Eight innovative organic beverages to wrap up 2022
Neil Palmer, founder of Vintage Roots, recaps on eight organic alcoholic wines and drinks which shone in 2022.
Protect your customers this winter with immune essentials
Lindsay Powers, lead nutritionist at Good Health Naturally, explores the importance of optimizing vitamin C and D intake during winter.
Five ways to keep greenwashing out of the kitchen
When sourcing environmentally kinder ingredients how can you really tell if your purchasing decisions will make a difference?
The emergence of science-washing
Clara Challoner Walker, CEO at Cosy Cottage Soap, explores a new term emerging in the personal care industry: ‘science-washing'.
Five tips to turbo charge your brand growth
Stepping into Q2, the underlying feeling towards retail is still uncertainty – particularly in light of the cost of living escalating.
Invasion of Ukraine highlights why sustainable agriculture is more resilient
Organic farmer Rob Appleby reflects on the impact of the Ukraine crisis on food, explaining why sustainable solutions will fare better.
What CBD brands can learn from the protein supplements sector
CBD is big business: the market's worth £300 million annually. But CBD firms are operating with one hand tied behind their backs.
The rise of vegan fashion
In the last few years, innovations in the vegan food and drink industry have made headlines, but veganism is about far more than what we eat.
Back to bar: a sustainable future for personal care
This November, dignitaries from around the world are heading to Glasgow for COP26 to agree on a sustainable way forward for the world.
Punk health hits the right note for China’s youth
It has been a challenging time for retailers, but China has proved to be a lifeline for many British brands during the pandemic.
Sustainability before self-interest
Jayn Sterland, chair of the Sustainable Beauty Coalition (SBC), talks about her ambitions to design a new blueprint for beauty.
How food producers can reduce food miles and support UK farming
Dominie Fearn, founder of sustainable food producer the Wild Hare Group, looks at the impact of the recent EU Smartchain project.
Breaking up with plastic
How do you feel when your only option is to buy single-use plastic? If we’re honest, most of us find it impossible to avoid.
The future of the vitamins, minerals and supplements category
Adrian Whitefoord looks at how the psychological impact of COVID-19 has helped drive growth in the VMS category.
Food miles and a sustainable diet
Zoe Oates, director of The Honest Bean Co., discusses food miles in the context of sustainable food choices.
The Green Chemist’s Handbook
Barbara Olioso introduces The Green Chemist’s Handbook for Cosmetic Preservation, bridging green values with safe and performing cosmetics.
How The Vegan Society volunteer scheme thrived during COVID
Kaya Gromocki, volunteering and engagement officer, The Vegan Society, explains how remote working opened up a new pool of volunteers.
Product spotlight: skincare
Kinetic presents new launches from all-natural beauty brand Balade en Provence which will ‘transport you to the fields of southern France’
CBD brands can’t trade on curiosity forever
CBD brands should prioritize building trust over following trends, argues Natalie Redford, creative strategist for branding agency Robot Food.
Product spotlight: hair care
JASON, distributed by Kinetic, unveils new and improved hair care formulas with clinical testing - Alex Barani comments