Bite-size pieces of news from Natural Products News
- To coincide with Earth Overshoot Day, Toast Ale has created Raspberry Sour, a low-alcohol beer brewed with surplus bread and wonky raspberries in collaboration with fellow B Corp Rubies in the Rubble.
- Viridian Nutrition is seeking health food store owners for a video presentation showing what ‘healthy’ looks like, and how to achieve it. Email [email protected] or call 01327 878050 if you are interested. Closing date for entries is 23 August.
- ZAG is a new healthy 100% alcohol-free drink made for adults and featuring ‘an alchemic blend’ of cucumber, mint, citrus and green tea along with kombucha to add a gentle fizz. It is available in cans or bottles.
- CBD brand Hey Jane has launched with a full-spectrum Active Super Seed Facial Oil, a fast-absorbing oil ideal for calming irritated skin, clearing blemishes, reducing fine lines and giving skin a healthy glow.
- Plant-based pizza company One Planet Pizza has appointed Matt Barney as its commercial manager. Barney has 20 years’ experience in developing brands including Blue Chip giants Diageo, 3M and BiC.
- Eco-friendly period care brand Here We Flo is one of the five winners of Sky’s Zero Footprint Fund, a £2 million sustainable advertising initiative. The most impactful and creative execution will secure a £1 million campaign later this year.
- Vadasz Fresh Red Onion Pickles – a bright mix of red onion, fennel and black pepper – is now available in 140 Waitrose stores across the country, as well as online.
- Glebe Farm has revealed best-in-class carbon emission figures for its oat drink. A new report found that 0.29kg of CO2 equivalent is emitted on average per litre of PureOaty produced, lower than any other oat drink currently reporting comparable figures in the UK.
- WildWash’s new Spa Range includes Gentle Ear Cleanser for Dogs with Olive, Neem and Patchouli Oils and Daily Eye Cleanser for Dogs with Organic Aloe Vera, Chamomile and Cucumber. Available in 300ml and 1ltr sizes, with a 5ltr size in the pipeline.
- JP’s Originals newest speciality tea is Nana’s Chai, made with an authentic family chai recipe using broken pekoe tea leaves from the Itakhooli estate in Assam, ginger and cardamom. The chai comes in plastic-free, biodegradable pyramid bags.
- ChicP has introduced its three-strong range of hummus into Co-Op supermarkets. Made from British raw, seasonal vegetables, they are available in Velvet, Carrot, Ginger & Turmeric and Beetroot & Horseradish.
- Central England Co-op has launched a new plastic recycling scheme for customers. The majority of the retailer’s stores now have a collection point enabling people to recycle items currently not collected by all council services.
- LAKRIDS BY BÜLOW’s Christmas collection includes a Winter Selection Box with a variety of chocolate-coated liquorice flavours including Snowball (made from freshly ground pepper and raw liquorice powder), Crispy Caramel, Fruity Caramel and Salt & Caramel.
- NAYA’s new Aura Hydration Essence is designed to rehydrate, rebalance and reharmonize the skin with antioxidants including butterfly flower extract and superoxide dismutase, and five types of hyaluronic acid.
- Heartsease Farm’s range of sparking pressés has launched in cans for both on and off trade. Made with Radnorshire spring water, they come in Wild Elderflower Pressé, Traditional Lemonade, Fiery Ginger Beer and Raspberry Lemonade.
- In addition to launching a new 1L Egg Alternative Aquafaba for use in foodservice, OGGS has also announced that London plant-based restaurant chain Mildred’s will be using the product in its cocktails.
- Ready-to-bake cookie dough brand Doughlicious has rebranded its Lite Bites range, creating Snackable Cookie Dough with a range of classic flavours, as well as its brand new Chocolate Peppermint.
