Claiming to be the UK’s first restaurant offering cannabis-infused cuisine, The Canna Kitchen is due to open in Brighton’s Duke Street tomorrow (1 December).
Brighton welcomes The Canna Kitchen
Nov 30, 2018 Continue Reading
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NewsBrighton welcomes The Canna Kitchen
Claiming to be the UK’s first restaurant offering cannabis-infused cuisine, The Canna Kitchen is due to open in Brighton’s Duke Street tomorrow (1 December).
NewsNearSt and Google flag up the high street
London retail technology start-up NearSt has partnered with Google to give the high street a boost by making it easier for UK shoppers to discover what their local stores have in stock.
Industry NewsViridian brings Dr Decker Weiss to UK retailers
In October, naturopathic cardiologist Dr Decker Weiss undertook a series of retailer lectures in the UK and Ireland hosted by Viridian Nutrition as part of its ongoing education programme.
NewsWaitrose introduces own-label vegan and vegetarian line
Coinciding with its announcement that sales of vegan and vegetarian products grew 85% compared to last year, Waitrose & Partners has launched an own-label range of 25 vegan and vegetarian products.
Industry NewsNew Planet Organic owner wants to double store count
Specialist consumer brands investor Inverleith LLP has taken a majority stake in Planet Organic, the London-based health and wellbeing supermarket, food-to-go chain and online retailer. Inverleith has injected equity into the company with the aim of expanding the existing store footprint in London, to more than double the current portfolio of stores over the next […]
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NearSt and Google flag up the high street
London retail technology start-up NearSt has partnered with Google to give the high street a boost by making it easier for UK shoppers to discover what their local stores have in stock.
Nov 28, 2018 Continue Reading
Viridian brings Dr Decker Weiss to UK retailers
In October, naturopathic cardiologist Dr Decker Weiss undertook a series of retailer lectures in the UK and Ireland hosted by Viridian Nutrition as part of its ongoing education programme.
Nov 26, 2018 Continue Reading
PURE creates clean beauty marketplace
PURE Spa & Beauty has launched a new marketplace to support fledgling entrepreneurs by offering retail exposure and provide a fresh way for consumers to find and buy emerging clean beauty brands.
Oct 30, 2018 Continue Reading
New online marketplace offers ‘no risk’ route to market
MakesMeHealthy.com is a new online selling portal set up to offer start-ups and small producers of natural and organic health, beauty and wellness products a ‘no risk’ opportunity to increase sales and awareness of their goods.
Oct 29, 2018 Continue Reading
Waitrose introduces own-label vegan and vegetarian line
Coinciding with its announcement that sales of vegan and vegetarian products grew 85% compared to last year, Waitrose & Partners has launched an own-label range of 25 vegan and vegetarian products.
Oct 23, 2018 Continue Reading
WiDEYE opens in Brighton
Natural skincare shop WiDEYE has opened its third UK branch in Gardner Street within Brighton’s North Laines, following the launch of its Bournemouth store in May.
Oct 18, 2018 Continue Reading
H&B launches bespoke ‘vitamin box’ service
Holland & Barrett (H&B) has launched Healthbox, a new online, personalized UK subscription service for vitamins, minerals and supplements, using advice and recommendations from qualified nutritionists.
Oct 11, 2018 Continue Reading
New Planet Organic owner wants to double store count
Specialist consumer brands investor Inverleith LLP has taken a majority stake in Planet Organic, the London-based health and wellbeing supermarket, food-to-go chain and online retailer. Inverleith has injected equity into the company with the aim of expanding the existing store footprint in London, to more than double the current portfolio of stores over the next […]
Oct 8, 2018 Continue Reading
To Matcha and Beyond!
Matcha and Beyond is a new matcha and coffee bar due to open on the King’s Road, London, in late October.
Sep 27, 2018 Continue Reading
Doors open to first TrueStart coffee shop
Ethical coffee brand TrueStart Coffee has opened its own cafe at the co-working space Runway East in Bristol.
Sep 27, 2018 Continue Reading
Healthy Route Derby calls it a day
Healthy Route in Derby – one of a trio of health stores owned by Gary Trickett, chair of the NAHS – has closed its doors.
Sep 26, 2018 Continue Reading
Ireland celebrates indie health stores
Last weekend Vitality Expo hosted the Irish Health Food Industry Awards – coordinated by event organizer Health Stores Ireland and co-sponsored by Wiley’s Finest and Better Retailing Magazine.
Sep 12, 2018 Continue Reading
Pure & Raw to appeal fine
Pure & Raw smoothie/juice bar and health food cafe in Royal Leamington Spa is to appeal the £10,500 fine it was handed for making illegal health claims about some of the foods it sells.
Sep 11, 2018 Continue Reading
Daylesford to open fourth London store
Daylesford has announced the opening of a new farmshop and café in Brompton Cross, London – its fourth outlet in the city.
Sep 7, 2018 Continue Reading
Scotland welcomes first social enterprise supermarket
In May, Locavore Grocery, Scotland’s first social enterprise supermarket, officially opened its doors to offer an alternative to mainstream supermarket supply chains and build a more sustainable food network. Jane Wolfe finds out more Run by Soil Association licensee Locavore Community Interest Company (CIC), Locavore Grocery is a new 6000sq ft supermarket in Govanhill, Glasgow, […]
Sep 4, 2018 Continue Reading
Better Food unwrapped
Independent retailer Better Food’s St Werburghs branch has completed the set-up of a packaging-free wall, in time for Zero Waste week, which takes place from today until 7 September.
Sep 3, 2018 Continue Reading
Oddbox exceeds funding target
London’s biggest independent wonky fruit and veg box scheme Oddbox has smashed its crowdfunding target of £350,000, achieving a total of £520,000 in investment through Seedr.
Aug 3, 2018 Continue Reading
Goodfayre puts vegan on the map
To meet increasing consumer demand for vegan products, Salisbury-based store Goodfayre has created a map pinpointing local and independent businesses which cater for vegans in the city.
Aug 3, 2018 Continue Reading
Big win for Southport health store
The Health Store’s annual open day took place this year on 1 July and the lucky winner of its raffle was Anne Menzies of Birkdale Health Store in Southport.
Aug 1, 2018 Continue Reading
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BioCare partners with Madeleine Shaw
Supplements brand BioCare becomes the second brand to partner with nutritional therapist and blogger Madeleine Shaw in two months.
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Soupologie reveals innovative new lines
UK superfood soup brand Soupologie has added two fresh innovations to its offer: Viva La Vinegar Drinking Vinegars and Five-a-Day Soups.
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HFMA awards Georgie Young as Blogger of the Year
Georgie Young, the writer behind the health and wellbeing blog Greens of the Stone Age, has been named Blogger of the Year by the HFMA.
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Government boosts food waste scheme with £60M
The UK is to lead the world in the development of a system of sustainable packaging which moves away from oil-based plastics, with the help of a £60 million investment from Government.
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Running to the beet
The supplements fuelling the UK’s fastest runners are changing. Paul Halford jumps into the sports nutrition scene to see how natural products are helping to shave seconds off marathon times, and how the retail landscape is shifting
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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 […]
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Ditch the quick-fix
As consumers prepare to loosen their belts for the festive season, Hayley Coristine gains insights from the stores and brands who’ll be helping them towards post-indulgence recovery, exploring solutions beyond the diets pills and discovering the detox system which is attracting a celebrity following
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Fully functional
While sales of black tea falter, the market for health and wellness teas is flourishing as consumers continue to demand more from their brew. Jane Wolfe mugs up on the functional tea sector
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Setting Industry standards for Golden quality CBD Products
Over the past few years Hemp and its CBD-rich extracts have made a stunning entrance to the nutraceutical business. More and more people are now commenting on the wonderful health benefits of supplementing their diet with natural phytocannabinoids and new CBD oil brands pop-up regularly as a result.
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As Europe braces itself for a winter flu outbreak, protect yourself with Sambucol and the power of black elderberry.
Experts across Europe have warned the EU to brace itself for a bad flu season this winter. A new vaccine has been produced which is effective in fighting H3N2, the flu strain likely to hit the region this year; however, the vaccine is generally available for free to over 65s, pregnant women, those with an […]
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