Regularly consuming a little of what you love could have long-term health benefits – even where chocolate is concerned, discovers Rosie Greenaway (more…)
Food of the gods
September 19, 2017 Continue Reading
Features
Winter woes
A significant rise in job insecurity since the UK’s decision to leave the EU means people are loath to take time off work – and with an increase in colds and flu, this is leading to higher demand for OTC remedies. Jane Wolfe reports (more…)
September 19, 2017 Continue Reading
Let’s do lunch!
Sharna Waid has been taking a look at how natural products retailers and brands are maximizing the crucial two-hour lunchtime selling period (more…)
September 19, 2017 Continue Reading
Women kind
Providing knowledgable and supportive nutritional and health advice to younger women could win you lifelong customers, says Kate Miller (more…)
September 19, 2017 Continue Reading
The spoils of healthy oils
A new generation of innovative brands are invigorating a category that mixes foodie flair with health credentials. Matt Chittock reports (more…)
September 19, 2017 Continue Reading
All round view
Cheryl Thallon, founder of Viridian Nutrition, speaks to Diane Millis about the changes in the natural products industry over the past 21 years
June 2, 2017 Continue Reading
Skeletal support
An aging population provides an opportunity for natural health brands to innovate with bone and joint health products. Matt Chittock reports (more…)
May 24, 2017 Continue Reading
The protein revolution
Protein, protein everywhere – in powders, balls, bars, cereals, shakes and even popcorn. Jane Wolfe takes a look at what’s behind the boom in protein products (more…)
May 24, 2017 Continue Reading
Building on firm foundations
Diane Millis speaks to the chair of the Gluten Free Industry Association, Simon Wright, to find out what it hopes to achieve
May 18, 2017 Continue Reading
The spirit of Organix
Founded in 1992 by Lizzie Vann, organic children’s food brand Organix is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and is set to become a £40 million business. Here, managing director Anna Rosier talks to NPN about her 13 years at the brand. How did you get involved in the organic world? I came from a […]
March 30, 2017 Continue Reading
Plant power
Jane Wolfe looks at what’s behind the impressive growth of veganism in the UK and whether advocates are still driven by the ethics of the original movement (more…)
March 17, 2017 Continue Reading
Breaking the age barrier
Diane Millis discovers how the senior health category now needs to cater to various life stages, attitudes and expectations (more…)
December 22, 2016 Continue Reading
Larder love
Basic store cupboard ingredients are still money-spinners in the natural food world. Holly Bourne peers inside the larder to see what products are flying off shop shelves and onto home ones. (more…)
December 22, 2016 Continue Reading
Getting a rise
It’s the home baking ‘season’, so now’s time to create a stir and encourage your customers to bake up a storm (more…)
November 24, 2016 Continue Reading
Below the belt
As evidence builds that good gut health is crucial to overall good health, Kate Miller looks at how the health food sector is helping consumers to digest the message (more…)
November 23, 2016 Continue Reading
Clean up your act
The #cleaneating movement is bringing a whole new generation into the nation’s natural health stores. Matt Chittock discovers how to tap into this category-defining trend (more…)
October 17, 2016 Continue Reading
Stirring the pot
The tea sector is being shaken up by an increasing number of functional, speciality and green teas, but there is still room for black teas, as long as the quality is right. Jane Wolfe sees what’s brewing (more…)
October 17, 2016 Continue Reading
Christmas stock in?
Kate Miller finds that for Xmas stock, it pays to plan ahead and maybe take a risk (more…)
October 3, 2016 Continue Reading
Cold comforts
As the colds and flu season splutters into life, Matt Chittock finds out why people are increasingly turning to natural alternatives to stave off the winter sniffles (more…)
September 30, 2016 Continue Reading
The kids are alright?
Jane Wolfe looks at the current big health issues affecting children and asks what natural solutions health stores can offer concerned parents (more…)
July 13, 2016 Continue Reading
