One of the most difficult issues associated with sustainable sourcing is whether companies should adopt third party standards or develop in-house schemes. Recent developments suggest the pendulum is swinging towards in-house sustainable sourcing schemes. Green & Black’s, the iconic ethical chocolate brand, has launched a new Velvet Edition bar this month in the UK. It […]
#1204-60 The UK Market for Natural & Organic Personal Care Products
August 2017, 60 pages, EUR 599, Growth Outlook Affected by Brexit. Although healthy growth is continuing in the UK market for natural & organic personal care products, the future growth outlook is not so rosy. The political and economic uncertainty is affecting the retail environment and product purchases. Consumer demand for natural and […]
The True Value of Sustainable Foods
A growing body of evidence shows the disparity between the price we pay for foods and the costs of production & consumption. Market prices do not reflect the environmental, social and health impacts of food products. Sustainable foods have lower such impacts than conventional ones. A recent true accounting study by EY (formerly Ernst & Young) […]
US Natural Personal Care Market: Segmentation and Labels
Natural & organic personal care product sales are growing at a healthy rate, with the market share of natural & organic products approaching 10 percent in the US. Two major trends are occurring: increased segmentation and labels. Segmentation is occurring whereby natural & organic brands are targeting specific consumer segments. Dedicated ranges for baby care, […]
Natural Cosmetics Masterclass: Green Labeling
23 January 2015 San Francisco, USA Masterclass Overview The personal care industry is going green, with a growing number of cosmetic brands and ingredient firms looking at natural & organic labels and certification. However, the green road is fraught with technical and marketing hurdles. This new masterclass aims to navigate companies through the green maze […]