Thousands attend Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show in London

London’s Olympia was buzzing with activity over 11-12 April as over 8000 people gathered to attend Europe’s leading annual trade show for natural and organic products – Natural & Organic Products Europe.  Marketed as the ‘must-attend’ business event for the entire natural products, health food and organic sectors, the show’s 500 plus exhibitors were joined by thousands of trade buyers from all around the world.

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TheSoapBlog.com Proudly Unveils Its Soap With a Soul Web Award

TheSoapBlog.com, a new blog started by Staci Marquez-Nichols, is quickly establishing itself as a resource for the handmade soap industry. Marquez owns the handmade soap company Sustainable Soaps and features many issues and news items related to sustainability in her blog.

Marquez' latest endeavor is a web award she created called "Soap with a Soul." She designed the award as a special distinction for advocacy leaders in the handmade soap community. The criteria for the award is:

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The Herb Companion Editor's Pick: Natural Handmade Rosemary Mint Pure Goat Milk Soap

Editor's Pick: Handmade Pure Goat Milk Soap

Rosemary Mint Natural Handmade Pure Goat Milk Soap by OH! Soaps, $5.75

OH! Soaps’ Rosemary Mint bar is loaded with skin-softening Shea butter, vitamins A and E, and organic goat milk. The finely crushed rosemary smells wonderful and gently exfoliates dead skin cells. Other great-smelling varieties to try:  Island Spice, Carrot Goat Milk Citrus Herb and Ginger Lime. www.ohsoaps.com

Orissa Cosmetics Is One Year Old!

Orissa Cosmetics; a UK based mineral makeup brand aimed at women with dark skin tones is celebrating its first birthday!

Having flourished in the most demanding of economic times, the founding directors have cause to celebrate an outstanding first year.

Founding director Mona Parekh said: “Within the first few weeks of launching our online store (www.orissacosmetics.co.uk), we had such a surge in orders and enquiries we couldn’t even keep up!”

One customer said “I love the way the foundation feels on my skin (very smooth) and it applies very clean”

However, the first year has not been without difficulties. “Due to an unexpected demand we quickly ran out of products leaving many customers waiting over two weeks for their orders and causing a major customer service disaster!”

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derma e® Receives Editor’s Pick Awards

Simi Valley, CA (November 2009) – Progressive Grocer and Natural Solutions magazines rewarded derma e® Natural Bodycare, a pioneer in cutting-edge effective natural skincare, with a total of four Editor’s Pick Awards.  The exciting news was announced in each publication’s October issue, reaching a combined circulation of approximately 269,520.

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Danielle and Company Receives Award for Woman Entrepreneur!

Danielle K. Fleming, Founder and CEO of Danielle and Company, wins the prestigious Award for Woman Entrepreneur.

On Tuesday, October 20th, Ms. Fleming took the stage at the DeNaples Center at the University of Scranton and dedicated her win to her parents.  In a tear-jerking acceptance speech, she credited her parents who are also her business partners, for the success of the company and the creation of her as an entrepreneur.

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EX·TRACTS Announces Winners of Summer 2009 Best New Product Awards

Dayna Decker Botanika Collection Named 'Best of Show'

NEW YORK, NY, August 18, 2009… Botanika Collection from Dayna Decker was awarded "Best of Show"yesterday in the Best New Product Awards competition at EX·TRACTS®, a division of the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®). EX·TRACTS runs through Thursday, August 20, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Five additional awards were presented in product-specific categories: Bath & Body; Beauty Accessory; Cosmetic & Fragrance; Natural/Organic; and Packaging. The winners and finalists were selected by a panel of trade editors based on several criteria: innovative design; creative use of materials/construction; and use of new materials/technology.

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derma e® Accepts Award for Best Skincare Line

Simi Valley, CA – Whole Foods magazine rewarded derma e® Natural Bodycare, a pioneer in natural skincare products, with the 2009 Natural Choice Award for Best Skincare Line. This is derma e®’s second time winning such a prestigious award that honors the best product lines in the natural products industry. 

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derma e® Achieves #10 Natural Skincare Brand

Simi Valley, CA – Over the last 12 weeks derma e® Natural Bodycare, a pioneer in formulating cutting-edge natural skincare products, has become the number 10 brand within the natural skin care channel as noted by SPINS, the leading provider of scan data sales information to the Natural Products Industry. Additionally, SPINS has revealed that derma e® is currently ranked number 5 in the Facial Lotions and Crèmes category with the highest growth rate and sales per point of distribution.

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Best New Product Award Winners Announced At Ex-Tracts®

"Best of Show" Honors Bestowed on James Boyce Collection by Voluspa -

NEW YORK, NY, January 30, 2009… -- Winners of the EX·TRACTS® Best New Product Awards were announced today at the New York International Gift Fair® (NYIGF®), with Voluspa receiving the "Best of Show" awards for its James Boyce Collection by Voluspa. EX·TRACTS runs through Thursday, January 29, at New York City's Jacob K. Javits Convention Center.

Awards also were presented in five product-specific categories (Bath & Body, Beauty Accessory, Cosmetic & Fragrance, Natural/Organic and Packaging), with winners and finalists selected by a panel of trade editors. Criteria included innovative design, creative use of materials/construction and use of new materials/technology.

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