Hannah Bourne, assistant manager at Naturalife Bridport, reflects on the store’s history as it marks a significant anniversary.
Naturalife Bridport celebrates 20 years
July 3, 2020 Continue Reading
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Guest CommentNaturalife Bridport celebrates 20 years
Hannah Bourne, assistant manager at Naturalife Bridport, reflects on the store’s history as it marks a significant anniversary.
NewsOnline start-up gives eco shoppers a boost
Launched in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, London-based online retailer Boostology is an independent start-up aiming to offer a new way to shop in an eco-friendly way, with design-led eco-products that create a visual impact and boost mood and wellbeing. In addition to providing a curated selection of decorative homewares, skincare and wellbeing products […]
NewsHolland & Barrett joins forces with Deliveroo
H&B has announced a tie-up with Deliveroo to offer consumers a range of its most popular health products via the food delivery business’s website and app.
Industry NewsMajority of health stores ‘confident’ about future
A recent survey carried out by the National Association of Health Stores reveals predominantly ‘confident’ outlooks among health stores for the future.
NewsMy Green Pod invites ethical brands inside
Ethical retail platform My Green Pod has launched its new online Marketplace, born out of a crowdfunding campaign which ran at the back end of 2019.
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Online start-up gives eco shoppers a boost
Launched in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, London-based online retailer Boostology is an independent start-up aiming to offer a new way to shop in an eco-friendly way, with design-led eco-products that create a visual impact and boost mood and wellbeing. In addition to providing a curated selection of decorative homewares, skincare and wellbeing products […]
June 26, 2020 Continue Reading
Holland & Barrett joins forces with Deliveroo
H&B has announced a tie-up with Deliveroo to offer consumers a range of its most popular health products via the food delivery business’s website and app.
June 13, 2020 Continue Reading
Majority of health stores ‘confident’ about future
A recent survey carried out by the National Association of Health Stores reveals predominantly ‘confident’ outlooks among health stores for the future.
June 10, 2020 Continue Reading
Contactless coffee: Better Food and City to Sea revive reusables
Better Food is partnering with City to Sea on a #ContactlessCoffee initiative to enable the ethical retailer to create safely revive the use of reusables.
June 10, 2020 Continue Reading
My Green Pod invites ethical brands inside
Ethical retail platform My Green Pod has launched its new online Marketplace, born out of a crowdfunding campaign which ran at the back end of 2019.
May 19, 2020 Continue Reading
Teapigs sets up free online training for stockists during lockdown
In light of the current lockdown restrictions, teapigs has decided to present its retailer tea school virtually, via Zoom.
May 14, 2020 Continue Reading
New service from City Pantry supports remote workers
With more people working from home, City Pantry has created Pantry Packages – food parcels companies can order to be delivered to their employees’ doors.
May 6, 2020 Continue Reading
Veg box schemes seek Government help to cope with rocketing demand
New figures have revealed that weekly sales of UK veg boxes grew by a huge 111% during the six weeks between the end of February and mid-April.
May 5, 2020 Continue Reading
Mighty Small delivers on indie start-ups
Mighty Small is a new online store supporting small independent brands and start-ups by offering a wide range of food and drink products for nationwide delivery. Designed to showcase some of the most ‘innovative and exciting’ products on the market and give exposure to ‘Britain’s hidden foodie gems’, the company has a collection of hundreds […]
May 4, 2020 Continue Reading
‘Phenomenal rise’ in online grocery, says Mintel
Mintel reports a stark change in grocery shopper behaviour brought on by the COVID-19 crisis, with online grocery sales seeing ‘phenomenal growth’.
April 29, 2020 Continue Reading
Guild of Fine Food flags up optimism and resilience in indie sector
A survey by the Guild of Fine Food has found that although producers and retailers are having contrasting experiences, 95% believe they can survive.
April 28, 2020 Continue Reading
Small producers and retailers look to win long-term loyalty
The way we shop is changing rapidly, with most of us venturing out to buy groceries only when necessary and increasingly relying on home delivery.
April 27, 2020 Continue Reading
Free NAHS membership for health stores
To assist health stores in navigating business during the pandemic, the NAHS is offering free membership to retailers who are not already registered.
April 21, 2020 Continue Reading
Booja-Booja supports indie retailers with online resource
Booja-Booja has created an online resource to help promote independent health food shops who are offering home delivery in response to COVID-19.
April 17, 2020 Continue Reading
Licorice Healthfoods opens second store
In some positive news to emerge during this difficult time, Irish health retailer Lorin Taylor has opened a second branch of her eponymous shop Licorice Healthfoods (her real first name is Licorice), in Birr, Co Offaly. Taylor, who has worked in health food retail for approximately 15 years, launched her first store in Portumna, Co […]
April 9, 2020 Continue Reading
H&B staff petition for stores to close
A petition has been gatherig support for H&B staff who are calling for the retailer to close, citing inadequate employee protection against COVID-19.
April 8, 2020 Continue Reading
Where to Vegan sets up snack delivery service
Where to Vegan has launched a subscription snack box service so peckish consumers can get a regular supply of vegan treats delivered straight to their door.
March 27, 2020 Continue Reading
Health stores to stay open during COVID-19 crisis, Number 10 confirms
Health food stores will be permitted to stay open during the coronavirus crisis, under strict new controls on retail announced today by the Government.
March 24, 2020 Continue Reading
Planet Organic announces takeover of As Nature Intended
Trailblazing health and wellbeing retailer Planet Organic has acquired As Nature Intended, the chain of seven London-based organic and natural food stores.
March 24, 2020 Continue Reading
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Urgent wake up call to Government to ‘fix the failings of food’
The Select Committee on Food, Poverty, Health and the Environment has published a report questioning the affordability of the recommended healthy diet.
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News in brief
New kids’ food start-up Mia & Ben has launched with four organic fruit and vegetable combinations in pouches created using HPP technology.
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Naturalife Bridport celebrates 20 years
Hannah Bourne, assistant manager at Naturalife Bridport, reflects on the store’s history as it marks a significant anniversary.
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Rainforest Alliance publishes new Certification Program
The Rainforest Alliance has enhanced its sustainability certification, with the publication of a new programme embracing more robust criteria.
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Know the drill
Discovering everything from ‘naked gum’ to toothpaste tabs, Dominique Ayling cuts her teeth in the natural oral care market.
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The art of healthy baking
Rosie Greenaway roots through her store cupboard to learn how the therapeutic benefits of baking can be merged with the nutritional perks of superfoods.
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Inflammation: the silent assassin
Chronic inflammation is a factor in myriad chronic health conditions but sometimes symptoms are invisible says Jane Wolfe.
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Inside insomnia
A problem for Brits at the best of times, sleep issues are being exacerbated due to the pandemic, leaving many feeling exhausted, reports Jane Wolfe.
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