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August 10, 2020 Continue Reading
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Industry NewsWhy mask-wearing could be making people shop more more healthily
As mask-wearing becomes increasingly ‘normalized’, is the act of wearing a face covering having an effect on purchasing decisions?
Industry News‘Don’t miss out’: retailers urged to engage with new consumer directory
Leading industry organizations HFMA, NAHS and HFI are collaborating on a major new direct to consumer campaign called HealthyDoesIt.
NewsNew online store for Archie Browns
Prompted by customer demand – primarily due to the COVID-19 crisis – Truro health food store Archie Browns launched its online store at the end of July.
NewsPreserve Foods opens third Bristol zero waste store
In July, Bristol saw the opening of a third branch of zero waste store Preserve Foods, this time in the village-like suburb of Westbury-on-Trym.
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New Teff Flakes from Tobia Teff are made from 100 % roasted teff grain and packed with essential minerals, fibre and protein.
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‘Don’t miss out’: retailers urged to engage with new consumer directory
Leading industry organizations HFMA, NAHS and HFI are collaborating on a major new direct to consumer campaign called HealthyDoesIt.
August 5, 2020 Continue Reading
New online store for Archie Browns
Prompted by customer demand – primarily due to the COVID-19 crisis – Truro health food store Archie Browns launched its online store at the end of July.
August 3, 2020 Continue Reading
Preserve Foods opens third Bristol zero waste store
In July, Bristol saw the opening of a third branch of zero waste store Preserve Foods, this time in the village-like suburb of Westbury-on-Trym.
July 31, 2020 Continue Reading
News in brief
New Teff Flakes from Tobia Teff are made from 100 % roasted teff grain and packed with essential minerals, fibre and protein.
July 30, 2020 Continue Reading
Good Earth launches in UK
US brand Good Earth has introduced a range of fruit and herbal teas and 100% organic kombucha onto the UK market aimed at younger, health-aware consumers.
July 29, 2020 Continue Reading
H&B unveils refurbed store in Chelmsford
NPN takes a virtual tour of H&B’s refurbished Chelmsford store, which has been restructured to become more efficient, enjoyable and COVID-safe.
July 29, 2020 Continue Reading
COVID pushes Johnson into change of heart on junk food
The PM is preparing to announce restrictions on how junk food is advertised and sold in the UK, in efforts to tackle the nation’s high levels of obesity.
July 27, 2020 Continue Reading
Tisserand creates Real Calm Happy Vibes
Tisserand Aromatherapy has created two new collections of products designed to support wellbeing from day through to night: Happy Vibes and Real Calm.
July 27, 2020 Continue Reading
Viridian gets creative with local art festival
Family-owned Viridian Nutrition is sponsoring the launch of Daventry Unframed, an exhibition showcasing the talents of eight creatives in the town.
July 24, 2020 Continue Reading
Tune in to Nature with Pukka Herbs and the Natural History Museum
Pukka Herbs and the Natural History Museum have teamed up to deliver Tune in to Nature, a digital biodiversity-themed family festival.
July 24, 2020 Continue Reading
New report calls for urgent action on insect decline
A new report is calling on the whole of society as well as the UK Government to champion insects and help bolster the dwindling insect population.
July 22, 2020 Continue Reading
Greta Thunberg donates €1MN prize money to climate crisis
Greta Thunberg has been awarded the Gulbenkian Prize for Humanity after judges described her as ‘one of the most remarkable figures of our days’.
July 22, 2020 Continue Reading
JIN JIN launches fermented cordial
New drink brand JIN JIN has created a cultured drink concentrate full of probiotics and complex enzymes from over 35 raw and natural ingredients.
July 22, 2020 Continue Reading
Pukka stops Facebook ads in protest against hate speech and racism
Pukka is among thousands of brands which have joined together to show support for the Stop Hate for Profit campaign by pausing advertising on Facebook.
July 21, 2020 Continue Reading
2020 Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Award winners announced
The 2020 Beauty Shortlist Mama & Baby Awards – which celebrate natural baby, beauty, wellness and eco home products – has today announced its winners.
July 17, 2020 Continue Reading
Click It Local: taking the high street online
COVID-19 has brought a new audience to e-commerce, with online shopping hitting a record high of 30.7% of all retail in April 2020. But what’s out there for consumers who want to support local businesses rather than Internet giants? Here, Jane Wolfe speaks to Steve Koch, founder of Click It Local which recently set up […]
July 16, 2020 Continue Reading
Sustainable farming? GMOs? Agroecology? Be part of the discussion
NPG’s upcoming webinar Sense, Science & Sustainability asks a hot question: can genome editing and agroecology co-exist in sustainable food and farming?
July 16, 2020 Continue Reading
News in brief
Suffolk-based Munchy Seeds is now supplying Wholefoods Market with its three seed mixes – Honey Roasted, Mega Omega and Sweet Chilli – in 125g sharing bags.
July 15, 2020 Continue Reading
Tesco links with Loop for plastic waste reduction
After delaying its launch due to coronavirus, TerraCycle has today introduced its zero-waste shopping platform Loop to the UK in a partnership with Tesco.
July 15, 2020 Continue Reading
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Why mask-wearing could be making people shop more more healthily
As mask-wearing becomes increasingly ‘normalized’, is the act of wearing a face covering having an effect on purchasing decisions?
-
‘Don’t miss out’: retailers urged to engage with new consumer directory
Leading industry organizations HFMA, NAHS and HFI are collaborating on a major new direct to consumer campaign called HealthyDoesIt.
-
New online store for Archie Browns
Prompted by customer demand – primarily due to the COVID-19 crisis – Truro health food store Archie Browns launched its online store at the end of July.
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Preserve Foods opens third Bristol zero waste store
In July, Bristol saw the opening of a third branch of zero waste store Preserve Foods, this time in the village-like suburb of Westbury-on-Trym.
Features
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An apple a day
The market for apple cider vinegar products has exploded in recent years. Jo Caird finds out why (more…)
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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.
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Nature has the answer
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.
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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 Wolfe discovers the natural and organic sector isn’t about to stop innovating when it comes to sustainability (more…)
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The Health Store Open Day is back!
The Health Store’s ever popular Open Day makes a welcome return on Sunday 8th September. Paul Rideout, Sales & Marketing Manager at the Health Store, explains “The Open Day is back by popular demand! This will be our 8th Open Day since we launched the event back in 2009 and it is more popular than […]
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How to become the next influential natural beauty brand
The world doesn’t need another natural beauty brand. It’s a market that is set to be worth up to $54 billion by 2027. It’s saturated like every other industry in the world. What it does need however, is a brand that is passionate, value driven and has clarity around how they want to shake things […]
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Leading the discussion around sustainability in retail
The Sustainability in Retail Forum is the new conference designed to help senior executives within leading retailers from across the Nordic region meet the ever-evolving challenges around sustainability. Taking place 13 November 2019, at MalmöMässan, Sweden, the event is co-located with the award-winning trade exhibitions Nordic Organic Food Fair and Eco Life Scandinavia. Facing the […]
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Mineral-rich New Zealand volcanic mud delivers instant illumination for your skin
It may seem counter-intuitive to apply mud to your skin in order to cleanse it, but the skin-enhancing benefits of mineral-rich mud have been harnessed for beauty treatments all over the world for centuries. Antipodes® uses white volcanic mud sourced from central New Zealand’s dramatic central plateau in its new Halo Skin-Brightening Facial Mud Mask […]
