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The latest news from the natural and organic products industry.

USA organic marketplace posts record sales in 2023

USA sales of certified organic products approached $70 billion in 2023, a new record for the sector. Dollar sales for the American organic marketplace...

King Charles confirmed as patron of The Soil Association

Food and farming charity The Soil Association has announced that His Majesty King Charles will retain his patronage of the charity as part of...

Tesco Takes the Whole-Food Route with New Plant-Forward Private-Label Range

6 Mins Read First announced in November, Tesco has rolled out its newest private-label ready meal range – it’s all about the vegetables. The meat-free category...

Scotland Emerges as Leader in Nature-Friendly Farming as Organic Farmland Thrives...

Recent government data indicates that Scotland is leading the way in nature-friendly farming practices, with organic farmland witnessing continuous growth for six successive years,...

British butter brand All Things Butter secures £2.2 million investment

Six months after its launch, All Things Butter, the British butter brand co-founded by chef Thomas Straker and Toby Hopkinson, has successfully completed a...

The ecological sector urges institutions to bet on bio

We are moving towards the year 2030 and, therefore, the goal of reaching 25% of organic agricultural area is increasingly closer on the timeline. To achieve...

Fairtrade pioneer Clipper announces Glastonbury partnership

Clipper, Fairtrade’s first and longest-standing tea partner, has announced its debut partnership with Glastonbury Festival. The sustainable tea brand will be the Official Tea Supplier...

EU elections 2024: an opportunity to shape a more organic Europe.

The elections of the European Parliament between 6–9 June 2024 will mark the beginning of a new EU cycle. Millions of Europeans will vote...

UK Plant-Based Meat Player THIS Launches Vegan Chicken Thighs

UK plant-based meat challenger brand THIS is launching the country’s first nationally distributed vegan chicken thighs, starting with Tesco next week. THIS, the cult-favourite plant-based...

Made For Life Organics honoured with King’s Award

Made for Life Organics is one of 252 national organisations to have been awarded with a King’s Award for Enterprise. The company has been...

Florida Officially Bans Cultivated Meat as Governor Mocks World Economic Forum

9 Mins Read Florida governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to ban the sale and production of cultivated meat in the state, in...

NOPEX joins forces with City Harvest to deliver 1.5 tonnes of...

Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) is proud to announce its successful partnership with City Harvest, resulting in the distribution of an impressive 1.5...

Global experts unite on launch of Alzheimer’s Prevention Day

A group of world-renowned brain health scientists have come together to launch Alzheimer’s Prevention Day, which takes place on May 15th. The day aims...

Over 200 cruelty-free brands featured in new-look Compassionate Shopping Guide

The animal welfare charity Naturewatch Foundation launched its new-look Compassionate Shopping Guide today (24 April), to coincide with World Day for Animals in Laboratories. Currently...

Finns’ interest in organic food has remained unchanged in a difficult...

Organic food is still interesting despite inflation and rising food prices. Households with a gross annual income of less than 20,000 euros are most...

Cano Water calls out industry greenwashing with World Earth Day stunt

Cano Water, the world's first canned water brand, has called out industry greenwashing in its new OOH campaign in London’s Piccadilly Circus, aiming to...

Exploring the Latest Trends: A Round-Up from Natural & Organic Products...

Natural & Organic Products Expo returned to the ExCeL London on the 14-15 April, showcasing a vibrant world of emerging trends in the health,...

Biomaterial breakthrough as PURIFIED launches zero plastic shoe

Today, on World Earth Day, PURIFIED launch ABACA - the world's first shoe created with a Bananatex® upper and NFW’s PLIANT™ sole. Following a four year...

Celebrating Innovation: Winners and highlights from the Natural & Organic Innovation...

One of the most anticipated highlights of Natural & Organic Product Expo (NOPEX) is the prestigious Natural & Organic Innovation Awards, where the best...

Allergy Awareness Week supported by HayMax

HayMax, the allergen barrier balm brand, is supporting Allergy UK's Allergy Awareness Week which takes place next week. Running from 22nd to 28th April, the...