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Rosie Greenaway tests out the newest eco living launches, from furoshiki-inspired gift-wrap to vegan pillowcases.

Sports nutrition NPD is at an all time high as brands respond to emerging active lifestyle trends, writes Jim Manson Last month, researchers working for...

Discovering everything from ‘naked gum’ to toothpaste tabs, Dominique Ayling cuts her teeth in the natural oral care market.

Jane Wolfe unearths an independent retailer’s view of adaptogens and gleans some wisdom from expert speakers at Shroom Me Up! held at NOPEX.

Although medicinal mushrooms are becoming more widely appreciated, there are some hurdles to get over if they’re to really come into their own says...

The rise of refills has created a fresh entry point for those conscious consumers eager to get their eco on, says Matt Chittock.

A far cry from the proverbial dogs’ dinner, the pet industry is now booming with healthier and greener options. From zero waste shampoo bars...

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

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...

The market for apple cider vinegar products has exploded in recent years. Jo Caird finds out why What if, instead of eating the forbidden fruit,...

Jane Wolfe dives into the world of seaweed to discover how its nutritional value, sustainable credentials and varied applications

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...

Jane Wolfe enters the world of personalized wellness to discover what’s available to consumers wanting to take control of their health

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

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

Jane Wolfe cracks open the ever-growing coconut sector and finds out what is driving the use of this versatile ingredient and what potential problems...

As parents prepare to drop their children off at the school gates after a prolonged period of homeschooling, nerves will run high over kids’ wellbeing.

Jo Caird shops around for sustainable, nifty and nostalgic goods to gift this Christmas Shopping sustainably is important year-round but never more so than at...

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...

Well known figures from across the sector share their experiences of doing business with the EU in the new post-Brexit trading environment.