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Raw food is still rocking the aisles of natural products stores up and down the country, writes Jim Manson  Retailer and brand owner Alan Martin...

A new generation of innovative brands are invigorating a category that mixes foodie flair with health credentials. Matt Chittock reports Retailers of a certain age...

A full English may not spring to mind when contemplating a nutritious cooked breakfast but Jane Wolfe highlights NPD for healthier versions.

Jane Wolfe discovers how the probiotics sector is extending its reach far beyond digestive wellness – infiltrating numerous categories as the benefits are more...

It’s not rocket science that lying at the root of tiredness and fatigue is often consistent, poor quality sleep, reports Denise Barrett.

How has the sports nutrition category changed to help customers stay active through COVID-19? Matt Chittock finds out

Fairtrade spirits, organic wines and allergy-free beers are the order of the day in the alcoholic drinks sector, writes Julia Brandon A new year, a...

The Prince of Wales’ new Terra Carta symbolizes a new spirit of collective action on sustainability, writes Jim Manson.

From propolis to pollen, honey to royal jelly, bee products are still performing well within the natural health trade, despite numerous threats to the...

With Britain undergoing something of a baby boom, retailers with good parent and baby categories in store are proving that they’re no dummies. Kate...

Rosie Greenaway finds out which breakfast staples have been kickstarting the day in lockdown kitchens around the UK. 

From the impact of dementia on women to the ‘long COVID’ syndrome experienced by many, Jo Caird makes a mind map of the brain health sector.

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...

As we tentatively emerge from lockdown, Jane Wolfe unpacks what’s on offer for those heading back to the office seeking a quick, nutritious lunch...

There is no doubt that superfoods are here to stay, but what are the issues affecting the sector and what does the future hold...

More and more natural and organic businesses are using social networking sites — Twitter, Facebook and the rest. But what exactly are they using it...

Growing interest in raw foodism is being matched by a raft of new raw food products. But is raw food “the new gluten-free” as...

A splash of vegetable juice and a hint of healthiness gives the soft drinks market a little added sparkle in 2010, writes Julia Brandon. The juices...

‘Label-aware’ consumers are looking for compelling health and environment credentials from trusted natural and organic breakfast brands, writes Jim Manson The breakfast products market is...

The market for low- and no-alcohol drinks is booming thanks to a clear-headed millennial market of discerning soberistas, Claire Lavelle reports.