Fruit of the palm
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...
Playgrounds and pandemics
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.
Green gift guide
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...
The popular face of Ayurveda
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...
Stories from the post-Brexit frontline
Well known figures from across the sector share their experiences of doing business with the EU in the new post-Brexit trading environment.
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...
To carbon neutral and beyond
As businesses are measuring, reducing and offsetting carbon emissions, Jane Wolfe finds how some are striving to go further.
Baby it’s you
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...
Sustainability: stemming the tide
Recent pressure from the plastics industry to delay single-use plastic bans amid questions of safety during COVID-19 may signal a dangerous backslide, but Jane...
Peak performance
With 72% of adults reporting that they exercise on a weekly basis, Kate Miller highlights why a broader definition of sports nutrition could be advantageous
Behind festive doors
With so many unusual – and varied – advent calendars available, health-conscious and ethically minded consumers will be spoilt for choice this Christmas. Victoria...
A balancing act
Adaptogens have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years, but the term was coined by toxicologist Nikolai Lazarev in 1958.
Under the Christmas tree
From Fairtrade chocolate to skincare botanicals, Claire Lavelle showcases the best festive retail offers this season
Divine Milk Chocolate Advent Calendar
It’s the season to give,...
Gifts to lift the spirits
As rising bills force Brits to cut back on luxuries, Rosie Greenaway shops for gifts to lift the nation’s spirits this Christmas.
Bee prepared
From propolis to pollen, honey to royal jelly, bee products are still performing well within the natural health trade, despite numerous threats to the...
Staying present
In the midst of a pandemic, Rosie Greenaway reveals the Christmas collections waiting to bring a smile to Brits’ faces.
Patent Pending: Paleo Eyes Booming Animal-Free Pet Food Market with Precision-Fermented...
5 Mins Read
Belgian precision fermentation startup Paleo is venturing into the pet food market, having filed what it claims is the world’s first...
Life in plastic: not fantastic
As the world finally wakes up to the disastrous effects of plastic on our environment, Rosie Greenaway examines the measures being taken to limit future impact and reverse the damage, speaking to the retailers who are saying no to packaging. These zero waste pioneers are highlighting the political sway of consumer purchasing power, challenging the industry to lead from the front line and radically re-think its attitude towards plastic
Riding the wave of hydration
Rosie Greenaway hears tales from the high seas and learns from an elite athlete why hydration means everything for performance
The whole package
Want the truth about sustainable packaging? It’s complicated – but consumers and brands are both committed to change, says Matt Chittock