FHIRST launches gut-healthy Living Soda line
New brand FHIRST has introduced Living Soda – an all-natural, sugar-free, functional drink combining gut-friendly probiotics and prebiotics.
Lisa Gawthorne crowned European Duathlon Champion
In March, vegan athlete and owner of Bravura Foods, Lisa Gawthorne, won her category in the European Duathlon Championships.
Bios Line partners with Treedom for planting initiative
Bios Line has announced a new initiative to help support the environment with Treedom remote tree planting organization.
Go Herbs opens bricks and mortar store in Harrogate
Go Herbs opened the doors of its first UK store in Harrogate in February to create a welcoming, positive and educational space for locals.
Periods and politics: women’s health in the House of Commons
Here We Flo hosted a reception in the House of Commons to highlight the intersect between women’s health and environment.
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Dr Organic has begun the process of certifying all of its products with the Soil Association COSMOS Organic stamp of approval by end 2023.
Pukka Herbs partners with Energy Garden
Pukka Herbs has partnered with ‘community benefit society’ Energy Garden in a two-year power-purchase agreement.
Helios Homeopathy introduces own line of Tissue Salts
Following an extensive development programme, Helios Homeopathy is launching its own collection of Helios Tissue Salts food supplements.
True Veda launches into Whole Foods Kensington
Mahi Naturals has launched the True Veda range of organic Ayurvedic supplements into retail with a listing in Wholefoods Kensington.
Organic Textile Week launches to quash greenwash
“Choose certified organic textiles – say no to greenwashing.” That’s the slogan of the newly launched Organic Textile Week.
Nominations open for the Nation’s Favourite
The search is on for the Nation’s Favourite Organic Food & Drink Product – the biggest category of this year’s BOOM Awards.
‘No such thing as a CO2 neutral banana’ – BEUC
The European Consumer Organisation is calling for an ‘outright ban’ on the use of carbon neutral claims for all food and drink products.
Aqua Libra launches WasteShark at London’s Canary Wharf
Ahead of Global Recycling Day, Aqua Libra is today releasing London’s first WasteShark into the waters of Middle Dock at Canary Wharf.
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Clipper Teas has launched a new Organic Gift Box Selection featuring 45 tea bags from its Mood Infusions range.
Waitrose launches in-store soft plastic recycling scheme
Waitrose has become the latest UK supermarket to offer an in-store soft plastic recycling scheme for shoppers.
Ten Locks’ first own spirit brand channels benefits of British peas
Purpose-led drinks business Ten Locks has created its first own spirit brand, Pod, which intends to reinvigorate the category with Pea Vodka.
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NOMO's new Orange Crunch Egg & Bunny and Caramelised Biscuit Egg and Bar have already both picked up awards at this years’ Free From Awards.
Vegan Trademark hits 30,000 registered beauty products
LUSH’s After Magnesium Massage Bar has become the 30,000th vegan cosmetic product to register with the Vegan Trademark, introduced in 1990.
Lab testing exposes imitation manuka
Lab testing has been undertaken on honey sold as manuka, originating from seven countries outside of New Zealand, to verify authenticity.
Winners of the 2023 Beauty Shortlist Awards announced
The winners of this year's Beauty Shortlist Awards have been announced, with stars on the day including Fable & Mane and Plantopia.