What natural and organic products are getting attention in Europe?

With more than 9,000 industry professionals in attendance at the ExCeL London-hosted Natural & Organic Products Europe trade show, 600 vendors pulled out all the stops to impress with natural, organic, vegan, fair trade, free-from, vegetarian and eco-living brands, as well as live cooking demonstrations and seminars.  Here are some of the New Products Showcase highlights and category winners.

Pulsin's Mint Choc Chip Protein Snack is raw and rice protein-enriched so that it can provide sustained energy release and bypass the crash that usually follows. Flavored with real peppermint oil and chocolate chips, this vegan-friendly snack bar also makes use of cashews to give it that additional crunch and protein boost.  Winner: Best New Food Product

inSpiral is all about the good things in life, and its Kale Chips certainly got some good attention in the UK at ExCel London this year. The company describes its products as "trojan horses of consciousness" leading a wholesale path to 100 percent natural, optimally nutritious foods and snack items. inSpiral doesn't just supply the community with good food either; it is reputed for opening the doors of its Camden Town location and throwing conscious dance events and social gatherings.  Winner: Best New Organic Food Product

Distributed by Marigold Health Foods, this vegan coconut milk yoghurt (yes, that is the U.K. spelling!) is 100 percent natural, 100 percent dairy free and 100 percent gluten free. The product is popular within the free-from category because it is also nut and soy free with an additional boost of probiotic cultures.  Winner: Best New Special Diet Product

This organic Japanese matcha green tea powder by BodyMe is a powerhouse of nutrition from optimally sourced green tea leaves. BodyMe donates 20 pence out of every pound of revenue from product sales to Healthy Planet, a charity that supports conservation efforts around the world. Winner: Best New Drink Product

Natures Aid PRO-30 Max is a super strength daily probiotic containing eight strains of bacteria. The company boasts that each capsule guarantees delivery of 30 billion live organisms that have been micro-encapsuled to increase shelf stability—meaning that the product need not be refrigerated.  Winner: Best New Health and Nutrition Product

Viridian has a host of purity and environmental awareness awards and is considered to be the leading brand for ethical vitamins. Its organic liquid iron offers a good tasting, plant-based supplement. Winner: Best New Organic Product  

Savannah Bee Company's Royal Jelly Body Butter offers a super-rich formula and combines royal jelly with other hive treasures, essential oils and skin nourishing butters. The body butter is finished with the gentle and calming fragrance of wild berries and vanilla combined with rose and gardenia. Winner: Best New Natural Beauty & Spa Product

The Humble Brush is not really a humble brush at all, but it is produced by a small company with a big heart. Every Humble Brush sold generates a toothbrush donated to a person in need of oral care. All Humble Brush products are made with biodegradable bamboo handles, and all packaging is recycled.  Winner: Best Natural Living and Home Product

The Humble Brush is not really a humble brush at all, but it is produced by a small company with a big heart. Every Humble Brush sold generates a toothbrush donated to a person in need of oral care. All Humble Brush products are made with biodegradable bamboo handles, and all packaging is recycled.  Winner: Best Natural Living and Home Product