Features

In a category abounding with innovation and choice, it’s the brands combining the obvious health credentials with sustainability and provenance that are top of...

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...

What are the trends and innovations in organic haircare?  We investigate this exciting sector and its key players.  Words by Rebecca Barnes It seems the...

Christmas may seem like a snowflake on the horizon, but if you want to spread some seasonal joy and rake in those festive pounds you’d...

From yoghurt drinks to ‘happy bacteria’ skincare, probiotics are a hot topic – but beyond the little bottles consumer confusion is rife.

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

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

The dairy-free category is being spurred on by innovation and the growing trend towards a plant-based diet. But amid the growth of dairy-free, independent...

There’s a new dawn beckoning in the slimming and detox category, writes Denise Barrett; harsher regimes are giving way to a balanced approach

Everybody knows that allergies are on the rise in the UK. So how can natural health stores help shoppers ease their sneezes? The rising tide...

From syncing your schedule with your cycle, to paid leave for loss of pregnancy, Rosie Greenaway discovers what’s trending in women’s health.

Sharna Waid explores the self-care products empowering people to relax, recharge and reset in the comfort of their own homes.  

Following a backlash against the whole concept of ‘anti-ageing’ in the beauty industry, this phrase is being shunned as attitudes shift.

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...

Want the truth about sustainable packaging? It’s complicated – but consumers and brands are both committed to change, says Matt Chittock

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.

As the plant food movement is gathering pace, the vegetarian and vegan food categories have been given a whole new lease of life There seems...

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...