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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

CRAVE modifies snacks to avoid legal battle with multinationals

Following infringement notices from some leading multinational food brands, free-from snack brand CRAVE is making changes to its range.

Vegan businesswoman carries baton in climate action relay

Taking part in the Running Out of Time Relay to Big Ben, Lisa Gawthorne, MD, Bravura Foods, carried the baton through Liverpool.

Eversfield Organic incorporates Coombe Farm Organic

Eversfield Organic has incorporated Coombe Farm Organic in a move that will double the size of its online offer of ethically sourced meat.

Retailers called to support National Rice Week

National Rice Week takes place 11-17 September with a new consumer campaign to raise the UK rice sector’s profile.

Samworth Brothers explores closure of Revolution Kitchen

Yet another plant-based brand is facing closure as Samworth Brothers reveals its in talks about potentially closing Revolution Kitchen.

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To offer ‘affordable convenience’ in the healthy food domain, SRSLY Low Carb has expanded its offer and entered the world of ready meals.

Flawsome! launches UK first with paper-wrapped straws for kids

As part of its Wonky Fruit Water Cartons range, Flawsome! has created an on-carton paper straw in paper packaging.

Psychedelics legalized for mental health in Australia

In a world first, Australia has legalized psychedelics for use in the treatment of certain persistent mental health conditions.

Spitalfields welcomes raye pop-up for Edition 06

Raye the store has opened its latest health and wellness discovery space at Old Spitalfields Market, where it will be housed until 30 July.

Protein powder recalled over ‘potentially lethal’ caffeine levels

Following FSA testing Sci-Mx Nutrition Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour protein powder has been recalled over unsafe caffeine levels.

Rebel supermarket HISBE calls for help with fundraising

Having hit £58,000 in its raise on Crowdfunder, HISBE is striving to reach £75,000 within the next four days to unlock another £25,000.

Denmark opens energy efficient ‘Smart Store’

A new 'Smart Store' has opened in Denmark which allow the retailer to be 50% more energy efficient than a regular supermarket.

Faith In Nature smashes Crowdcube target

In its first ever Crowdcube campaign, Faith in Nature has smashed its initial target of £550,00 by over £37,000, raising 97% on day one.

DIRTEA mixes matcha and mushrooms for new super blend

The four new SKU from DIRTEA this year is Matcha Mushroom Super Blend, designed as ‘a delicious way to power your day’.

Finding ‘common ground’ at Groundswell

Opposing political parties welcome consensus for nature-friendly food production put forward at farming event Groundswell.

Gipsy Hill Brewery launches first offset-free carbon negative pints

Gipsy Hill Brewery has claimed a world first with the launch of its offset-free carbon negative beers, Swell Lager and Trail Pale.

Clearspring marks 30th anniversary with charity meals donation

As part of its 30th anniversary celebrations, Clearspring has teamed with Made In Hackney to donate 30,000 free plant-based meals.

Mills-owned firms acquire Plant and Bean manufacturing site

Interpath has announced that two companies run by Heather Mills have purchased Plant and Bean’s manufacturing site and associated equipment.

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SBTRCT has launched a campaign for Plastic Free July urging consumers to 'Take a Mini Break’ and highlighting the issue of plastic pollution.

Pure Vision triumphs at Free From Food Awards 2023

First-time entrant Pure Vision Wines from Australia took the Free From Drink Product of The Year title for its alcohol-free Zero Shiraz 2021.