As restrictions are eased many will be eager to return to old routines. But adjusting to life after lockdown might not be as easy as it sounds, says Sawyer.
Five tips on adjusting to life after lockdown
June 23, 2020 Continue Reading
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Vitamin D and the important role it can play in fighting COVID-19
The vital role of vitamin D during the pandemic has been widely reported. Here, I cut through the noise and bring you everything you need to know.
June 16, 2020 Continue Reading
Eight mushrooms a day, recommends Madeleine Shaw
Nutritionist Madeleine Shaw recommends eating eight vitamin D enriched mushrooms a day to help achieve optimal RDA of the sunshine vitamin.
June 15, 2020 Continue Reading
Vitamin D deficiency shown to raise COVID-19 ICU risk
As evidence builds that COVID-19 patients with vitamin D deficiency are more likely to experience severe clinical outcomes, urgent trials are underway.
June 15, 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
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.
June 10, 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
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
‘We’ve done this to ourselves’ warns Dame Jane Goodall
While the world continues to battle the health and economic impact of COVID-19, environmental campaigner Jane Goodall says ‘we’ve done this to ourselves’.
May 1, 2020 Continue Reading
Ella’s Kitchen urges firms to support food poverty initiative
Ella’s Kitchen is calling on firms to support Community Shop as it aims to distribute 150,000 food boxes to communities across the UK.
April 29, 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
Retailer commitment commended by NAHS
The NAHS has penned an open letter to health stores commending the ‘commitment and support’ they have shown their local communities during the pandemic.
April 28, 2020 Continue Reading
Operation Healthy Lockdown
As health stores find themselves on the frontline of a national effort to keep the UK nourished, Jim Manson reports on Operation Healthy Lockdown.
April 27, 2020 Continue Reading
Bright Barley raises alt-milk bar
Start-up Bright Barley has introduced a line of dairy-free vegan drinks made using what it say is the UK’s first alternative ‘mylk’ produced using barley.
April 27, 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
Local food production proves crucial during pandemic
The NFFN is calling on consumers to buy local and support sustainable farmers as the COVID-19 crisis highlights the importance of these producers.
April 16, 2020 Continue Reading
A note from the editor: You’re not alone
NPN editor Rosie Greenaway shares her thoughts on the rapidly changing situation the world now faces during the coronavirus pandemic.
April 16, 2020 Continue Reading
Carrying on during coronavirus
NPN takes a virtual tour of Friendly Soap’s production unit to see how the brand is overcoming the obstacles of producing soap during coronavirus lockdown.
April 16, 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
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Puressentiel’s latest essentials
Puressentiel has added to its Rest and Relax range of essential oil based products: two roll-ons and an antibacterial gel.
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Britain needs to ‘grow up’ when it comes to food security
This was the message from Professor Tim Lang at the OFC Bitesize webinar Towards Greater Self Sufficiency, examining the future of food security in Britain.
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The COVID-19 masks threatening the lives of whales
Billions of masks and gloves are ending up in the sea during the pandemic, says Ocean Conservancy, warning we’re heading for a surge in ocean pollution.
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OTB welcomes new general manager
Last month saw the appointment of Cristina Dimetto as the OTB’s new general manager, who joins ahead of this year’s Organic September campaign.
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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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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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Tooth powder as a powerful ally for your dental health
My Oradent tooth powder is neither a drug nor a medicine. Suitable for all consumers and also for vegans and vegetarians. Why in powder form? Studies have shown that tooth powder can be more effective at removing plaque than toothpaste. Plus, My Oradent does not contain fluoride, is non-toxic and is also safe for children. […]
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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 […]
