The winners of the Natural and Organic Awards 2015 were announced on Sunday 19 April as part of the Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show held at London’s ExCel Centre.

Hosted by Natural Products News, in association with the Soil Association, the annual awards brought together over 400 industry professionals to recognise and celebrate the standout brands and products of the year.

Relating to cosmetics, the winner of the ‘Best New Natural Beauty & Spa Product’ was Savanna Bee Company for Royal Jelly Body Butter. The two runners up for the award were Natures Aid Ltd, for Collagen Beauty Formula and Savon Stories for Cold-Processed Organic Liquid Soap.

The ‘Best New Organic Product’ award went to Viridian Nutrition for 100% Organic Liquid Iron with finalists including Soley Organics ehf for GRÆÐIR healing cream and Natures Aid Ltd for Organic Evening Primrose Oil

Jim Manson, editor of Natural Products News, commented, “The Natural and Organic Awards grow in stature each year and the exceptional standard of entries for 2015 illustrates why they have become a real benchmark for excellence in the natural and organic community – and beyond.”

Commenting on the awards, Clare McDermott, business development director at Soil Association Certification, added, “We are delighted to be a part of these important awards, which can help provide a bigger platform for the innovators and leaders who make this happen, showcasing their great new products, and celebrating all of the hard work involved.  The number of amazing new products in the marketplace this year is testament to the strength of the organic sector, now in its third year of consecutive growth, according to this year’s Organic Market Report.  Congratulations to all!”