At this week’s Nordic Organic Food Fair, Natural Products Global presented the findings of its annual Global Trends in Organic report.
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Climate ChangePukka Herbs’ ‘crop to cup’ carbon targets gain SBTi approval
UK-based organic herbal tea and supplements specialist Pukka Herbs has become only the 13th company in the UK (Tesco, Marks and Spencer, and Coca Cola European Partners are among the others) to have its climate goal – to be zero carbon by 2030 – validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Confirmation comes shortly […]
EuropeNEW: Quarterly reports on the Spain’s organic sector launch on NPG
A new series of quarterly reports on Spain’s burgeoning organic sector prepared for Natural Products Global by the specialist consultancy Ecological.Bio launches today.
EuropeAndalucía to host 100-producer-strong pavilion at inaugural Organic Food Iberia trade fair
Organic Food Iberia, the new international organic trade fair, taking place in Madrid next June, gained further significant Spanish support today, with the announcement that Andalucía – the country’s biggest organic producing region – will host a 100 producer-strong pavilion.
EuropeFirst survey of €270m Baltics organic market launched at Malmö show today
The first detailed survey of the burgeoning Baltics organic market will be launched launched today at the Nordic Organic Food Fair trade show in Malmö (14-15 November, MalmöMässan).
EuropeRussia to stage first dedicated organic trade show
The first dedicated organic trade show to be staged in Russia will take place in February 2019, in the form of a salon at Prodexo (11-15 February 2019, Expocenter, Moscow), the country’s leading international exhibition for food, beverages and food raw materials.
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From ‘evergreen consumption’ to ‘elevated convenience’ – the food and drink trends that will shape 2019
Issues of sustainability, health and wellness, and convenience will inform many of the food and drink trends that will define 2019, predicts Mintel.
Pukka Herbs’ ‘crop to cup’ carbon targets gain SBTi approval
UK-based organic herbal tea and supplements specialist Pukka Herbs has become only the 13th company in the UK (Tesco, Marks and Spencer, and Coca Cola European Partners are among the others) to have its climate goal – to be zero carbon by 2030 – validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). Confirmation comes shortly […]
NEW: Quarterly reports on the Spain’s organic sector launch on NPG
A new series of quarterly reports on Spain’s burgeoning organic sector prepared for Natural Products Global by the specialist consultancy Ecological.Bio launches today.
Andalucía to host 100-producer-strong pavilion at inaugural Organic Food Iberia trade fair
Organic Food Iberia, the new international organic trade fair, taking place in Madrid next June, gained further significant Spanish support today, with the announcement that Andalucía – the country’s biggest organic producing region – will host a 100 producer-strong pavilion.
First survey of €270m Baltics organic market launched at Malmö show today
The first detailed survey of the burgeoning Baltics organic market will be launched launched today at the Nordic Organic Food Fair trade show in Malmö (14-15 November, MalmöMässan).
Planet Organic backer Inverlieth takes majority stake in Montezuma’s
Inverleith, the Scottish Private Equity which recently taken majority positions in Good Hemp and Planet Organic, yesterday announced that it had taken majority stake in the specialist British chocolate brand Montezuma’s, in a multi-million pound deal.
Russia to stage first dedicated organic trade show
The first dedicated organic trade show to be staged in Russia will take place in February 2019, in the form of a salon at Prodexo (11-15 February 2019, Expocenter, Moscow), the country’s leading international exhibition for food, beverages and food raw materials.
LaCroix comes out fighting as its ‘all-natural’ claim is disputed
US-based National Beverage Corporation, maker of LaCroix sparkling water, is fighting back against a class action lawsuit filed by law firm Beaumont Costales.
100% plant-based agriculture ‘not sustainable’, Holden warns
Monoculture of plant-based cropping is depleting carbon levels to critical point, the founder of the Sustainable Food Trust, Patrick Holden, warned this week.
Ireland’s organic sector eyes French and German markets as Brexit fears grow
With fears growing about potential disruption to trade in the event of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit, Ireland’s organic sector is looking to tap into valuable EU markets.
Waitrose Food editor resigns over ‘kill vegans’ comments
The long-time editor of Waitrose Food magazine – the in-house publication for the UK supermarket chain– has resigned after suggesting a series on “killing vegans, one by one”.
Need help going vegan? – there’s an app for that
The Vegan Society is launching what is says is the first ever app designed to help people become vegan.
Plant-based diet helps manage diabetes, study shows
Eating a predominantly plant-based or vegan diet could be an effective way to manage diabetes, new research has shown.
Organic schemes in India, Denmark and Brazil honoured with top UN awards
Organic schemes in India, Denmark and Brazil have been honoured I this year’s UN Future Policy Awards, which recognise the world’s “best laws and policies promoting agroecology”.
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Fix the World and Make Money the Dr Bronner’s way
Family owned natural soap brand Dr Bronner’s is the subject of an episode in a new documentary series Fix the World and Make Money, titled ‘Soap for World Peace’, which launched today on the filmmakers’ website.
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Natural Products YouTube channel relaunches with Organic Pioneer series
An all new-look Natural Products YouTube channel relaunches this week with a series of ‘Organic Pioneer’ videos filmed earlier this month at the Go! Organic Festival.
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Watch: Natural & Organic Products Europe in pictures
The ‘official’ photos are all in from last weekend’s action-packed and effortlessly upbeat Natural & Organic Products Europe in London. We’ve edited the cream of the crop into a snappy 60-second video. If you couldn’t get along to the show, here’s what you missed!
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Interview: Natural beauty sector needs to tune into what the customer wants
Understanding what the consumer wants, and delivering on that, should be the natural beauty sector’s single biggest priority. That’s the very clear view of Holland & Barrett’s head of beauty, Lucy Pottinger, who talked exclusively with Natural Products Global in a special video interview recently.
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From bongs to baby food – how to navigate the South African market by a man who’s done (and still does) it all
Founder and owner of one of South Africa’s leading natural and organic distributors, and publisher of the country’s top trade magazine for the food and beverage industry, Bruce Cohen is that rare breed, an entrepreneur- influencer – both deal-maker and commentator. Plugged in to the South African natural products scene in a way few others […]
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Prescribing sleep
The neuroscientist and science writer Matthew Walker describes lack of sleep as a “slow form of self-euthanasia”. His best-selling book Why We Sleepis a wake-up call for all of us, writes Jim Manson
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Changing the debate on natural health in New Zealand
A campaign last year by natural health advocacy group the New Zealand Wellness Association (NZWA) played a pivotal role in seeing off divisive new legislation proposed for the regulation of the supplements and natural remedies in the country. Here, NZWA’s co-founder and general manager, Joanne Bisset, talks to NPG about the group’s on-going mission to […]
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Climate change ready: Growing organically in a water stressed world
The time for debating climate change is over, says US organic farming pioneer Bob Quinn – it’s already happening, and we need to adapt fast. That’s why he has turned his attention to developing climate change ready organic crops that will thrive in hot, water stressed conditions, writes Michael Wale.
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BioCell Collagen for Joint, Skin and Connective Tissue Health
Intrinsic aging produces many physiological changes that affect how the body looks and feels, which depends, at least in part, upon the structural integrity of the connective tissue in joints, skin, tendons, ligaments, bones, and blood vessels. Connective tissue, which is primarily composed of collagen, glycosaminoglycans (GAGs), and proteoglycans, binds all of the organs and […]
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Age-defining Eye Saviors: A new clinical study of XanMax®
A randomized, double blind, placebo controlled, parallel study has been recently conducted for a duration of 180 days in elderly volunteers. Statistically significant results demonstrated that XanMax® supports healthy macula through deposition of optimal levels of carotenoid pigments. Furthermore, the study also demonstrated that the formulation was safe and well tolerated when administrated orally. Details […]
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Pomella®, Bacognize® and Longvida®: Benefits for Active People
More than ever, active individuals are looking for natural alternatives that can provide nutritional support to help maximize exercise benefits and reduce recovery time. Natural antioxidants are an excellent alternative, but not all of them are able to prove bioavailability and efficacy. Punicalagins are a group of potent antioxidants unique to the pomegranate fruit which […]
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