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 […]

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 […]

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, […]