This month saw the return of the Natural & Organic Products Expo (NOPEX) to London’s ExCeL, once again showcasing the very best in sustainable food, drink, beauty, health, and lifestyle innovation. As the UK’s leading hub of its kind, it brought together trailblazing brands, industry buyers, and retailers under one eco-conscious roof. Here’s our spotlight on some of the most innovative, future-forward brands and standout products from the show you need to know about:
Food & Drink
Zeit für Brot (The German Bakery) – London Bakery
A must-know for Londoners, Zeit für Brot has brought the soul of German baking to the capital, setting up shop just opposite Angel Station in Islington. As the city’s first 100% organic craft bakery, it serves up fresh breads, rolls, cakes and its signature Schnecken – all made from scratch on-site, 24/7.
Combining time-honoured German techniques with uncompromisingly high-quality, organic ingredients, its bread offers a nourishing, flavour-packed alternative to the ultra-processed options lining supermarket shelves – worlds apart in both taste and integrity. For locals or people making a worthy journey across London, this is the ideal stop for a delicious morning pastry or for stocking up on staples for the week ahead.
Chocolate Tree – Organic Scottish Craft Chocolate
Scottish craft chocolate makers Chocolate Tree are on a mission to transform the industry from the ground up, committing to biodiversity, agroforestry, and direct sourcing from smallholder farms in South and Central America. Regularly visiting the producers they work with and stay closely involved at every stage of the bean-to-bar process, they champion transparency, sustainability, and continuous learning.
From their micro-factory in East Lothian, the brand is about slow, responsible chocolate, making every bar with organic ingredients, biodegradable packaging, and a dedication to fairness at every stage of the supply chain. Their artisan range includes everything from hot chocolate flakes and couverture buttons to award-winning single origin bars. While the Artisian Chocolate Selection Boxes are well worth a taste, the pure Organic Bars are packed with delicious notes and come in many varieties, from much-loved flavours like Sea Salt & Caramel and Peppermint to unique combinations such as the spectacular Lemon & Poppyseed and Bramble & Cardamon, and Haggis Spice – all for just £5.95 per bar, available online and at specially selected stockist across the UK.
Clearspring – Japanese, Macrobiotic & Organic Fine Foods
Clearspring has been championing authentic Japanese cuisine and organic fine foods since 1993, growing from a single miso soup into a 300-strong product range that spans oils, seasonings, snacks, and pantry staples. Still a proudly independent family business, the brand has stayed true to its founding mission: to promote a plant-based, organic lifestyle rooted in quality, sustainability, and respect for tradition. While Clearspring is no stranger to the shelves of leading health-focused retailers like Whole Foods and Planet Organic, the brand continues to expand its exceptional offering with new innovations rooted in traditional recipes and eco-conscious values.
Among the latest launches are Organic Oat Biscuits in matcha, miso maple, and sweet date flavours, as well as new additions to the noodle range, including Organic Gluten Free 100% Brown Rice Vermicelli and Black Rice Noodles, bringing authentic and fresh flavours to your plate from the comfort of your home.
Lovegrass Teff – Ethiopian Gluten-free Whole Grain Products
Lovegrass is aiming to introduce the world to Ethiopia’s ancient super grain, teff, combining exceptional nutritional benefits with a rich cultural legacy. As a Black-owned, Ethiopian-led business, it champions complete traceability and supports thousands of smallholder farmers by sourcing directly from the communities that have cultivated teff for millennia. With a focus on authenticity, transparency, and long-term impact, Lovegrass is reframing what modern, mindful food can look like – delivering delicious flavour that is also superpacked with health benefits in ways our everyday grains can’t.
Already stocked by the likes of Planet Organic, Lovegrass’s range includes everything from teff flour and cereals to Teff & Chilli Crispy Snacks and pancake mixes – offering a unique, nutrient-rich alternative to everyday staples. Its products are packed with nutrition and bold, earthy flavours that need to be tasted to be understood, opening the door for UK consumers to embrace this vibrant, under-celebrated grain in everyday eating.
Beauty & Wellness
Sweet Bee Organics – Wellness Apothecary
Founded by Hollie King after her own healing journey through cancer, the brand merges ancestral wisdom with modern apothecary craft to create products that nourish at every stage of life. From sleep to skin to immunity, every formula reflects a deep respect for nature’s power and a commitment to sustainable, conscious living. Each product is a precise, thoughtful answer to the real needs of daily life, crafted with integrity, purpose, and ingredients you can trust.
Arguably its most interesting range is centred around natural sleep support, includes the cult Sweet Sleep Magnesium Butter, a calming body balm with thousands of devoted fans. Alongside it, you’ll find restorative blends like the Sacred Roots Warming Cacao and Sweet Little Detox Bath, offering plant-powered, non-pharmaceutical support for deeper rest and daily balance. The brand stands out for its clear, focused formulations – no frills, no needless variants, just purposeful products that stay true to their mission.
Lyonsleaf – Natural Skincare
Born from a family farm atop the Mendip Hills, Lyonsleaf has pioneered a water-free skincare revolution by infusing organically grown herbs directly into potent oils, ensuring purity and potency few can match. Their commitment to 100% natural formulation, crafted without compromise or artificial additives, makes them a beacon for those with sensitive or problem skin seeking honest, effective solutions. Rooted deeply in lived experience and careful ingredient control, Lyonsleaf champions transparency and education over industry hype.
Their multi-award-winning Zinc & Calendula Cream is a powerful, all-natural barrier balm celebrated for calming and protecting even the most challenging skin conditions, while their Beauty Balm offers a concentrated, oil-cleansing ritual that cleanses, moisturises, and primes in one simple step. Having recently expanded into supplements, Lyonsleaf is a brand to watch as it broadens its holistic approach to skin and wellness.
Spa Ceylon – Luxury Ayurveda Wellness
Spa Ceylon channels the regal Ayurvedic heritage of Sri Lanka’s ancient palaces, transforming centuries-old healing rituals into refined modern wellness experiences. Their formulas are crafted from island-sourced organic herbs, rare spices, and minerals, while the packaging echoes Ceylon’s rich cultural motifs and royal insignia, making each product a statement of luxury and heritage. Deeply intertwined with the island’s communities and environment, Spa Ceylon’s offerings embody a unique blend of tradition, innovation, and responsibility.
Product wise, Spa Ceylon offers a range of discovery sets — the perfect way to explore their collection and enjoy a variety of products from the brand. The Peace Discovery Set includes a pillow mist, hand and body lotion, bath and shower gel, and body scrub, blending calming aromas like Ceylon Lemongrass, Lavender, and Peppermint to promote relaxation and balance. The White Jasmine Facial Skin Care Discovery Set is noteworthy, featuring a premium cleansing foam, scrub, illuminating protector, masque, and moisturiser, combining powerful Ayurvedic ingredients such as Jasmine, Rice Bran, and Liquorice to brighten and renew the skin naturally. The products are as powerful as they are luxurious – perfect for self-pampering as well as making for the perfect gift.
You can browse the full list of natural and organic product exhibitors and discover their stories and latest innovations in natural and organic food and beauty here.
