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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

PerfectTed gets clean sweep in Dragons’ Den

Energy drink start-up PerfectTed garnered offers from all five Dragons when founders Marisa Poster and Teddie Levenfiche appeared on the show.

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FIBE functional soda range is launching in Planet Organic with three flavours, each containing 5g of prebiotic fibre, calcium and vit C

Natural help FFØR hair

The latest addition to FFØR’s collection of natural, cruelty-free, vegan hair care has arrived in the shape of Re:Vamp Spray.

Advanced Nutrition Programme offers blue light protection

New from Advanced Nutrition Programme comes Skin Blue Filter, formulated to shield skin from the effects of blue light from the sun.

Organic beauty market remains strong ‘despite challenges’

Sales of certified organic and natural beauty products hit £147.63 million in 2022 according to the Organic Beauty & Wellbeing Market Report.

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Seedball has introduced a new, interactive Seedball kit in time for Easter to offer a fun, messy, brilliant activity for all the family.

DIRTEA mushrooms into digestible beauty sector

Targeting the natural beauty from within market, DIRTEA Tremella is the latest SKU to join the brand’s range of organic functional mushrooms.

PiQi expands into natural beauty with collection of water kefir soaps

PiQi has expanded the benefits of fermentation into skincare with a range of natural, vegan and palm oil-free soaps, handcrafted in Devon.

Plant Punk launches into retail

Following an trial in restaurants, Plant Punk has created a new Zerobeef retail range to represent vegan foods ‘the way they should be’.

NATRUE and OTB team to highlight benefits of organic beauty

NATRUE and the Organic Trade Board have announced a new partnership to amplify their messaging about the benefits of certified cosmetics.

Weleda spearheads open letter urging microplastics ban

Weleda has spearheaded an open letter urging the EC to strengthen upcoming legislation by implementing a total ban on microplastics.

Your Nuts Holmfirth goes up for sale

Your Nuts in Holmfirth has been put up for sale by its owners Natalia Soltysik and James Brooke who have run the store since January 2019.

HFMA’s ‘Graham Keen era’ comes to an end

The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association has confirmed that Graham Keen will stand down as executive director in June.

Faith in Nature announces partnership with Health Stores UK

Faith In Nature is now a patron of Health Stores UK in a sponsorship to support the growth and success of the nation’s indie health stores.

Australian plant milk recalled after botulism case

Inside Out has been forced to recall three plant-based milk products in Australia due to ‘potential biotoxin contamination’.

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Oat milk chocolate brand H!P is launching new goodies for Easter 2023 in a bid to satisfy sweet-toothed vegans and flexitarians nationwide.

LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW pops up at St Pancras

Danish confectionery brand LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW is launching a new pop-up store at London’s St. Pancras Station.

Organic Market Report features new Sustainability Report

Soil Association Certification's OMR 2023 has been published, showing ‘strong performance’ and featuring a new Sustainability Report.

Planet Organic appoints Interpath to ‘navigate options’ as it opens 14th...

As it celebrates the opening of its 14th store, Planet Organic has hired Interpath to advise on its strategic options, reports Sky News.

RESCUE brings calm days and peaceful nights

New from wellbeing brand RESCUE come two gummies designed to provide support for balanced days and restful nights.