Opinion

Here we bring you the thoughts of the natural and organic products industry’s leading commentators and opinion formers.

Carbon-14 analysis verifies natural sourced content

Trends leaning in favour of natural ingredients have been on the rise in recent years as consumers educate themselves on the ingredients used in...

Riding the Mexican wave

Flavour-filled, fresh, colourful and health friendly, Mexican food is riding a wave on the British food scene. Tasneem Alonzo, joint managing director for Lähde brand...

Top five tips about skincare ingredients to avoid

Qualified chemist and founder of natural wellbeing brand Cosy Cottage Soap, Clara Challoner Walker, sheds light on the popular ingredients in skincare that could...

The future of beauty: How is regulation changing to protect shoppers?

We’ve been hearing the words ‘responsible’, ‘sustainable’ and ‘green’ thrown around the beauty industry for some time. And now beauty’s finally on the brink...

‘No and low’ no longer a niche category

Increased interest in no- and low-alcohol has resulted in this genre no longer being confined to dusty bottom shelves.

A sustainable dream-turned-reality

Friendly Soap co-founder and director Geoff Kerouac reflects on the brand’s ‘journey to ethical excellence’.

Choice: the key to consumer waste reduction

When my business partner and I decided to open Refill Therapy in 2021 we were motivated by two things: tackling food waste and plastic use.

On location: Plantopia works with Ocean Waste Plastic

In March I was invited to visit Jakarta, Indonesia to witness the impact Ocean Waste Plastic has on local communities and environments.

Hello from a honey family

My family have been commercial beekeepers for 100 years. It all started with my great-grandfather who received beehives in payment for a job.

Are we in a crisis? Or is it just a predicament?...

Editorially freed from the shackles of Brexit, Tom Campbell-Smart explores the multiple crises facing the industry and the wider public.

Why Norfolk and Suffolk are key to plant-based innovation

The truth is if you’re in the food industry, you’re in the health industry. We have a responsibility to consider what we're feeding people.

The Australian natural products on their way to UK shores

Austrade shares a range of new Australian natural food and drink products which will soon be available to the UK market.

Trends in nutricosmetics: dietary sunscreen

May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month; with a million skin cancer cases found annually it’s time to apply a holistic approach to sun protection.

Menopause is the new vegan

Heather Jackson, co-founder of GenM, pens her thoughts on menopause and the market opportunity it represents.

Regenerative farming: the answer to sustainable food production?

In recent years the conversation around sustainable food production has gained momentum, with the spotlight shifting to regenerative farming.

Looking to become B Corp certified?

In celebration of B Corp Month Lloyd Atkin, MD of Bio-D, shares his insights into the process of securing B Corp status.

Ancient grains bring modern appeal

Ancient grains are the latest ingredients to top modern eating trends, says ingredient importer EHL Ingredients.

The benefits of biotech beauty

Beauty has always been resilient to economic downturns. During the Great Depression, cosmetics held stable as 25% of America was unemployed.

Eight romantic organic wines for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day can viewed as kitschy but behind the cards and flowers this day is simply a celebration of love, writes Neil Palmer.

Three Australian health foods that are going global

Austrade details three key trends in Australia’s health food sector that are finding success globally, and are bound for the UK & Ireland.