BBC sting exposes health store selling cancer ‘cure’
An undercover investigation by BBC 5 live has discovered an unlicensed blood product being sold illegally by a Bournemouth health food store.
After a tip...
H&B names youngest manager of the year
Holland & Barrett has named its youngest ever Manager of the Year at its annual retail awards ceremony.
Join the Zero Waste Club
January saw the launch of the Zero Waste Club, a new plastic-free online grocery portal founded by 20-year-old Pawan Saunya and his business partner Rishi Gupta.
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.
As Nature Intended’s revamped Balham store reopens
After 18 months of building refurbishment, As Nature Intended has reopened its Balham store – the first branch to open without any plastic bags.
Fresh-range ethical grocer goes nationwide with delivery service
Due to consumer demand, ethical online grocer fresh-range has extended its home delivery service to cover England and Wales, and most of Scotland.
New loyalty initiative from Better Food encourages customers to put planet...
Bristol-based Better Food has introduced a new loyalty scheme which rewards customers for reducing packaging waste every time they shop.
Tesco to ramp up sports nutrition range
Tesco is set to ramp up its on-label sports nutrition, reports The Grocer.
The retailer launched its 17-product strong Nutri1st brand last year, with pricing...
NAHS teams with top business coach at Olympia show
The National Association of Health Stores (NAHS) is teaming up with acclaimed business coach John Silvestro in an exciting retailer initiative at this year’s...
Better Food Co gets The Answer
Earlier this month the Better Food Company in St Werburghs, Bristol, played host to Joss Stone as she shot one of the scenes for...
Nourish Wholefoods sets out to make organic accessible to all
Nourish Wholefoods recently opened in Chew Valley in a bid to provide local people natural and organic products in a comfortable environment.
Alara launches Superfoods Wholesale
Alara has launched Superfoods Wholesale, a one-stop online marketplace offering an easy and convenient way to purchase bulk health ingredients.
Healthy living store LIV temporarily closes
Natural and organic retailer LIV shut its doors this month following a routine food hygiene inspection by Liverpool Council’s Environmental Health Officers.
Midcounties Cooperative adopts Happerley certification
Midcounties Cooperative and Happerley have announced that the latter's food traceability certification will become mandatory for all food suppliers across the co-op's Best of...
Don’t say cheese, dairy farmers tell vegan shop owners
The owners of a new London-based vegan cheese shop – La Fauxmagerie – have been told by dairy farmers and producers that they are misleading customers.
La...
Ireland celebrates ‘vibrant and enterprising’ retail sector
The best of Ireland’s independent health food retailers have again been recognized in the Health Stores Ireland/Better Retailing Magazine Retailer Awards.
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.
Planet Organic rolls out nationwide delivery service
London-based Planet Organic is for the first time offering nationwide delivery of its entire range with a chosen day fulfilment service.
Join the night riders on World Ocean Day fund raiser!
Sustainable fish brand fish4ever is sponsoring a special night cycle to raise money for Environmental Justice Foundation’s Save Our Sea campaign.
The night riders will...
Reaching the peak
On 14 June a team from Peak Health Food in Rugeley completed the Three Peaks Challenge for charity, with Jason Parrish, Emma Mayou and...