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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Vegan brand LoveSeitan ceases trading

MD and co-founder of LoveSeitan, Steve Swindon, has announced that the plant-based brand, which launched in 2017, is no longer trading.

Daylesford reveals Christmas edit

Daylesford Organic has unveiled its Christmas collection for 2023, with a raft of new festive products including its first advent calendars.

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Following their partnership for the Tokyo 2020 Games, Whole Earth will renew its partnership with Team GB in the run up to the Paris Games.

Plant-based ‘inaccessible’ to low-income families

A new report from The Food Foundation highlights the need for better support for low-income families to help them achieve a more climate-friendly diet. If...

A breakthrough for textile circular economy

In a joint venture between Project Plan B and Salvation Army Trading Company polyester textiles have been recycled back into raw materials.

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Modern Milkman has partnered with Good Company to bring kefir yoghurt to the nation’s doorsteps, delivered in return and reuse glass bottles.

Faith In Nature ends crowdfund with 138% of initial target

Faith in Nature has ended its first ever Crowdcube campaign by smashing its original target of £550,00 with a final total of £761,452.

Industry pays tribute to Peter Aldis

Following the death of Peter Aldis, former H&B CEO, NPN hears from friends and colleagues who pay tribute to a ‘larger than life character’.

Minister advocates expediting gene editing

With the Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act now passed into law, Thérèse Coffey is advocating for quick progress with implementation.

Start-ups offered chance for rent-free shops in London’s West End

An initiative by Westminster City Council and New West End Co is looking for brands who want to launch their first bricks and mortar space.

Anger at EFSA as glyphosate risk ‘swept under carpet’

An EFSA review of glyphosate has prompted anger from campaigners after risks to human health and biodiversity are 'swept under the carpet'.

Finnebrogue invests £2.8MN in plant-based factory upgrade

County Down food manufacturer Finnebrogue has invested £2.8 million to upgrade its three-year-old plant-based food factory.

Jayn Sterland recognized in CEO Today awards

Weleda UK MD Jayn Sterland has been voted one of 100 inspirational female leaders in the CEO Today Business Women of the Year Awards 2023.

Wild Oats co-founder retires

After leading the team at Bristol’s first indie health food shop for more than 40 years, Wild Oats co-founder Mike Abrahams is set to retire.

Body Proud goes live with #noBODYlikeyou campaign 

With studies showing that 78% of Gen Z feel pressured to get ‘summer body ready’, Body Proud has launched the #noBODYlikeyou campaign.

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Australian Test Cricket team captain Pat Cummins has announced an exclusive partnership with the expanded Nexba business.

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Londoners can now order Roam's sexual wellness products through the Zapp app, with delivery in as little as 20 minutes across Central London.

Meeting reveals Defra reluctance to act on pesticides

Following a meeting with Defra Anabel Kindersley of Neal’s Yard Remedies has issued a call to action to pressure Government to protect bees.

Delphis Heroes Campaign goes live

Delphis has launched its Heroes Campaign which sees adverts at Holborn Central Line and Welwyn Garden City. 

Cytoplan teams with Birmingham charity for doggy wellbeing initiative

Worcestershire-based supplement brand Cytoplan has partnered with Birmingham Dogs Home to create a Waggy Wellbeing Programme.