (Vivani): «The price of cocoa has risen by over...

Gerrit Wiezoreck is the CEO of Ecofinia, parent company of the Vivani and iChoc brands, high quality organic and fair trade chocolates. We spoke...

Innovations in habitat restoration and soil health

Farmers across the UK are embracing innovative, nature-friendly solutions in an aim to boost biodiversity and productivity while reducing reliance on chemicals and heavy...

Natracare founder Susie Hewson honoured with Gold Lifetime Achievement and Silver...

Susie Hewson, founder of sustainably designed natural period products brand Natracare, has been named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Lifetime...

Weleda sets new sustainability milestone with higher B Corp score

Weleda AG, the global leader in certified natural cosmetics and holistic medicines, has successfully completed its B Corp recertification, achieving an impressive score of...

Neal’s Yard Remedies supports biodiversity with Nature Friendly Farming Network partnership...

For the third year in a row, natural and organic beauty brand Neal's Yard Remedies is pledging to donate 1% of its sales over...

Sustainable skincare brand Bramley announced B Corp certification

Botanical-inspired skincare brand Bramley, renowned for its sustainable bath and body products that harness the power of nature, has announced its B Corp certification...

Educational need for Folic Acid supplementation, despite fortification of flour says...

The Health Food Manufacturer's Association (HFMA) has asserted that they will continue to push the message that women planning a pregnancy or recently becoming...

New study confirms the leading role of organic farming in contributing...

According to a new analysis of the expected contribution of CAP Strategic Plans to greenhouse gas emissions reduction and sequestration, conversion to organic farming,...

Natural beauty in focus: trends, trust and the path forward for...

The natural beauty industry has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade, driven by rising consumer demand for sustainable, ethical, and innovative products. According...

The wellness trends to watch in 2025

Holland & Barrett (H&B) has released its fourth annual Wellness Trends Report, highlighting brain food, oral microbiome, maternal health, functional teas and metabolism supporting...

Bio-D and Cruelty Free International celebrate 18 years of ethical progress

Eco-cleaning product manufacturer Bio-D is celebrating 18 years of approval by Cruelty Free International. To mark the occasion, Heather Nixon, Bio-D’s Sustainability, NPD and Regulatory...

The Skin Health Alliance shares top skin concerns of young people...

A new survey by the Skin Health Alliance, the world’s leading skin health accreditation body, has revealed the top skin concerns of the younger...

New patents granted on traditionally bred plants threaten food sovereignty in...

According to European law, patents can only be granted on genetic engineering in plant breeding. Despite this, major seed companies have exploited legal loopholes...