The winners of the Natural & Organic Awards Europe 2017 were announced this Monday (3 April) at Natural & Organic Products Europe.

The awards, which celebrate the standout brands and products of the year, were hosted by Natural Products News (in association with the Soil Association) and presented by well-known food and health blogger Madeleine Shaw.

“I’m just so inspired by all the amazing products,” said Shaw.  “I can’t wait to try out all these different, delicious things at the show today.”

“The Natural & Organic Awards are now in their 22nd year, and it’s been fantastic to see them grow in stature – to the point, where now, they are the recognised benchmark for excellence in natural and organic,” said Jim Manson, editor in chief of Natural Products News.

“But as well as celebrating fantastic businesses and great products, the Awards also provide us with an opportunity to stop for a moment and celebrate the people – and the shared values – that make our natural and organic industry so special, and enduring. Congratulations to all of our fantastic winners and finalists,” he said.

The ‘best new product’ awards were voted for by visitors to the show on Sunday 2 April and then judged by a panel of leading industry experts; including Julian Wright (‎purchasing director at The Health Store), Andy Derbyshire (buying controller at Tree Of Life), Alan Martin (owner/retailer of Food For Thought Kingston and Guildford), Wendy Atkinson (MD of Modern Herbals), and Shona Wilkinson (technical and corporate nutritionist).  The 13 winners were selected from over 320 New Product Showcase entries, in categories covering food, health, beauty and natural living.

The results

BEST NEW FOOD PRODUCT

Winner: Nush Almond Milk Yoghurt, Blueberry – Nush Foods

Finalist: I sea bacon – Seamore
Finalist: Green Goodness – One Earth Organics
Finalist: Naturya Superjams, Baobab Raspberry – Naturya

BEST NEW SPECIAL DIET PRODUCT

Winner: GOODY bites Sunny lucuma – BioStyle

Finalist: Creative Nature High Protein Bar – Creative Nature
Finalist: Nush Almond Milk Yoghurt – Nush Foods
Finalist: Upton’s Naturals Jackfruit – Upton’s Naturals

BEST NEW DRINK PRODUCT

Winner: Organic Curcumin Latte – Viridian Nutrition

Finalist: Organic Japanese Matcha Shot – Clearspring
Finalist: Mahtay – Mahtay Holdings
Finalist: Wonder Berry Green – Pukka Herbs

BEST NEW NATURAL LIVING & HOME PRODUCT

Winner: Kingfisher Natural Toothpaste Charcoal – Kingfisher Natural Toothpaste

Finalist: Dry and Light Incontinence Pads – Natracare
Finalist: Organic Soapnut Castile Soap – Living Naturally
Finalist: Woobamboo Eco-awesome Dentalcare – Mahi Naturals
Finalist: The Cheeky Panda Bamboo Tissue – The Cheeky Panda

BEST NEW HEALTH & NUTRITION PRODUCT

Winner: BetterYou Turmeric Oral Spray – BetterYou

Finalist: Cacao Organic Vegan Protein Blend – Bodyme
Finalist: Sibelius:Sage – Sibelius
Finalist: Beta-Glucans Immune Support – Natures Aid

BEST NATURAL BEAUTY PRODUCT

Winner: PearlBar’s Charcoal Flosspicks – Organically Epic

Finalist: A Little Star Dust – by Walden – Amarya
Finalist: Avalon Organics Coconut Shampoo – Kinetic Natural Products Distributor
Finalist: BIOMED COCONUT natural toothpaste – SIA Splat Trading

BEST MALE GROOMING PRODUCT

Winner: Urtekram Men Face & Body Lotion – Urtekram

Finalist: Avalon Organics Shaving Cream – Kinetic Natural Products Distributor

BEST MOTHER & BABY PRODUCT

Winner: Storksak Organics Baby Spa – Storksak

Finalist: Cocoon of Bliss Stretch Mark Butter – Little Butterfly Organic
Finalist: Vilact Baby & Maternal Skin Care – Pharma GP
Finalist: SPLAT Kids Ice Cream toothpaste – SIA Splat Trading

BEST NATURAL SKINCARE PRODUCT

Winner: Pacifica Micellar Cleansing Tonic – Kinetic Natural Products Distributor

Finalist: Konjac Sponge Rainforest Collection – Eterno Naturals
Finalist: Vilact Skin Lotion – Pharma GP
Finalist: Trilogy Pure Plant Body Oil – Trilogy Natural Products

BEST NATURAL COSMETIC PRODUCT

Winner: Bellapierre Kiss Proof Lip Crème – Eterno Naturals

Finalist: Baked Mineral Illuminisor – Inika Pty
Finalist: Antipodes Moisture Boost Lipsticks – Kinetic Natural Products Distributor
Finalist: BWC KIND Plant Based Nail Range – Beauty Without Cruelty

BEST ORGANIC BEAUTY PRODUCT

Winner: NAVEEN Hydrating Mask – Evergoods Global Co

Finalist: Rose Jasminium Perfecting Serum – Alteya Organics
Finalist: Certified Organic BB Cream – Inika Pty
Finalist: Urtekram Men Hair & Body Wash – Urtekram

BEST INDEPENDENT RETAILER (sponsored by Pukka Herbs)

Winner: Wild Honey Love in Cambridge

Finalist: Wild Oats, Bristol
Finalist: Therapy Organics, Wilmslow
Finalist: Good & Green, East Grinstead

BEST NEW ORGANIC FOOD PRODUCT (sponsored by Soil Association)

Winner: CICIONI made with fermented nuts – Eurocompany

Finalist: Bee Pollen Super Bread Mix – JEAM Super Mixes
Finalist: Fudge Truffle Heaven – Lily and Hannah’s Raw Food Ice Dream
Finalist: Ombar Coconut & Almond – Mood Foods

BEST NEW ORGANIC PRODUCT (sponsored by Soil Association)

Winner: Captain Kombucha – Bravura Foods

Finalist: Naturya SuperBars, Superberry – Supernutrients
Finalist: Organic Mushroom Complex – Natures Aid
Finalist: 100% Organic Curcumin Latte – Viridian Nutrition

NATURAL PRODUCTS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Winner: Cheryl Thallon, MD of Viridian Nutrition

“I’m very touched and very moved to receive such a prestigious award after 30 years in the industry.  I’m very passionate about the health food industry and our mission to help people get healthy and stay healthy,” says Thallon.

Natural & Organic Products Europe

Natural & Organic Products Europe is Europe’s biggest trade show for the natural products, health food and organic sectors.  Its 21st edition, which closed yesterday at ExCeL London, has been hailed as its most successful and biggest show to date.  Total attendance figures are due to be released by the event’s organiser Diversified Communications UK later this week.

The next edition of Natural & Organic Products Europe will take place on 22-23 April 2018 at ExCeL London.

For more information, please visit www.naturalproducts.co.uk