Industry inspiration: Go Natural Make-up Master Classes at Content Beauty/Wellbeing
In-store events can be a brilliant way for retailers and spa-owners alike to drive interest in their natural beauty lines. We caught up with...
ASA tells all homeopathic websites to remove efficacy claims
The Advertising Standards Agency (ASA) has told all owners of homeopathy websites to remove marketing claims that “refer to, or imply, the efficacy of...
The Better Food Company celebrate making awards shortlist
Bristol organic retailer The Better Food Company is celebrating being shortlisted for the Observer’s 2011 Ethical Awards.
The company, which own an organic shop and...
Organico enjoys 25% sales surge
Organic pioneer Organico is showing that the category is ready to get back-to-growth with sales at the company rising by a quarter so far...
Web Exclusive: Can the world sustain our desire for natural?
Research shows that more customers than ever are choosing natural and organic beauty products for their bathroom cabinets. But as demand rises for hard-to-source...
US war veterans sign up for the organic F*A*R*M*Y
“Working with plants and living things you become a nurturer instead of a destroyer — this has been the biggest realisation for me in...
Katherine Hamnett CBE urges cotton growers to go organic
The fashion designer and campaigner Katherine Hamnett has used the publicity surrounding her recently received CBE to urge cotton growers around world go organic.
She...
Katherine Hamnett CBE urges cotton growers to go organic
The fashion designer and campaigner Katherine Hamnett has used the publicity surrounding her recently received CBE to urge cotton growers around world go organic.
She...
Event report: Can the world sustain our desire for natural?
We all know that consumers love being offered ever more exotic natural ingredients in their beauty products. But what is the industry’s addiction to...
US natural and organic industry grows 7% to hit $81 billion
Sales of natural and organic products in the US hit $81 billion, reports Natural Foods Merchandiser magazine.
The magazine says the headline results of its...
Times’s doctor advocates “aggressive vitamin D supplementation”
The Times’s resident GP, Dr Mark Porter, has described himself as “a vitamin D evangelist and an advocate of aggressive supplementation”.
In an article in...
Study could lead to fresh thinking on best omega-3 sources
A news study showing that conversion of the plant-based omega-3 ALA to the long-chain EPA and DHA may be increased in vegans and vegetarians...
Tell us what you're doing for Organic September!
Natural Products is preparing a special feature on this year's annual celebration of all things organic — Soil Association Organic September.
We love to know...
Tell us what you’re doing for Organic September!
Natural Products is preparing a special feature on this year's annual celebration of all things organic — Soil Association Organic September.
We love to know...
NHS report claims supplement users are wasting their money
Leading nutritionists and industry groups have roundly criticised a new NHS report which concludes that most people who take food supplements are wasting their...
Head of Divine Chocolate cooperative meets with Jimmy Carter
Christiana Ohene-Agyare, the first woman president of the biggest cocoa cooperative in Africa Kuapa Kokoo, has met with former US President Jimmy Carter in...
THMPD legal challenge delayed
A legal challenge to the Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive (THMPD) due to have begun in April has been delayed.
The case for a judicial...
Soil Association calls for antibiotic controls as MRSA found on British...
The Soil Association is calling for the end of routine antibiotic use in dairy farming following publication today (June 3) of a study on...
Vote for vegan beauty
The Vegan Society is urging consumers to vote for their favourite vegan beauty products as part of The Vegan Society Awards 2011.
The awards recognise...
New concept H&B store takes beauty to new level
Holland & Barrett has opened a major new store in Leicester featuring an entire 767 sq foot mezzanine floor given over to the natural beauty...