Features

Jim Manson identifies latest trends in the competitive natural and organic chocolate sector. Enter the words 'chocolate' and 'health' into the search field of any...

Customers coming in with sniffles and shivers? Luckily there’s plenty of relief on offer from the world of natural remedies, writes Matt Chittock. Where should...

Matt Chittock investigates the best natural approaches to bone and joint health. According to leading charity Arthritis Care, some 10 million people currently live with...

The pulse of the heart health category is proving strong for retailers. First the good news: according to the British Heart Foundation, the total number...

When your customers head off on their hols, they’re dreaming of walking on the beaches not sitting it out in the hotel loo or...

The green cleaning sector is defying the doldrums on the high street and offering retailers more and better products than ever With the high street...

‘New to nature’ chemicals, industrial farming, over-processed food and excessive hygiene have all have been linked with the epidemic of allergy we’re seeing in...

The superfood category is coming of age with sophisticated new ways for consumers to get their hit of healthy nutrients From the positive health benefits...

Helping consumers get a healthy start is simple thanks to natural producers bringing great products to the breakfast table. Take a look across the breakfast...

Sarah Callard takes the strain out of which products to choose for stress and anxiety Debt, the threat of unemployment and an increasing number of...

Matt Chittock discovers the best natural approaches to help bloated consumers get back to balance. Do your customers complain about pain or irritability in...

Show some cupboard love for organic and natural essentials, says Matt Chittock From organic tinned tomatoes to freshly baked gluten-free bread, store cupboard staples...

Weight loss and detox can be confusing categories for consumers – which is where knowledgeable health store staff come into their own. Matt Chittock reports Whether the...

Natural products designed for winter wellness gives the industry a huge boost every year. Sarah Callard explores how best to keep your customers healthy...

Charles Redfern, founder of pioneering sustainable fish brand Fish4Ever, tells Elisabeth Winkler about his passion for artisan fishing communities Fish is a damsel in eco-distress...

Twelve o’clock to two o’clock – two hours in the day that could transform your business. Are you embracing the opportunity of a lunchtime?...

The menopause is treated by many GPs as a medical condition rather than a natural part of women’s life cycle. As with pregnancy, menopausal...

Sarah Callard looks at the latest natural products for protecting and maintaining good heart health. Heart disease is more common in the UK than in...

Healthy oils is the perfect example of a natural and organic category with crossover appeal to both foodies and health consumers. Healthy oils is a...

Should eco-friendly pet products give retailers paws for thought? Matt Chittock takes a walk on the wild side to find out more. In the words...