Beauty Shortlist Award winners revealed for 2017
The winners of the Beauty Shortlist Awards 2017 were announced today, the first time international entries were accepted.
OTB sets the bar high for UK organic growth
Just eight weeks after confirming it had secured €10.4 million in EU funding, the Organic Trade Board (OTB) has announced ambitious targets for the UK organic market.
Gluten-free diet linked to higher exposure to arsenic and mercury
People who eat a gluten-free diet may be at risk for dramatically increased exposure to arsenic and mercury – toxic metals that can lead to cardiovascular disease, cancer and neurological effects
Viridian relaunches sugar detox campaign
Viridian Nutrition has relaunched its sugar detox social media campaign to encourage people to give up sugar with the help of its 7 Day Sugar Detox Kit.
Wiley’s gets positive result on Trust Me I’m a Doctor
In a recent episode of the BBC programme Trust Me I’m a Doctor, Wiley’s Finest Peak EPA supplement was chosen for a study into the benefits of omega-3s.
Biofach: Spotting the latest organic food trends
From Siberian cedar nuts to turmeric latte, rare variety popcorn to gourmet truffle oil – Biofach has all bases covered when it coms to the latest new organic products.
Nelsons appoints new CEO
Natural healthcare company Nelsons has announced the appointment of Claire Ferguson as its new chief executive officer.
Soil Association receives £1.25m Lottery funding
The Soil Association’s (SA) Food for Life programme has received a £1.25 million grant from the Big Lottery Fund
Organic beauty sales up 13%
Sales of certified organic and natural beauty products increased by 13% in 2016 to £61.2 million, according to the Soil Association’s (SA) Organic Beauty...
Hain Celestial announces deal to acquire Yorkshire Provender
Premium soup brand Yorkshire Provender is set to be purchased by Hain Daniels, part of the US Hain Celestial Group.
Organic sales top £2 billion as UK achieves fifth year of...
The UK organic market grew 7.1% in 2016 to be worth £2.09 billion, according to latest figures from the Soil Association.
Germany’s farming minister warns against ‘quasi-conventional regulation’ for organic
Germany’s minister for food and farming, Christian Schmidt, says that EU law-makers must “acknowledge the special holistic aspects of organic production” as they continue to formulate a revised EU Organic Regulation.
European organic market maintains double-digit growth
The organic market in Europe continues to maintain double digit growth according to data from Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) and the Agricultural Market Information Company (AMI) that was released at last week’s Biofach exhibition.
Birkenstock wrong-foots beauty world with natural cosmetics range launch
The German footwear company Birkenstock – famous for its iconic cork sandals – used this week’s Biofach exhibition in Nuremberg to preview a comprehensive range of natural cosmetic products.
India’s Northeastern ‘organic hub’ drives market growth
India’s ‘organic hub’ – a cluster of fertile, proactively organic states in Northeast India – is helping drive strong market growth in the country and setting it on its way to securing 2% of the world organic food market.
BioCare sold to IVC
BioCare Limited has been acquired by International Vitamin Corporation (IVC).
L’Oréal rumoured to be mulling Body Shop sale
Following the announcement of its 2016 annual results, reports have surfaced that L’Oréal may be considering offloading The Body Shop due to slowing sales.
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Holland & Barrett scouting for the ‘next big thing’
Holland & Barrett’s ‘Innovation Pitch Live’ will be back at Natural & Organic Products Europe for a second year.
L’Oréal rumoured to be mulling Body Shop sale
Following the announcement of its 2016 annual results, reports have surfaced that L’Oréal may be considering offloading The Body Shop due to slowing sales.
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New Mediaplanet campaign set to raise awareness of skin health
Your Skin is a new campaign being launched on 24 February by Mediaplanet.
Running for six months, it will focus on raising awareness of skin...