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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Soya and tofu products cannot use dairy-related terms, says European Court

The European Court of Justice (ECJ) has ruled that plant-based foods using soya and tofu cannot use dairy-style terms such as ‘milk’, ‘butter’ and ‘cheese’.

L’oréal gets offer for The Body Shop

Cosmetics giant L’oréal has received a firm offer for The Body Shop from Brazilian manufacturer Natura Cosméticos SA. In February it was rumoured that L’oréal...

L’oréal gets offer for The Body Shop

Cosmetics giant L’oréal has received a firm offer for The Body Shop from Brazilian manufacturer Natura Cosméticos SA. In February it was rumoured that L’oréal...

Wake Up To Organic triples in size

Independent retailers gave away more than 10,000 organic mini breakfasts in the UK and Ireland as part of this year’s Wake Up To Organic event.

Sustainability messages being overlooked in Europe

The European Public Health Association has called for all European states to establish a statutory Sustainable Nutrition Task Force.

Amazon to buy Whole Foods Market

Amazon, the world's biggest online retailer, is buying Whole Foods Market in a deal valued at approximately $13.7bn. 

Step up pace of Brexit preparations companies urged

At a special HFMA Brexit seminar in London this week senior representatives from three government departments urged natural products companies to step up the pace of their preparations for Brexit.

Wake Up To Organic 2017 – the mini-movie!

Natural Products News hit the streets of Brighton yesterday to find out how the city's independent natural products retailers were marking this year's Wake Up To Organic. Here's the video we made after we got back from our whistle stop tour of the stores! 

BDA survey highlights nutrition advice concerns

The British Dietetic Association (BDA) claims its survey shows the UK public don’t know who to trust for advice on diet and nutrition.

Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Award-winners announced

The Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards have announced the winners for this year. Among the winners was new British brand Little Aurelia which won...

Natural Products Scandinavia & Nordic Organic Food Fair up for AEO...

Natural Products Scandinavia and Nordic Organic Food Fair has been shortlisted for ‘Best Overseas Tradeshow over 2,000sqm’ at the AEO Excellence Awards.

Biodegradable microbeads developed at University of Bath

Scientists from the University of Bath have announced the development of biodegradable microbeads made using cellulose. A research team from the University’s Centre for Sustainable...

NATRUE in new sustainability project

NATRUE is participating in an innovative new sustainability project, which will transform consumer waste into packaging for new organic products.

Survey reveals children’s lack of food knowledge

New research from the British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) has revealed that a quarter of primary school children believe cheese comes from plants.

Integrity of organic supply chains under the spotlight

Soil Association (SA) Certification has highlighted the need to protect the integrity of organic supply chains.

EU Organic Regulation revision threatens ‘lose-lose’ situation

Key players in the organic and fair trade movements warned this week that current proposals for revision of the EU Organic Regulation would undermine a flourishing European organic food and farming sector and penalize farmers in developing countries.

Biodegradable microbeads developed at University of Bath

Scientists from the University of Bath have announced the development of biodegradable microbeads made using cellulose. A research team from the University’s Centre for Sustainable...

NATRUE in new sustainability project

Natural and organic cosmetics standards body NATRUE is participating in an innovative new sustainability project, which will transform consumer waste into packaging for new...

New sustainable catering standard is launched

A new certification designed to promote sustainable catering has been launched by the Soil Association and the Carbon Trust.

FreeFrom Skincare Awards shortlist is announced

Almost 200 products from more than 100 brands have made the shortlist of the sixth annual FreeFrom Skincare Awards.