The Indian government has signed deals with online retailer giants Amazon India and Grofers to enable smaller farmers and producers to make organic food available on the popular platforms at “cheaper” prices
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New ashwaghanda delivery tech allows high purity and potency
Kerala, India-headquartered Arjuna Natural has developed new technology that it says delivers its proprietary Shoden ashwanghanda extract at a new level of purity and bioactivity.
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”.
Arjuna to market best-selling turmeric extract direct to US
Kerala, India-based Arjuna Natural says it has established a direct supply chain in the US for its high-potency turmeric extract, Curcugreen.
The knowing-doing gap in nutrition
Despite enormous advances in nutrition science and a deepening understanding of the role of nutrition as a disease trigger, a global epidemic of lifestyle diseases rages around us. Why do we have this knowing-doing gap in the translation of nutrition science to the control of lifestyle diseases? asks Swaminathan Subramaniam.
Plastics purge: Opportunities and threats for brands and retailers across Asia
Earlier this year India passed one of the world’s toughest anti-plastics laws, committing the country to a total ban on single-use plastics by 2020. Now, research gathered by global analysts Mintel identifies a huge opportunity for green packaging innovation across Asia.
New guidance will help Indian supplement firms meet new regulatory requirements
Two new guides have been published in India to help the country’s health supplement industry adapt to recently implemented regulatory requirements.
India’s 15-year organic experiment pays triple dividend
India’s growing commitment to organic – in particular, its 15-year organic-only experiment in the tiny state of Sikkim – is paying multiple benefits, says the Indian government.
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 […]
Arjuna Launches high-potency ashwagandha extract
Leading Indian botanical extract specialist Arjuna Natural has launched a high-potency, all-natural ashwagandha extract.
Drawn to organic: Eco-friendly crayons for little artists
Azafran’s Organic Veggie Crayons, made in India on the company’s own certified organic farm, offer something special for all earth friendly and creative minded souls.
India’s Azafran Organics sets 10,000 retail outlet target
Ahmedabad-headquartered natural and organic beauty brand Azafran Organics has announced ambitious plans to secure a retail listings in 10,000 outlets across India in the next 12 months.
Panacea – 8th Natural Products Expo India
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Social media drives growth in the global market for prenatal supplements
The rapid improvements in healthcare infrastructure in various emerging economies and growing penetration of social media have been helping to drive growth in the prenatal nutritional supplements category, according to a new study by Transparency Market Research (TMR).
Indian Government initiative links up organic growers and etailers
A new Indian Government initiative will help the country’s organic farmers and processors establish commercial tie-ins with leading online retailers like Amazon and BigBasket.
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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!
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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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As Europe braces itself for winter flu outbreak, protect yourself with Sambucol® and the power of black elderberry
Experts across Europe have warned the EU to brace itself for a bad flu season this winter. A new vaccine has been produced which is effective in fighting H3N2, the flu strain likely to hit the region this year; however, the vaccine is generally available for free to over 65s, pregnant women, those with an […]
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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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