Vita Liberata launches new spray tan formula INVISI-TAN

Vita Liberata will be launching its latest spray tan formula at House of Fraser this July. Named the INVISI-TAN, its formula has been developed with no cosmetic bronzer, meaning the tan develops naturally over the course of 4-6 hours, rather than giving an instant colour. Like the brand’s other spray tan formulas, the INVISI-TAN is odourless and free from alcohol and parabens. The active tanning ingredient DHA is organic, having been sourced from organic sugar cane and enhanced with extracts from silk proteins, pomegranate and seaweed. Priced at £40.00 the INVISI-TAN will last from four to seven days. www.vitaliberata.com.

Natural & Organic Awards 2011 winners announced

The winners of the Natural & Organic Awards were announced on 3 April at London Olympia’s Conference Centre, on the first day of the Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show.

Around 450 natural and organic professionals attended the awards, which were hosted jointly by Natural Products magazine and the Soil Association. Recognising standout brands and products of the year, the Awards were presented by the managing director of Diversified Business Communications UK (the event’s organiser) and editor of Natural Products magazine, Jim Manson; and the Soil Association’s Director of Trade Relations, Jim Twine. Special guests included fashion designer Katharine Hamnett, who presented the award for Best Organic Textile Product (sponsored by GOTS Global Organic Textile Standards), and actor Adam Garcia, who presented the Best New Packaging Design Award.

The shortlisted nominees and winners of The Natural & Organic Awards 2011 are as follows:

BEST NEW PACKAGING DESIGN
Winner: The London Seed Company
Shortlisted nominees: Natural Empathy; Bulldog Natural Skincare; Method; and Fair Squared

BEST INDEPENDENT RETAILER
Winner: Haselmere Health Foods, Surrey
Shortlisted nominees: Greenlife, Devon and 100% Health, Paignton

NAHS RETAILER OF THE YEAR
Winner: Greenlife, Devon
Shortlisted nominee: Handley Organics, Herefordshire

BEST ORGANIC RETAILER
Winner: Whitmuir Organics, Scotland
Shortlisted nominee: Better Food Company, Bristol

BEST ORGANIC FACIAL SKINCARE PRODUCT
Winner: Herbfarmacy, Just Eyes Eye Cream
Shortlisted nominees: Inlight, Floral Face Tonic; Herbfarmacy, Rose & Echinacea Toner; and Essential Care, Lipstick - No. 10

BEST ORGANIC BABY PRODUCT
Winner: Essential Care, Gentle Wash & Shampoo
Shortlisted nominees: Bentley Organic, Mother and Baby Hand Sanitiser; Purepotions Skincare Ltd, Camomile Baby Oil; and Green People, No Scent Baby Oil

BEST ORGANIC BODYCARE PRODUCT (pictured here)
Winner: Yes Pure Intimacy, Oil and Water-Based Intimate Lubricant
Shortlisted nominees: Green Hands, Organic Cuticle and Nail Oil; Inlight, Joint-Easy Balm; Lucy Russell Organics, The Sugar Scrub; and Botanicals, Mint & Tea Tree Foot Balm

BEST ORGANIC TEXTILE PRODUCT (sponsored by GOTS Global Organic Textile Standards)
Winner: Organic for Kids, Selection of Baby garments
Shortlisted nominees: Llynfi Textiles, Organic wool knitwear (Commended); and Fou Furnishings, Elisabetta duvet cover (Highly Commended)

THE NATURAL PRODUCTS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
(sponsored by Pegasus PR)
Winner: Peter Kindersley (founder of Sheepdrove Organic and owner of Neal's Yard Remedies)

The Best New Food Product, Best New Non-Food Product, Best New VMS Product, Best New Natural Beauty Product, Best New Sports Nutrition Product, and Best New Organic Food Product Awards, were voted for by visitors to the show’s New Product Showcase throughout Sunday 3 April.

BEST NEW FOOD PRODUCT
Winner: Peppersmiths, Fine English Peppermint Fresh Mints
Finalists: Absolutely Foods, Moocluck Ice Cream; and Healthy Secret, Mune

BEST NEW NON-FOOD PRODUCT
Winner: Mohdoh, Mohdoh Headeez
Finalists: Ecover (UK), Plantastic Packaging; and The Health Store, The Environmental Toothbrush

BEST NEW VMS PRODUCT
Winner: Natures Aid, FemEze
Finalists: Pukka Herbs Ltd, Clean Greens & Vitalise; and Viridian Nutrition, 65+ Multi

BEST NEW NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCT
Winner: Natural Empathy, Beautifully British
Finalists: Earth Solutions, PURE Papaya Ointment; and Vital Touch, Pure Nurture Organic Skin Butter

BEST NEW SPORTS NUTRITION PRODUCT
Winner: Pulsin Ltd, Maple & Peanut Protein Sport
Finalists: Scheckter’s Organic Beverages, Scheckter’s Organic Energy Drink; and Freedom Brands, Go Coco Coconut Water

BEST NEW ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCT
Winner: Pukka Herbs Ltd, Three Fennel Organic Herbal Tea
Finalists: Scheckter’s Organic Beverages, Scheckter’s Organic Energy Drink; and Green & Blacks Ltd, Green & Black’s Tasting Collection

First 'green' collection from Agnes b.

Agnes b. Spring/Summer b. green collection is its first green range and comprises a capsule collection of emblematic pieces, favourites of Agnes’ from her past collections. The collection for both men and women includes knitwear, jersey and couture, along with accessories including jewellery, bags shoes hats and scarves. The b green collection is made from 100% organic cotton produced without the use of chemicals or pesticides or from recycled cotton, and has been conceived within the regulations of REACH, a law respectful to the environment.