Weleda give lucky winner a Parisian pampering
Holistic therapist Kathy Scott from Yorkshire was lucky enough to win a pampering session at Weleda’s Parisian Espace salon with the Natural Beauty Yearbook....
Vote for vegan beauty
The Vegan Society is urging consumers to vote for their favourite vegan beauty products as part of The Vegan Society Awards 2011.
The awards recognise...
New concept H&B store takes beauty to new level
Holland & Barrett has opened a major new store in Leicester featuring an entire 767 sq foot mezzanine floor given over to the natural beauty...
Medicines regulators “putting drug company profits first”
Medicines regulators are protecting the profits of drug companies rather than the lives and welfare of patients by withholding unpublished trial data, two Danish...
Healthy meals schools see Ofsted ratings rise
Primary schools in England that have participated in a Soil Association-led healthy eating project improved their inspection results and pupils' behaviour, researchers say.
A study...
Industry demands improved efficacy and authenticity
The natural beauty industry needs more authentic, effective products that don’t sacrifice certification for performance. That was the resounding message from the floor at...
Natural beauty: more authenticity and efficacy needed
Provide more authenticity and efficacy, and guard against sacrificing performance for certification symbols and logos.
These were two of the key messages to emerge from...
Pomegranate goes super premium
A new 'super premium' pure pomegranate juice has been launched in the UK market exclusively to independent retailers.
Rimon, which is hebrew for 'pomegranate', is...
MPs back calls for Commons debate on herbals
An early Day Motion raising concerns about the Traditional Herbal Medicine Products Directive is winning support from MPs.
The motion follows consultations between Wendy Atkinson,...
New concept H&B store takes beauty to new level
Holland & Barrett has opened a major new store in Leicester featuring an entire 767 sq foot mezzanine floor given over to the natural beauty...
New concept H&B store takes beauty to new level
Holland & Barrett has opened a major new store in Leicester featuring an entire 767 sq foot mezzanine floor given over to the natural beauty...
Bentley Organic gets star treatment
American star Gwyneth Paltrow chose to showcase British brand Bentley Organic’s products in a recent edition of her influential e-newsletter. The star, who is...
Whole Foods reveals natural beauty trends
Whole Foods Market gave a packed session at Natural & Organic Products Europe its unique insight into current and future trends in natural beauty.
“The...
It’s the poor who need organic most — Schlosser
Fast Food Nation author Eric Schlosser told a major conference last month that it was the “farm workers, the poor and people of colour...
Tree Time heads for Brighton
Tree of Life’s latest “Tree Time” Road Show event takes place at Brighton Racecourse on Sunday (May 22nd 2011).
Around 100 retailers are expected to...
MHRA investigates herbals cases
The MHRA says it is investigating a number of reported breaches of the new regulatory regime for herbals.
The Agency says it will investigate potential...
Bentley Organic gets star treatment
American star Gwyneth Paltrow chose to showcase British brand Bentley Organic’s products in a recent edition of her influential e-newsletter. The star, who is...
Leading industry figure appointed for Scandinavia show
Natural & Organic Scandinavia, the new trade show organised by Diversified, has announced the appointment of Lars Larsson as Exhibition Consultant for the Nordic...
Mills’ vegan café re-opens for summer
Heather Mills’ vegan café has re-opened for the summer after a facelift and a change of focus. VBites, which is set next to a...
1peed off
The popularity of shopping coupons is soaring, reports The Grocer magazine this week. In fact, a record 61% of consumers are claiming to use...