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Globetrotting may be off limits, but Rosie Greenaway tours the Foods of the World sector to see which foreign influences are on shelves. 

The lowdown on superfoods: already a popular shelf-filler, the category is gaining extra attention from post-pandemic consumers

Hit your retail sweet spot with the next generation of better-for-you confectionery, suggests Matt Chittock.

More consumers than ever are ditching the sugary cereals in order to feast on natural breakfasts. Natural Products gets an early start to check...

Consumers that trust their guts are flocking to find out more about natural approaches to digestive health, says Matt Chittock. Are you sitting uncomfortably? For...

Rosie Greenaway catalogues some of the latest solid beauty superhero products which have come to market and caught her eye.

Jane Wolfe takes a look at nature’s own functional foods New superfoods’ have been hailed as one of the top food and drink trends for...

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it’s a superfood! Jane Wolfe looks at how the indies are dealing with this soaring...

This year’s Natural & Organic Products Europe was the perfect place to get a comprehensive insight into how the free-from sector is performing –...

From pregnancy massage oils to baby toys made from sustainable materials, today’s parents are turning their backs on synthetics in favour of a more natural approach, reports Claire Lavelle 

As we continue to face COVID-19 challenges, organic is enjoying growth. Emily McCoy hears why the Organic September campaign says nature has the answer.

Adaptogens have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, but the term was coined by toxicologist Nikolai Lazarev in 1958. 

Jim Manson talks to British brands boldly breaking into new global export markets in the post-Brexit trade era.

A perfect storm of health challenges means indies have a bigger role than ever to play in protecting kids' health prospects writes Jim Manson 

The health benefits of fermented food and drink provide a strong pull to consumers, but to achieve widespread acceptance in the UK, Jane Wolfe...

As Generation Snowflake transitions us away from the stiff upper lip of Britain’s past, Matt Chittock explores how society is opening up about mental health

Kate Miller looks at diet and detox and how important it is for natural product retailers to offer sound advice in this area If you’re...

The tea sector is being shaken up by an increasing number of functional, speciality and green teas, but there is still room for black...

Ayurveda hasn’t yet reached its full market potential in the UK, but the increasing number of skincare solutions incorporating Ayurvedic principles may provide an...

One thing’s for sure when reflecting on this year’s products: our industry never fails to deliver on innovation. With the word ‘sustainability’ on everyone’s...