This year is expected to be an important one for the sustainable food industry. Specialist consultancy Ecovia Intelligence has compiled this handy summary of seven sustainable food trends we can expect to see coming through in 2019.
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Lure 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.
Health concerns and mainstream availability drive global organic growth
Personal health concerns and increased availability in mainstream retail are now key drivers of growth in the global organic market, reports Ecovia Intelligence. The London-based consultancy also reveals that almost all leading organic food brands in North America are now in hands of multinationals.
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.
New ‘natural cereal’ Tritordeum is Sustainable Food Awards winner
A new ‘natural cereal’ called Tritordeum, claimed top be the first newly-created cereal suitable for human consumption has been named as one of the finalists in the 2018 Sustainable Food Awards.
Sustainable Foods Summit 2018
Taking place in Amsterdam on 7-8 June, the tenth European edition of the Sustainable Foods Summit will showcase health impacts, sustainable ingredients, and green marketing.
One to watch: Asian natural beauty market takes off
The Asia natural and organic beauty market is growing fast, reports analyst Ecovia Intelligence in this special commentary. The recent acquisition of New Zealand natural beauty brand Trilogy reflects the growing importance of Asia in the global market for natural and organic cosmetics. CITIC Capital China Partners, a Hong Kong-based private equity firm, has paid […]
Eco-labels, plastics and tackling diet-related illness up for discussion at Amsterdam Summit
Eco-labels, green marketing, plastic packaging alternatives and tackling diet-related illness are all subjects up for discussion at the upcoming Sustainable Food Summit (June 7-8, Amsterdam).
First Sustainable Food Awards announced
The first awards dedicated to sustainability in the international food industry have been launched by Ecovia Intelligence (formerly known as Organic Monitor).
Online+Delivery combination will deliver next growth opportunity for natural and organic
Amazon’s purchase of Whole Foods Market marks the beginning of a new growth phase for the organic and sustainable products market, says ethical products industry analysts Ecovia Intelligence in a new commentary released ahead of its upcoming Sustainable Food Summit.
2017 Sustainable Beauty Awards winners named
The winners of the 2017 Sustainable Beauty Awards were announced at a ceremony in Paris earlier this month.
2017 Sustainable Beauty Awards finalists named
The finalists for the 2017 Sustainable Beauty Awards (www.sustainablebeautyawards.com) have been announced by Ecovia Intelligence. Over 100 international entries were received this year, from operators across the beauty industry.
Cleaning up: Why we can expect more acquisitions in the buoyant green home care sector
As news breaks of SC Johnson’s acquisition of Ecover and Method, analyst Ecovia Intelligence says we can expect more consolidation in the buoyant green home care category.
Organic and eco-label food at “high risk” of fraud” says Summit organiser
Upcoming conferences in Brazil and Singapore will shine a spotlight on food fraud, and ways to prevent it. Organic and eco-labelled products are at high risk from food fraud because they command a premium, says the organiser of the events, Ecovia Intelligence.
Sustainable Foods Summit heads for Asia
Ecovia Intelligence (formerly Organic Monitor) its Sustainable Foods Summit format to Asia.
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Organic sales at Leclerc up 22%, retailer targets 200 Le Marché Bio store openings
Organic sales at French supermarket chain Leclerc grew by an impressive 22% in 2018 to be worth €930 million, reports the Linéaires.
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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!
Interviews
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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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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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