Click It Local: The UK start-up taking the high street online
Online shopping is here to stay. But what’s out there for consumers who want to support local businesses rather than Internet giants? UK start-up Click It Local thinks it has the answer.
62% of consumers more likely to choose a brand that makes a stand
A new study by NEXT finds that an “incredible 62% of consumers” say they are more likely to buy from brands that publicly stand for causes that are important to…
Plant-based meat sales rose 23% when sold in the meat aisle
A study by US trade group the Plant Based Foods Association in partnership with Kroger, found that plant-based meat sales increased by 23% when products were ranged in the meat…
Looking good: Sweden’s natural and organic beauty sector grew 13.6% in 2019, on course to double market share by 2025
The market for natural, organic skin and beauty products grew by 13.9% in 2019 and is on course to double its current share (4-5%) of the total cosmetics market by…
Australia’s Murray River Organics secures AUD2.3m deal with Woolworths
Leading Australian organic ingredients specialist and brand owner Murray River Organics (MRG) has secured a AUD2.3 million with national retailer Woolworths.
European Organic Congress brings industry and policy-makers together at pivotal moment
The European Organic Congress, which takes place on 1-3 July 2020 as a digital event this year, will bring together farmers, industry experts and policy makers at a pivotal moment…
Holland & Barrett hitches a ride with Deliveroo
Leading UK health food retailer Holland & Barrett (H&B) has announced a tie-up with Deliveroo to offer consumers a selected range of its most popular health products via the food…
Expo East 2020 cancels, organiser announces ‘Spark Change’ digital events
The 2020 edition of Natural Products Expo East, due to have been held in Philadelphia on 23-26 September, has been cancelled due the ongoing Covid-19 crisis.
Contactless coffee: Better Food partners with City to Sea to revive reusables
Bristol-based Better Food Company is partnering with plastic pollution non-profit City to Sea on a #ContactlessCoffee initiative that is enabling the organic, local and ethical retailer to create a safe…
Vitafoods Europe 2020 cancels, shifts to ‘large scale virtual event’
Vitafoods Europe, which had been rescheduled for the 1-3 September (from its traditional May dates) due to the Covid-19 crisis has has cancelled its 2020 edition. It will be replaced…