Sabinsa call outs ‘unscrupulous practices’ behind vitamin C claims
International botanical ingredients specialist Sabinsa says it has identified “mischaracterized” amla (Indian Gosseberry) extract with claims of high levels of natural vitamin C for sale in the marketplace.
Giovanni reaffirms mission to ‘bridge gap between natural and salon-quality’
In 2020, California-headquartered ‘eco chic’ beauty brand Giovanni says it is busy launching new products that affirm its mission to ‘bridge the gap between natural and salon quality’.
USA and Taiwan sign organic equivalency deal
The United States and Taiwan have signed a new organic equivalence arrangement allowing organic products certified in the United States or Taiwan to be sold as organic in either market.
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.
High trust in organic during Covid helped produce sales soar by 50%
High levels of trust in organic during the Covid-19 crisis helped produce sales soar by 50%, and follows a “banner year’ for organic 2019, says US trade body the Organic…
COVID-19 will shape organic industry in 2020 after banner year in 2019
Importance of organic continues to rise, as sales hit $55.1 billion in 2019, says Organic Trade Association The unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic this year -- and its enormous impact on our…
Neptune Wellness partners with Dr Jane Goodall to co-develop Forest Remedies brand
Canadian botanicals extraction specialist Neptune Wellness Solutions says it has entered into an exclusive partnership with world renowned wildlife conservationist, Dr. Jane Goodall to co-develop natural health and wellness products…
Against all odds: Nashville’s Turnip Truck defies virus and tornado to make it three
Against formidable odds – a devastating tornado and the hammer blow of Covid-19 – Nashville-based natural food retailer Turnip Truck has opened its third store in the city.
US trade group warns that ‘CBD bad actors’ are exploiting virus
US food industry trade group the Consumer Brands Association has launched the ‘Coalition for Smart CBD Regulation’ whilst warning that "CBD bad actors" are exploiting public fears about coronavirus pandemic.
5 things you need to know about organic consumers in the pandemic
A new survey by the Organic Trade Association (OTA) shows that consumers value organic more than ever in the current pandemic and associate it with attributes that resonate strongly in…