Kokova Magazine

How often is the free-from section in your local supermarket dominated by sugary snacks? Following a free-from diet can often mean you have to miss out on savoury snacks, with many producers relying on sugar and fats to replace the omitted ingredients. Well, now UK based Melia Organic LLP have launched Porkilicious®... and this free-from snack is not only tasty and savoury but lower in fat. The benefits of 100% organic produce means Porkilicious has 30% reduced fat compared to its non-organic competitors and contains less than 100 calories per pack.

Niki'ss Organic Balms has unveiled its natural collection of candles to complement its popular range of multi-purpose balms. The candles are true to the brand's natural ethos and are made with pure soy wax - to soothe and relax. Designed to create a relaxing and soothing atmosphere, the range includes three candles which are all scented with a blend of essential oils including rosemary, lemon tea tree, lavender and cinnamon.

With natural organic skincare, using carefully chosen and ethically sourced ingredients, Aedos products are designed to enhance wellbeing, while giving customers confidence that they are supporting local Kent produce. As a member of 'Produced in Kent' Aedos, based in Westerham, make highly effective skincare and bath & body products designed to provide solutions that includes ranges to release stress, support sleep and revitalise.

Award-winning Fria, the brand leading gluten-free bakery in Scandinavia are proud to announce a further 40 stores in the UK are stocking Fria lines, being supplied via Goodness Foods, the leading wholesaler for the health food trade. Fria is receiving major international recognition with news that two of its best-selling products have been short-listed for the prestigious Free From Food Awards 2013.

With 13.7 million people affected by dairy intolerance of which children comprise a high proportion, Steve Bessant had an idea to create a healthier sweet treat for his clients keen to avoid dairy. His dairy and gluten free, coconut milk based ice-cream will now go into 200 Waitrose stores around the country.

The shortlist for the 2013 FreeFrom Food Awards - celebrating the best in gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and all freefrom foods - is now out... From 'activated' walnuts to 'sea waves' pasta; cappuccino' soya milk to sulphite-free wine and alcohol-free, gluten-free beer. After two weeks of sipping and supping (not to mention some heated discussions) the 50+ FreeFrom Food Awards judges have chosen nearly 220 products to go on the shortlist for this year's FreeFrom Food Awards.