News

The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

Bouclème teams with On Repeat to reduce waste

Bouclème has launched a sustainable refill service with On Repeat, a London-based start-up on a mission to reduce waste.

Raise & Replenish creates winning blends

Raise & Replenish has launched with five plant-based latte blends designed to boost body and mind, and scooping two prizes at NOPEX.

DTM Print announces new date coder and label line

DTM Print has announced the introduction of its new AP-CODE Date Coder and DTM EcoTec Label Line of eco-friendly labels.

SBTRCT campaign highlights ‘ugly side of beauty’

Zero waste brand SBTRCT has launched its first brand campaign urging consumers to ‘Face Facts’ and become aware of the ‘Ugly Side of Beauty’.

New website unveiled for Health Stores UK

Having had a re-design to reflect the new look and direction of the organization, a new website has been unveiled for Health Stores UK.

Beauty Kitchen joins Kinetic portfolio

Beauty Kitchen has joined Kinetic Natural Products Distributor’s portfolio under an exclusive distribution agreement in the UK and Ireland.

Godminster’s fresh identity invokes ‘legends of Wessex’

Bruton-based organic cheddar producer Godminster has unveiled its new brand identity inspired by the ‘landscapes and legends of Wessex’.

News in brief

Employee-owned B Corp brand ALOHA is now Climate Neutral Certified, the first in the plant-based protein bar category to achieve this.

Renée Elliott heads Planet Organic rescue deal

After selling her stake in the retail chain in 2018, Renee Elliott has returned to help secure the future of Planet Organic.

King Charles gives Viridian Royal seal of approval

The King’s Award for Enterprise has been presented to Viridian Nutrition for International Trade for Outstanding Continuous Growth.

Organic brands invited to join RangeMe for Organic September

The OTB and Soil Association Certification have formed a partnership with RangeMe to ‘increase the visibility of certified organic products’.

Spotlight series

Prodigy has rebranded its biodegradable, plastic-free packaging with a fresh new look, starting with its chocolate bar portfolio.

Weleda embraces facial care with new Skin Food line

Nearly a century after Weleda launched its iconic Skin Food Original, the brand has unveiled a collection of Skin Food Face Care formulas.

I AM PROUD showcases Body Proud collection

New from I AM PROUD comes Body Proud, body care line developed to deliver high-performance solutions at an accessible price point.

Cash boost for new organic farmers

A cash boost announced last month will allow farmers who convert to organic to receive up to a third more in payment than in 2022.

Health Stores UK collaborates with Cheryl Thallon for retail manual

NOPEX will see the launch of How to Open and Run a Successful Health Store, a collaboration between Health Stores UK and Cheryl Thallon.

Sainsbury’s criticized over new plastic packaging

After Sainsbury’s received consumer backlash over its new soft plastic packaging for mince, A Plastic Planet has added its own criticism.

Kinetic to mark 30th anniversary at NOPEX

From humble beginnings to multi-million-pound powerhouse business, Kinetic is celebrating 30 years as a pioneer of natural products.

B Beauty Navigator launches

The B Corp Beauty Coalition has launched B Beauty Navigator to help companies and consumers make the best choices around sustainability.

Roam rolls out world’s first skin tone condoms

Challenging the lack of innovation in the wellness category, Roam has created inclusive Skin Tone Condoms – a ‘world first in sex care’.