Dairy-free delivers on innovation
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...
The heart of the matter
Dr Decker Weiss is a naturopathic cardiologist with an important message about inflammation. Here, Rosie Greenaway relays some of the key messages conveyed during his 2018 retailer roadshow, and discovers why ignoring the red flags could be catastrophic for cardiovascular health
Under pressure
After a challenging 2020, Jane Wolfe looks at the cumulative effect that concerns around COVID have had on the nation’s stress levels.
Women at work
The UK is lagging behind in its support of women's health in the workplace; Rosie Greenaway hears from those calling for policy change.
Beauty without …
Beauty packaging, water, excess ingredients, pollutants ... there is a huge amount of interest in the ‘zero waste’ movement, but it’s not a simple concept.
A chance to shine
Strong eco credentials and chemical-free attributes make green household and home products a natural fit for health food stores
More and more people are looking...
A clean canvas
Bars, balms, melts, gels: Jane Wolfe speaks with brands and retailers about the value of choosing the right cleanser and what’s trending
A tale of two toothbrushes
The UK has a problem, and it’s not just the occasional toothache. Rosie Greenaway books an appointment with the dental care industry to find...
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...
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...
Joint therapy
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...
Get your Christmas stock-in!
A well-planned festive promotion will help you end the year on a high, writes Jim Manson, ahead of Christmas
Joint initiative
Kate Miller takes a look at the causes of joint and bone problems and why their increasing incidence are driving customers to look for...
Down to the bone
th an ageing population bone and joint conditions are an unwelcome fact of life for growing numbers of people. Jane Wolfe says health stores...
Oil change
The nutritional oils category has reinvented itself in recent years – and it’s providing independent health stores with a brilliant opportunity
Not so long ago...
The long and short of it
Good hair means more than liking your cut; it’s about healthy minds and a healthy planet. Rosie Greenaway meets the experts pushing for both.
Summer lovin’
From topping up a tan and soothing sunburnt skin to luscious lashes and salty tresses, the natural beauty industry has summer in the (beach) bag.
You give me fever
Kate Miller takes a look at what’s behind the rise in allergies in the UK and how this could provide opportunities for smart natural...
The age of self-care
Sharna Waid explores the self-care products empowering people to relax, recharge and reset in the comfort of their own homes.
Pollinators versus Parliament
Where would we be without bees? Maté Jarai weighs up the cost of losing these key pollinators and hears why it’s important to #StandByBees.