The North American market for natural & organic personal care products is continuing its positive trajectory, with revenues reaching USD 5.6 billion this year, according to new analysis by Ecovia Intelligence.
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Natural BeautyLure of ‘clean beauty’ powers $5.6bn North American natural and organic personal care market
The North American market for natural & organic personal care products is continuing its positive trajectory, with revenues reaching USD 5.6 billion this year, according to new analysis by Ecovia Intelligence.
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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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After formally parting ways with Procter & Gamble on July 1, Paul and Barbi Schulick, founders of the P&G subsidiary New Chapter, have announced their next venture – botanical skincare brand byOM life.
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Three Dutch cities chosen for first Weleda City Spa openings
Three Dutch cities – Rotterdam, The Hague and Oegstgeest – have been chosen as venues for the first three Weleda City Spa openings.
Multinationals jump on natural cosmetics bandwagon, but will consumers will shun them?
Multinationals are keen to launch into the natural and organic space, but they will need to work hard to win the trust of customers who typically search out indie and ethical brands in the category.
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.
Organic Beauty Awards opens for entries
Natural and organic cosmetics trade body NOC Sweden has announced that entires are for the 4th edition of the Organic Beauty Awards.
World Animal Day: Body Shop and CFI present record 8.5m signature petition to UN
Today, on World Animal Day, The Body Shop and Cruelty Free International brought 8.3 million signatures against cosmetic animal testing to the United Nations Headquarters in New York City to create a global framework to end animal testing while advancing the United Nations’ sustainable development agenda.
Life after P&G: New Chapter founders launch botanical skincare brand byOM
After formally parting ways with Procter & Gamble on July 1, Paul and Barbi Schulick, founders of the P&G subsidiary New Chapter, have announced their next venture – botanical skincare brand byOM life.
Stella & Dot founder Jessica Herrin joins Natura &Co Board
Brazilian natural beauty manufacturer and marketer Natura &Co (owner of The Body Shop and Aēsop) has announced that Jessica Herrin – CEO & Founder of Stella & Dot Family Brands – has been nominated as the new member of its Board of Directors.
Multi-chemical study shows ‘real world’ harm of beauty products
study by US researchers claims to show for the first time the “real world” effect of how the cocktail of chemicals in beauty and personal care products can harm fertility and increase the risk of breast cancer.
Dr Bronner’s announces transition to new distributor in Japan
Leading US-based natural soap brand Dr Bronner’s has announced that it will be working with a new distributor in Japan from March 2019.
Natural Products Scandinavia launches Who’s Who in Green Beauty Scandinavia
Natural Products Scandinavia – the Nordic region’s biggest trade show for natural beauty, health, food, and eco-living – today launched the ‘Who’s Who in Green Beauty Scandinavia’, in partnership with NOC Sweden.
Brisbane-based Locako gains listing for its grass-fed collagen bars
Brisbane-based health food brand Locako has secured a listing in 45 branches of Australian health food chain Healthy Life for its recently launched Grass Fed Collagen Bars.
Clean beauty demand drives growth for Australia’s Total Beauty Network
Increasing consumer demand for ‘clean’ beauty products is driving record growth for Melbourne-headquartered Total Beauty Network (TBN), with sales up 38 per cent on last year.
Unilever’s Love Beauty & Planet brand makes UK debut
Unilever’s new ‘responsible beauty’ brand Love Beauty & Planet has arrived in the UK, with further launches into Europe expected later this year.
L’Oréal set to buy German organic cosmetics pioneer Logocos Naturkosmetik
L’Oréal has signed an agreement to acquire Logocos Naturkosmetik AG, the German beauty company which pioneered natural cosmetics with the brand Logona and other brands such as Sante
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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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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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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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