European Organic Food Industry: Spike in Investment Activity Envisaged

A spike in investment activity is expected in the European organic food industry as market growth rates rise and capital becomes more accessible. Growing industry confidence is leading to a flurry of mergers, acquisitions and investments. Although large companies are mainly investing, small-medium sized firms are also expanding in the improving economic climate. Hain Celestial […]

The Future of Organic Products: Brands or Retailer Private Labels?

There is some debate about the future growth of the organic products industry. Is it with brands or retailer private labels? The industry has been built by brands that have crossed over from specialist to mainstream retailers. However, new research shows retailer private labels are showing the highest sales growth in the current environment. O Organics […]

US: Organic Supply Chains Consolidate as Supernatural Emerges

Organic food & drink companies need to innovative to keep their share of the supply chain as market consolidation occurs. Following the approval of its acquisition of rival Wild Oats, Whole Foods Market has become the single most important natural food retailer in North America. The growing power of this ‘supernatural’ retailer is expected to […]

Packaging: The Stepchild of Sustainability in Beauty Industry?

Although packaging has high environmental footprint of cosmetic products, it appears to be largely ignored when beauty companies look at sustainability. Even organic cosmetic companies – many of which have sustainability built into their corporate ethos – are lagging in adopting sustainable packaging. Such companies have been pioneers in adopting natural & organic cosmetic standards, […]

Europe: Natural Cosmetic Brands on Expansion Spree

A growing number of natural cosmetic companies are building a pan-European presence by entering new country markets. Established companies such as Korres Natural Products and Melvita are opening concept stores across Europe, whilst new brands are expanding distribution. Madara Cosmetics, the leading natural cosmetics company in Eastern Europe, has entered a number of new countries this […]