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CONTENTS Editor’s comment The Brexit edit What’s inside this issue One of the best parts of my job is that I 24 04 09 get to celebrate other people’s writing talents and give them a platform from which they can shine. I often wonder if it’s comparable to the process of curating an art exhibition, sourcing and stitching together all the elements of a collection, moving things around to create a fine balance, tweaking subtleties that others wouldn’t notice but which make all the difference to a self-confessed perfectionist. 10 15 I love being able to elevate other writers’ voices and enable them to share their own personal style of wordsmithery with the world. It’s not always about delivering something that everyone will like, but which can at least ignite conversation. How is 2021 tackling taboos in women’s This month our brilliant contributors have done just that, by turning one of the most contentious (and my least favourite) health? Rosie Greenaway takes a look topics of our time – Brexit – into three highly readable pieces. And I should know; during the process of getting this issue to press, I’ve read each piece four times, and my enjoyment has 04...... Industry News 30...... Personalized Wellness never wavered. In our cover story (p10), Jim Manson expertly bobs and 09...... International News 32...... Special: Eco Living weaves between wholesalers, brands, retailers and manufactur- ers to get the low-down on the reality of trading in a post-Brexit 10...... Special: Brexit 37...... Organic News landscape. The interviewees in Matt Chittock’s Counter culture Ireland Special (p18) were equally candid as they painted a pic- 15...... Retail News 45...... Company News ture of unexpected customs charges and rising out-of-stocks. And finally, Tom Campbell-Smart brings us a quarterly dose of 22...... Natural Beauty 54...... Social Sweep COI-inspired witty insight in his Opinion piece (p12). As the year speeds by and we reach the halfway mark of 2021 (excuse me?) it felt important at this point to hear about the realities of our break-up with the EU directly from those on 30 32 40 the ground who are dealing with it every day. I want to thank everyone who spoke to our team so honestly about the pain points and potential possibilities of Brexit. I don’t pretend to understand every complex nuance of the current trade situation (that’s what we have the brilliant Soil Association for!) but I’m learning, and I have every con- fidence that our industry will find solutions to the challenges being experienced. 37 45 Onwards.

Denise Barrett goes over the rainbow in search of multicoloured superfoods

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www.npnews.co.uk June 2021 | NaturalProducts news 3 INDUSTRY NEWS Vitamin C study to begin 78% of consumers unable to identify in Scottish care homes greenwashing, survey reveals COINCIDING with able. 25% admit to Earth Day, a survey ‘not knowing where by Wealthify was to start looking for launched, ‘unearth- ethical brands’. ing’ the ethical shop- Commenting on ping habits of con- the survey, Michelle sumers in England, Pearce-Burke, COO Scotland, Northern at Wealthify, says: Ireland and Wales. “Most of us do The survey found believe that sup- that over three- porting ethical and quarters (76%) of sustainable brands shoppers believe that in our day-to-day supporting sustain- London and Scotland lives is important. able brands is important, but were identified as the most What’s interesting is that the 78% admit they’re unable ‘ethically-minded’ regions, majority of us are unable to to identify when a brand is and where gender split is identify if a brand is ‘green- greenwashing. 70% believe concerned the results show washing’ and many of us agree that some brands commit that women buy more ethi- that brands commit to causes A NEW STUDY, VitaC- of old age, University of to environmental and social cal beauty products than men to appear ‘greener’. 4Care, will investigate the Aberdeen; Dr Alan Sned- causes in order to appear (24% vs 14%), while men “This, paired with the fact links between vitamin C don from the Rowett Insti- ‘woke’ or ‘greener’, and 21% spend more on food and drink that many people continue levels in care homes and tute, University of Aber- believe a company’s commit- (55% vs 50%). to find ethical and sustain- viral infections. deen; and Dr Stavroula ment to causes beyond its own Over half (53%) of respon- able products too expensive Beginning in Scotland Kastora, NHS Grampian. business agenda is the most dents view cost as a barrier, … indicates a potential need in the autumn, VitaC4Care During an interview important factor when choos- saying the price of sustainable for more education around will test how much vitamin with Rob Verkerk for the ing which brands to support. products is ‘holding us back’ what ethical and sustainable C is needed to ‘achieve Alliance for Natural Health Societal pressure to ‘be from leading more ethical brands stand for, and the value normal levels’ in care International, Holford more ethical’ influences one in lives, but the majority (56%) for money people receive in home residents. commented: “We’re simply five (42.4%), with Gen Zs feel- would be willing to pay more spending more on a more sus- According to British asking the question ‘How ing it the most acutely (64%). for a product which is sustain- tainable product.” physician David Oliver, much vitamin C does an 47% of UK COVID-19 older person in a care deaths during the first home need to have a wave occurred in care normal tissue saturation?’ COVID prompts one in four to cut back on animal products homes. From the latest If you don’t have that and SINCE the start of the pan- rights issues. 54% admitted stating that they would buy National Diet and Nutrition a virus comes along which demic, one in four Brits have using lockdown as an opportu- them again. Survey data, almost half a rapidly uses up vitamin C, reduced the amount of animal nity to try meat alternatives; When compared with a million people over 65 are you don’t have a chance products they consume, and 78% of those said they similar survey by the organiza- estimated to have ‘overt at all. according to data from The intended to continue purchas- tion in spring 2020, the 2021 vitamin C deficiency’ – but “The care home study Vegan Society. ing them in the future. results show a shift in motiva- this figure excludes care is really important because Its survey – Changing 36% of respondents ven- tion; when the pandemic first home residents. it establishes something Diets During the COVID-19 tured into the plant-based hit, 41% of those who reduced “We have no idea how worldwide that needs to be Pandemic – focuses on shifts milk category for the first their meat and dairy intake much vitamin C our vulner- known. If it turns out that in consumer habits over the time after the pandemic hit; did so because their preferred able elderly actually need an older person needs 400- past 12 months, revealing that with 67% of those confirming product was in short supply on to be fully protected,” says 500mg, you need to eat 12 20% of people have reduced that they plan to buy dairy- supermarket shelves. associate professor Anitra oranges to get there, so in their meat intake, 12% have free milk beyond lockdown. Louisianna Waring, insight Carr from New Zealand’s other words you’re going minimized egg and dairy Classic vegan staples such as and commercial policy officer, University of Otago. “This to have to supplement. consumption, and 7% have lentils and chickpeas came The Vegan Society, reacts: trial will help to establish And the minute that penny cut down on all three – which out on top, with 74% of those “It’s fantastic to see that not optimal intakes of vitamin drops … then the idea of equates to one in four having who are new to these products only are people consciously C for this important and taking vitamin C supple- cut back on animal cutting back on often forgotten group ments becomes as easy as products since the animal products, within our society.” one would take a painkiller first lockdown. but that this trend For the study, Carr if you’ve got a headache.” A second has continued over has teamed up with nutri- A crowdfunding campaign survey looked at the last 12 months. tionist Patrick Holford; has been established to motivations: 35% It’s no surprise that professor Phyo Myint, help fund VitaC4Care at reported being the pandemic has clinical chair in medicine vitaminc4covid.com motivated by inspired so many health concerns; consumers to make 30% put the the switch. COVID-19 Keep in touch with NaturalProductsNews environment as has certainly made their primary people think twice facebook.com/naturalproductsmagazine reason; and 21% about what they’re Twitter: @NatProducts said it was out of eating and where it’s Instagram: @naturalproductsnews concern for animal coming from.”

4 NaturalProducts news | June 2021 www.npnews.co.uk INDUSTRY NEWS The Natural & Organic Awards go virtual for 2021 HFMA Bulletin John Todd, general manager, IN THE absence ners then featured of a live trade in the October issue Lamberts Healthcare show in 2021, of NPN. this year’s “The Natural & Natural & Org- Organic Awards anic Awards are an integral Nutrition just got personal – or did it? will be celeb- part of highlight- I’m often told that the big new thing in that each person needs a nutrition pro- rated virtually ing the incredible supplements is ‘personalized nutrition’. gramme tailored to their individual needs. on 10 Septem- innovation on Apparently it represents not just a new However, I personally think that very few of ber, Diversified show at Natural & era in nutrition science, but a whole new the programmes I tried are logical in their Communications Organic Products paradigm in the way supplements will be recommendation. But that’s just my opinion has confirmed. Europe each year,” bought. There’s been an influx of online – although it’s astonishing how different the The awards, says NPN pub- start-ups offering personalized nutri- recommended supplements are between usually marked at a recep- lisher Dominic Roberjot. “With tion programmes, and what’s so fantastic the programmes, even if you input the same tion within Natural & Organic the show moving to April about it is that people can just jump on to personal details into all of them. Products Europe, are now 2022, we felt it was important a website, answer some simple questions If a normal consumer tried several com- open for entries. Products to find a way to still recognize and, hey presto, they will be presented with panies, they’d be bewildered by the hugely which have been launched and celebrate the incredible a personalized supplement regime. Then, diverse ‘personalized’ supplement regimes on or after 1 January 2020 number of brands who have having signed up to a subscription, the being offered to them. Some of these dif- will be eligible, allowing continued to innovate and supplements will arrive monthly, all carefully ferences are obviously due to the views product launches which launch products throughout divided into daily packs. of the experts that created the algorithms, have been delayed by the the pandemic. It’s such a great idea I wonder why it’s but I also think that the recommendations pandemic to gain increased “We are therefore delighted never been thought of before! And it means were highly influenced by the selection of exposure to the entire mar- to announce that the Natural that we won’t need nutritional therapists or bulk tablets available to be put into the daily ket and giving brands an & Organic Awards will run this health food stores as all their knowledge packs. One regime seemed to rely on just 12 opportunity to get their year via a virtual awards cer- and expertise can be condensed into 20 tablet variants, raising the question of how products into the hands of emony on Friday 10 Septem- or 30 questions that can be answered ‘personalized’ the programmes could ever some of the industry’s most ber 2021. We are now inviting in just 15 minutes. The programmes are be! Other regimes seemed to draw from a esteemed buyers. brands to enter their products not all the same; some are based on your wider choice of bulk tablets and capsules, All entries will be judged into the awards across a num- diet and life stage, others draw heavily on but even so, the numbers of variants are tiny by a small panel of industry ber of categories.” any health conditions you might have. Of compared to the huge choice of products experts and highlighted in For further information about course, we are reassured that the questions available in a health food store. the September issue of Natu- the entry process and avail- have been carefully designed by medics This brings me to my point, which ral Products News (NPN). The able categories, please visit: and nutritionists and that the supplement is that personalized supplement regimes shortlist and winners will be http://www.naturalproducts. regime will be expertly formulated to closely have been available for decades – just try announced during a live virtual co.ukawards21/. The deadline fit your requirements. Most of the regimes visiting a health food shop! Here you’ll get online ceremony, with the win- or all entries is 23 July also come with a description of why each friendly, helpful and expert advice and a supplement has been selected, some using fantastic choice of products, all at a lower health claims that are mind boggling in this cost than the pre-prepared daily packs. And Trashed: UK plastic waste burns age of EFSA health claims regulations. if someone wants an even more in-depth From this you might think I am against programme, that will include advice on in Turkey, says Greenpeace the whole concept of personalized nutrition, dietary adjustments, not just a supplement but I’m absolutely not. In fact, I’m fasci- regime, then they should try seeing a nutri- APPROXIMATELY 40% of the half of the world’s single-use nated by the idea, and of course recognize tional therapist. UK’s plastic waste is being plastic waste. exported to Turkey before According to figures from The views expressed by our columnists do not necessarily reflect the views of our editor or publishers being illegally dumped and The Environment Agency, burned, according to a new 688,000 tonnes of plas- The Health Food Manufacturers’ Association (HFMA) is the voice report by Greenpeace – tic packaging waste were of the natural health industry. For further information, advice or details about membership, visit www.hfma.co.uk Trashed: how the UK is still exported abroad in 2020 – a dumping plastic waste on the daily average of 1.8 million rest of the world. kilos. Here in the UK, just Investigations by the 486,000 tonnes were recycled. waste dumped illegally in of ‘illegally imported’ plastic charity into our ‘already over- Greenpeace reports that fields, near rivers, on train waste back to the UK). whelmed’ recycling system investigations by environ- tracks and the roadside. “In Greenpeace stresses that uncovered that UK plastic mental organizations have many cases the plastic was it’s not enough for the UK waste is now overwhelming uncovered ‘major problems’ on fire or had been burned,” Government to merely ban the recycling systems of other in what actually happens to states the report, and it exports of plastic to other countries, ‘causing serious our exported plastic waste included packaging from nations. “Use the Environ- harm to their citizens and once it reaches foreign soil. British retailers Co-op, Aldi, ment Bill to set legally binding environment’. Countries par- Both Greenpeace and the Sainsbury’s, Marks & Spencer targets to reduce single-use ticularly affected are Turkey, BBC have reported discover- and LIDL. At one site, investi- recycling bags from London plastic by 50% by 2025 and Malaysia and Poland. ing British plastic waste being gators discovered packaging and Essex’ were present, to introduce mandatory The news comes as burned by the side of the road from COVID antigen tests, as well as Fairy dishwasher corporate reporting on plastic research by Australia’s in Turkey’s Adana Province in indicating that the rubbish had tablets, Flora spread and reduction, in order to create a Minderoo Foundation finds 2020. When the charity inves- arrived during the past year. Heinz Baked Beans packaging level playing field for industry that just 20 polymer produc- tigated ten sites in the region, In Malaysia the story was (the Malaysian Government to transition to refill and ers account for more than it documented ‘piles of plastic similar, where ‘local authority then returned 42 containers reuse,” Greenpeace urges.

www.npnews.co.uk June 2021 | NaturalProducts news 5 INDUSTRY NEWS Planet Organic CEO Peter Patrick Holford Marsh announces retirement Patrick Holford is a nutritionist, author and PLANET Organic CEO Peter Marsh has announced leading commentator on natural health his retirement from the posi- tion he’s held since 2008. “After 13 very enjoyable D-Day for Ireland years at Planet Organic, I will be retiring from my role as chief executive officer this year as I turn 65,” Marsh – will the UK follow suit? states. “We have started a On 8 April all people in Ireland were told to The Irish advice is also not related specifi- process to find my succes- supplement 20-25mcg (1,000iu) a day of cally to winter, but to provide protection all sor and I will continue as epitomizes all the best vitamin D to help protect them from COVID- year round to help reduce the risk of a third CEO until the new person is values of Planet Organic. 19. Higher doses may be necessary for the wave. “This supplementation represents a securely in position.” He has championed organic vulnerable. This advice is from its health safe, practical and effective means of protect- Since Marsh took up the food and other products committee, Oireachtas, which advises the ing human health,” it says – but will the UK’s post, the organic supermar- that keep us healthy; he Department of Health. The chairman stated: Department of Health echo this? ket’s stable has grown from has believed in sustainable “As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, Another ‘safe, practical and effective five to 11 branches – includ- packaging and unpackaged international studies and the experience of means of protecting human health’ is supple- ing four attained through solutions ... and he has Finland in particular show just how effective menting vitamin C. Asian countries with low its 2020 acquisition of As understood the community daily vitamin D supplementation can be when COVID-19 mortality – such as China, Japan Nature Intended – and a here at Planet Organic, from it is implemented as part of an enhanced and South Korea – take vitamin C seriously twelfth is planned for Ber- the customers to our team. public health policy. and recommend supplementation when mondsey in September. “Peter has calmly “The State needs to review preventative infected. In China, high-dose and intravenous Marsh says it’s the right steered us through this measures that might vitamin C is standard time for him to leave and unprecedented pandemic, have led to fewer practice for COVID-19 for Planet Organic to bring as well as Brexit and the mortalities and “Asian countries with low patients in hospital. in a new CEO. “There is day-to-day issues that lower morbidity. In The UK’s latest lots more to do and it is an are in the nature of run- that regard, the role COVID-19 mortality ... take National Diet and Nutri- exciting time for a new CEO ning a supermarket chain. of vitamin D needs tion Survey estimates to take on the challenge.” The board and employees to be addressed as vitamin C seriously and that close to half a mil- Adds Ben Thomson, express huge gratitude for part of an enhanced recommend supplementation lion (4%) of those over Planet Organic chair: “Peter all he has done.” public health 65 have blood levels of policy to protect when infected” vitamin C that define the population overt deficiency, as seen Nestlé procures The Bountiful against respiratory in scurvy. Much like infections and other illnesses.” Oireachtas is vitamin D, the risk of vitamin C deficiency is recommending that vitamin D be made widely higher in black, poorer and older people, cor- Company for $5.7 billion available and given out at testing centres. relating with greater COVID mortality. A study US INVESTMENT company “[The] announcement Will the UK follow suit? Just like Ireland, from the MRC Human Nutrition Research Unit KKR has announced that recognizes the transforma- over a quarter of all UK citizens are vitamin in Cambridge in the 1990s indicated that an Nestlé is set to acquire global tion of The Bountiful Company D deficient, but this rises to one in two in the estimated 40% in care homes had deficient nutrition brand The Bountiful … as well as the collective BAME community during winter. The NHS vitamin C levels. Company for $5.75 billion. value and capabilities of shares patient data with Oxford University’s When nine million PCR tests can be done The sale will see The the organization,” adds The Big Data Institute; this includes hundreds of weekly and all citizens offered twice-weekly Bountiful Company’s VMS Bountiful Company’s presi- thousands of patients’ vitamin D levels, which lateral flow tests, plus millions of pounds line – Nature’s Bounty, Puritan’s dent and CEO Paul Sturman. could easily be associated with their inci- going into vaccine research, one wonders why Pride, Solgar and Osteo Bi- “I am incredibly grateful to dence, severity and mortality from COVID-19. the UK Government has failed to even thor- Flex – integrated into Nestlé the 4,500 colleagues around Why is this basic research not being done and oughly review the evidence, let alone actively Health Science (NHSc), but the globe who have worked acted on? Finland has one-tenth the COVID fund research, test vitamin C and D levels in its sports and active nutrition tirelessly to get us to this point. mortality and one of the lowest rates of patients and actively promote both vitamin D brands (Pure Protein, Body We’re incredibly proud of the vitamin D deficiency, due to both widespread and C to help reduce the risk of COVID-19. Fortress and MET-Rx), its UK- trusted brands we’ve built with supplementation and food fortification. The NHS website only recommends people based personal care brand Dr the support of KKR and our Currently, the UK hasn’t endorsed the take vitamin D ‘to keep their bones and Organic and Canadian OTC other stakeholders.” role of vitamin D in reducing risk, sever- muscles healthy and to support their general business VitaHealth OTC, “We know that The Bountiful ity and mortality from COVID-19, but does health’. Regarding vitamin C it says: “You won’t be included in the deal. Company will add value to recommend everyone takes 400iu during the should be able to get all the vitamin C you “This acquisition comple- Nestlé and continue to enhance winter, which is the standard ‘bone-friendly’ need by eating a varied and balanced diet. If ments our existing health and the health of the millions of intake. But this is not enough to correct you take vitamin C supplements, do not take nutrition portfolio in terms of consumers who use their deficiency or bring blood levels into the range too much as this could be harmful.” brands and channels. It will products each and every day,” of 75-125nmol/l, which equates to lower risk. establish Nestlé Health Sci- says Nate Taylor, partner and Many people need 1,000-4,000iu to achieve The views expressed by our columnists do not nec- ence as the industry leader co-head of Americas Private essarily reflect the views of our editor or publishers this – the higher level being necessary in in mass retail, specialty retail, Equity at KKR, which acquired winter. Professor of medical gerontology in e-commerce and direct-to- a majority interest in The Boun- Dublin, Rose Kenny, said public health offi- consumer in the US, while tiful Company in 2017. cials here agree that taking ‘up to 4,000iu per offering significant opportuni- The transaction is expec- day’ is safe. “I am reassured that there is no ties for geographic growth,” ted to close in the second downside,” she commented. says NHSc CEO Greg Behar. half of 2021.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

‘The main event’ is back: Organic Eco Life Scandinavia Food Iberia returns in September launches new virtual series ORGANIC Food Iberia (OFI) Europe, we are excited about will return to IFEMA MADRID the decision to stage the fair. on 8-9 September 2021, it has Organic Food Iberia will be been confirmed. the first face-to-face agrifood Launched as a partnership fair to be held in our country between Diversified Commu- after a hard year and it will nications and IFEMA MADRID, have a positive impact on an the first instalment of OFI took and key industry figures from economy in need of exciting place in 2019 and was hailed each region have expressed and dynamic connections.” as an ‘overwhelming success’, that there is ‘a clear need’ for José Luis Yzuel, president OVER the coming ing from the situation and attracting 5,240 visitors from the show to take place in Sep- of Hostelería de España, calls months Fika with... will we lost some customers across Spain, Portugal and tember in order for the industry the event ‘a date you cannot broadcast discussions and clients. After a while elsewhere in Europe, almost to ‘unite, network, do business miss for this industry because between Melina Viking, … the physical stores 500 exhibitors and significant and recognize the importance the future of hospitality will event manager of Eco were going down. In the media coverage. The inaugural of the sector’. cross paths with sustainability.’ Life Scandinavia, and meantime, online sales show’s popularity propelled it In Spain, ECOVALIA reports “The return of Organic Food high-profile personalities were increasing. After the to claim a place among the top that sales of organic have Iberia indicates a future of in Scandinavia’s natural summertime we could see 20 trade events in Spain, as surged by 35% in the past recovery, and the hospitality and organic sector. In that the trend was going determined by the Instituto de year, with organic territory hav- sector must be part of this to Swedish, ‘fika’ means the up again. The salons Coordenadas de Gobernanza ing increased by 38% over the make sure we connect with cultural custom of ‘having had survived. They were y Economía Aplicada. past five years. shifting client tastes toward a break in your day, hav- standing strong. In 2020, the COVID-19 Commenting on the organic,” he says. ing a cup of coffee and “Of course, we took crisis prevented the event announcement, Diego Granado OFI, taking place alongside perhaps a piece of cake’, some decisions that from running in its second Cumbres, secretary general Eco Living Iberia, will feature according to Viking; it’s a weren’t planned … We year, but now, as the Iberian of ECOVALIA, says: “As the regional pavilions, talks, an ritual which brings friends started up a logistic organic market navigates a Premier Sponsor of Organic Innovation Zone, a Hosted and colleagues together centre in the middle of path out the other side of the Food Iberia, the main event for Buyer Programme and the to relax and converse. the pandemic. That was pandemic, exhibitors, buyers organic production in southern ECO & Organic Awards Iberia. a success. There are Talking green beauty many advantages to Viking kicked off the having control over the series by interviewing heart of your business. Impossible Burger to enter US school canteens Swedish organic beauty We have tried to listen to IMPOSSIBLE Foods has the brand one step closer to ing early education about expert Emma Bergqvist, the needs of our clients, received the Child Nutrition its goal of making its prod- climate change and its root founder of Tree of Brands, to listen to the needs of (CN) Label, authorized by ucts ‘available everywhere causes,” says CEO Pat chair of NOC Sweden the end consumers.” the USDA, for its Impossible people go for food’. Brown. “We are thrilled to be and 2018’s number one in Bergqvist reported Burger, marking a ‘milestone’ “Schools not only play partnering with K-12 school the Who’s Who in Green that almost all brands in as the brand prepares to a role in shaping children’s districts across the country Beauty Scandinavia. the distributor’s portfo- enter the K-12 education dietary patterns; they play to lower barriers to access With over 20 years’ lio saw an increase in market in autumn. an important role in provid- our plant-based meat.” experience, Bergqvist’s sales during 2020, with a The label acts as guid- career spans the breadth particular emphasis on ance to schools participat- of the green beauty facial care treatments, ing in federal Child Nutrition industry – from licensed masks and sun care. In Programs, enabling them organic skin therapist the long-term, she fore- to determine the nutritional to her former role as sees the pandemic having contribution of particular marketing manager for some positive effects on foods to ensure that school Weleda Nordic. the industry. “I am very meals are meeting federal “It has been a different sure that people have nutrition requirements. By year for us,” commented evaluated their consumer securing the label, the burg- Bergqvist. “In the begin- behaviour. I think that ers are eligible for National ning we saw that many sustainability will be more School Lunch funding, taking salons were really suffer- in focus.”

www.npnews.co.uk June 2021 | NaturalProducts news 9 BREXIT SPECIAL

Stories from the post-Brexit frontline Well known figures from across the natural and organic sector share their experiences of doing business in the EU in the new post-Brexit trading environment with Jim Manson hen we used to faring in the new post-Brexit checks, port delays, com- Here, senior figures from naively thought would be get an order from trading environment. plicated new labelling and across the spectrum of the ironed out in trade talks, sim- WEurope, it was By early spring, the mood certification requirements natural products industry ply weren’t. All they ironed always ‘Yay, another order!’. in Britain’s business com- and variable VAT rates. give us their assessments of out was custom duties. Now it’s more like ‘Urgh, munity was palpably different So, what has been the the situation. “The biggest single hurdle really?’. That seems sad. from the atmosphere of experience of natural and is processing organic orders Not right. And the more cautious optimism felt in the organic businesses in these The wholesaler: using the EU TRACES sys- we’ve looked at it, the more days that followed the sign- first few months? Do com- Charlie Booth, Infinity Foods tem. You’re having to spend we’ve realized this isn’t a ing of a Free Trade Agree- panies expect the situation “Effectively, we haven’t literally ten to 15 minutes per deal, it’s a separation.” ment by the UK and EU on to start improving, or are we exported to the EU since line of every order. Those were the words Christmas Eve. simply discovering the reali- January. It’s just been “One thing I really wasn’t of Kiran Tawadey, founder It was clear the new trade ties of being a ‘third coun- too difficult. expecting was the level of of organic tea specialist deal wasn’t as ‘frictionless’ try’? Is there still a ‘Brexit “It has definitely turned divergence between dif- Hampstead Tea, being inter- as advertised. Firms had dividend’ to be obtained, and out to be harder than I ferent EU markets. So, for viewed by Channel 4 News been hit by an avalanche of will new doors open for Brit- thought, because a lot of example, country X insists in early April in a report on paperwork as they grappled ish firms in markets beyond the bureaucratic techni- on certificates of analysis how Britain’s SMEs are with multiple customs the EU? cal things I probably rather being produced for every

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product, every time – while delay. But the team here not too problematic and ferent conditions. Supplying able to deal with our organic country Y doesn’t. likes a challenge, and to ultimately worth it. But for product samples has also imports. So we are shipping Although we have long- overcome them. We’ve companies like us, where been a particular difficulty – to Holland, where in effect standing, loyal customers got some really good cus- an order might be some- for example, when trans- they will do the customs in Europe, we risk losing tomers who we’ve dealt thing like 250g of sunflower porting samples to France, clearance from the UK into some of them. For example, with for a long time – and seeds and a chocolate bar delivery took six weeks and the EU, and the shipments all we supply a retail chain we are constantly saying to France, it’s just pointless. upon arrival, our customers go on from there into France. in Lithuania, and they’ve we will work this all through. There is no way we can trade were asked for up to €100 in “Part of the problem told us that it’s just like this. VAT, duties, or other unspeci- is there is a lot of resent- impossible dealing “One of the fied reasons. ment in Europe. Frankly, with the bureaucracy. “I don’t think we are just things I am really “The reaction of our people are pissed off. It’s And the reality is that experiencing teething horrified at is the customers in the EU? Quite probably actually easier they will have a whole whole situation simply, disbelief has been the to export to other territo- bunch of German problems. These are the regarding organic. main reaction! ries than the EU. Not least wholesalers queueing rules. These have always Because, as you “The EU remains an because they don’t have this up to supply exactly know, you now essential focus for BetterYou, simmering resentment.” what we do. been the rules for third need a certificate of as it represents 50% of our “I don’t think we countries. And this is inspection for every export turnover. But the The trade association: are just experiencing single organic export post-Brexit trading environ- Graham Keen, HFMA teething problems. what we signed up to” that you do. They ment has proved problem- “The impacts for mem- These are the rules. each cost between atic. We are investigating bers have been challeng- These have always been the We got our first products £30-50 and take two hours our ways of working and ing indeed. It’s fair to say rules for third countries. And successfully through at the to do the paperwork. Given we are looking at alternative that all the right noises are this is what we signed up to. end of February. that most of our orders are operation routes. This may coming out of UK regula- “About half of our exports “Some of the extra costs at around the £100 mark, it be through storing our prod- tory officials and they are are outside of the EU. But probably will continue to can’t be justified. ucts within the EU or estab- trying very hard to help in these markets we’ve be with us because the “The upshot is that we lishing a transit warehouse industry through this situa- generally got good networks paperwork will be an on- have done no business in and fiscal representation to tion, but they cannot speak with people who know what going issue. But overall, Europe this year. It’s a facilitate import. The direc- for either the EU or for other they’re doing in particular I do see this as being a serious hit for us, because tion is yet to be decided, individual member states in countries. That might be the short-term problem. about 40% of our business but the current environment terms of how this is being way that we are heading with is export.” isn’t sustainable. organized from their side. the EU.” The B2C retailer: “A number of our custom- I don’t want to understate Kate Magic, Raw Living The supplements brand: ers have already made the the challenges because this The export expert: “Last year was a good year Philip Hampton, BetterYou decision to cease trading has been traumatic for some Keith Garden, Only Natural for us – but the Brexit situ- “The experience has been with us because it’s too of our members. Products (owner of the ation is not. And it isn’t as poor. We have had multiple complicated and costly, so “Some companies, par- Dr Stuart’s and Higher if we hadn’t been trying to issues, including significantly it’s vital that we establish ticularly those that don’t have Living tea brands and a prepare for it. For four years higher freight charges, deliv- an alternative route to trade the added complications of double Queen’s Award for I was looking for informa- ery lead times doubling for successfully within the EU.” having products of animal Enterprise recipient) tion for businesses like ours, our European customers and origin (POAO), are coping “It was our thriving interna- asking Government depart- considerable demands for The organic food manufacturer: reasonably well; others are tional business that delivered ments and other people what extra paperwork, including Alex Smith, Alara Wholefoods finding it particularly chal- the 50% growth we achieved is going to happen – and technical documents. “We did a lot of work in lenging. But where the prob- last year, and the majority of nobody seemed to know, or “There has been a lack of preparation. But as soon as lems have tended to manifest that is outside Europe. None- could tell us. clarity around the documen- Brexit hit there were differ- themselves in the biggest theless, the EU market is still “It’s so time-consuming. tation required to export ent realities. To be honest, way relate to the movement an important one. And we’ve And it’s really costly, in goods with each country, and it’s been a nightmare. EU of goods into the Republic definitely felt the impacts terms of the time involved every customs office seem- business accounts for about of Ireland, mainly by virtue of since January. and costs of getting 12% of our total sales the scale of business. “To be honest, we thought professional advice. as a company. And in “There is a general con- it would be easier process- In the end, it is just January and February sensus among our mem- ing organic orders than it has not viable. “We’ve got some really they were more or less bers that things are getting been. Overnight changes “Information that non-existent. better – it’s still difficult, in paperwork resulted in is out there seems good customers who we’ve “For quite a few however. What will it be like a shipment to Germany to be very complex dealt with for a long time of our EU customers in two months’ time or six coming back to us because and often appar- the only way I can months’ time? We don’t paperwork requirements had ently contradictory. – and we are constantly really persuade them really know yet. But I do changed in one day. We’ve It’s been almost a saying we will work this to carry on buying from think it will get better. also had products returned full-time job for three us is to say ‘Look, we “It is difficult to gauge from Spain and Italy. months. There’s also all through” recognize that you’ve the longer-term impacts “There have been weeks very little information got a huge amount of at this stage. But there is where it’s taken up virtually for B2C businesses. work to do to continue clearly a massive opportunity everyone’s time. You’re not “A lot of the regulations ingly interpreting the rules in importing from us, so what in ‘new’ non-EU markets, actually getting any normal that have been created their own way. we will do is reduce our so the key question is really work done! are really unworkable for “Exporting since the end prices to compensate you the degree to which compa- “Organic creates specific everyone other than the of the transition period has for the costs and the hassle nies take a hit in their trading challenges – dealing with big players. For businesses been challenging. Costs of it’. with EU countries compared TRACES and COIs. We ordering consignments worth increased, delivery delays are “Some ports are definitely to new business opportuni- had to do a lot of labelling hundreds of thousands of considerable and document easier to deal with than oth- ties created.” ourselves, which of course pounds, then doing the requirements multiplied, with ers. From our perspective the Interviews conducted mid- is another added cost and extra paperwork is probably each country stipulating dif- French ports simply aren’t April 2021 www.npnews.co.uk June 2021 | NaturalProducts news 11 OPINION

hen is a COI not a legislation could be some- COI? Apparently, what insidious. The removal Wwhen it’s 1 July… of an organic tracking system This opening gambit 2021: keeping up for an entire year could be will be the grand total of seen as brave (or otherwise) attempted rhyme in this for a host of reasons, while article, you have my word. once again the increased In fact, it will mark the begin- with the Johnsons administration that is on the ning and end of all recog- horizon, and specific to the nizable humour. But don’t organic sector, will incur cost let that put you off, because once the monitoring is reintro- the plethora of informa- duced. Import shipments will tion about to unfold will be likely increase in size and ample reward for staying lower in frequency in order to the course – until, that is, it minimize costs and delays, needs updating. At that point making organic economically I will be back (editor permit- viable to only the largest of ting) with another quarterly operators. Market consolida- update regarding all things tion could be on the horizon. Brexit. Because it certainly There are potential posi- isn’t over, that’s for sure. tives. Brexit has undoubtedly Since my last comment given British producers and in March (written and sub- manufacturers an advan- mitted mid-January), it would tage in the domestic market appear on the outside that – likely to be long-lasting. not much has changed. Brexit Organic growth in the UK has been and gone, people has been widely publicized are flustered but surviving; and shows no signs of slow- some (opinion: rightly) irked ing, although its short-term fishermen appeased with success could be inextri- the promise of subsidiza- cably linked to the depth tion. A small blip in the of the recession on the otherwise fully functioning horizon. Have the seeds post-Brexit utopia. been planted for further The reality (at least, from The media, it seems, has forgotten about Brexit. growth from within? my perspective) is not quite One prays that the delay so straightforward. Sure, Yesterday’s news. To the overwhelming majority, in the introduction of GBCOIs Brexit hasn’t caused the mass understandably, there have been bigger issues afoot. is facilitating the creation of a shelf emptying that some had digital system that integrates predicted. There has been So, are we really out of the woods? Tom Campbell- with TRACES NT, allow- the odd noticeable delay on ing something closer to the certain high-volume, multi- Smart, research director at Brand Organic, provides free movement of organic ingredient products where insight from industry, where the import/export situation goods to which we had been supply chains are particularly accustomed. Until then it sensitive to fluctuation. A continues to evolve really is a case of keeping portion of these issues could up with the Johnsons (and be laid (and often have been) Companies continue to effective solution will Iceland, Liechtenstein and Eustices), as what appear to at the foot of the refloated learn from trials and be found, however Switzerland, the requirement be small changes in legisla- hull of the Ever Given, such is tribulations at the there is no project- for GBCOIs to accompany all tion are having wide-ranging the scale of the chain reaction border when the pro- able timescale on organic imports from these implications for many in the instigated by major disruption cess is not properly such entrepreneur- countries (originally sched- supply chain. We haven’t in increasingly intricate and managed, however ial action. uled for January this year even mentioned VAT, let alone global supply chains. Others these flash points are Away from the before being pushed back to Northern Ireland. will point to stockpiling, becoming increas- conjecture, some small July) has been quietly delayed To their immense credit, while some will hold the lack ingly rare. but very important updates once more and will now come the Soil Association and of disasters up as a beacon These could be seen as have occurred to legislation into effect on 1 January 2022. Organic Food Federation con- of success. teething problems – inevi- since my previous article, This is good news from a tinue to provide up-to-date But as an industry profes- table with any upheaval of particularly when it comes to logistical point of view. The advice in multiple formats sional who assists brands this nature, and in my organic. The much-maligned GBCOI is a short but multi- for anyone looking to import and companies with the full professional opinion there Great Britain Certificate of faceted document requiring or export organic produce, supply chain from legislation, is weight to this argument. Inspection (GBCOI) is a ‘new’ input from multiple stake- and their websites provide import/export, warehousing, But long-term effects are paper-based system required holders and will add further a wealth of information. For sales activation and more, already being felt. The cost for import of organic produce, complexity to the process. anyone with questions, this is the first steps of the chain of many goods will continue replacing the digital TRACES It does however mean the a good place to start, other- – the nuts and bolts of the to rise as a result of Brexit, NT system. It has been in Brexit hangover will continue wise I will attempt to answer whole import process – have according to most experts. full swing for imports from well into 2022, with further more next time. become increasingly compli- Additional steps in a process outside of the EU since Janu- labelling changes coming into Wishing you the best cated. Getting products into add cost, and the increased ary, and such has been the effect in September 2022 just of luck. this country from abroad (in administration now required demand that many of the UK’s to add to the timeline and particular the EU, of course) to move goods between the registering bodies are now ensure that the effects of the The views expressed by now often requires profes- UK and Europe should not be charging for its completion. divorce roll on. our columnists do not sional assistance, careful underestimated. Economics How prudent then that for Long-term, the effects necessarily reflect the views planning and full ownership. dictates that a more cost- imports from the EU, Norway, of this particular piece of of our editor or publishers

12 NaturalProducts news | June 2021 www.npnews.co.uk We’re delightedWe’re to announce the return ofback! the Natural & Organic Awards Europe via a virtual award ceremony on Friday 10th September 2021.

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RETAIL NEWS Roots & Hoots zero-waste delivery service lands in Brighton A NEW zero-waste online he liked the concept of shop with a goal of ‘Saving zero-waste shops he felt the planet 1 shop at a time’ that some people are and committed to fight- reluctant to use them as ing plastic pollution has they don’t want to end up launched in Brighton. lugging heavy bags home, Working with local so he wanted to provide suppliers and wholesal- an easier option for people ers, Roots & Hoots offers a looking to shop ‘sustain- selection of over 650 vegan, able products in a sustain- plastic-free and, where able fashion without con- TheVeganKind online supermarket possible, organic products tributing to any pollution’. – covering groceries, per- “There are quite a few secures £3.5MN investment sonal care and household physical zero-waste shops, cleaning – delivered within but not many deliver to a 15-mile radius of the city your doorstep,” says by an emission-free vehicle. Misra. “Even with those All items come in that do, there is wastage packaging which custom- with the packaging used ers then return to Roots & (paper bags). Hence, I Hoots, where it is washed started this company which and reused for the next not only delivers the prod- delivery. The company ucts to the doorstep but doesn’t charge a deposit also uses reusable packag- for the packaging material ing material like cotton as it’s striving to make the bags or glass bottles, thus service as accessible as totally removing wastage possible. To this end, the from the process.” pricing is also competi- Misra’s goal is for THEVEGANKIND (TVK) has chapter for Team TVK,” say initiatives, including partner- tive, comparing favourably Roots & Hoots to become announced it has raised £3.5 the founders. “While we have ing with Ecologi to plant a with ‘big supermarkets on ‘a household name’ in million in Series A funding moved mountains in the last tree for every order made equivalent products’. the Brighton area before from Literacy Capital Plc. seven years, helping take on its e-commerce site; Explaining how Roots expanding to more cities Co-founders Scott and veganism mainstream, this becoming a Climate Positive & Hoots came about, in Sussex and Kent in the Karris McCulloch launched raise will allow us to ramp up Workforce; and launching co-founder Shiv Misra near future, with the ulti- TheVeganKind subscription considerably, investing in our TheVeganKind Planet web- told NPN that although mate goal of going national. delivery box service in 2013, people, inventory, infrastruc- page to spread awareness of followed by an online super- ture, marketing and more environmental issues. market in 2016, with the aim … We have lots of exciting Last year TVK moved to a of making ‘a vegan lifestyle developments in the works 35,000 sq ft warehouse accessible to all’. such as TVK Health, and in Glasgow from where it “We are so excited to now hundreds of new brands and offers around 6,000 plant- finally announce the conclu- products waiting to be listed.” based products available sion of this investment round, TVK has also implemented for next day delivery, seven signalling the start of a new several new environmental days a week. Love Health & Wellbeing adds third branch to its new stable of health stores FOLLOWING the launch of launching during the pan- believe in building strong advise, no hard sales, just scheme that stands out from their first two stores in 2020, demic, the first store opened relationships with our honest advice in a welcom- other retailers in our field along with an e-commerce its doors in Ormskirk, suppliers,” says Pius. ing environment.” – it’s created a feeling of site, Love Health & Wellbe- Lancashire, in August, the “Our ethos is very impor- When it came to brand- warmth and a modern twist. ing co-owners Jason Pius second in Skelmersdale fol- tant to us, supporting small ing, Pius says they chose Our customers tell us all the and John Thorley are open- lowed in November, and the business, our communities ‘bright and vibrant’, deciding time how it stands out and ing a third bricks and mortar latest is in Merseyside. and our British industry. on orange and white. “For draws you in.” shop this month. The stores all align in That’s coupled with us hav- the look and feel of our Due to the rapid suc- With Pius coming from a terms of products, stocking ing our own label in foods stores we wanted a much cess of the first two stores, pharma background, Thorley healthy foods, VMS, sports and VMS, which we had more welcoming colour and aiming to become the having managed multi-mil- nutrition, beauty and body from day one to give ‘number one indepen- lion retail stores, and both care and household prod- us a point of differ- dent health retailer’ having managed branches ucts, with services such as ence. Since opening the in the UK, Love of a high street health food sports therapy and relax- stores our own brand Health & Wellbeing chain, they created Love ation planned in future. has grown immensely.” will open three more Health & Wellbeing ‘to show “Our USP is that we Excellent customer stores this year and the public a new concept in source local as much as service is also an inte- a further 12 in 2022, health and wellbeing’. possible, we like to meet our gral part of the store with the ultimate goal Confident that their local suppliers and get to concept, Pius adds: of taking its commu- passion and determination know them and the stories “We listen to each nity-focused retail would see them through behind their products – we customer’s needs and concept nationwide.

www.npnews.co.uk June 2021 | NaturalProducts news 15 RETAIL SPECIAL National Association of Health Stores: 90 years of supporting independent retailers

1869 1885 1890 Cook works for a vegetarian Cook moves to Birmingham where he spends James Henry Cook employer in a grocery store in his leisure time debating temperance, votes born in the Isle of Wight Wolverhampton for women and vegetarianism 1898 Encouraged by the president of the London Vegetarian Society, Cook opens a ‘Vegetarian Food Depot’ at 159 Corporation Street, Birmingham. Later that year the name is changed to Pitman Health Food Stores – named after Sir Isaac Pitman, vice president of the Vegetarian Society

1931 1932 1912 Cook publishes How to Run a Health Stores Health Food Store, coinciding (Wholesale) 1941 Polish biochemist Kazimierz with the formation of the Limited is formed The UK’s Ministry of Food introduces a Funk publishes The Vitamine. National Association of Health to centralize welfare food scheme to ensure children, Funk is credited with being Stores (NAHS) to represent buying and secure expectant and nursing mothers and the among the first to formulate the interests of the UK’s 500+ the best prices for elderly were provided with additional the concept of vitamins health stores its members nutrition to supplement wartime rationing

1988 1979 1968 The NHS delists supplements. The Medicines Control Agency (MCA) The NAHS forms the As part of the Medicines Act, food reclassifies vitamin, mineral and cod liver oil products as food and Health Food Institute (HFI) supplements are officially classified passes regulation to the Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. to promote standards of as medicines and can only claim to From this point products are able to be classed as ‘food supplements’ education within the industry prevent deficiency diseases and use the phrase ‘help maintain’ in marketing communications

2011 2012 2005 The Traditional The Nutritional Health Claims Directive is The Food Supplements Directive (Vitamin & Mineral Herbal Regulation implemented in the UK. The NAHS launches its Sources) is implemented in the UK, leading to many (THR) scheme is Stronger Together campaign popular products being discontinued or reformulated implemented in the UK

2017 2014 Following a strategy review and the creation of a three-year plan, the NAHS partners NAHS joins with the British Independent Retailers Association (Bira) to enable members to Facebook access additional benefits and support, made possible by Bira’s strength in numbers. The affiliation was announced by Gary Trickett at the Natural Health Trade Summit in Manchester. The partnership increases the NAHS’ gravitas and influence as it continues to represent its members in the highest political offices 2021 NAHS celebrates 2017 2019 2020 90 years of NAHS launches a NAHS joins supporting NAHS plays a crucial role in ensuring that series of videos Instagram independent health food stores are classified as essential promoting independent health food retail and remain open during COVID-19 health stores stores

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COUNTER CULTURE Counter culture Republic of Ireland

One big international supplier is charging us €6 per delivery as a ‘Brexit charge’ hings are better than they were in January, Tbut it feels like two steps forward and one step back with the situation. We don’t want to break up with the UK, and this feels like a break-up. We’re in the position where we’ll be going back to Natural & Organic Prod- ucts Europe next April and there’ll be companies we just won’t be doing busi- nesses with anymore. That feels really sad because this is an industry built on long- term relationships. Because of Brexit it has been very hard to get certain stock that we can’t source from Ireland. I think that many UK suppliers just didn’t understand the implications of Brexit bef- ore it happened. I’ve been sitting in on webinars and making calls since last year, but I quickly realized that a lot of UK suppliers had their heads stuck in the sand. they have the arrogance to I think what will happen liers it’s just been a lack Many thought that if say: “If you carry on like this next is that we will have of due diligence. But for we had a deal then they then we won’t do business to source products from others I think they have would be able to trade as with you.” They think we the EU – or suppliers will simply not looked at what normal. But that was never can’t do without them – but have to have an Irish (or the Irish market is worth to going to be the case. It’s I think we can. EU) hub. For some supp- their bottom line.” been really irritating. Espe- I have to say Viridian has cially because it wasn’t been brilliant all the way the EU or suppliers flagging ERICA MURRAY, through. They’ve been won- up these implications – it THE HOPSACK, derful from the off – they’ve was me! DUBLIN been willing to run the gaunt- Very early on I realized let of customs and Brexit that what we wanted is DDP regulations. They’re also deliveries (deliveries with tional supplier is charging us willing to cover any costs we Always your duty paid). That means we €6 per delivery as a ‘Brexit get, which is brilliant. There first with could get on with retailing charge’. Their reps are get- have been glitches, like on without worrying about cus- ting criticism because stores Good Friday we got a cus- industry news toms work. But that hasn’t don’t want to pay it (this isn’t toms bill for €350, but they’d happened. One big interna- the reps’ fault). And then covered it by the Monday.

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How is Brexit changing the health store sector in the Republic of Ireland? Matt Chittock hears two key retailers’ hopes and REPUBLIC OF IRELAND frustrations about the ‘new normal’

Eventually this could lead to price rises for our customers, although we really don’t want that think that a lot of the problems from Brexit have Ibeen shared by all the health stores. One big thing is that we’ve had supply issues across the board from sup- TOMAS THOMPSON, THE pliers all over in the UK. And HEALTH STORE, GALWAY we’ve also seen that costs have gone up on products the extra rules around their [due to customs charges] too. country of origin – and that’s That isn’t good news for any- frustrating because we do sell one: eventually this could lead a fair bit of organic produce in to price rises for our custom- the shop. ers, although we really don’t I don’t want to get political want that to happen. But we about all this to come up might have no other choice if with a solution. But I do think we can’t find an alternative. that it’s about us all working We’ve always invested in together a little bit to improve locally sourced products for the overall situation. It’s about the store, and so we’re buying the distributors doing a little in Irish brands [to fill the gaps bit, the shops doing a little bit on shelves] where we can. and the UK suppliers too. I’m But for a lot of our products not sure that many brands there are no Irish equivalents. realize that because they This is especially true where have UK distributors they’re there are the big brands, like just not reaching the Irish certain supplements brands, market anymore. I wonder if that people have got used to they know how much of their buying from us for years. So actual stock is getting through at the moment we’re coming to their customers in Ireland? up against a lot of out-of- After all, they stand to lose stocks. It’s particularly difficult a lot of valuable business by with organics, because of ignoring the Irish market.

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www.npnews.co.uk June 2021 | NaturalProducts news 19 What’s new in store What’s new in store is the definitive guide to the best new natural and organic products coming on to the market

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EcoBox, Solid Makeup Remover Oil, Solid Makeup Remover Milk and Detox Facial Cleanser French makeup brand Zao is leading the way Perfect for deploying alongside the new in refillable makeup thanks to its ingenious, cleansers, Zao also boasts brand-new packs reusable cases made from sustainably of organic cotton cloths. Available in packs sourced bamboo. Renowned for its refresh- of 5 to aid in gently removing makeup, these ing approach to beauty, Zao has launched yet cloths are machine washable, so can be used another initiative to help retailers provide an time and again. With a sensitively soft finish enhanced sustainable shopping experience. on one side and a micro-sponge on the other, Passionate about respecting the planet, these cloths are the perfect solution to single- EcoBox will allow customers the opportunity use cotton pads. to recycle the small plastic parts used in their Going a shade greener, Zao is also remov- makeup packaging. ing single-use plastic wrap from all its ac- Although designed with recyclable materi- cessory range. Proudly opting for biodegrad- als, Zao recognises that recycling beauty able PLA bags instead, the new plastic-free packaging isn’t always straightforward or packaging is already being used on select convenient for the customer. To remove the items and will imminently be applied to all hassle and reduce waste, EcoBox will enable Zao products as current stocks deplete. retailers to provide a collection solution. All stockists simply need to do is return their EcoBox by post to Zao UK once it is full. Zao UK will work with a specialist recycling com- pany to guarantee that the returned plastic parts are indeed recycled. Minimising plastic wherever possible, Zao has also recently revealed must-have zero waste makeup removers. Passionate about providing vegan and cruelty-free cosmetics made from natural and organic ingredients, the new range comprises a Solid Makeup Re- mover Oil, Solid Makeup Remover Milk, and Zao Essence of Nature UK Ltd E-mail: [email protected] Detox Facial Cleanser. Each soap is expected Tel: 0345 619 0999 www.zaoessenceofnature.co.uk to last 3-4 months with daily use.

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NATURAL BEAUTY Beauty Cleanse Skincare chats Conscious House London refreshes brand identity, relaunching as Scintilla minimalism, sustainability CONSCIOUS House “We started with the London has transformed goal of using our business BEAUTY Cleanse Skincare’s a damaging impact on our into Scintilla (pronounced to make positive change latest initiative, Beauty skin and the environment. skin-til-uh), unveiling new in the skincare sector, but Cleanse Minimalism Chats, I want to encourage beauty sustainable business goals over the last two years our is a series of informal consumers to take a long and an updated line of knowledge has grown, we discussions around sustain- hard look at whether they natural skincare. have chased new goals in ability with top green beauty need every latest, new, With a name inspired our sustainability,” says experts, hosted by brand improved or wonder prod- by a Roman matriarch, founder and CEO Rebecca founder Saman Ali. uct? Perhaps one product Scintilla uses sustainably Dallimore. “Because of Part of the brand’s can multitask and save them sourced, raw plant-based this, whilst we’re still hashtag #RefuseRevolution – the need for more.” ingredients within simple relatively small, we’ve which encourages consumers Guests for the first season formulations to ensure taken the opportunity to to share their minimalist of chats, which can be a little goes a long way, reflect on our evolution and shelfies as opposed to ones viewed on YouTube, include: and the products’ ‘natural transform into something ‘overflowing with excessive tainable industries in the Lorraine Dallmeier (Formula and naked’ credentials that shows where we now beauty products’ – the series world,” explains Ali. “From Botanica); Lou Dartford are reflected in the new stand, and where we want is designed ‘to empower consumer purchasing habits (MUA and Green Beauty brand’s logo. to go from here.” consumers to simplify com- and hoarding of products to blog; Noleen Sliney (Natu- The initial collection plicated beauty routines and how the industry is geared ral Beauty Society); Lynda includes Fresh-Faced make a journey from con- for profit, the mission of D’aboh (Wonderlusting Cleansing Milk, Original sumerism to minimalism’. my brand is to address the blog); Daisy Harvey (Lofté); Elderflower Lip Balm, “The beauty industry issues of excessive beauty and Andrea Endres (Skin Bergamot & Lemongrass is one of the most unsus- consumerism that is leaving Body Spirit Summit). Hand Cream, Green Clean Shampoo Melts and Reusable Make Up Wipes, as well as face Plastic-free hair care bars from Beauty Kitchen cloths, candles, soaps, BEAUTY Kitchen’s latest protecting hair from heat products from the inside bath salts and a Mini launch is a line of 100% styling, humidity and pollu- out and make them an Relax Box. plastic-free ‘small but tion; and Everyday Gentle easy and accessible choice mighty’ hair care bars cre- Conditioner Bar to nourish for customers,” says brand ated to encourage a change while protecting colour and co-founder Jo Chidley. in consumer mindset to one reducing breakage. “Businesses have a respon- that champions reuse. “95% of beauty packag- sibility to meet this desire Suitable for all hair types ing is discarded, yet only and offer truly accessible Beauty Bites and lasting for up to 70 9% of plastic globally is sustainable consumables UpCircle co-founder Anna Brightman has been featured washes, the offer comprises: recycled, so we need to and packaging with zero or in the Forbes 30 Under 30 in the Social Impact category. Deep Cleanse Shampoo Bar provide truly sustainable positive carbon footprints.” with coconut, peppermint, MONAT’s new vegan Sun Veil Daily Mineral Protection orange and spearmint; Daily with SPF30 is a lightweight, creamy blend of mineral- Shine Shampoo Bar to boost rich zinc oxide sunscreen, approved by the Skin dull tresses, gently cleanse Cancer Foundation for daily use. away impurities and impart shine; Intense Moisture Shedid & Parrish is a new collection of six natural, vegan, Shampoo Bar, blending fragrance-free hair care products for textured and curly coconut and cocoa to lock hair, including Deep Cleansing Shampoo, Curl Styler, in moisture and colour while Deep Restoring Conditioner and Curl Control Serum.

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22 NaturalProducts news | June 2021 www.npnews.co.uk NATURAL BEAUTY Beauty Buzz Ailish Lucas, founder, The Glow Getter Collective

The only way is e-commerce You watched in awe as some brands 2. Are you consistently providing value excelled. Their products sold out for your customers who choose to buy online, they took pictures of all the from you? boxes they were posting during the We all know that every industry pandemic and it left you asking: out there is saturated, so what “How did they do that?” are you doing to help provide the The answer? E-commerce. best possible online experience Last year saw indie brands face for your customers? And let’s have up to the fact that they had to get a little reality check here. If you’re fully online to survive. And not just not willing to spend time getting ‘be online’, as in pre-2020. The to know what your customers game had changed. This meant want, showing up and providing time, effort and money being spent value, then having a brand isn’t on websites that actually converted, for you. Because those customers social media that was engaging, deserve to be treated like really and understanding the goldmine great friends that you can help. So that was an email list. go back to the question and get This went for all indie busines- honest with yourself. Don’t make ses, including retail. The brands it personal, just get curious and that got help to learn, implement choose to review, reflect and then and move quickly were the ones take the next right step. that saw the most benefit, with them now adding an extra reve- 3. Are you being vanilla? nue stream to their portfolio (and Vanilla is boring. No one wants thus increasing their profits), a to be a vanilla brand. You want long-term survival plan and a busi- to be Ben & Jerry’s instead. With ness valuation. this in mind, are you trying to ‘stay Did you get a piece of that pie? safe’ by posting something that Be honest. Did you manage to make gets zero engagement, pushes £5k-plus months consistently like my your product all the time and doesn’t members? Because if you missed out communicate your brand values? on extra revenue from this last year Customers want to know that they by not capitalizing on e-commerce align with your brand, and when then you’ve got some work to do. you create content that very clearly And the lucky news for you is that states what you stand for, that’s even though last year was the best when the magic starts to happen. time to get online, now is the next You get more likes, more engage- best time to do so. ment, more followers and more So, let’s do a recap on the essen- unfollows – which is a good thing tials. Retailers, indie beauty brands because you’re then becoming more and everyone in between, this is your like Ben & Jerry’s and less like a chance to review. supermarket vanilla. Bleurgh! If you’re doing all of the things 1. Do you have a website that actually above, then I’m pretty certain your converts? message is clear, you’ve got fans who Let’s break this down. Do you know love your brand and you’re growing what your conversion rates are? your revenue consistently. Do they fill you with dread or are If you’re not, then start with you excited because they are con- the above. Take some time out sistently healthy every month? The to think about what you want to devil is in the detail. And you don’t be known for in the industry and need to spend thousands on a fancy what makes your brand stand out. pants web designer who will make Keep asking yourself “Am I being things look pretty but still won’t vanilla with this message?”, and convert. You just need something see what unfolds. that speaks to your dream target audience, that’s clear, concise and To find out more visit: doesn’t confuse them. theglowgettercollective.com

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From syncing your schedule with your natural menstrual cycle, to receiving paid leave for loss of pregnancy, Rosie Greenaway discovers what’s trending in the world of women’s health in 2021

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f it seems like women’s monthly roller coaster. In the shouldn’t we embrace this rant experience is very per- issues are hitting the head- supplements sector, the latest when it’s needed rather than sonal, their bodies will react Ilines a lot at the moment, ‘hormone hero’ is a product when it’s forced upon us due differently, and they have it’s because they are. by the same name, brought to a pandemic?” different lifestyles, experie- It’s been widely reported to market by femtech start- In the meantime, Yoppie nces and preferences,” how women have been up Yoppie in March. is supporting customers says Sarah Binns, co-founder disproportionately affected From Yoppie’s survey of with a trio of NPD to help them of Barnes & Binns General by the pandemic (from rising 1,494 UK women aged 19-54, face PMS symptoms head- Store. “Stocking a variety of domestic violence rates and it was discovered that 79% on and go about their normal different deodorants allows juggling employment with of women feel they ‘lose’ lives. Hormone Hero alleviates us to discuss all of these home schooling, to giving between one and seven days bloating and fatigue; Mood elements and help people birth alone and making up a each month due to PMS. As Food eases the emotional side to find the product that suits large proportion of the frontline the brand rightly points out, of things, including anxiety them. It is important that a workforce) – so much so that ‘having a period isn’t just and irritability; and Super product is both effective but the United Nations warns it limited to the days we actu- Soother manages physical also packaged in the most could set gender equality ally bleed’ – the reality is, the symptoms such as cramps, Earth-conscious way. We want back decades. build-up can be worse than headaches and breast sore- to give customers a product But in some corners of the bleed. We’re talking all ness. Each one is available as that not only works but can be business, women’s issues are the usual symptoms: tender 21- 28- or 35-day doses, to safely disposed of and isn’t being addressed at corporate breasts, fatigue, dizziness, enable women to sync their toxic to them or the planet.” level; online bank Monzo cramps, nausea, boating, intake with their cycle length. New to Barnes & Binns’ declared it will offer employ- back ache, cognitive ‘fuzz’ shelves are Cacao Deo – a ees two weeks additional or clumsiness, and a brand customers paid leave if they have been yo-yo of emotions – requested – and Zerolla, affected by loss of pregnancy, aka ‘mood swings’. which join two popular whether through miscarriage, For some women the “Our cycle is like an house favourites: Earth stillbirth or abortion – and it’s period itself is almost Conscious – ideal for extending this to partners and a relief after days internal tracker, telling ‘customers who do a surrogate mothers, in recogni- spent in a pressure us if something’s out lot of sport’; and The tion that ‘pregnancy loss cooker of unplea- Natural Deodorant doesn’t just affect women or sant symptoms. of sync. It’s like a Company – available heterosexual partners’. Given the huge as ‘active balm’ or Channel 4 announced a impact this monthly hidden friend.” ‘gentle cream’, the latter similar policy; and in May cycle is having on being free of sodium the broadcaster released a 79% of the women bicarbonate, which documentary presented by surveyed, it comes as no sur- The absolute pits can cause blocked armpit Davina McCall – Sex, Myths prise that 58% also reported It’s safe to assume that pores and in extreme cases and Menopause – laying bare that it’s not only their personal nobody wants to smell bad; cyst-like lumps in some some long-standing taboos lives that are impacted, but strong body odour can be women. For customers around menopause which their professional ones too. socially embarrassing, after all. who are sensitive to this key Brits are still too embarrassed Just 32% said their workplace In the quest to tackle sweaty ingredient, the store recom- to discuss. The beady eyed has a period policy which per- pits, many eco-conscious mends bicarb-free Biork – among you might have spot- mits them to work from home; consumers veer away from ‘Very long-lasting but doesn’t ted a tube of Yes Yes Com- more than half (58%) thought aerosol deodorants – not have any scent and so not pany lube in one scene. After such a policy would enable only have aluminium-based for everyone’. the show aired, the brand them to be more productive antiperspirants been famously While health and allergies posted on social media that it during their period. It’s some- linked with breast cancer (thus are drivers of sales, most of was ‘thrilled’ to be featured. thing Yoppie founder Daniella far hypothesized but unproven the store’s visitors are ‘trying “Still in awe … This was with- Peri wants to see become by the scientific community), to reduce their environmental out doubt the best researched more commonplace. but they are a huge contribu- impact’. Whatever the motiva- and presented film with all the Peri says there is a ‘wide- tor to air pollution. tion, Binns says for many cus- best interviewees covering spread belief that women In April, the National Centre tomers the journey of finding the most important aspects, use their menstrual cycle as for Atmospheric Science and the right deodorant is tricky. with an outstanding amount of a get out of jail free card the University of York reported “We have found deodorants honesty from Davina [McCall]. when it comes to work’. “This that aerosols have overtaken to be a more challenging “What an incredible pro- simply isn’t true. PMS symp- cars ‘as a source of dangerous swap for people. Customers gramme it was! It’s left us feel- toms differ drastically from smog’, due to the high level can be a bit sceptical about ing empowered and excited one woman to the next and of volatile organic compounds them working or are maybe about the next steps for in some cases, they can (VOCs) they release into the put off by the cost. Also the education and conversation be very severe.” When the air. City smog aside, they’re concept of a deodorant cream around menopause. We’ve symptoms hit and women also a key contributor to that you either put on with got a gut feeling that this start to feel ‘off their A-game’, indoor pollution. “In enclosed your fingers or spatula seems documentary will be a game- she adds, the last thing they’ll spaces, where we spend most a bit of a barrier. We always changer for women’s health. feel like doing is heading into of our time, high concentra- advise/reassure people that A must see for all.” the workplace and pretend- tions of VOCs can cause it may take a bit of time for ing they’re fine. “But many symptoms ranging from head- your body to adjust and that No ‘get out of jail free card’ women do it month in, month aches and lung irritation to you may have to try a few While there’s no magic bullet out.” Peri urges more busi- nervous system damage and different products to find the for the hormonal highs and nesses to give period policies some types of cancer,” wrote one that suits you. We use lows women experience ‘some serious thought’. “If the the institutions. our own personal experiences during each menstrual cycle, current landscape has taught But preventing unpleasant to help people and are very there are remedies which can us anything, it’s that remote body odour isn’t one-size- honest and unbiased. They offer some reprieve during that working can work and so why fits-all. “Everyone’s deodo- all have their different merits. www.npnews.co.uk June 2021 | NaturalProducts news 25 HEALTH FILE WOMEN’S HEALTH

Once customers do find one and Imperiling the Future a single source of tap water It’s just a phase that works for them, they stick of the Human Race – Swan in the country that hasn’t got “When we talk about routines, with it.” points the finger at EDCs in Atrazine in it,” he comments. we often think on a daily the environment which are Choosing fresh, unprocessed, basis, but what if there was The fight for fertility ‘hijacking our fertility’. organic food where possible is a better way to plan your Talk to the average group of These ‘sneaky chemicals’ another recommendation, and routine, and it revolved around women and you’re likely to can infiltrate food and drink, certainly washing any non- your hormone cycle?” This learn that while many spend and they’re present in many organic fruit and veg may help. was a question posed by puberty and early adulthood household products by way of In the supplements sector Natracare in a recent blog, fearing unplanned pregnancy, phthalates and other disrup- there are also proactive steps and it’s a concept picking up in later life it’s quite often tors which ‘may be lurking that can be taken by women support as women seek to the opposite, with concerns in your home’. “Numerous wishing to start a family. For better understand their cycles. creeping in about whether industrial and agricultural fans of BetterYou it all starts For Jen Wright, creator of they can in fact conceive if chemicals can seep into the with a new family-focused the Life Aligned planner, the and when they choose to. water supply, and so can range, created in collabor- discovery of cyclical living There are plenty of ways pharmaceuticals, which aren’t ation with Madeleine Shaw, came after a bout of burnout. modern lifestyles can throw even monitored by your water which includes two products After learning how to plan her a spanner in the works when supplier, so you really don’t aimed at women who are life in harmony with menstrual, it comes to conception. A know the full extent of what trying to conceive. The first lunar and seasonal cycles, growing catalogue of studies you’re drinking,” says Swan. fertility-supporting oral spray Wright began mentoring link endocrine-disrupting While ‘knowledge can be is called Conception, which small businesses owners chemicals (EDCs) to female powerful’, it can also ‘scare blends seven essential nutri- about work-life balance. The reproductive problems, but the daylights out of you’, she ents – vitamin D3, iron, folic planner helps women ‘work they don’t just affect women; says, but learning how to acid, selenium, zinc, thiamine smarter by recognizing and in 2017 a major study by epi- dilute the presence of EDCs and iodine – to prepare the harnessing their own ebbs demiologist Shanna H Swan helps women make positive body for pregnancy. The and flows’, allowing them to revealed that over the past choices to aid their fertility formulation contributes to tune into physical, mental and four decades, sperm counts goals. She advises creating a normal cell production and emotional changes, so their in Western men had fallen ‘safe haven’ at home, begin- supports maternal tissue schedules remain balanced. by more than 50%. In her ning by filtering your drinking growth. Then, when the time For Betty Lewis-Griffiths, latest book – Count Down: water. It’s a preemptive action comes, it can be followed up life and cycle coach, a similar How Our Modern World Is endorsed by organic pioneer with the peppermint-flavoured epiphany occurred during a Threatening Sperm Counts, Craig Sams, who often speaks spray Pregnancy, designed trip to Bali. “I’d always had a Altering Male and Female of the harmful xenoestrogens to calm nausea and address really busy work life and often Reproductive Development, found in tap water. “There isn’t flagging energy levels. felt frustrated by the lack of

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he expertise and per- our hormone tests. We also sonal service of health provide guidance on each Tstores place them in a biomarker, so people can unique position when it comes Made to measure understand the role it plays in to personalized wellness, their health and what actions however the rising desire for they can take to improve.” bespoke solutions is driving She points out that gaining the growth of online services insights on nutrition isn’t some- offering tailored nutrition and thing readily available through supplement options. There GPs, who tend to focus on will no doubt be questions cure not prevention. “Forth’s about the efficacy of some of nutrition test enables people to these services (see p5), but take more control to proac- demand is definitely there tively manage their health by and is starting to be met by understanding the biomarkers increasingly refined offers. key to wellbeing and whether When it comes to nutrition, their diet is providing enough ‘personalization’ could loosely of these important nutrients .... be applied to anything from Tracking over time also enables generic but condition-, diet- or people to build up a picture gender-specific combination of what’s normal for them and VMS right through to nutrig- allows the earlier detection of enomics, which is now being potential issues before they used as a tool to develop solu- become problems.” tions that move away from the Bolt believes that health- one-size-fits-all model towards care around the world is a more individual approach. changing: “We are witnessing Writing in the 2019 Global a cultural shift towards self- Wellness Trends Report, Cas- care as people adopt digital sandra Cavanah and Beth health solutions to improve McGroarty state that diet their wellbeing and optimize confusion, new tech and the their health. The rise of health ‘power of me’ are set to propel tech is showing that people personalized nutrition into the want a lot more control over mainstream. “Today, sophis- their health and wellbeing and ticated personalized nutrition want a more personalized recommendations based on approach to their own unique affordable, self-administered body. They want to see their tests are accessible at rela- results, understand what they tively low costs (and will only mean for them and know how keep getting more affordable). to use the insights to make In addition, the emerging sci- improvements to their health. ence of nutrigenomics – the This is evident in the rise of study of how food affects our health apps, iWatches, Fitbits, genes and how genetic varia- etc. People are keen to track tions affect the way we react their health, and it is the same to nutrients – has been pro- for nutrition.” pelled forward by technologi- cal advances that enable the Jane Wolfe enters the world of personalized wellness Vital vitamins measurement of key biomark- DTC supplement brand Vitl, ers almost in real time … Com- to discover what’s available to the rising number of which also offers blood and bine this with today’s ready consumers wanting to take control of their personal DNA nutrition and vitamin access to big data and it’s tests, launched in 2015 with clear why dozens of personal health and wellbeing through bespoke solutions the aim of ‘revolutionizing’ the nutrition companies promising world of personalized nutrition. to transform our health and “Forth gives people a better iron, magnesium, and CRP, ‘In the era of Apple’s ground- wellness through the power of understanding of their body and shows where results are breaking design and Uber’s food have emerged in the past and areas which would benefit within the normal reference convenience, Vitl believed it few years.” from improvement through range as well as comparing was time for the supplements a range of home blood tests results with the average for industry to catch up and meet It’s in the blood coupled with a digital health someone of the same age both needs,” says founder and Founded by Sarah Bolt in dashboard,” says Bolt. “We and gender. Results are made CEO Jonathan Relph. 2016, data-driven health tech give people clear scientific available within two working “Vitl’s objective is simple: company Forth’s mission is data together with expert days of receipt of the sample. to inspire people to take a to help people ‘be the best advice to help them navigate “All tests are analyzed proactive approach to their versions of themselves’ via their way to better health. at UKAS-accredited labs wellbeing using personal- biomarker profiling and person- Tests cover general wellbeing, and results are reviewed by ized supplements that are alized advice. The science-led nutrition, and male and female a UK-registered healthcare tailor-made to suit them,” says service is aimed at people hormone health.” professional,” explains Bolt. Relph. “By working with lead- looking to proactively manage Forth’s Nutricheck nutrition “Any out-of-range results will ing experts in nutrition, medi- their health, whether that’s test analyzes 13 biomarkers be commented on by one of cine and genetics, the team improving nutrition, sports per- including active B12, ferritin, our medical team, including is able to ensure the quality formance or general wellbeing. folate, cholesterol, vitamin D, our endocrinologist expert for of supplements, which are all

30 NaturalProducts news | June 2021 www.npnews.co.uk PERSONALIZED WELLNESS SPECIAL FEATURE non-GMO and 100% free from ist Andrew Wren to provide DRAGONS BACK NUTRI-GENETIX synthetic fillers, preservatives tailored advice and nutrition and colours, and sourced sus- unique to each individual. Food tech brand Nutri- according to the results. It tainably where possible.” Once the results are matched Genetix (NGX) has secured was developed using the sci- Vitl’s ten-minute online with the appropriate formula, backing from two investors ence of nutrigenetics, which consultation asks respondents customers receive their order from Dragons’ Den in the lat- aims to understand how questions about their diet, life- within 48 hours. est series of the BBC show. people metabolize and pro- style and overall health goals, The supplements are Described as the world’s cess different nutrients based then based on the answers, vegan-friendly, non-GM, have first genetically personalized on their genetic make-up. an algorithm puts together a no added fillers/preservatives nutrition shake, tailored to an After customers take personalized combination of and are allergen- and gluten- individual’s own DNA, NGX a swab from the inside of vitamins suited to that indi- free. The packaging is 100% left the den with a £50,000 their cheek, a genetic test is vidual’s needs. recyclable and soon to be investment for 15% of the run to identify their optimal When it comes to nutrition, 100% biodegradable. business from Peter Jones dietary needs. As part of the there is no one-size-fits-all Alyve additionally offers and Touker Suleyman. process, the lab analyzes approach, Relph stresses. home blood tests for custom- Jeremy Poland, co- over 30 single-nucleotide “Every person has stronger ers interested in knowing founder and CEO, says NGX polymorphisms (SNPs) or and weaker areas compared ‘how they’re doing under the will use the investment for genetic variations to find if an to others, and it’s important hood’. Price explains: “Whilst start-up capital to further individual has limited ability to recognize and rectify these currently our blood tests have propel the brand into the UK to absorb a certain vitamin where possible. The growing no effect on the outcome of market and help achieve its and also tests sensitivities to popularity for personalization your vitamin formulation, they goal of making personalized certain foods groups. across the wellness industry allow you to track and monitor nutrition available to every- A daily shake is then cre- reflects the consumer demand your homeostatic levels. Whilst body, globally. ated specific to that person’s for products tailored to their these are not diagnostic kits, “The Den has seen a daily nutrition requirements needs. More people are taking they give you an indicator into large number of supplements and delivered to their door. an active interest in their well- any deficiencies or anything and meal replacements, but The plant-based meal being, particularly as a result which may be wrong. They we were able to show the shakes – available in Body- of the pandemic, where we’ve also allow you to visualize the Dragons a detailed level of Fuel, PowerPack and Super- never had more time to put our progression of your person- innovation with our personal- Berry – are made from natural wellbeing first.” alized vitamins, giving you ized nutrition,” Poland says. ingredients and contain no Relph says Vitl has also actual data to see how you’ve NGX was created to artificial sweeteners, flavours developed the technology improved through the course ‘close the loop’ between the or colouring. They are free to integrate DNA and blood of taking your Dailys.” data offered by DNA testing from soya, lactose, gluten results off the back of its DNA Asked if the company kits and what consumers and GMOs and free from all Nutrition tests and provides would consider offering DNA should actually be doing known allergens. further context and accuracy testing services in future with a comprehensive health to increase the degree of overview alongside its targeted personalization, he says this is nutritional supplements. something the company has considered ‘a great deal for Staying Alyve further down the line’. “With A new entrant to the sector is one of our co-founders being Alyve Wellness which delivers the CEO of Regenerus Labs, bespoke vitamins (Dailys) a leading UK diagnostic pro- via a monthly subscription. vider, we have the logistics and Founder Sam Price created resources to integrate these the company after being ‘over- into our services very easily.” whelmed by the never-ending Price says Alyve is com- supplements available, with mitting all its resources to CAMPAIGN FOR PERSONALIZED NUTRITION no transparent route to finding enhancing personalization to what ingredients you really each user and perfecting the In February the British ing the nutrient content and need for what wellness goal experience as well as investing Association for Nutrition quality of food.” you’re looking to improve’. in R&D, offering various deliv- and Lifestyle Medicine The campaign com- Again, consumers com- ery methods and ‘exploring (BANT) launched its Food bines general guidelines plete an online questionnaire new avenues of nutrition’. for your Health campaign with personalized tools to of health and lifestyle ques- “Like anything nowadays, to highlight the importance encourage people to focus tions and select specific health consumers are looking for of personalized nutrition, on their individual health goals on which they want to products and services to be as practised by its nutrition concerns, including tracking focus. “Our bespoke IP, which more and more personal- practitioners. The associa- tools to monitor body com- contains custom algorithms ized,’ concludes Price. “With tion says current nutrition position and symptoms, and AI, is used to file through consumers being more health models fail to address the fact sheets, practical food our database to then match conscious than ever – knowing underlying triggers which guides and recipes. one of 56 combinations they should take something affect each person differ- against questionnaire results,” but not what they actually ently and are often the key explains Price. “In essence it need – there is a massive to optimizing an individual’s is very simple, but making it opportunity for personalized health. “The one-size-fits- work involved many months of nutrition companies. After all, all model is ineffective and executing perfectly.” why would you take a generic outdated,” says BANT CEO, The nutritional database supplement your child or Satu Jackson. “It’s time to was formulated by Harley grandmother could be taking, move forward from counting Street doctor Rajendra Sharma when you could have some- calories and start promot- and homeopathic nutrition- thing personalized to you?” www.npnews.co.uk June 2021 | NaturalProducts news 31 SPECIAL FEATURE ECO LIVING

wyneth Paltrow and cal food contamination. An David Attenborough example could be metal Gmay make an odd work within your kitchen that couple, but together they begins to break away due to have done more than anyone the corrosion. If any pieces of else to revolutionize the eco this get into food that is then living category. unknowingly consumed, it Think about it for a could cause injury.” second. Attenborough is Natural brands have the national treasure who always delivered on safety, delivered the world’s ultimate and that’s put them in a anti-plastic argument in Blue great position to capitalize Planet. Meanwhile, through on hand sanitizers with an her online empire Goop, eco edge. For instance, Paltrow has taken the public’s Elixirs of Life offers a 65% quest for sustainability and Cleansing Hand Sanitiser given it a desirable spin featuring provitamin B5 to through her wide-ranging care for hands. Elsewhere, personal recommendations Benecos Liquid Soap is certi- for clean, green and aspira- fied by EcoCert and features tional eco lifestyle products. lemon balm for a kind, but While independent retailers thorough, clean. probably won’t be stocking Both these sanitizers fit Gwinnie’s This Smells Like My nicely in a handbag. And Vagina candle any time soon, speaking of bags, tote bags they have been busy meeting are an everyday essential the demand for the sustain- that have become a stylish able essentials these two way to signal that consum- famous names have created ers care about the environ- in their wake. ment. Boho Homes is a social For consumers, this new enterprise that offers cool planet-positive mood means old-school mesh bags perfect investing in refills around for lugging home customers’ entry-level sectors like home refillable hauls. care, and stores like Reno Styling it out Plus, you could even Refills in Wymondham are only make like The Natural Store too happy to support them. in Falmouth and brand your “The home care category The rise of refills has created a fresh entry point for own reusable bags to high- is always very popular,” says those conscious consumers eager to get their eco on, light your shop as well co-owner Chris White. “Prod- as your customers’ sus- ucts like washing-up liquid says Matt Chittock tainable credentials. act as a good entry point into refillables. And once custom- – most importantly – 100% ers refill their washing-up natural and safe bacteria,” SAFETY FIRST liquid, or floor cleaner, they’ll she explains. have a look around to see “Once applied, the Uptake of single-use plastic on stainless steel but much what else we have on offer.” bacteria get straight to work has surged during the longer than when on paper, Many health store stal- to degrade fats, oils, grease pandemic amid uncertainty cardboard, glass, or cloth. warts like Bio-D have been and organic grime, converting around the safety of reusable “This shows that single- championing refillables for them into oxygen and other containers, says Hayley use plastic is no safer than years with dedicated in-store useful compounds. Biologi- Clarke, managing director of reusables. Single-use plas- refill stations. As these brands cal cleaning is a much more Australian eco brand Onya. tic could even be more start to spread their wings environmentally friendly way But are single-use containers contaminated when it has (Bio-D announced this year to clean than toxic chemicals, safer than reusables? been left exposed before that it had won listings with but it’s just as effective.” “Over 115 health experts use compared to frequently hardware outlet Robert Dyas), As Bee notes, safety is from 18 countries say no. In cleaned and disinfected it leaves room for fresh names a powerful driver for home a joint statement released on reusables. Using reusables to make their mark. care: for both customers and 22 June 2020, they reassure is a viable option during These newer brands their kitchens. the public that reusables the pandemic. The key, include Clean Living, which “When it comes to sur- are safe to use, especially according to experts, is to presents its eco-clean range faces, chemical cleaners by simply practicing basic use basic hygiene.” in aluminium bottles designed are still the preferred method hygiene (Greenpeace). Onya recommends to be refilled and recycled. of sanitizing,” says Kirstie “Studies show that the sharing the following tips To inspire customers further, Jones, environmental health virus can stay viable on hard with your customers: it’s offering more niche (but officer at Navitas Safety. “The surfaces for days (The New • W ash reusables thoroughly essential) products like Dry issue of opting for products England Journal of Medi- after each use Carpet Cleaner. that are too harsh and not cine). It has been found that • Use natural, organic and CEO Helen Bee describes appropriate for the specific the virus can stay active the alcohol-based sanitizers her approach as ‘biological area is that chemicals can longest on non-disinfected and household disinfec- cleaning’. “Biological clean- begin to cause corrosion. plastic surfaces, where it tants on surfaces to elimi- ing products are live solu- Over time, this can create can stay for up to six days. nate contaminants tions containing biodegrad- expensive damage to the This is as long as when it’s • Dry reusables thoroughly. able surfactants, water and kitchen and worse, physi-

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The Sustainables Plastic Conditioner Bars - Eco-Conscious Beauty Free Accessories Lavender & Tea Tree / With Balade En Provence Beauty Kitchen Tel: 01698 372727 Geranium Eye Contour Serum E-mail: [email protected] Friendly Soap Kinetic Natural Products Distributor www.beautykitchen.co.uk www.friendlysoap.co.uk Tel: 08450 725 825 B Corp certified Beauty Kitchen have introduced Relax…Friendly Soap’s all-natural conditioner E-mail: [email protected] Plastic Free Accessories to their sustainable line bars have calming essential oils and leave hair www.kinetic4health.co.uk up as natural alternatives to their single use and softer, fuller and wonderfully frizz-free. Infused with the healing and regenerative synthetic counterparts. Reusable, microfibre This amazing pair use a nourishing blend of properties of the famed Immortelle flower, free, unbleached and 100% compostable, the cocoa butter and castor oil for great results. the Balade En Provence Eye Contour Serum range extends from soap rests to face cloths With relaxing lavender and a choice of tea tree or delivers a balanced concentration of brightening and body sponges to travel tins. These products geranium essential oils to cleanse and moisturise and soothing ingredients to the delicate eye are a simple way to make a sustainable swap to the scalp. All this from a handy little, cruelty- area. Known for their certified organic, vegan reduce the amount of plastic in any bathroom. free bar that comes in a planet-friendly box (not and waste-free products, Balade En Provence Made with only natural materials such as cotton, a plastic bottle in site!) plus, you won’t find any offer eco-conscious formulas that harness hemp, sisal and coconut fibre, these vegan waste preservatives or sulfates in Friendly bars; all they the beautifying powers of the natural, local zero accessories have been created with cradle to add is a feel-good factor. ingredients of Provence - without watering down cradle principles in mind. the benefits. Made in France, this solid serum is infused with all-natural and anti- oxidant rich cocoa butter and restorative omega-6, and gently melts on contact with the skin. For more information or to place an order, visit www.kinetic4health.co.uk or email [email protected]

Plastic-Free Sustainable Sustainable Alternatives Ayluna – Food Storage to Single Use Plastic Make Hair Happy Kinetic Natural Products Distributor Onya Pravera Tel: 08450 725 825 E-mail: [email protected] Tel: 01557 870 203 E-mail: [email protected] www.onyalife.co.uk E-mail: [email protected] www.kinetic4health.co.uk In the past 5 years over 165 tonnes of plastic A new and exciting plant-based hair dye range, WaxWrap is a sustainable, eco- waste has been diverted from landfill due to the Ayluna is now available in the UK. It is 100% friendly alternative to plastic wrap use and production of Onya products. Since certified organic by COSMOS, is vegan and halal. and aluminium foil made from 2004 we have helped individuals reduce single With easy-to-use instructions the herbal hair dye 100% natural materials: organic use plastic in their lives by empowering them provides long-lasting results, even on greys. Ayluna cotton cloth coated in a mixture of to choose to reuse instead. With a focus on hair dyes are kind to your hair because the plant- beeswax, pine resin and jojoba oil. attractive design & quality manufacture the Onya based herbal hair colour envelops every single Meets the Global Organic Textile range offers your customers a choice beyond hair strand like a protective wrapping, which has Standard (GOTS) and OEKO-TEX drink bottles, to coffee cups, lunch wraps, bread no impact on the natural hair structure, therefore STANDARD 100 approved. Use bags & produce bags, to a range of certified keeping the hair in good condition and free from to cover bowls and containers compostable bin liners & dog waste bags. Help damage. It is also free from ammonia, peroxides, and contain almost any food: your customers reduce their single use plastic resorcinol, PEGs, scents and preservatives. Ayluna sandwiches, vegetables, fruits, footprint with Onya products today. hair dye is available in a range of lively colours from snacks, cheese and salad. Self vibrant blondes to dark browns and rich reds. RRP adhesive and waterproof. Available Starting at £12.75 in 3 different formats: the first Rolls in the UK (20x120cm, 30x150cm and 40x200cm), Bags/Sleeves (a set of 3 in different sizes: 21x21cm/25x25cm/32x32cm), and Cloth Sheets (a set of 3 in different sizes: 20x20cm/30x30cm/40x40cm). Available from www.kinetic4health.co.uk [email protected]

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Ben and Anna Fair Squared Olive NEW Eco Friendly Toothpaste Tablets with Facial Soap Shampoo and Body Bars Pravera Fluoride Tel: 01557 870 203 from lavera Pravera E-mail: [email protected] Pravera Ltd Tel: 01557 870 203 www.fairsquared.co.uk Tel: 01557 870 203 E-mail: [email protected] The Fair Squared Olive Facial Soap is a gentle, E-mail: [email protected] www.benandanna.uk everyday cleansing soap for all skin types that will www.laverauk.co.uk Ben & Anna’s travel friendly toothpaste tablets wash away your day. Its creamy formula is rich lavera have just launched the new and exciting are made with the finest natural ingredients such in vitamin E and includes Fairtrade ingredients eco friendly Shampoo and Body Bars in the as baking soda, coconut oil as well as acacia and such as olive oil, shea butter and coconut oil to Basis Sensitiv range. The innovative formula mint plant extracts. These toothpaste tablets have help keep the skin clean, moisturised, supple, with organic aloe vera, quinoa and plant based additional fluoride to protect the tooth surface and smooth. This Olive face soap is palm oil tensides creates a smooth, gentle cleansing and prevent cavities, as well as a dose of vitamin free, perfume free, certified vegan and comes in lather that is caring and moisturising to the hair, B12 to prevent deficiency, to ensure a healthy 100% plastic free packaging and is one of many scalp and body. These solid Shampoo and Body smile. This ever popular vegan brand sources the products from a whole zero waste range. Bars are free from silicones, SLS, parabens and best options for eco-friendly packaging to ensure RRP £11.45 mineral oils, the formula is vegan friendly and the they are doing their part to cut down on waste. packaging contains 0% plastic. The cardboard RRP: £8.95 packaging is made from 100% recycled fibres to give you the great feeling and make the world a little better every time your wash.

Truthpaste Weleda’s Aroma Showers Cherry good! Truthpaste Weleda UK Ltd World Foods Brand Management ltd Tel: 01273 526070 Tel: 0115 944 8200 Tel: 01782 366 080 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.truthpaste.co.uk www.weleda.co.uk www.wfbm.co.uk Eco-living is making small swaps and positive Weleda is excited to introduce its AROMA The contemporary version of a centuries-old changes to live a more sustainable lifestyle. SHOWERS: Love, Harmony, Energy and Relax. Swiss tradition. The pillow is filled with cherry Truthpaste is just one way to turn a good intention This new collection expands Weleda’s award- stones and can easily and quickly be heated in into a good habit. Harnessing the power of nature, winning shower range, with an emphasis on the microwave. Radiating heavenly warmth for each jar is packed with a unique blend of organic their unique natural fragrances and the moods hours. The pillow shapes itself to the body and essential oils, picked for their antibacterial and they inspire - something that Weleda has spreads its heat evenly and never gets colder anti-inflammatory properties. Cruelty-free, SLS developed over the past century with the skilled than body temperature. Place the pillow by your and palm oil free, and zero-waste. With a jar lasting perfumers in the company’s in-house fragrance feet in bed, on your stomach to relieve stomach over 3 months, it works out at just under 10p a day. team. The new AROMA SHOWERS celebrate cramps, or around your neck if you are feeling Eco-living doesn’t have to cost the earth. 100 years of expertise in natural fragrance, in stressed. Perfect if cooled in the fridge for easing Weleda’s Centenary year. The four biodegradable migraines or puffy hay fever eyes, or simply formulations, made with eco-friendly plant-based to cool your bed on hot evenings. BSI & FSC cleansers, will launch in vibrant packaging with certified with organic cotton cover. Available from stronger messaging regarding the essential oil your usual wholesaler. fragrances and their proven aromatherapeutic benefits. Suitable for Vegans.

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ORGANIC NEWS

Organic update

Short supply chains create value, reports SA

hort, decentralized for farmers, the environ- supply chains help ment and for the commun- Screate social, economic ities in which their customers and environmental value of live. This report demons- £3.70 for every £1 spent. trates that local supply chains That’s the finding of a new like Growing Communities report – Farmer-Focused are doing so much more Routes to Market – produced than selling high quality local by the Soil Association and products to customers. By NEF Consulting. building farmers and commu- The report reveals that nities into the system, these for every £1 spent on veg models help create more box schemes and in farmers’ jobs, cut waste and benefit markets, £3.70 is generated the environment. The Gov- in wider community and ernment needs to do more industry value. to support farmer-focused The case study centres routes to market.” around the North London- based farmer-focused organic The report at a glance: food retailer Growing Com- • Farmers surveyed said munities, which partners with sales have increased by farmer-led suppliers, commits an average of 87% since to prices up front, pays they began working with invoices within two weeks of Growing Communities receipt and pledges to buy • Since attending Growing any pre-agreed produce – Communities Farmers’ methods which have uncov- Market in Stoke Newington, ered many benefits, not just food processors reported for the farmers but customers an average increased turn- and the environment too. over of 67% Included in the analysis packaging waste; increase clearly how organic farmers • 71% of stallholders at were 24 organic farmers job security and employment; are part of the environmental the markets cited that the who supply directly to the support new and established solution. It’s a great example support they had received veg scheme and markets local businesses; impact the of why the ‘public money for from Growing Communi- (generating £890,300 in environment positively by public goods’ formula is ties was a key reason their sales in 2019-20) as well contributing to lower green- the way forward, using Gov- businesses have become as 13 food processors house gas emissions; and ernment money to reward ‘self-sustaining’ which sold products sway consumer buying farmers for taking care of • Urban food networks which at the markets (generat- and eating habits. Value their land while producing support organic farming ing £158,810 in sales “It’s a great example of is also shown in improved high quality food at afford- also have a positive impact in 2019-20). The research why the ‘public money health and social well- able prices.” on soil health and biodi- also extended to 36 being, and greater public Julie Brown, director versity: organic farms have staff members at Grow- for public goods’ formula knowledge of local, sea- of Growing Communities, approximately 80% more ing Communities and sonal produce. Growing adds: “The supermarket- earthworms, plus a higher analyzed 1,421 veg is the way forward” Communities reports dominated food market is number of birds (24%) and scheme customers. that 60% of its customers currently failing to deliver insect pollinators (23%). In addition to its ‘know more about where general economic worth, the their food came from’. report says farmer-focused Adrian Steele, SA organic Keep in touch with NaturalProductsNews systems which enable people sector development advisor, facebook.com/naturalproductsmagazine to buy from local food net- comments: “The Growing Twitter: @NatProducts works can also cut food and Communities model shows Instagram: @naturalproductsnews www.npnews.co.uk June 2021 | NaturalProducts news 37 ORGANIC NEWS A tale of two lemons: TCA Craig Sams disrupts organic trade Craig Sams is a pioneer in the UK organic SOIL Association Certifi- cation has warned that a and wholefood sector ‘significant omission’ in the EU/GB Trade and Coopera- tion Agreement (TCA) could disrupt the UK’s ‘thriving’ organic sector unless classified as ‘out of scope’. Paean for peanuts resolved swiftly. Alex Pearce, MD, Lan- The certifier is calling gridge Organic Products, Don’t throw the healthy oil baby out with the biofuel bathwater, says Craig Sams for Government to bring says it feels ‘unfair and arbi- about an end to the ‘huge trary’. “It makes no sense to Back in our macrobiotic purist days, we saw sales. Peanut butter was the locomotive that uncertainty’ the organic me that if I were to squeeze peanut butter as an indulgence but certainly drove sales of the rest of our products. food sector is facing, stat- the lemons, then I would not something that we would ever put under After brown rice and my home-baked ing that if the issue is left be allowed to continue our Harmony brand. Then the even more pur- sourdough, peanut butter is still (apart from unresolved, it could lead exporting as normal under ist brigade from Michio Kushi’s Boston East vegetables) the food that I eat most. Maybe to a ‘cessation of trade’ for the TCA, but because they West Centre said we should consider adding it’s the arginine; my blood pressure’s pretty some UK organic busi- simply get broken down to it to our macrobiotic range of brown rice, mil- good. Rare is the day when peanut butter nesses. smaller units to be sent on, let, miso, tamari, kuzu and umeboshi plums. doesn’t grace my palate. Under the current rules, I must rely on the EC1235 So, we bought a little grinder and started the TCA does not extend provided by Soil Associa- making it at the back of our shop, Ceres, on The rise of the peanut to products or ingredi- tion Certification. If getting Portobello Road. Then my brother Gregory How did a little Aztec legume become the ents imported from other certification under EC1235 hooked up with a peanut-roasting company world’s favourite nut? In 1864, baby George non-EU countries before isn’t possible in the coming and we launched peanut butter under our Washington Carver and his mother Mary had being re-exported unless months, due to potential Harmony brand. The oil separated, so we put been kidnapped by ‘slave raiders’. Carver they undergo organic changes to the system, then on the label ‘Oil separa- was dumped by the roadside, ‘processing’ – without it, we would probably have to tion is natural – just stir then recovered, adopted and they would be deemed ‘out cease trading.” it back in’. educated by Mary’s own- of scope’. “This means Lee Holdstock, senior At the 1976 Mind, “How did a little ers. Carver became the first that well-established trade business development Body and Spirit Festival African American student at routes for organic food manager, Soil Association at Olympia we had a Aztec legume Iowa State, earned a master’s businesses involving third Certification, says: “The peanut butter mill as you degree in botany and became country products that current situation, born out came in the entrance. become the world’s a teacher there. Then Booker access the EU through GB of an omission, is mak- BBC Newsnight featured favourite nut?” T Washington made him head or GB through the EU, will ing a nonsense of trade it on their broadcast, and of the agriculture department have to cease, unless there – as is highlighted by the the next day buyers from at Tuskegee College. Freed is a change in the scope of lemons example of two of Waitrose and Safeway slaves across the South had the Trade and Cooperation our licensees – as well as were on the phone to see if we could supply. obtained small farms, but their soil was very Agreement,” explains Soil breeding uncertainty in the From then, Harmony Peanut Butter poor, depleted by cotton plantations. Carver Association Certification. sector, which feels entirely went on to outsell our other, more worthy introduced a regenerative crop rotation It presents the case of unnecessary and avoidable. products. We were sensitive to the fact system that rebuilt soil nitrogen by growing Gusto Organic and Lan- “We predict that up to that natural food retailers didn’t like to peanuts. The problem was that nobody knew gridge Organic Products as many as 25% of all our stock a brand that was on sale in super- what to do with all the resulting peanuts, so by way of example. Gusto licensees who export to markets, so we branded the peanut butter he created 105 recipes, including for peanut imports Sicilian lemon juice the EU could be affected Whole Earth for the supermarket trade. mayonnaise and peanut shampoo. Within a and re-exports it to the EU by this, and if not resolved Then, when we tried to register Harmony decade, growing peanuts was widespread and as finished drinks products. [it] could mean millions of in our Danish and German markets, we fertility was restored to the degraded soils. This falls within the trade pounds of lost trade and hit a brick wall. So we tried with Whole The one thing Carver didn’t do was invent deal, as the lemon juice jobs put at risk.” Earth. The German trademark people peanut butter. That honour goes to John has been ‘substantially “We’re calling for knocked us back, saying, “The term Harvey Kellogg, who patented a peanut but- altered’ during production. common sense to pre- ‘Whole Earth’ implies global domination, ter process (Kellogg also invented wholegrain Langridge wishes to bring vail,” he adds, “and for a and this is clearly not the case with this corn flakes that he fed to patients at his into the UK 8kg pallets of practical and clear solution brand”. We went ahead anyway as the mark Battle Creek nature cure clinic). lemons, break them down to be found between the was registered everywhere else. I also visited Until I developed the method, the only and sell them to custom- UK and EU Commission. Stewart Brand (author of the hippie bible way to stop peanut butter from having oil ers in Northern Ireland, It is vital that this is then Whole Earth Catalogue) on his houseboat separation was to add hydrogenated fat – but this doesn’t technically communicated to busi- in Sausalito to get his agreement to our a major cause of heart disease. I worked fall within the scope of the nesses and control bodies using a term he had coined. out that by adding a small amount of palm trade deal, so becomes without delay.” In 1982 we were overstretched, and oil and cooling it off quickly you get a stable Gregory took our newest product, the product that won’t give you a stroke or VegeBurger, and left the company, which I heart attack. Palm oil should always be began to slim down from over 300 lines to sustainable. Two-thirds of the palm oil that just peanut butter and fruit juice-sweetened comes into Europe is burned as biodiesel jam. We changed the name of the com- or power station fuel. That has to stop. But pany from Harmony Foods to Whole Earth don’t throw the healthy oil baby out with the Foods. Whole Earth Peanut Butter went from biofuel bathwater. strength to strength and was second only to The views expressed by our columnists do not Sun-Pat (just acquired by Nestlé) in total UK necessarily reflect the views of our editor or publishers

38 NaturalProducts news | June 2021 www.npnews.co.uk ORGANIC NEWS Lee Holdstock Lee Holdstock is senior business development manager SUBSCRIBE for trade and policy, Soil Association FREE TODAY Use this moment to tell your story Organic September, established by becoming more knowledgeable about Soil Association Certification over ten food provenance and are holding brands years ago, showcases amazing certified to account from a sustainable stand- organic brands which work tirelessly to point. Consumer research we undertook bring the highest quality to consumers, showed that 71% of those surveyed sharing the organic principle of working now pay much closer attention to com- with nature, not against it. 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This all-industry emphasis on the channel as part of their approach allows us to work closely with marketing strategies in store and online. retailers in putting organic front and Interestingly, online and home centre for September and will enable delivery have become star channels, citizens to make positive life changes to as sales increased by more than a third help restore nature and the planet. (36.2%) in the last year. This market is Get the latest global natural now worth almost £500 million. Waning The views expressed by our columnists confidence in shopping in store has do not necessarily reflect the views news straight to your inbox likely driven these impressive numbers, of our editor or publishers as have changing consumer habits, SIGN UP FOR FREE AT such as planning shopping trips more For more information about WWW.NATURALPRODUCTSGLOBAL.COM effectively and less frequently, and the Soil Association visit buying bulk. We’ve noticed people are www.soilassociation.org

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e all remember Many New Zealand the 5-A-Day blackcurrants are destined Wcampaign which for juicing and jam products, was launched by the but CurraNZ uses a cultivar Government way back in that yields a particularly March 2003 to arouse high amount of anthocyanin public awareness of the in preference to its juicing benefits of plentiful fruits or flavour qualities. “Our and vegetables within our special fruit,” she contin- diet. You could say it was a ues, “has about twice the precursor to something far anthocyanin concentration more directional and exotic of blueberries and 1.5 times – a celebration of the core that of European-grown nutrient values of a group of blackcurrants. Not only do high performance, rainbow- blackcurrant anthocyanins coloured superfoods. stimulate the body’s own These particular super- antioxidant defence systems, foods get their bright, but they have one of the signature colouration – most potent capacities for reds, yellows, oranges, fighting free radical activity in greens and purples – from the body.” phytochemicals, which are natural bioactive com- First-line defence pounds. In fact, the more Cushman explains the vibrantly coloured fruit and pro-active benefits in Cur- vegetables are, the richer raNZ: “Our blackcurrant they are in health-giving anthocyanins possess a vitamins, minerals, fibre and ‘holy trinity’ of physiologi- antioxidants. What’s more, cal actions for health and they look super tempting on wellbeing: they are natural the plate. anti-inflammatories, potent The new superfood buzz antioxidants, and vasodila- is around anthocyanins, a tors. In fact, the combina- name derived from the Greek tion of these actions trans- words for ‘flower’ and ‘dark lates into a multitude of sport blue’. These uber-level anti- and health-promoting func- oxidants are found in high tions, resulting in 27 peer- concentrations in blueberries reviewed studies published and blackberries, and they since 2014. give the fruit their rich red, Colour pop “New Zealand blackcur- purple, and blue pigment. rants help manage inflam- That old childhood adage ‘eat up your greens’ has mation in the right way at the Designer tomatoes right time. By supporting the Anthocyanins are lauded moved on, writes Denise Barrett, to a new generation immune system they boost for their antioxidant, anti- the body’s first-line defences viral and antibacterial of rainbow-coloured superfoods to help reduce ‘opportunistic’ qualities. Aubergines, red infections. In fact, it’s the cabbage, blackcurrants Deep purple with her his passion for the immune-boosting proper- and cherries all have Fleur Cushman heads up purple fruit. ties of CurraNZ that’s one of anthocyanins, as do the food supplements brand New Zealand blackcur- the most common pieces of pomegranates, plums CurraNZ (that’s code for rants are certainly having feedback we receive – nota- and prunes. Readers of their moment in the bly a reduction in infections, the Sunday Times may sun. But what’s so cold and flu.” recently have caught a “Anthocyanins play an special about this highly researched arti- purple fruit? “New Superberries cle on gene editing. It important role in sports Zealand provides the ‘Superberry’ brand Haskapa reported that the John nutrition, with the potential perfect growing condi- was founded by husband- Innes Centre – an inter- tions for blackcurrants, and-wife team Dr Evie national research base to improve performance with its hot summers Kemp and Simon Fineman in Norfolk specializing and cold winters, great (a ‘green’ entrepreneur). in plant and microbial and mitigate ... exercise- soil, pristine air and They grow haskap berries science – has devel- induced oxidative stress” pure water. But a cru- on their farm in Nova Scotia, oped futuristic ‘purple cial factor is the strong Canada, and have spent tomatoes’ enriched ultraviolet sunlight, many years researching with high-level anthocyanins. New Zealand blackcurrants). which boosts the anthocy- the benefits of these rare The scientists found that A native of New Zealand, anin concentrations in the fruits. Kemp and Fineman the enhanced tomatoes Cushman has lived in the fruit, thereby increasing the discovered that freeze- have twice the normal shelf UK for over 20 years, but purple pigments. The result drying haskap berries life and when fed to cancer- grew up inspired by her is a fruit containing a higher preserved their uniquely prone mice, extended their father, the natural health phenolic density than ber- tangy flavour and naturally life span by an average pioneer and pharmacist ries grown elsewhere in the high levels of anthocya- of 30%. Mike Cushman, who shared world,” says Cushman. nins, resulting in a delicious

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COMPANY NEWS BetterYou recognized for innovation Bio-Kult offers pregnancy in The Queen’s Awards for Enterprise support with new Pregnéa BIO-KULT’S newest pro- Two capsules also BETTERYOU has received Awards for Enterprise for our customers, the strategic duct Pregnéa has been provide 400mcg of folic one of the most prestigious many years and can honestly direction of the BetterYou specifically developed to acid (as the more bioavail- accolades in British business, say this truly is a special brand remains unchanged. cater for the nutritional able form of 5-MTHF), winning in the Innovation moment both for myself and We are committed to devel- needs of expectant and which contributes to category of The Queen’s the entire team. oping exceptional, innova- new mums. maternal tissue growth Awards for Enterprise, “As a founder, I’m of tive and affordable pill-free The multi-action during pregnancy; 10mcg which recognize outstand- the belief that if you’re nutritional supplements to formulation helps maintain of vitamin D to aid the nor- ing achievement. not moving forwards, it support the wellbeing of healthy levels of live bacte- mal absorption of calcium The Yorkshire-based can feel like you’re mov- everyone – something that ria in the gut by combining and immune system func- natural health brand received ing backwards, yet whilst has been elevated in prior- six live cultures along tion; 80mcg of magnesium the award for its pioneering we are always striving to ity for many over the last with essential vitamins to reduce tiredness and oral spray delivery method innovate and deliver for 12 months.” and minerals to support fatigue; 3mg of zinc to help for supplementation, which women through pregnancy, immune function and nor- initially came to market in from pre-conception to mal fertility and reproduc- the form of BetterYou’s ‘revo- beyond birth. tion; and 30mg of vitamin lutionary’ Vitamin D3 Oral The live bacterial C which also contributes Spray in 2010. cultures (total 4x109 to immune health. “Innovation is a cor- CFU per two capsule dose) nerstone of the BetterYou in the supplement are: brand, so there really is Lactobacillus plantarum no greater feeling than PXN 47TM, Bifidobacte- to receive the Innovation rium longum PXN 30TM, Award of the highest order Lactobacillus rhamnosus in UK business,” says brand PXN 54TM, Lactobacillus founder and CEO Andrew acidophilus PXN 35TM, Thomas (pictured), com- Bifidobacterium bifidum menting on the company’s PXN 23TM and Lacto- success. “To be amongst bacillus delbrueckii ssp. the few, elite businesses in bulgaricus PXN 39TM. the region that have been recognized as 2021 winners is incredibly humbling. I have coveted the Queen’s Dr. Bronner’s introduces new ‘mellow-minty’ toothpaste JOINING the brand’s original Toothpaste is certified vegan, Au Naturel UK changes business model to drive growth Peppermint variety, Dr. cruelty-free, fluoride-free Bronner’s new natural and and contains no synthetic AU NATUREL UK – the process more convenient organic Spearmint All-One foaming detergents such sales and marketing orga- and seamless for retailers,” Toothpaste offers a ‘mellow- as sodium lauryl sulphate, nization behind brands explains Watson. minty’ taste to help freshen or synthetic flavours. It is including Solaray, Heritage “It allows our brand breath, whiten teeth and packaged in post-consumer Store and Dynamic Health – products to be ordered reduce plaque. recyclable boxes and tubes. has moved from direct alongside others, rather The toothpaste is for- In other Dr. Bronner’s sales to a distributor- than retailers having to mulated with 70% organic news, the company recently based model. come to us directly and ingredients, including organic published a book – Honor The move follows the instigate a separate trans- spearmint oil and organic Thy Label: Dr. Bronner’s appointment as country action. At the same time, menthol crystals to provide a Unconventional Journey to manager of Martin Watson Trade Brokers and direct- this has freed up our team’s refreshing, mint flavour and a Clean, Green and Ethical (pictured) in October 2020, ing our existing customers time to focus on our own deliver a long-lasting fresh- Supply Chain. Written by Dr who has secured listings to purchase through our marketing efforts and pro- clean feeling. Gero Leson, vice president with three leading distribu- three distributors – who viding our customer base Fair trade and of special opera- tors – Tree of Life, CLF and most use already – we with ongoing sales and organic coconut tions, it covers The Health Store – and have essentially made the marketing support.” oil and organic topics including the engaged Natural Trade coconut flour are history of the Bron- Brokers as Au Naturel UK’s also featured in the ner family from its field sales team. formula for their early soap-making The changes aim to natural polishing days in Germany support the company’s properties, while in 1858, an inside long-term growth by hydrated silica and look at its creation enabling its small UK- calcium carbonate of organic, fair and based team to focus on act as gentle abra- regenerative agri- building relationships with sives, and organic culture projects and customers, as well as aloe juice helps how the company’s growing its market share. soothe gums. business model “By outsourcing the Dr. Bronner’s deviates from tradi- sales process to Natural Spearmint All-One tional capitalism.

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Britvic acquires plant-based drink brand Plenish Pata Yamaha places BRITVIC has announced its builder of brands and shares stable of market-leading Balanced on pole position acquisition of UK brand Plen- similar values, particularly products, and I am delighted ish, producer of plant-based around healthier people and to welcome them to our THE BALANCED selection our riders and crew well taken milks, cold-pressed juices and planet. Together we can reach business. In only a short time, of vitamins and minerals care of is a priority,” explains functional shots, for an undis- more people in more places Plenish has built a hugely has been chosen as Pata Paul Denning, team principal closed amount. with products and pro- impressive brand offering a Yamaha with BRIXX World- at Pata Yamaha with BRIXX The company says that grammes that help you feel fantastic range of products SBK’s new Official Wellness WorldSBK. “The range of Bal- its purchase of the certified good, made in a way that you that cater to the growing Partner for 2021. anced vitamins and supple- carbon negative, B-Corp- can feel good about.” demand for healthy and The UK brand’s range will ments covers all our needs, accredited business will help Adds Britvic CEO Simon nutritious juices and plant- support the team’s 30-strong and CLF’s core focus on advance Britvic’s Healthier Litherland: “Plenish is a based milks … we see tremen- workforce as it travels the integrity of the products People, Healthier Planet fantastic addition to Britvic’s dous potential in Plenish.” through pre-season testing to and the production process sustainability agenda and 13 rounds of the FIM Super- gives us great confidence. strengthen its plant-based bike World Championship A healthy team is a happy drinks portfolio. across Europe and the world. team, and a happy team is a “I started Plenish nine Initially focusing on fast team!” years ago in my kitchen to immunity support using Bal- CLF MD Robin Holiday, help make it easy and deli- anced Vitamin C Complex, who was a champion profes- cious for people to improve D3 and Zinc, the team will sional motorcyclist in the US, their health and make a also look to optimize health adds: “We are very excited to positive impact for the and recovery throughout the work with the team for their planet,” says founder Karen season for both riders and nutritional needs and hope Rosen. “Our plant-based team personnel. to see our Balanced range of drinks are still made like I Owned by organic products contribute to some originally made them at products wholesaler CLF Dis- great results!” home – with best-in-class tribution, the Balanced brand ingredients sourced from features 31 supplements sustainable, organic farms which are produced locally in and no additives. I’m so certified manufacturing prem- excited for Plenish to join ises for supply to indepen- forces with Britvic, who I’ve dent health food stores. long admired as a brilliant “Professional World Championship racing is a stressful undertaking, both the events themselves and all Wiley’s teams with School in a Bag to help the travel involved – keeping educate disadvantaged children in Ghana WILEY’S Finest UK has “School in a Bag is a make a direct contribution NEWS IN BRIEF launched a fundraising simple idea that works,” to a child somewhere in Nim’s Fruit Crisps has joined forces with one of the campaign in collaboration comments Paul Farquhar, the world.” biggest brands in fruit, Pink Lady, to turn its apples into with School in a Bag, a MD of Wiley’s Finest UK. School in a Bag founder snacks for those looking for a healthy ‘food on the move’. charity which sends school “The charity is the perfect and CEO Luke Simon, adds: bags filled with educa- partner for us; our ethi- “Over 262 million children are Available in on-the-go 250ml cans or 700ml bottles, tional resources to disad- cally sourced Wild Alaskan deprived of an education, but new Remedy Kombucha Peach is described as a deli- vantaged, vulnerable and Fish oil products transform through donations and fan- cately luscious, fizzy and refreshing drink. disaster-affected children. children’s lives through tastic fundraising campaigns Aiming to raise thou- improving health, and like this, we are helping to Launched on Earth Day and part of Toast’s Rise Up sands of pounds for the School in a Bag transforms address the situation.” campaign for COP26, Mango IPA has been produced in charity’s initiative in Ghana, children’s lives through Retailers will be sup- collaboration with Oddbox and fruit juice brand Flawsome Wiley’s will donate 20% of education. Each of our ported throughout the using surplus bread and wonky mangoes. the value of each bottle of Beginners and Elementary campaign with in-store its Beginners DHA and Ele- products bought between marketing and a PR and UK meat-free brand Better Nature is now carbon mentary EPA sold between now and September will social media campaign. negative and has also become Plastic Negative for its 1 June and 30 September. brand new product range launching this month. School in a Bag’s pro- ject in Ghana sees mem- Health and wellbeing brand SO PERF has launched with a bers of the local comm- range of prebiotic and probiotic, superfood, gut-boosting unity employed to collect bars available in: Peruvian Cacao & Coconut, Peruvian and clean thousands of Cacao & Almonds and Wild Berries & Cashews. discarded water sachets from gutters and drains BetterYou has made some changes to its D1000 Vegan which they then sew into Oral spray, moving from a flavour-free oil-based formula- SchoolBags. Not only tion to a natural peppermint flavour. does this help with edu- cation and employment, Vegan mallow specialist Freedom Confectionery has it clears waste, prevents introduced new packaging and website branding plastic pollution and raises which places an emphasis on inclusion and features community awareness the colourful, fictional world of Mallow Land. of recycling.

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52 NaturalProducts news | June 2021 www.npnews.co.uk Q&A WHAT ARE YOU LIKE? Q&A What are you like? We ask Natural Products News readers to tell us a little bit about themselves

What is your dream job? Changemaker … Is that a job?

What is the worst job you’ve ever had? Gathering marrow seeds on a farm in France. We had to follow a skip on a truck, Katherine Clements throwing in seeds that we scooped out of overripe, Katherine Clements is putrid marrows by hand. company director at Brighton-based ethical How did you get into the natural and organic sector? business Mooncup An environmentally-minded, mother’s. Keeping me warm Ltd, having steered government has put nature Mooncup lover already, I’d cut even when they’re gone. the brand’s ground- at the heart of its agenda. In my teeth in events and mar- breaking creative reality, a lovely long stint at a keting in various roles – from What is your favourite campaigns since sunkissed beach, kipping in managing an independent karaoke song? 2005. When not busy my campervan, could be just cinema to putting on festivals. Anything from (1 or 2) the ticket too. Grease smashing the period With a two-year-old son in could rouse my spirits! tow, when I saw a marketing taboo, Katherine can Who would be your perfect role at Mooncup come up in What is your guilty pleasure? be found living life dinner companion? our hometown of Brighton, I At the moment it’s RuPaul’s on the road in her I imagine Louis Theroux could couldn’t believe my luck and Drag Race – though I feel campervan or out in be good company to break knew I wanted to be a part of no guilt! nature seeking the best bread with. its story. foraging spots Who is your industry crush? What is your favourite book What has been your funniest I love it when ‘alternative’ and/or film? industry moment? ideas are popularized, giving I absolutely love and gorge The time that the horse that tally and ethically minded, more and more people access on both films and books so had been cast in our Period free-spirited and had huge to them. So, while it’s not it’s impossible for me to do Drama advert got pulled by its entrepreneurial flair. strictly a crush, I find James this one justice! Glyn Dillon’s trainer as soon as they real- Wong’s approach to plants graphic novel The Nao of ized it was going to be star- Which industry personal- and herbal concoctions uplift- Brown is pretty special to ring in a sanitary product ad – ity would you most like to be ing and inspiring. me though. they thought it would sully his stranded on a desert island reputation! Luckily, we found a with and why? What was the first record What is your idea of a more open-minded stallion to James Duke, the herbal you bought? perfect meal? take his place! medicine advocate and It was the ’80s and I think it Lovely relaxed setting, good author of The Green Phar- may have been Strawberry company – can’t go far wrong Tell us your nickname? macy, would be great – I Switchblade Since Yesterday. if it has a French twist too. I don’t currently have one (well really enjoy foraging and not that’s said to my face any- herbal medicine, and I imag- Where would be your ideal What is your motto in life? way!). When I was a little girl, ine I could learn a lot from place to spend a long holiday? Enjoy yourself, it’s later than my dad used to call me ‘Boss him. We’d have a good shot As the world opens up, Costa you think. Girl’ or ‘The Tank’. at survival too! Rica appeals to me. I haven’t been there and I’m intrigued If you could change one thing in Who in the industry has If you could go back to the to visit a country where the the natural and organic world inspired you the most and why? beginning of your career what what would it be? Anita Roddick. She was advice would you give the More UK-manufactured, pioneering, environmen- young you? authentically sustainable Follow your instincts and period products in the sanitary believe in yourself. product aisle!

What is your most treasured What animal best reflects your possession? personality? I have two blankets: one Got to be a monkey: chatter- crocheted by my French ing, mischievous and social. grandmother who was a mil- liner and perfectionist with her It’s my round – what are work, and a beautiful rugged you drinking? old Carthen (Welsh blanket) Three Spirits Social Elixir or that was my Welsh grand- tequila if it’s that kind of night.

June 2021 | NaturalProducts news 53 SOCIAL SWEEP Community spirit The Field Farm Project was on a mission in Petersfield SocialSweep to mend all broken baskets belonging to locals, to then be gifted to the owners of Refill and Replenish and used by customers as they browse the shop. The growing eco shop also posted job ads during May, hoping to expand its team ahead of moving to new premises.

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Beaches and B Corp With travel bans lifted – albeit to a restricted list of destinations – beach life was clearly on the minds of many throughout May. The Kind Store posted a friendly reminder from Newquay to ‘leave nothing but your footprints on the beach’; and My Green Pod recommended Flooglebinder as the UK’s first certified B Corp tour operator, incorporating conservation, sustainability and wellness into bespoke travel experiences.

Body beautiful Greener Beauty began a Positivity Month on its blog, bring- HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH ing together guest writers to discuss body positivity, self- acceptance and idealistic beauty standards with honesty. Our social media star of the month is: Naturalife Bridport

Simplifying the science of essential oils, oils are created equal’, stating that it’s Naturalife Bridport ran a series of stories important to know the source, ‘trust your and posts on what happens to the recep- nose’ and consider the price point. The tors in the olfactory membrane inside the retailer has also started offering a free nose when inhaling the oils. The store booklet for customers which lists all the oils reminded its audience that ‘not all essential it stocks and their therapeutic qualities. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

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