Australia gets tougher on terms ‘organic’ and ‘natural’
Transparency is gets a boost with two new moves around the use of the terms ‘organic’ and ‘natural’ requiring product manufacturers and marketers to back up their claims. Organic Australian Organic expects the use of the term 'organic' to also be regulated this year,
Hemp terpenes + minor cannabinoids – the next cannabis stars?
Products containing CBD (short for cannabidiol), the chemical compound from the cannabis plant, is far and away the biggest-growing market in the global cannabis space with recent research projecting US sales of cannabis- and hemp-derived CBD products to surge from $1.9 billion in 2018
Rise of the mindful and politically active consumer
The War on Waste, climate change, global food shortages, rise of Gen Z and ‘the Greta effect’ are all contributing factors in the growing sense of urgency for social, environmental and political change. And the implications for FMCG companies are
Men’s wellness category grows organically
A new generation of men concerned about health and fitness alongside an increase in corporate lifestyles and the convenience of online shopping has seen a growth in men’s care products. Research suggests the global personal-care market for men to be worth
Healthy convenience bridges fresh and packaged
Over-committed, busy modern lifestyles has led to a surge in short-out, DIY options over the last few years – and now they’re making their way into fresh, including product innovation, more in-store food service options and fresh pre-prepared meals, or shelf stable meals
Spirulina capsules | Bio Spirulina
Bio Spirulina is a new Australian owned and operated company with a range of edible, nutrient-dense algae from Greece. The new range includes Bio Spirulina Tablets and Bio Spirulina Vegan Capsules. Both products are free from fillers, binders and pesticides. The products
Gluten-free crumpets | Liberate Foods
Liberate Foods has launched Australia’s first gluten free, tradition honeycomb-style crumpet. The GF crumpets have the Coeliac Society stamp of approval. They are also vegan, soy-free, dairy-free, egg-free, nut-free, wheat-free, yeast-free, lactose-free, and preservative-free with no added sugars. They are light and
ACV capsules with Mother | That Hippie Co.
New player in the gut health space, That Hippie Co., has launched shelf stable Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) Capsules With ‘The Mother’. The mother in ACV is considered the healthiest part containing raw enzymes and gut-friendly bacteria. That Hippie Co has
Collagen and MCT oil gummies | Locako
Locako has launched DIY chocolate gummies with collagen and MCT oil for children and adults. The new functional snack is marketed with benefits for skin and digestive health. The product comes in an easy DIY mix and takes an hour to
Inflammation fighting lattes | Zandi Organics
Zandi Organics joins the well-established hot beverage niche for healthier alternatives to tea or coffee with its wellness latte range. The certified organic and vegan range of latte blends comes in four flavours: Turmeric, Beet and Berry, Chicory Chai and Matcha